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MBA Admission Authors: They Wrote The Book About Applying to Business Schools
Whether you’re just starting to think about applying for an MBA or if you’re almost ready to mail in those applications, you likely have many questions about the choices you have to make before you eventually find the perfect school. Fulltime or part-time MBA program? eMBA? iMBA? Europe or the US? A name school or not? How are your GMAT scores? Leadership abilities? Are you unique enough? In this show, we have rounded up five top authors of books that address the admissions process to help you tackle the process from start to finish. They have one thing in common, they all say there is no perfect candidate. And they all have ideas to help you get into your chosen school.
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MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
Join us as we travel to business schools across the country and around the world to bring you an in-depth profile of life and times on campus. This time we travel to Chicago to spend a week at University of Chicago. Listen in as we meet with current students, admission's officers, the dean and others.
We are the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Since 1898, we have produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Our rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms our students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Visit University of Chicago GSB Day in the Life here.
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Visit manhattangmat.com to explore program options including a two-week intensive boot camp, private tutoring and nine session courses, offered in a classroom setting or online through a live, interactive platform. MBA Podcaster listeners will receive a $100 discount on Manhattan GMAT programs by using the code "Podcast2006" when enrolling for courses. Visit manhattangmat.com/mbapodcaster to enroll and receive your discount. ManhattanGMAT - The New Standard in GMAT Preparation
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Top Online MBA Programs: Choosing a Reputable Online MBA Program
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.
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MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: Carlson School of Management
At the Carlson School of Management, business education exists at the intersection of theory and practice and has a key role in finding solutions to real-life business challenges. We approach business education from a global perspective. International study isn't just an expectation of our students -- it's part of our culture. In fact, few schools can match our level of student participation in study abroad programs. Coupled with our Enterprise programs we offer an unparalleled opportunity for MBA students to apply classroom theories to real-world business with student-led venture capital, brand and marketing management, funds management, and consulting businesses.
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Getting an MBA Later in Life: Can B. School Help in the Later Stages of a Career?
Are you ever too old to go for your MBA? If you’re feeling like the clock is ticking and you’re over thirty-five… this show is for you. You may already have a healthy salary but a nagging feeling that you can do better and move higher up the corporate ladder. Is it worth going back to the classroom this far down the road? We will get advice from so-called older MBA’s, directors of MBA and EMBA programs, and an expert job-seeker.
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MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: The Wharton MBA
Wharton was founded in 1881 as the first collegiate business school, and that spirit of innovation still drives the school today. Wharton offers a distinctively collaborative MBA experience, unparalleled academic and career resources, and a commitment to learning and personal growth. Wharton professors create the new ideas that are transforming businesses and governments around the world and they bring that cutting-edge knowledge into the classroom, so Wharton MBAs take the lead in innovating the new ideas of the future.
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Visit manhattangmat.com to explore program options including a two-week intensive boot camp, private tutoring and nine session courses, offered in a classroom setting or online through a live, interactive platform. MBA Podcaster listeners will receive a $100 discount on Manhattan GMAT programs by using the code "Podcast2006" when enrolling for courses. Visit manhattangmat.com/mbapodcaster to enroll and receive your discount. ManhattanGMAT - The New Standard in GMAT Preparation
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Getting Into a Top 10 MBA Program: What it Takes to Join the Elite
To get into a Top 10 MBA program you need sky-high GMAT scores, a perfect GPA from an Ivy League school, fluency in five languages, a Nobel prize, and have already started your own successful company. Well, not quite. Though it may seem that way, the top schools are not full of super heroes. They want to know who you are as a person, how you have overcome obstacles, and why you want that top-tier degree. Getting that prized acceptance letter from one of the best programs can be daunting, but with some great application advice it is more attainable than you may think. After all, someone has to fill those classroom chairs. Why not you? We talk to three admissions directors and one author to get their tips and insights on applying to Top 10 schools.
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Support for MBA Podcaster comes from the book “MBA Admissions Strategy” . This lively and accessible new book takes you step-by-step through the process of producing a successful MBA application, with primary emphasis on the essays. The book outlines a system for candidates to identify the competitive value of their past and construct an application profile and compelling message from this. The book then deals with the typical essay questions that applicants face and shows candidates how to fit their profile message to each question: how to know what to write, which essay to write it in, and how to write it well. Along with specific templates and solutions for improving expression, the book shows readers how to avoid common essay pitfalls. An essential must-read for all those considering applying for a MBA.
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Star Professors: Why Your Business School Professors Matter
Ever dreamed of studying under the business experts whose names you read in the papers and see on the news? Lots of MBA programs have "star professors" on their staff rosters. But what's it like to work with them in the classroom? On this edition of MBA Podcaster, you'll learn what to look for in MBA faculty. Most MBA applicants do not put a high priority on researching the faculty at schools where they are applying. A bit of homework in this area can pay off with a match to a school that's a great fit for you.
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MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: Hawaii Pacific University's Master of Arts in Organizational Change
Hawaii Pacific University's Master of Arts in Organizational Change (MA/OC) emphasizes the management, design, implementation, and application of such change methods as continuous improvement and performance management. Students learn how to design innovations for organizational culture change, as well as how to implement an actual program of change in an organization. Forty-two semester hours of graduate work are required to complete the program.
Please visit http://www.hpu.edu/maoc for more information.
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Top One Year MBA Programs: Is A Shortened MBA Program Right For You?
Wouldn’t it be great if you could get your MBA in one year instead of the traditional two years? You’d save time, probably some money and get back to work faster. But before you decide, you should know a one year MBA is not for everyone. Who is a good candidate for a one year program? What do schools look for in a candidate that will make them successful? What’s the difference between a one year program and a two year program? We talk to those responsible for admissions from some of the top one-year programs about what to expect from a 1 year program during school and after graduation.
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Support for MBA Podcaster comes from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, China’s first and only independent business school. Founded in 2002, Cheung Kong GSB features a world class faculty who integrate their teaching experience from some of the best schools in the world with on-the-ground knowledge of how business is done in China. Based in Shanghai, China’s economic capital, the Cheung Kong MBA is 12 months long and is taught exclusively in English. The Cheung Kong MBA is also one of the first in the world to require students to take classes in the humanities, thus encouraging them to think beyond profits and instead focus on their responsibilities as the world’s future business leaders. For more information about the Cheung Kong MBA visit www.ckgsb.edu.cn/mba.
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Business School Admission's Panel: Top Schools Answer Your Application Questions
Listen in on an Admission Panel with top business schools around the country. Admissions Directors from NYU Stern, Columbia and Wharton will field questions on a range of topics, all with one goal in mind: how you can beat the odds and gain admittance to their schools.
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Re-Applying to Business School After Being Rejected: How to Transform Your Application to Get Accepted
There's been an uptick of MBA applications and that means more competition. As more candidates are vying for the same number of seats at business schools, more applicants are unfortunately getting rejected. Some schools encourage you to reapply while others don't. This time, we'll learn from admissions officers about the re-application process, where you can find feedback, and how you can recover from rejection and re-energize your application to get accepted next time.
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Visit manhattangmat.com to explore program options including a two-week intensive boot camp, private tutoring and nine session courses, offered in a classroom setting or online through a live, interactive platform. MBA Podcaster listeners will receive a $100 discount on Manhattan GMAT programs by using the code "Podcast2006" when enrolling for courses. Visit manhattangmat.com/mbapodcaster to enroll and receive your discount. ManhattanGMAT - The New Standard in GMAT Preparation
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MBA Admission Strategic Plan: What You Can Do Now to Help Get Accepted Next Year
So you’re thinking about applying to business school? It’s never too early to start building a strong application. Our guests will help you with the process by telling you the top things you can do now to help you get in next year. Find out when you should start studying for the GMAT and how many times you should plan to take the exam, when is the best time to visit the schools and narrow your list of choices and what you can do now to address weaknesses in your application such as low undergraduate grades or a potentially low GMAT score. Then when you’ve finally finished the application our guests will tell you when is the best time to submit. Get ready to launch your MBA Admission Strategic Plan!
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Visit manhattangmat.com to explore program options including a two-week intensive boot camp, private tutoring and nine session courses, offered in a classroom setting or online through a live, interactive platform. MBA Podcaster listeners will receive a $100 discount on Manhattan GMAT programs by using the code "Podcast2006" when enrolling for courses. Visit manhattangmat.com/mbapodcaster to enroll and receive your discount. ManhattanGMAT - The New Standard in GMAT Preparation
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The Green MBA: How Business Schools Are Making an Impact on Our World & Environment
The growing awareness of pollution, global warming, and rising sea levels is creating a stir in business education. “Green” courses have been added to curriculums and sustainable development programs are rising in popularity. Join us as we explore new opportunities in the Green Industry, how schools are reacting to the environmental crises, and how Green MBAs are leading the way for change on campuses.
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Support for MBA Podcaster comes from Veritas Prep, one of the world’s leading GMAT test preparation and admissions consulting providers. Everything about the Veritas Prep GMAT course has been designed to enable students to confidently approach the exam with a deep understanding of the material—not with tricks or devices for merely surviving the GMAT. And Veritas Prep’s thorough curriculum is just the beginning. Only people who have scored in the 99th percentile on an actual GMAT exam are even considered for an instructor position with the company, and every new instructor must complete over 100 hours of training before leading a class. Veritas Prep’s MBA admissions consulting services feature Head Consultants who have formerly served as admissions officers, application readers, and interviewers at the world’s top MBA programs. MBA Podcaster listeners receive a $150 discount on any Veritas Prep GMAT course, private tutoring, or admissions consulting school package by registering with the code "pod150". Learn more at veritasprep.com
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MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School OneMBA Program
Join us as we travel to business schools across the country and around the world to bring you an in-depth profile of life and times on campus. This time we travel to Washington, DC to spend a week with students from the OneMBA Program. Listen in as we meet with students, alumni and faculty from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and its OneMBA partner schools: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, RSM Erasmus University (Netherlands), EGADE – Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico), and FGV-EAESP (Brazil).
Five top-ranked business schools from around the world joined together in 2002 to create the OneMBA Program. OneMBA is the only global executive MBA program designed by five schools on four continents. Click here to visit the OneMBA website, and Click here to visit UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School’s MBA for Executives website.
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Do Business Schools Prepare Good Managers: The Link Between an MBA and Successful Managers
If you’ve got your eye on moving into a management position you’re probably seriously considering getting an MBA. Knowing that a business school degree will take a significant amount of time and money, you’re probably wondering if it’s a good move. Do Business Schools prepare good managers? That’s the question we explore today and in this show we will hear from a student, a professor, a recruiter and an author – to guide you to the right answer.
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Support for MBA Podcaster comes from Penn State University’s iMBA. Penn State’s iMBA program is an online MBA program that prepares you for the real life challenges you will face in business. Whatever your professional background, you can learn to solve problems, create strategies, and communicate across all functional areas of business to effectively address the issues facing today’s organizations. While many MBA programs aim to develop a skill in one chosen specialty, the goal of the Penn State iMBA is to transform you into a business leader, allowing you to operate at a strategic level and evaluate problems from multiple perspectives. The Penn State iMBA offers flexibility, interaction, and collaborative business in a flexible online environment. Join Penn State iMBA; put an internationally recognized and AACSB accredited MBA degree on your resume without having to move or sacrificing your current salary or career. Contact John Fizel, the iMBA Director, at 814-898-6323 or email John at imba@psu.edu.
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MBA Salaries Part 1: How Much Will The MBA Degree Bring In For You?
According to recent compensation surveys, MBA salaries are on the rise. That’s good news for MBAs. In 2007, GMAC reported the average MBA starting salary ranged between $80 - $85,000. Many factors influence how much you’ll actually make. Years of experience, location, industry, function, and region are just a few things that can significantly raise or lower your MBA salary. Join us as we explore MBA salaries, how to properly determine how much you can earn, and how to have realistic salary expectations. You’ll hear from GMAC, TopMBA.com, Payscale.com, and MBA career management directors.
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Visit manhattangmat.com to explore program options including a two-week intensive boot camp, private tutoring and nine session courses, offered in a classroom setting or online through a live, interactive platform. MBA Podcaster listeners will receive a $100 discount on Manhattan GMAT programs by using the code "Podcast2006" when enrolling for courses. Visit manhattangmat.com/mbapodcaster to enroll and receive your discount. ManhattanGMAT - The New Standard in GMAT Preparation
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Comparing GMAT Test Prep Companies: Which Test Prep Provider Is Right For You?
Business school applicants have been lining up to take the GMAT since 1954. This year it’s your turn. To help you prepare, we have interviewed the various test preparation companies to hear what they have to offer. They’ll discuss the different types of courses they offer from traditional classroom courses to private tutoring and online courses. Each company will have the opportunity to explain how they are unique and what makes them stand out. Listen and learn which option is best for you.
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Support for MBA Podcaster comes from Veritas Prep, one of the world’s leading GMAT test preparation and admissions consulting providers. Attention New York Tri-State Listeners: on December 6th and 7th Veritas Prep will host its first annual MBA Admissions Blueprint event, at the NYU Kimmel Center in New York City. This two-day event will bring together some of Veritas Prep’s top MBA admissions experts with applicants who are facing the most competitive business school application season yet. The first day will give attendees an in-depth review of the entire application process—what admissions officers look for, common mistakes that applicants make, and what an applicant can do to stand out from the pack. On the second day attendees will get one-on-one advice sessions with Veritas Prep’s admissions experts, allowing them to maximize their chances of success in just one weekend. Space is limited. Visit veritasprep.com/blueprint to learn more and register.
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MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: Hawai'i Pacific University
Join us as we travel to business schools across the country and around the world to bring you an in-depth profile of life and times on campus. This time we travel to Hawai'i to spend a week at Hawai'i Pacific University. Listen in as we meet with current students, admission's officers, the dean and others.
HPU's full-time MBA program provides ample opportunity for students to immerse themselves in a dynamic learning environment for two exciting years. For students without a business degree, this 24-month format makes it possible to complete the necessary prerequisites and transition directly into the MBA program. If you have already completed your undergraduate business degree or satisfied all of the prerequisites, you can shorten the two-year program to only 18 months. Click here to visit the Hawai'i Pacific University website.
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Top 10 Tips for Getting Into Business School: Advice to Follow Before You Apply
Graduating from a top MBA program can mean a higher salary, wider name recognition, and greater career opportunities. Doors open and you have a certain level of pre-existing credibility. That's also why top schools are tough to get into; everyone wants it. If you're reaching for a top MBA program, we have 10 great tips on getting you in. On our show are two admissions directors from top MBA programs and an admission’s consultant.
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Visit manhattangmat.com to explore program options including a two-week intensive boot camp, private tutoring and nine session courses, offered in a classroom setting or online through a live, interactive platform. MBA Podcaster listeners will receive a $100 discount on Manhattan GMAT programs by using the code "Podcast2006" when enrolling for courses. Visit manhattangmat.com/mbapodcaster to enroll and receive your discount. ManhattanGMAT - The New Standard in GMAT Preparation
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MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: Ross School of Business
Join us as we travel to business schools across the country and around the world to bring you an in-depth profile of life and times on campus. This time we travel to Michigan to spend a week at Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Listen in as we meet with current students in Ross's various MBA programs, admission's officers, the dean and others.
The Ross School of Business is known for unique programming that develops leadership through action-based learning. Ross MBA students are challenged to apply their skills and develop new ones in team-based multidisciplinary projects. They work with peers and faculty in real time for real stakes for real companies in locations around the world. By building bridges between the classroom experience and real organizational settings, the Ross School seeks to teach leadership not just by example, but by practice, as well. Click here to visit the Ross website.
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MBA Resources: MBA Tours, Forums and Guides
With MBA-related websites, articles, blogs, rankings, organizations, events, books and podcasts, there is a wealth of information out there on business school. This time, we’re going to highlight just a few resources that can help you in your application process. You’ll hear about The MBA Tour, QS World MBA Tour, Forte Forums as well as business school guides by the Princeton Review and Clear Admit. You’ll learn what makes each unique and how best to utilize these resources.
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Visit manhattangmat.com to explore program options including a two-week intensive boot camp, private tutoring and nine session courses, offered in a classroom setting or online through a live, interactive platform. MBA Podcaster listeners will receive a $100 discount on Manhattan GMAT programs by using the code "Podcast2006" when enrolling for courses. Visit manhattangmat.com/mbapodcaster to enroll and receive your discount. ManhattanGMAT - The New Standard in GMAT Preparation
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The Best Time to Go For Your MBA: Is Sooner Better Than Later?
It’s been a wide-held notion that in order to get the most out of an MBA education you need at least a few years of working experience. Business schools compounded the theory by favoring candidates with solid work experience and turning out classes with an average age in the late twenties. Recently however, some top schools have been bucking the trend by reaching out to younger applicants in an effort to diversify their classes and attract fresh graduates before they become established in their careers. We’ll hear from these schools and understand the benefits of getting an MBA at a younger age.
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Visit manhattangmat.com to explore program options including a two-week intensive boot camp, private tutoring and nine session courses, offered in a classroom setting or online through a live, interactive platform. MBA Podcaster listeners will receive a $100 discount on Manhattan GMAT programs by using the code "Podcast2006" when enrolling for courses. Visit manhattangmat.com/mbapodcaster to enroll and receive your discount. ManhattanGMAT - The New Standard in GMAT Preparation
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MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: RSM Erasmus University
Join us as we travel to business schools across the country and around the world to bring you an in-depth profile of life and times on campus. This time we travel to the Netherlands to spend a week at RSM Erasmus, one of Europe's top-rated business schools. Listen in as we meet with current students in Erasmus's various MBA programs, admission's officers, the dean and others.
The RSM Erasmus University International Full-time MBA Programme focuses on conducting "business beyond borders". Highly-ranked and triple-accredited, the RSM MBA is driven by academic curiosity, critical reflection and a strong focus on social issues and social engagement. Inspired by the needs of today's constantly evolving society, we are a business school where knowledge and society meet, as well as a market place where information, ideas and experiences can be exchanged, debated and discussed.
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Creating the Killer MBA Application: A Step by Step Guide to Creating the Best Application
Admissions deadlines are fast approaching but you don’t want to rush to the finish line. Your goal is to build the best possible application package. That means covering all your bases. Have you written essays that are full of detail and free of errors? Properly addressed your weaknesses? Exhibited leadership skills and potential? This time, we want to help you create the killer application, one that will leave a lasting impression. You’ll hear directly from top MBA admissions directors on what they look for in candidates and you’ll get several tips from an author of a guide on MBA applications.
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Visit manhattangmat.com to explore program options including a two-week intensive boot camp, private tutoring and nine session courses, offered in a classroom setting or online through a live, interactive platform. MBA Podcaster listeners will receive a $100 discount on Manhattan GMAT programs by using the code "Podcast2006" when enrolling for courses. Visit manhattangmat.com/mbapodcaster to enroll and receive your discount. ManhattanGMAT - The New Standard in GMAT Preparation
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MBA Application Essays and Recommendations: Where to Begin?
Get ready to think hard, dig deep and do a little soul searching: you’re about to tackle your MBA application essays. The essay section is the single most important part of your entire application which you can control. So put the test scores and the GPA aside and think about how you can convince the admission’s committee that you deserve a spot on their campus. Our guests will tell you where to begin, what to focus on and how to address any weaknesses in your application such as a low GMAT score or weak GPA. You’ll also learn how to prep the people you chose to write your letters of recommendation so that they are consistent with your essays and add to the overall image you’re building of yourself.
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MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: UCLA Anderson School of Management
UCLA Anderson School of Management, established in 1935, is regarded among the very best business schools in the world. UCLA Anderson faculty are ranked #1 in "Intellectual Capital" by BusinessWeek and are renowned for their teaching excellence and research in advancing management thinking. Each year, UCLA Anderson provides management education to more than 1,600 students enrolled in MBA, Executive MBA, Fully-Employed MBA and doctoral programs, and to more than 2,000 professional managers through executive education programs. Combining highly selective admissions, varied and innovative learning programs, and a world-wide network of 35,000 alumni, UCLA Anderson develops and prepares global leaders.
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Comparing Admission Consultants: Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Coach
All reputable admission consultants claim to be mentors and coaches to applicants rather than essay-writers who will write & complete your application from start to finish. But how do you determine if a consultant is right for you and your application needs? How do you differentiate between the many consultants in the marketplace and the various services they offer? Can a consultant really help you? Based on listener questions and feedback, we are reviewing four admission consulting companies to give you an idea of the range of costs, services and objectives you can expect. If you're thinking about using an admission consultant or coach, listen as we ask the questions you'll want to ask before spending the money.
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MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series: University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School
UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School features a team-based curriculum with a global perspective that prepares students to be leaders in today's business world. The top-ranked MBA programs include a full-time program and three executive MBA formats (Evening, Weekend, Global OneMBA). Follow Mike Kunigonis, a manager from Corning Cable Systems, during a typical weekend at UNC Kenan-Flagler. On this Friday, he is attending elective courses during his second year of the Weekend Program. Along the way, you'll hear from faculty and staff members talking about the differences among the Weekend, Evening and OneMBA Programs.
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It's August and You Want to Apply to Business School: What Now?
If you’re thinking of applying to business school this year, now is the time to get started. You still have enough time to study and prep for the GMAT exam, draft several versions of your essay questions, visit a few top choice schools and ask for letters of recommendation from your allies. But where do you begin and what else should you be preparing for now so that you’re not scrambling to polish your application at the last minute? Find out all you need to know from our expert guests.
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Support for MBA Podcaster comes from Veritas Prep, one of the world’s leading GMAT test preparation and admissions consulting providers. Attention New York Tri-State Listeners: on December 6th and 7th Veritas Prep will host its first annual MBA Admissions Blueprint event, at the NYU Kimmel Center in New York City. This two-day event will bring together some of Veritas Prep’s top MBA admissions experts with applicants who are facing the most competitive business school application season yet. The first day will give attendees an in-depth review of the entire application process—what admissions officers look for, common mistakes that applicants make, and what an applicant can do to stand out from the pack. On the second day attendees will get one-on-one advice sessions with Veritas Prep’s admissions experts, allowing them to maximize their chances of success in just one weekend. Space is limited. Visit veritasprep.com/blueprint to learn more and register.
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Answering Your MBA Related Questions: You Asked The Questions, We Have The Answers
After receiving a number of MBA related questions from our listeners, we went out to find the answers. This time, we answer questions on MBA salaries, career options, courses to take to prepare for business school, and much more. Join us as we hear from GMAC (The Graduate Management Admission Council), an admission’s director, career development directors, and an admission consultant.
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The GMAT®: Everything You Need to Know About The Test
The Graduate Management Admission Test, or GMAT®, is the single most dreaded part of the business school application process. Everyone has heard the stories and myths surrounding the exam. Listen in as we interview the experts in the field, including the test administrators, and dispel many popular notions about the exam, including the notion that the first 10 questions on the test are most critical and determine your overall score. The deans also weigh in on their view of how important the GMAT® score is relative to all other factors when evaluating your application. Finally, we hear from various test prep service companies on how they can help translate ‘mastery of the material into success on exam day’.
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Part III of Understanding the Various MBA Tracks: Accounting, Human Resource Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management
Every MBA program has strengths in certain areas. Some schools have a renowned finance faculty, other schools are known for entrepreneurship or general management. By exploring a school's MBA concentrations, you'll get a sense of a program's strengths. In Part III of our series on MBA Tracks, we explore MBA specialties in Accounting, Human Resource Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management. Our guests include professors and directors of top ranked programs in these fields. Visit our website for Part I and Part II, which cover other popular MBA Tracks and Concentrations.
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