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Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup! This week, check out articles on why some top b-schools aren’t participating in ethics rankings, the difficulty of molding leaders in MBA programs, and application insights from the Dean of Admissions at Stanford GSB. 1. Top B-Schools Opt Out of Ethics Rankings Five of the top ten U.S. b-schools decided not to participate in this year’s Aspen Institute ranking of MBA programs’ ethical and environmental impact. What gives? 2…. Read more

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Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup! This week, check out articles on Wharton’s new program in India, non-traditional MBA career paths, and how students are using social media to figure out b-schools. 1. Wharton Announces New Business Certificate Program in India Wharton b-school is launching a Global Engagement series in Mumbai, designed to meet the needs of high-potential business leaders in India. 2. New Book Discusses Roots of Modern Business School Education… Read more

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Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup! This week, check out articles on the HBS Dean’s take on changing business education, an illustrated history of the MBA program, and another list of b-school rankings, this time the theme is “greenest.” 1. Dose of Humility with a Harvard MBA Dean of HBS Nitin Nohria sits down with some Wall Street Journal reporters to discuss his curriculum overhaul and character-building in the context of business… Read more

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Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup! This week, check out articles on the latest application trends reported by GMAC, waning female enrollment at Stanford, and LSBF’s get-a-job-or-your-money-back guarantee 1. GMAC Reports 2011 M.B.A. Application Trends GMAC reports a slow-down in 2011 applicants, despite historically increased volume of applications in times of economic downturn. 2. Stanford Apps down 8.9%; Fewer Women The 2011 class profile is lighter on women and consultants, and more favorable towards… Read more

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Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup! This week, check out articles on how much the Class of 2013 has to borrow to pay for their MBAs (over $100 million!),  the proliferation of family business programs at top b-schools, and how much earning potential students sacrifice to get their MBAs online. 1. This Incoming MBA Class Is Racking Up More Than $100 Million In Debt The b-school Class of 2013 is on track… Read more

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In the second MBA Dictionary post, we cover 16 more corporate and academic terms you should know if you want to fit in in the boardroom and understand your CEO’s jokes. At the same time, make sure not to overuse them, or you’ll sound like a corporate-jargon junkie. Whether you’re in the habit of using the terms on our list or not, you can develop some awareness of your communication patterns by thinking not only… Read more

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Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup! This week, check out articles on application tips for elite programs, why some students are unhappy with the curriculum changes at HBS, and how classes devoted to philanthropy are sparking conversation and innovation at b-schools. 1. MBA Admissions Tips From the Pros Admissions officers from the top MBA programs lend some on-the-ground commentary of what makes an application shine. 2. MBA Advice I Wish I’d Known A crowd-sourced… Read more

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Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup! This week, check out articles on your first-year in b-school, admissions at Wharton, the ten biggest lies of b-school, and the best international programs. 1. First-Year of Business School: Advice from the Trenches What should you know about summer internships, social cliques, networking strategies, and your school curriculum before starting the MBA? Renowned admissions consultant, Stacy Blackman lays it out for you in this insightful piece…. Read more

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The world of business is characterized by a language all its own. Whether you’re looking to improve your own communication style, understand others better, or see a familiar world through a new lens, follow this series of posts for a playful look at some popular MBA words. For our first MBA Dictionary post, here are 15 corporate and academic terms you should know if you want to fit in in the boardroom and understand your… Read more

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Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup! This week, check out articles on global executive MBAs, how to hit the ground running in b-school, the reapplication process, and low scores at the top programs. 1. Going Global: A New Breed of Executive MBA An improving global jobs market is boosting the application numbers at executive programs with an emphasis on international expansion and global business practice. Read more in this Forbes article. 2…. Read more

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