»November 19, 2009: Part Time MBA vs. Full Time MBA
Many students who want to apply to MBA programs might find themselves questioning whether or not a full-time MBA program is best, or a part-time one. Students might be concerned that a part-time MBA might not make them appear to be serious, competitive candidates, whereas students pursuing a full-time MBA program might worry about giving up their jobs or going into debt. There are great advan... ... (MORE)
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»November 18, 2009: Cracking the MBA Interview
Feeling apprehensive about your MBA interview? Here are some quick facts and tips to bring some insight and alleviate some anxiety about what to say and how. • Who’s interviewing you and for how long? Keep in mind that more than likely, your interview will be from 30 minutes to an hour. Also, most schools will either have an admissions committee member interview you or a former... ... (MORE)
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»September 30, 2009: CBT – India’s GMAT Equivalent
Say goodbye to scantron sheets. India’s new standardized test equivalent of the GMAT is now electronic. Called the Computer-Based Test (CBT), it’s more or less self-explanatory. The test takers use a computer device to answer questions. The advantages of this are efficient scoring, cost-effectiveness, heightened security via encryption to prevent cheating, faster scoring and reduced... ... (MORE)
»July 22, 2009: Free MBA Fair in September
Sept, 09 - Free MBA Fair, B-School Q&A & Career Skills SeminarsManhattan Review is proud to announce its popular MBA Gate event is now available in New York City, Chicago, Boston and Washington DC! Our unique Business School admissions event, MBA Gate, has been well attended since its launch in 2000. The tour focuses on honing young professionals career building skills and providing f... ... (MORE)
»July 22, 2009: THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR GMAT SCORES
It may sound preachy, but your GMAT scores could decide your future in the same way your SAT scores did back in high school. Worse yet, current statistics show that GMAT scores, on average, have been rising over recent years. Here are some quick facts about what s been happening in terms of GMAT scores from 2003-2008:Gender - The scores of male test takers have gone from an average of 541 to 55... ... (MORE)
»July 10, 2009: WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOOL
It’s no longer unusual to see successful women in business – there’s Vera Wang, Andrea Jung and An Wang, to name a few. However, in the top MBA programs, women only comprise 30% of the student population. This is strange when one considers the obvious mathematical fact that they should make up 50% of the human population. It’s even stranger when one considers that half o... ... (MORE)
»June 25, 2009: Five Commandments of Getting Into Business School
Here are a few simple pointers that will vastly increase your chances of getting into business school: Be honest – As Holden said, nobody likes a phony. If you lie, chances are the admissions officer will know. Even if he’s asking you about things like career goals and motivations (things that cannot be proven with documents), just tell him the truth. Kee... ... (MORE)
»May 28, 2009: Free GMAT & MBA Admissions Strategy Seminars
It is time to get prepared for your next investment idea. Oops, not your portfolio if you still have one or have ever had one, but how you can start to invest in yourself, not the stocks. :-( You yourself are the best asset you got. So increase your confidence and cultivate your career building skills. We have a couple of free seminars coming up. Both in a physical classroom and in a virtual on... ... (MORE)
»May 26, 2009: Visiting B-Schools In Person: Two Case Studies
The MBA Admissions process can be pretty exhausting. Once you have taken the GMAT and sent in your applications, you may be ready to take a huge sigh of relief, kick back, and watch your mailbox. Not so fast! One very important stage remaining in the process is an in-person visit to the B-schools you have spent months dreaming about. In the case studies below our MBA Admissions expert, Tom Kani... ... (MORE)
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»May 21, 2009: If at first you fail...
Remember how your teacher told you that if you believed in yourself, you will succeed? Well, obviously you’re old enough to realize that that’s nonsense. Rejection is a part of everyone’s life. The question is -- what do you do once you get rejected by the business school of your choice? Simple – either give up or reapply. Here are some pointers for those who are more p... ... (MORE)
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