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When it comes to MBA applications, you know exactly what you want—an acceptance letter. But it’s much trickier to figure out what an admissions officer wants. Of course, a high GPA and GMAT score are important, as … Read More

You already hang out on Facebook, but did you know it could get you closer to your MBA? This week’s roundup covers a social networking study program, one student’s sustainable summer internship experience, … Read More

This week’s MBA roundup from Knewton highlights the improved job outlook for b-school grads as well as the growing trend of working for a social cause.  Be sure to check out the admissions Q&A with … Read More

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has announced that it will host an online admissions fair featuring admissions representatives from dozens of top MBA programs next month, on November 22 and 23. GMAC has … Read More

Recently the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) released its annual report analyzing admissions trends at business schools around the world. According to the GMAC report, half of the 665 graduate management … Read More

This week’s MBA news roundup starts with a question on every applicant’s mind: How much work experience do you need before b-school? Read on to learn about the experience question, post-MBA job prospects, and … Read More

We’ve written many times about the trend at some top business schools toward accepting younger applicants.  The big question still looms: Does it make sense for someone to enter an MBA program with little or no … Read More

It’s Wednesday, and we’re back with another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup. Read all about the MBA courses you have to take, the comeback of a cult stock, 3 steps to entrepreneurial success, … Read More

Gearing up for Round 1 admissions?  Here’s your weekly dose of MBA news and updates from the business world. 1. 30 Under 30: The Top Young Entrepreneurs of 2010 Inc. Magazine highlights these rising business … Read More

As many of our readers know, it has become increasingly common for younger individuals to apply to MBA programs.  Whereas the average age and years of work experience at the leading business schools has … Read More

There are numerous sources that can knowledgeably rank the “top” MBA programs.  However, because business schools receive different rankings depending on the sources’ criteria, it can be difficult to understand … Read More

As you begin your b-school research, you’ll probably start to notice that a lot of the business school programs out there are rather similar. You’d be hard-pressed to find a b-school whose marketing material … Read More

During last year’s admissions cycle (2009-2010), Veritas Prep surveyed admissions officers from the top 30 business schools. Among the findings that piqued our curiosity were: Read More

One of the enduring myths in the MBA admissions world is that one must have ironclad goals in order to gain admission to a top business school. While there is no rule against having very clear goals and having them can … Read More