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When selecting my recommendations, what should I consider?
Written by Arthur Redillas, Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
While the letters of recommendation remain the one aspect over which MBA applicants don’t retain full control, you can s… Continue reading
Posted in GMAT
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What is the best way to study for the GMAT?
Written by Melanie Yeager, Director of Graduate Programs, The Florida State University College of Business
Preparing to take the GMAT can be a daunting task. Those who succeed on the GMAT know the test, have a true picture of their strengths and weakne… Continue reading
Posted in GMAT, Test Prep
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I’m not happy with my GMAT score. What will schools think if I’ve retaken the GMAT?
Written by Peggy Conway, Director of MBA Admissions, TCU – Neeley School of Business
Should I repeat my GMAT? Even though it’s a question that admissions officers frequently hear, it’s not one that has a quick single answer. The GMAT is onl… Continue reading
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Tagged academic performance, admission, admission decisions, Admissions, admissions officers, answer, benefit, business, Change, class, class profiles, com, conway, criterion, director, GMAT, gmat score, gmat scores, information, ldquo, MBA, mba admissions, motivation, nbsp, piece, professional experience, Program, program profiles, rdquo, reason, Repeating, Review, rsquo, school, school of business, score, score change, Should, standardized tests, struggle, study, study time, talents, target schools, tcu, Test, test score, Time, time benefit, willingness
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How should you answer the application question: Is there anything else you want us to know? Part 2
Written by James J. Frick, Director, MBA Admissions, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University
I tend to be very enthusiastic about essays—they present an incredible opportunity for candidates to reflect, share their goals, and articu… Continue reading
Posted in Essays, GMAT
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How many schools should I apply to? (Part 2)
Written by Bill Sandefer, Director of Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid, Freeman School, Tulane University
This is one of the questions I get most frequently. Ideally, applying to an MBA program should be a process of discovery—about you, and… Continue reading
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Tagged academic quality, Admissions, aid, chance, character style, classroom experience, consideration, course, debates, director, discovery, everyone, expression, faculty, financial aid, freeman school, GMAT, graduate, graduate admissions, information, interest, international perspectives, keg, laid back, large groups, letter, MBA, mba program, mdash, outlier, peer group, preparation, Program, quality, region, right, school, school selection, Schools, sense, size, specializations, transcript, Tulane, tulane university, university, validate, world charm
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I’ve narrowed my search to a few b-schools I’d like to visit. What key questions should I ask during my visit?
Written by Stephen J. Skripak, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and MBA Program Director, Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech
There are a lot of great MBA programs in the world, but of course you can attend only one. Most offer similar cours… Continue reading
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Tagged Associate, associate dean, b schools, body, business, career, career track, case, college of business, cooperative programs, course, current students, director, environment, graduate, graduate programs, Industry, industry backgrounds, information, involvement, job, job search, key, ldquo, lifelong friends, lot, MBA, mba classes, mba program director, mba programs, mba student, pamplin college of business, partner, partner departments, personality, placements, Program, rdquo, reviewing websites, school selection, search, sense, simultaneous degree, spending, stude, student, study, support, virginia tech, visit, word, work
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I’ve narrowed my search to a few b-schools I’d like to visit. What key questions should I ask during my visit?
Written by Stephen J. Skripak, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and MBA Program Director, Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech
There are a lot of great MBA programs in the world, but of course you can attend only one. Most offer similar cours… Continue reading
Posted in GMAT
Tagged Associate, associate dean, b schools, body, business, career, career track, case, college of business, cooperative programs, course, current students, director, environment, faculty, graduate, graduate programs, Industry, industry backgrounds, information, involvement, job, job search, key, lifelong friends, lot, MBA, mba classes, mba program director, mba programs, mba student, Pamplin, pamplin college of business, partner, partner departments, personality, placements, Program, reviewing websites, school selection, search, sense, simultaneous degree, spending, student, study, support, virginia tech, visit, word, work
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How do I know which school is best for me? (Part 2)
Written by Kurt Ahlm, Sr. Director of Full-Time Admissions, Chicago Booth
You’ve already decided that you want your MBA; now it’s time to think about which program might be right for you. Your plan should include researching and choosing s… Continue reading
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Tagged admission, Admissions, alumni network, Booth, business school, campus environment, career, career goals, career support, city, class, core curriculum, decision one, decision research, director, discussion, discussion boards, Employment, employment reports, environment, exploration, faculty news, fundamental attributes, housing, importance, Industry, information, interest, Learn, lifestyle, lifestyle preferences, location, many things, MBA, mba program, number, philosophy, Program, Rankings, reputation, research, right, school selection, specific research, support, system, take time, teaching philosophy, time admissions, value, visit
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