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This week’s MBA news roundup has articles that provide advice to applicants who are eagerly awaiting admissions decisions as well as those who are still thinking about applying in the upcoming year.  Enjoy! 1. What do business schools want? If you’re trying to figure out whether b-school is right for you, check out this Washington Post article for an interesting perspective. 2. Chat transcript: Chicago Booth admissions If your heart is set on University of… Read more

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Not all business schools are created equal. As a result, it’s important to put a lot of time into investigating which schools would be the best fit for your interests and needs.  This week’s MBA news roundup helps you learn more about the general MBA admissions process, as well as provide more information on policies and programs at specific schools. 1. Getting into Wharton: What Every Aspirant Should Know The International Business Times talks to… Read more

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This week’s MBA news roundup features articles on cost comparisons between top business programs,innovations in the b-school admissions process, and interview preparation. Enjoy and good luck, everyone! 1. How Much Does a Top MBA Degree Cost? Poets and Quants provides a list of b-schools with the highest costs and the average amount of aid (in the form of loans, scholarships, and fellowships) attendees can expect to receive. 2. M.I.T. Takes iPad Approach This Wall Street… Read more

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Looking forward to a prosperous new year?  If b-school is in your sights for 2011 or beyond, this week’s MBA news roundup will provide advice and interesting facts and figures to help you with your preparation.  Articles include what questions to expect during interviews for certain schools’ programs and what b-schools grads are doing post-MBA.  Enjoy! 1. The Art and Science of Admission Interviews The Deccan Herald lists common questions asked in b-school interviews and… Read more

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Start the new year off right by being proactive about your business school application process!  This week’s MBA news roundup includes answers to common MBA admissions questions regarding work experience, statistics on the highest paid MBA grads, and an article on how Harvard Business School is promoting entrepreneurship among its students. 1. When the Sky is Nearly the Limit: Highest Paid MBAs of 2010 Although some Wharton, Harvard, and Stanford grads make well above $100,000… Read more

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This week’s MBA news roundup highlights the best MBA programs for your interests, as well as tips for your admissions essays.  If your New Year’s resolution is to finally submit those b-school applications, these articles will surely help you out.  Enjoy! 1. 5 Great Destinations for an MBA in Finance Looking for a degree in Finance?  The International Business Times lists their top five school choices for a top finance education. 2. America’s Best MBA… Read more

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Finishing up your b-school applications?  The posts in this week’s MBA News Roundup will answer some of the questions you may have about your candidacy at your top pick schools. 1. GMAC Takes First Step to Strengthen India Presence; Holds First GMAT Summit in Delhi Last week, GMAC organized the “GMAT India Test Prep Summit” in Delhi that acknowledged the growing presence of GMAT takers in the country.  Presentations included an in-depth look at the… Read more

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More and more business schools are revamping their curricula–not only to remain competitive with one other, but also to ensure that their students are developing the skills necessary for success in today’s changing world. Planning on getting an MBA in the near future? Pay attention: Your education will most likely reflect these changes. This week’s MBA News Roundup features stories on updated b-school program offerings, as well as the experience of venturing abroad for a… Read more

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With media attention on educational technology thanks to generous grants from big-name companies and individuals, more people are assessing the advantages and disadvantages of technology in the classroom.  These articles provide a glimpse into various studies and opinions on developments in ed-tech today. 1. S.T.A.M.P.E.R. not S.T.E.M. for Public Education Reform A professor from the University of San Francisco poses an alternative to the trendy S.T.E.M. acronym that w0uld emphasize other important aspects of a … Read more

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Twenty years ago, who would’ve thought you could study for a business school degree on Facebook?  This week’s roundup features news on a school using social networking to study for an MBA, one student’s summer internship experience, and more. 1. Business School Unveils “Facebook MBA” As you’re tagging and uploading photos, poking friends, and growing some crops on Farmville on Facebook, have you ever considered viewing business school lectures at the same time?  The London… Read more

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