Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T21:44:16.603-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:business-school Denise Chow dchow248 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10625732908333940543-653cea158273e352f2204efa83d762fd 2009-11-25T20:31:17.489-05:00

In their desire to make their case to their target MBA programs, many applicants devote sentences and even paragraphs to explaining why the school in question is their “first choice” and arguing its superiority over other schools.

In their desire to make their case to their target MBA programs, many applicants devote sentences and even paragraphs to explaining why the school in question is their “first choice” and arguing its superiority over other schools. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2009/11/admissions-tip-the-comparison-trap-3/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13934729859760047242-e3c54e788664ee134c5ab52cc9992904 2009-11-25T20:21:11.972-05:00

Sometimes experiential learning at Kellogg School of Management takes the form of a five-course meal. That was the case for 125 students in an introductory marketing class earlier this month.

Sometimes experiential learning at Kellogg School of Management takes the form of a five-course meal. That was the case for 125 students in an introductory marketing class earlier this month. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2009/11/top-chef-serves-up-business-advice-to-kellogg-marketing-students/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5422473002815521893-5c00f7ad1469987689f86cf0bd99aa7d 2009-11-25T20:28:34.368-05:00

Essay content you’ve polished for one school often serves as a great starting point for the next application, but as we’ve often said, customizing this text for the school in question is key.

Essay content you’ve polished for one school often serves as a great starting point for the next application, but as we’ve often said, customizing this text for the school in question is key. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2009/11/admissions-tip-the-long-essay-4/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7628847252763631896-cce7cf4cad5ace325506c5cd53e44521 2009-11-25T20:23:07.233-05:00

New York University’s Stern School of Business received a $20 million gift from alumnus and hedge fund founder John Paulson, the school announced earlier this month.

New York University’s Stern School of Business received a $20 million gift from alumnus and hedge fund founder John Paulson, the school announced earlier this month. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2009/11/20-million-alumni-gift-for-nyu-stern-school-of-business/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:445786506516860542-29479552836242dd2796e5690f15bebf 2009-11-25T18:39:52.740-05:00

We talk to a lot of JD-MBA applicants ... or at least a lot of graduate school candidates thinking about those two degrees. Ultimately, most of the clients we work with wind up choosing one or the other, after we put them through a thorough analysis of all the pros and cons of the joint degree path.

We talk to a lot of JD-MBA applicants ... or at least a lot of graduate school candidates thinking about those two degrees. Ultimately, most of the clients we work with wind up choosing one or the other, after we put them through a thorough analysis of all the pros and cons of the joint degree path. http://blog.veritasprep.com/2009/11/new-wrinkle-in-jd-mba-decision.html Veritas Prep vprep132 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6440788511590734108-ff6219dd40ace9e0e9f420438081417f 2009-11-24T14:31:48.381-05:00

Today we break down the main characteristics that HBS looks for in its applicants. Obviously, HBS is highly selective and can afford to look for "perfect" candidates. In addition to the common metrics such as GPA and GMAT score, the school specifies a handful of qualities and traits that it seeks in an applicant.

Today we break down the main characteristics that HBS looks for in its applicants. Obviously, HBS is highly selective and can afford to look for "perfect" candidates. In addition to the common metrics such as GPA and GMAT score, the school specifies a handful of qualities and traits that it seeks in an applicant. http://blog.veritasprep.com/2009/11/three-things-that-harvard-business.html Veritas Prep vprep132 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16818256656526652646-da093b62a17ac9a91bee5a38d11286de 2009-11-24T09:02:53.573-05:00

With Thanksgiving this week, round two deadlines for a number of programs are just around the corner.

With Thanksgiving this week, round two deadlines for a number of programs are just around the corner. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2009/11/admissions-tip-plan-of-attack-3/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11134484376831886671-175746919cdd9de94f3e49ae8e67995f 2009-11-24T14:31:04.563-05:00

Continuing our admissions video series, this week we hear Veritas Prep co-founder Chad Troutwine give a brief overview of how Veritas Prep's admissions consulting works.

Continuing our admissions video series, this week we hear Veritas Prep co-founder Chad Troutwine give a brief overview of how Veritas Prep's admissions consulting works. http://blog.veritasprep.com/2009/11/how-admissions-consulting-works.html Veritas Prep vprep132 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1100168916019568210-6a5555b0b543c638f4bfb761d1bdaa34 2009-11-22T03:04:41.172-05:00

Business School Profiles of 18 European Business Schools US MBA vs UK MBA has always been a topic of contention among MBA aspirants. Being a mathematician’s wife keeps my love for numbers alive and fresh all year round. We have already assessed some...

Business School Profiles of 18 European Business Schools US MBA vs UK MBA has always been a topic of contention among MBA aspirants. Being a mathematician’s wife keeps my love for numbers alive and fresh all year round. We have already assessed some... http://www.totalgadha.com/gmat/2009/11/business-school-profiles-of-18-european-business-schools/ Rati Tehri dtaggart014 32 32 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10634797901189144991-37993c1560e00dd6d8bebd87baa50cbf 2009-11-22T03:03:45.379-05:00

Many of the questions in GMAT’s SC section are on pronoun- antecedent agreement or Subject-Verb agreement. When you look at it, the concept of “Agreement” is very simple to understand. Singular subject should have a singular verb and plural subject should have a plural verb.

Many of the questions in GMAT’s SC section are on pronoun- antecedent agreement or Subject-Verb agreement. When you look at it, the concept of “Agreement” is very simple to understand. Singular subject should have a singular verb and plural subject should have a plural verb. http://www.totalgadha.com/gmat/2009/10/cut-the-crap/ Rati Tehri dtaggart014 21 21 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8018254081466464162-1e94bf4756a5205bba631f5fde789429 2009-11-19T11:55:21.523-05:00

MBA Podcaster host Mia Saini takes you to her stomping ground, Harvard Business School. Mia draws from her own experiences of applying to and getting into HBS. She also gets advice from current HBS... MBA Podcaster host Mia Saini takes you to her...

MBA Podcaster host Mia Saini takes you to her stomping ground, Harvard Business School. Mia draws from her own experiences of applying to and getting into HBS. She also gets advice from current HBS... MBA Podcaster host Mia Saini takes you to her... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NMxN3M3S78 MBA Podcaster lpirnia048 40 39 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17513483277307479307-8128632dcf3637d0f6b840d4280a4eaa 2009-11-22T03:02:43.611-05:00

Popular for tulips,windmills, and polders (land reclaimed from marshes and fenland), Netherlands is now fastly becoming an important destination for MBA aspirants. This geographically small nation is now among the leading countries in the world in terms of well being, human developement index ,and infrastructure growth. Also known as Holland, it has 8 world class universities and some prominent top ranked MBA programs in the world. Rotterdam School of Management (Erasmus University), Nyenrode Business University, and TiasNimbas are some well known names offering International MBA and other Masters programs, which are recognised all over the world for their quality.

Popular for tulips,windmills, and polders (land reclaimed from marshes and fenland), Netherlands is now fastly becoming an important destination for MBA aspirants. This geographically small nation is now among the leading countries in the world in terms of well being, human developement index ,and infrastructure growth. Also known as Holland, it has 8 world class universities and some prominent top ranked MBA programs in the world. Rotterdam School of Management (Erasmus University), Nyenrode Business University, and TiasNimbas are some well known names offering International MBA and other Masters programs, which are recognised all over the world for their quality. http://www.totalgadha.com/gmat/2009/10/discovering-mba-in-the-netherlands/ Rati Tehri dtaggart014 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6837456081421177243-e597a1c3377f15bdf7bbda8453ae04cd 2009-11-20T03:31:02.249-05:00

Over 700 university academics and administrators from around 45 countries will gather at the fifth QS Asia Pacific Professional Leaders in Education Conference (www.qsapple.org) in Kuala Lumpur next week to hear international experts from 25...

Over 700 university academics and administrators from around 45 countries will gather at the fifth QS Asia Pacific Professional Leaders in Education Conference (www.qsapple.org) in Kuala Lumpur next week to hear international experts from 25... http://www.topuniversities.com/articles/world-class-universities-convene-kuala-lumpur-debate-rankings Vickie Chiu vchiu008 15 15 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16670935670809721792-6cd2cb6efec27ee193f4d999793099bb 2009-11-05T09:54:26.054-05:00

Executive MBA (EMBA) programs have had trouble attracting as many students this year as they did last year, with the exception of programs that feature classes taught across multiple continents.

Executive MBA (EMBA) programs have had trouble attracting as many students this year as they did last year, with the exception of programs that feature classes taught across multiple continents. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2009/10/global-emba-programs-top-financial-times-2009-rankings/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 157 156 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6592707967331765828-5ef2412a07e2e07cdda6fc95b0e428d8 2009-11-06T11:19:31.027-05:00

When Megan Lum enrolled in the MBA program for executives at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business last fall, her plan was to use the degree as a stepping-stone to the C-suite. Based on her career trajectory, that goal wasn't so...

When Megan Lum enrolled in the MBA program for executives at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business last fall, her plan was to use the degree as a stepping-stone to the C-suite. Based on her career trajectory, that goal wasn't so... http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_46/b4155048800331.htm?chan=magazine+channel_special+report Geoff Gloeckler ggloeckler235 137 137 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1729941298483845901-b1f0fc9cebbfc255f9cc5fa0f09ea0ae 2009-11-17T13:21:08.660-05:00

You will almost certainly go through multiple revisions with your essays, but the applicant who takes the time to execute multiple drafts on their own will be leaps and bounds ahead when it comes time to take the next step.

You will almost certainly go through multiple revisions with your essays, but the applicant who takes the time to execute multiple drafts on their own will be leaps and bounds ahead when it comes time to take the next step. http://blog.veritasprep.com/2009/11/how-to-write-great-admissions-essays_17.html Veritas Prep vprep132 33 33 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2572809527323369726-8c40a3ddca665f86d15bcc9c45b2033e 2009-11-19T13:32:14.581-05:00

Chinese undergraduates are enrolling at American universities in record numbers and may soon outpace Indian students, who for the past eight years have come to the United States in greater numbers than any others, according to a recent article in the New York Times.

Chinese undergraduates are enrolling at American universities in record numbers and may soon outpace Indian students, who for the past eight years have come to the United States in greater numbers than any others, according to a recent article in the New York Times. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2009/11/chinese-students-come-to-u-s-universities-in-record-numbers/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 15 15 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16179114286489188267-cc4fdce054c523420ab467fc39b547e1 2009-11-17T13:13:52.110-05:00

More than 700 CBS students gathered on November 12th to hear the two American business icons discuss the economy, investing during a downturn and which industries promise the most future growth, among other topics.

More than 700 CBS students gathered on November 12th to hear the two American business icons discuss the economy, investing during a downturn and which industries promise the most future growth, among other topics. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2009/11/bill-gates-and-warren-buffett-address-columbia-business-school-students/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 22 22 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4565321336515631233-e1abe3e5ebad47f3a00e4ca80749f447 2009-11-18T12:44:36.513-05:00

Continuing our admissions video series, this week we continue to explore the idea of how an applicant with a unique background is at an advantage over applicants who come from more typical backgrounds.

Continuing our admissions video series, this week we continue to explore the idea of how an applicant with a unique background is at an advantage over applicants who come from more typical backgrounds. http://blog.veritasprep.com/2009/11/how-does-unique-background-affect-your.html Veritas Prep vprep132 17 17 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9126744074262967903-183b4caf1923cddc851ddbbd40c27bda 2009-11-09T14:40:00.000-05:00

Business School's tech consultant accidentally sent his entire email correspondence with his married lover to the entire business school. Both...

Business School's tech consultant accidentally sent his entire email correspondence with his married lover to the entire business school. Both... http://www.nowpublic.com/tech-biz/cornell-email-scandal-sexy-emails-sent-entire-business-school-2512481.html 90 90 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12090719554628681435-424dd9817c78c01f99d2a65b3c508db0 2009-11-16T13:56:34.560-05:00

While a lot of factors go into creating a terrific letter of recommendation for a business school application, here are three ways in which recommendations frequently go wrong.

While a lot of factors go into creating a terrific letter of recommendation for a business school application, here are three ways in which recommendations frequently go wrong. http://blog.veritasprep.com/2009/11/three-ways-letter-of-recommendation-can.html Veritas Prep vprep132 23 23 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4685832018624804087-d849bdb820c129f3753709ae47ee7f14 2009-11-16T13:08:04.207-05:00

GMAT prep advice on how to get started with your study routine and stick with it.

GMAT prep advice on how to get started with your study routine and stick with it. http://www.beatthegmat.com/a/2009/11/15/dont-get-lazy-get-a-study-routine Beat The GMAT ebahn901 24 24 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8769777964864675754-e47040a8328612e438cf08dc08f096f8 2009-04-15T18:20:43.014-04:00

Find a tool, the Business School Comparator, to help you compare your top-choice business schools

Find a tool, the Business School Comparator, to help you compare your top-choice business schools http://null849.mbablogs.businessweek.com/archive/2009/04/15/sdc4ftl07a8e Francesca Di Meglio fdimeglio246 1,069 1,064 4 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1987106321773267884-689accb5e5f149b627d3df2b462afc4f 2009-11-20T14:19:22.652-05:00

The Tuck School of Business this week announced the creation of a new leadership center to build upon existing leadership initiatives at the school.

The Tuck School of Business this week announced the creation of a new leadership center to build upon existing leadership initiatives at the school. http://blog.clearadmit.com/2009/11/tuck-school-of-business-at-dartmouth-launches-new-center-for-leadership/ Graham Richmond grichmond804 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17178993419113711939-6975b36d76f31fe0745abae565ec7b41 2009-11-18T17:56:40.623-05:00

Glocap Search, one of the preeminent retained executive search firm focused on the private equity industry, has released a new 2010 report on the Private Equity sector. You'll remember Glocap, and their Senior Partner and head of their private equity practice, Brian Korb, as a guest on our show about "Finance/Banking Salaries in the Current Economic Environment". See the highlights from this year's report. If you want to buy the whole report (a steal at $2195.00!) see link at the end.

Glocap Search, one of the preeminent retained executive search firm focused on the private equity industry, has released a new 2010 report on the Private Equity sector. You'll remember Glocap, and their Senior Partner and head of their private equity practice, Brian Korb, as a guest on our show about "Finance/Banking Salaries in the Current Economic Environment". See the highlights from this year's report. If you want to buy the whole report (a steal at $2195.00!) see link at the end. http://www.mbapodcaster.com/blog/2009/11/2010-private-equity-compensation-report.html MBA Podcaster lpirnia048 6 6 0 0