Not sure whether you should take the time and money to visit the b-schools you plan on applying to? While some adcoms admit to awarding brownie points and some swear that whether or not you visit has no impact on your acceptance or rejection, I believe that if you have the opportunity to visit the b-schools on your list, then you should absolutely do so.
You’ve worked so hard and have nothing but dings to show for it. Sure, it’s upsetting. Sure, you never want to think about b-school ever again.
It’s time to gain a little perspective.
I had my visit to Tepper on Wednesday, February 24. Overall, it was an interesting visit. I am from Pittsburgh, but this is actually the first time that I have been on the CMU campus.
Today, Dave Mateer interviews Ivy Yang, the Marketing Manager for the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). CEIBS is the top-ranked MBA program in China.
It is definitely a program to watch for prospective business school applicants because its MBA program is carving out an impressive reputation as a top global training center for managers. As China rapidly rises as the global economic powerhouse this century, no doubt the demand for MBAs in China will also rise as well.
Here’s Dave and Ivy:
If you don’t know what NPV stands for you will quickly learn in the first quarter of business school. For those who cannot wait, it is the Net Present Value (“NPV”) of an investment. That is to say, it takes all of the cash flow generated from an action (buying property, expanding your business, etc), both positive and negative, and sums them in inflation/interest adjusted current terms.
Networking seems a bit fake for most people, but if you approach it from the right angle it can make the difference in your entire career path. You will be paying a hefty price for two years of education that you could realistically get from a library card and some initiative. But what you are really paying for is to be part of a community that will be very successful and very helpful to each other in the years to come.
In today’s competitive job market, even an MBA might not seem like enough to get you the kind of job that you want. If you’re looking for something to set you apart from the crowd, a JD/MBA might be an appealing option to you. But what is involved in earning those degrees jointly, and what can holding them do for your academic experience and your career trajectory?
One of the most important aspects of applying to business school is selecting the program that is best suited to your interests and career goals. Tours or Fairs provide you with an opportunity to gain in-depth information from school representatives that will help you evaluate programs and find the best fit for you.
Attending an MBA Tour Event will put you directly in touch with business school admissions directors and alumni from the nation’s best MBA programs to discuss what an MBA can do for your career and what it takes to get accepted to these programs. You can register at www.thembatour.com for Feb. 2 (San Francisco), Feb. 6 (New York City) or Feb. 7 (Washington DC). Dates for September 2010 have not been released.
So here is a list of what can you do to set yourself up for a successful event (this will apply to other types of fairs as well):
I had the opportunity to interview Veronica Briggs a couple weeks ago. Veronica is currently a student in the fulltime MBA program at Haas. Those interested in Health Care might find Veronica’s interview extremely helpful. A little more about Veronica:
Below is an outline of the topics we discussed, with the approximate start times for each topic.
This week’s article is written by guest author Amanda Albright Turner.
For some, getting an MBA was always part of the plan. For others, a desired career change or encouragement from management was the driving force. Whatever the path, it turns out the decision to get an MBA is just the first of many decisions to make. Full-time, part-time, executive. How do they compare and how do you decide?
Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to two (or more!) solid b-schools. Or maybe you’ve been accepted to one of your safety schools with a huge scholarship and your top-choice program with no funding. Or, you’ve been accepted to a top-tier program but you had really had your heart set on going to Harvard, which did not accept you. At least not yet.
First, stop biting your nails and take a moment to bask in your mammoth accomplishment: You got into business school!
Now, practically speaking: How do you choose which program to attend? The following criteria should help:
I recently had the great opportunity to interview Jessica Wan. Jessica is currently a student in the fulltime MBA program at Haas. On top of having one of the coolest summer internships this past summer (Apple iPhone!), she is a talented classical singer. A little more about Jessica:
Below is an outline of the topics we discussed, with the approximate start times for each topic.
Columbia Business School (CBS) recently welcomed Mary Miller as its new assistant dean of admissions. Miller brings almost 30 years of experience in the admissions field. She comes to CBS from the College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she managed MBA admissions, student affairs and career services as associate dean from 2002 to 2009. She also served as associate dean of MBA admissions at New York University’s Stern School of Business for several years and as director of undergraduate programs at the College of Business Administration at the University of Iowa.
Miller joins CBS as part of its recent move to combine admissions for the MBA and Executive MBA degree programs. Linda Meehan, who previously headed MBA admissions at the school, will remain active at CBS but will focus more of her attention on alumni affairs, Miller tells us.
Clear Admit caught up with Miller for an interview about her new role and about the overall admissions process at CBS. A transcript of the discussion follows.
Here is a Q&A guide to answer your burning questions on applying to a safety school.
Q: What is a “safety school”?
A: A safety school is one where you are highly competitive and that is strong in your area of interest, but it not as highly regarded overall. Your goals are clearly supported by this school.
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Think you need to quit your job and relocate in order to pursue an MBA? Think again. Many top-flight business schools are offering fully-accredited MBA programs either partially or completely online. These programs offer management professionals the chance to continue their career development while earning an MBA. The online and “hybrid” MBA degree programs we look at in this podcast require varying amounts of team-based, online work and actual face time with fellow students and program faculty. On today’s show, four representatives from four very different online or “hybrid” MBA programs talk about how their programs are designed, and what kinds of people make up the student body.
