»February 8, 2010: Another Week, Another College and B-School Round Up!
Round 3 MBA Special: Save $100 on all orders over $1,000 placed by February 22, 2010. Can be used for MBA essay editing, waitlist letters, and mock interviews. Use coupon code R3100. In the State of the Union address, President Obama urged colleges to “get serious about cutting their own costs.” To assist in the goal of making higher education more affordable to the greatest number ... ... (MORE)
»February 5, 2010: NYU Stern Changes Face
NYU Stern was hit particularly hard during the financial crisis, mainly because of its proximity (both in location and in interests) to NYC s Wall Street. Now, according to a recent article in BusinessWeek, Dean Peter Henry (the new NYU Stern Dean as of January 15), is working towards creating a more global educational profile with a lower dependence on investment banking. In short, Dean Henry ... ... (MORE)
»February 3, 2010: What Should I Write About? Making a Difference
In my non-admissions life, I recently went to a lecture given by a biographer whose work I admire. In the course of his talk he mentioned that while writing about genius has merit, writing about typical folks and their extraordinary achievements is more valuable. The compelling story -- the inspiration, and attention grabber -- resides in the tales of "ordinary people who made a difference... ... (MORE)
»February 2, 2010: Prepare for Your B-School Applications by Attending One-on-One Sessions with Admissions Representatives
We have repeatedly emphasized the importance of starting the MBA application process months before you hit SUBMIT; the early stages of an MBA application have nothing to do with the form you will fill out. Months before any deadline you should start your application process with self-evaluation and school research to determine where you should apply. Initially school research will comprise rea... ... (MORE)
»January 28, 2010: Are Undergraduate Business Programs Too Narrow?
There’s been a lot of talk and research recently about how to “revitalize the undergraduate business major, which is the nation’s most popular [degree],” reports The Chronicle. These students, who comprise about 20% of all college graduates, don’t seem to be receiving a very well-rounded education, especially when it comes to liberal arts. The goal, according to W... ... (MORE)
»January 27, 2010: Duke University Continues to Expand Worldwide
Duke University is once again expanding its global footprint, by forging two new partnerships in China. The new cooperative will create new educational and research opportunities. According to a press release by Duke University’s Office of News & Communications, a groundbreaking ceremony was held last Friday in China along with a formal announcement of the partnership between Duke, th... ... (MORE)
»January 27, 2010: In Their Own Words: Admissions Directors Speak about MBA Fair Do's and Don'ts
In preparation for The MBA Tour s upcoming events, Accepted.com interviewed three admissions directors from top universities about the do s and don ts of attending an MBA Fair. Read on for valuable advice! Q: Do you have any tips for MBA applicants on how to network effectively at MBA Fairs? Randall Sawyer, Director of MBA Admissions, Cornell’s Johnson School of Business: Dedicate time t... ... (MORE)
»January 25, 2010: Financial Times Global 2010 MBA Rankings
The Financial Times published today its 2010 ranking of global MBA programs. Its ranking attempts to "assess the effect of the MBA on ... subsequent career progression and salary growth." Consequently it draws its data from the schools themselves and from surveys of graduates at least three years after earning their MBA degree. In building its rankings, FT analyzes "alumni salar... ... (MORE)
»January 22, 2010: Another College and MBA Admissions Round Up
Here are some news tidbits from last week: BusinessWeek reported some good news last week regarding the job market, particularly for new college graduates. The National Association of Colleges and Employers reported a turnaround in college hiring. Surveys show that the recent economic recession hit college graduates ages 22 to 27 among the hardest. BW states that this new job market optimism ma... ... (MORE)
»January 22, 2010: GMAC: MBA Employers Express Job Market Optimism
According to a recent GMAC press release, MBA employers predict an upswing in company hiring for recent MBA graduates this coming year. While the business climate of 2009 brought cut backs in MBA hiring, the GMAC poll, conducted in November 2009 and including feedback from 317 recruiters at 287 companies, shows that many employers plan on increasing MBA hiring in 2010. (45%, however, expect to ... ... (MORE)
