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Professor Profiles: Georgetown McDonough’s Simon Blanchard

by Stacy Blackman Consulting on Apr 29, 2019

Having the opportunity to learn from the best and brightest minds in business is one of the top motivators for many applicants considering an MBA degree at an elite business [...]

Wharton's Social Impact Initiative Welcomes New Senior Fellow

by Stacy Blackman Consulting on Dec 30, 2014

Jonathan Greenblatt , founder of Ethos Water and currently Special Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, will serve as [...]

Are You Sure You Want To Attend An MBA Program?

by Stacy Blackman Consulting on Mar 28, 2011

As an MBA admissions counselor, I regularly receive emails from candidates who want to attend business school. These individuals are normally set on attending a few MBA programs and want [...]

MBA Life on Youtube: Advice for First-Year MBA Students

by Knewton on Mar 22, 2011

Headed to business school next year? Or just trying to gauge what the experience will be like? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj3a1psrja4[/youtube] Check out this video from Boston University's School of Management, which features 2nd year [...]

MBA Life on Youtube: Rethinking the MBA at HBS

by Knewton on Mar 21, 2011

If you're considering business school, it's likely you're no stranger to the ongoing debate about the value of an MBA. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBxtrbj_yXU[/youtube] In this video, Harvard Business School professor David Garvin discusses the [...]

MBA Life on Youtube: Research Round-up from London Business School

by Knewton on Mar 14, 2011

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtvoCeLDYyo[/youtube] Wondering what 2011 holds for the world of business? Look no further: This installment of our  MBA Life on Youtube series features four faculty members from the London Business School [...]

MBA Life on Youtube: The Advantages of an MD/MBA

by Knewton on Mar 13, 2011

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jua3uzHkSls[/youtube] In this MBA Life on Youtube video, learn about a super-intense joint degree program offered at some schools: the MD/MBA. And you thought business school was hard! This video from  Dartmouth’s [...]

MBA Life on Youtube: Inside the HBS Case Method

by Knewton on Feb 13, 2011

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA5R41F7d9Q[/youtube] As Andy wrote about a while back, business schools post a lot of amazing resources online for aspiring MBAs to learn about their offerings. Harvard Business School has some great videos [...]

Making the Leap: Do You Have What It Takes for Investment Banking?

by Knewton on Jan 3, 2011

Guest Post by Way Lum from ZoomInterviews. Learn more about ZoomInterviews by clicking here . Investment banking – hearing these two words can’t help but evoke images of Wall Street, [...]

101 Reasons to Go to Business School

by Knewton on Dec 23, 2010

If you're thinking about getting your MBA, here are 101 reasons to consider it. What are your reasons for going to business school? Let us know in the comments! 1. You [...]

MBA News Roundup: Wharton's New "Look" and East Meets West at B-School

by Knewton on Dec 12, 2010

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 [...]

Making the Leap: Do You Have What It Takes for Brand Management?

by Knewton on Dec 10, 2010

Guest Post by Way Lum from ZoomInterviews. Learn more about ZoomInterviews by clicking here . There is something about a powerful brand that is inherently alluring for the consumer.  Coca-Cola, [...]

MBA News Roundup: Cheaters Beware, Kellogg's Growth, and INSEAD's Future

by Knewton on Dec 1, 2010

As you narrow your business school search, it's important to do your research in a well-rounded manner. B-school stats are important, but you should also check out more qualitative sources [...]

MBA News Roundup: The Post B-School Job Market, Application Ethics, and a New Online MBA

by Knewton on Nov 26, 2010

In light of recent Class of 2010 job placement information, is now the best time to apply? Find out more about MBA job prospects and other business school trends in [...]

MBA News Roundup: Business Week’s 2010 Rankings, Post-MBA Jobs, and a Start-up Success Story

by Knewton on Nov 19, 2010

January deadlines may seem far away, but if you're applying to b-school this year, now's the time to start pulling together those applications!  Check out this week's roundup for the [...]

Making the Leap: Do You Have What It Takes for Private Equity?

by Knewton on Nov 18, 2010

Guest Post by Way Lum from ZoomInterviews. Learn more about ZoomInterviews by clicking here . Of the U.S. News top 10 ranked full-time MBA programs for 2010, an estimated 6% [...]

An Insider's Perspective on Columbia Business School

by Knewton on Nov 17, 2010

There are a lot of MBA aficionados roaming the Knewton office, so we recently sat down with  David Liu , our Chief Operating Officer and a Columbia Business School grad, [...]

MBA News Roundup: Top 5 Green MBAs, Int'l Applicants, and Integrated Reasoning

by Knewton on Nov 11, 2010

This week's roundup covers a variety of topics, from eco-friendly MBA programs to why this could be a great year for international b-school applicants. Check out these top stories and [...]

MBA News Roundup: Studying for your MBA... on Facebook?

by Knewton on Nov 3, 2010

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 [...]

MBA News Roundup: The Anti-MBA, Major App Mistakes, and Defending Your B-School Choice

by Knewton on Oct 26, 2010

Welcome to another Knewton MBA News Roundup! (Missed the last one? Check it out here .) If you're gearing up for later-round admissions, here are some articles that could help [...]

MBA News Roundup: Wharton Grads, Social Entrepreneurship, and the Power of Networking

by Knewton on Oct 15, 2010

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 [...]

MBA News Roundup: Work Experience, Job Prospects, and a Q&A with MIT Sloan

by Knewton on Oct 5, 2010

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, [...]

Visiting Schools: Myths and Realities

by Knewton on Oct 4, 2010

I am frequently asked if visiting a b-school campus increases one’s chances of acceptance or if schools award some kind of brownie points for visiting. In their public statements, most [...]

A Reflection on MBA Student Clubs

by Knewton on Oct 4, 2010

The following is a guest post by Andre, a current MBA student and a blogger for The Dirt . Andre is writing a series for Beat The GMAT to share [...]

Don't Solve, Delegate: Data Sufficiency and Your Future Career

by Knewton on Oct 3, 2010

Written by Kyle Hausman. Good managers do more than just dole out assignments; those working under them appreciate seeing their boss from time to time tackling some of the same [...]

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