Archive for May 2012
B-School News: NYU Stern Establishes New Loan Assistance Program
Do you have student loans from your MBA degree? Do you want to make a difference in the world, but can’t take the step because social enterprise doesn’t pay enough? Well, you’re in luck. NYU Stern has a new program to help MBA graduates pay on their loans when they take positions having to do…
Read MoreMBA Application: How Much Time to Spend on Your MBA Application [Video]
Are you wondering how much time to spend on your MBA application? Do you know how much time you should dedicate to your applications? With the recent changes to the admissions process at HBS and Wharton, it’s important to plan ahead and give yourself enough time to develop your best MBA application. In this video,…
Read MoreB-School News: HBS Professor, Clay Christensen, Says Choose A Career You Love
“I want to start my own company!” “I want to transform the healthcare delivery system!” “I want to …..” These declarations may be helpful in getting applicants into business schools. Yet we know that most applicants who go to business school change their minds regarding what they initially said they want to do and what…
Read MoreMBA Admissions: Yale SOM Pre-MBA Leadership Program
Are you a college student in your sophomore, junior or senior year? If you are and are interested in a business career, the Yale School of Management Pre-MBA Leadership Program may be the perfect training ground for you. On June 10, for two weeks, talented college students from across the U.S. and from countries like…
Read MoreMBA Recommendation: The 10-80-10 MBA Recommendation Rule
How much impact does an MBA recommendation letter have on your overall MBA admissions outcome? You’ve heard of the 80-20 rule, right? Well, when it comes to the impact MBA recommendation letters have on your MBA admissions outcome, I like to use the 10-80-10 MBA Recommendation Rule. Here’s how it works: 1. 80% of MBA recommendations are…
Read MoreB-School News: New EMBA-Americas Program at Columbia Business School
Are you trying to decide between a traditional MBA or an executive MBA? Are you concerned that taking two years off for your MBA might impact your career? While there are many attractions to the traditional MBA program, some MBA applicants might be more interested in the executive MBA option. Many of the top business…
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