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GMAT Question of the Day (Aug 31): Word Problem and Critical Reasoning

By - Aug 31, 02:00 AM   Comments [0]

Math (PS) Comet A is seen near the Earth every 12 years while comet B every 20 years. If both comets were observed in 1979, for how many years do we have to wait to see the two comets together again? (Assume now is 2004) (A) 16 (B)...

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Application Essays – Mistakes You should Avoid

By - Aug 30, 14:47 PM   Comments [0]

Application essay writing has been one of the most challenging experiences for even the most brilliant candidates. A great 3+ GPA, a stellar GMAT score, and an impressive work experience combined together are not enough to get you into your dream B-school if your essays...

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Admissions Straight Talk: Interview with The Economist’s Bill Ridgers

By - Aug 30, 14:38 PM   Comments [0]

Get the full audio of our exciting conversation with Bill Ridgers, for great info about MBA rankings, trends, and more: 00:26:50 – Bill Ridgers: Business Education Editor at The Economist, “Which MBA” Editor, and…cricket editor for The Economist. Cool. 01:17:50 – The Which MBA? Online Fair (Sept...

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Swoon-Worthy MBA Application Tips Video Viewable Now!

By - Aug 29, 13:55 PM   Comments [0]

Last week Linda presented an exciting webinar – about how to make top b-school adcom members fall in love with you – hosted by our friends over at the GMAT Club. That webinar, 5 Ways to Make B-Schools Love You, is now available for online viewing,...

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The A-G of Choosing a B-School

By - Aug 29, 13:49 PM   Comments [0]

There are so many elements that go into choosing the best MBA program for you. The guide below will lead the way: A is for Academics What is your preferred curriculum structure? Which is the best teaching style for you? Does your target school have strengths in...

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Writing A Lead That Pops

By - Aug 28, 14:52 PM   Comments [0]

How many times have you wandered through a bookstore, opening up a book to read the first few lines only to quickly close it again? How often have you read one of those free samples on your Kindle, only to decide after a paragraph that...

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GMAT Tips: IR Section Insights from Kaplan Test Prep

By - Aug 28, 14:45 PM   Comments [0]

  Kaplan Test Prep graciously shares some tips and insights into the new Integrated Reasoning (IR) section of the GMAT exam. If you are interested in using Kaplan to prepare for your GMAT exam, read our interview with Ram, who just recently completed a Kaplan...

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Current Student Interview – Richard from NYU Stern

By - Aug 28, 14:41 PM   Comments [0]

Here’s a talk with Richard Liao, who is about to start his second year at NYU Stern. Thank you Richard for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us! This interview is the latest in an Accepted.com blog series featuring interviews with current MBA students, offering readers...

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Highlight Extracurriculars in Your MBA Application

By - Aug 27, 14:36 PM   Comments [0]

This post originally appeared on Stacy’s “Strictly Business” MBA blog on U.S.News.com Many MBA applicants fear they don’t have enough or the right type of extracurricular activities and community service to impress b-school admissions committees. Business schools do not assess candidates’ extracurricular activities based on a...

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At UM Ross, Leadership Lessons Scale New Heights

By - Aug 27, 14:33 PM   Comments [0]

From time to time, I like to take a look at what innovative courses or teaching methods business schools are rolling out to stay on the cutting edge of management education. This new executive education course offered at the UM Ross School of Business immediately...

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