Tag Archive | "Grad School Admissions"
Bschool Life, Current, MBA
Most people think that if you’re undergoing the Greek system’s recruitment and pledging trials, focus on your studies, and consequently your GPA, are bound to plummet. However, according to Penn’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, the opposite occurs with University of Pennsylvania Greeks. A recent Daily Pennsylvanian article reports that “at Penn, Greeks can [...]
Books, Bschool Life, Current, MBA, Other
According to the Financial Times article “MBA degrees more popular than ever,” the financial crisis seems to have barely affected the opinions of prospective MBA students. More than 80% of the 723 students surveyed reported that “they were inclined to think of the degree in a more positive light…as a result of the financial crisis.” [...]
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I am slowly (more slowly than I anticipated) applying the principles established in Chip Heath and Dan Heath’s Made to Stick to personal statements and application essays. For this post: Concreteness.
The third of Made to Sticks six key principles, concreteness, doesn’t seem to apply to intangibles like leadership, achievement, teamwork, or character – the topics [...]
Bschool Life, Current, MBA, Other
The Indian government has shifted around its priorities, moving the topic of higher education from a peripheral concern to its key priority, reports The Chronicle last week. In part, this reprioritization is due to India’s shift from a mostly agrarian economy to one that the international business world relies upon for supplying qualified workers. A [...]
Bschool Life, Career, Current, MBA
In my non-admissions life, I recently went to a lecture given by a biographer whose work I admire. In the course of his talk he mentioned that while writing about genius has merit, writing about typical folks and their extraordinary achievements is more valuable. The compelling story — the inspiration, and attention grabber — resides [...]
Bschool Life, Career, Current, MBA
Duke University is once again expanding its global footprint, by forging two new partnerships in China. The new cooperative will create new educational and research opportunities.
According to a press release by Duke University’s Office of News & Communications, a groundbreaking ceremony was held last Friday in China along with a formal announcement of the partnership [...]
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Here are some news tidbits from last week:
BusinessWeek reported some good news last week regarding the job market, particularly for new college graduates. The National Association of Colleges and Employers reported a turnaround in college hiring. Surveys show that the recent economic recession hit college graduates ages 22 to 27 among the hardest. BW states [...]
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Thanks, A Beautiful Mind, for bringing this up…Although these tips don’t come early enough to help you with your Ross essays, hopefully they will help you and others struggling to meet deadlines for schools with later deadlines.
Some people appreciate the challenge; some people despise it. Some people don’t have much to say and never need [...]
Blog, MBA
Over-Enthusiastic Recommenders - do they help or hinder you?
Sterny’s Guide to B-School Application - how to focus and select your target schools
The Evolution of your B-School Pursuit - how has your B-School plan evolved?
Bschool Life, Career, Current, MBA
It’s been yet another busy week in the world of college and graduate admissions. Let’s take a look.
The debate continues over the value of an MBA versus a one-year Master’s in a business-related field. The Wall Street Journal reports that many students are switching their plans to include the shorter, less expensive, M.A. alternative, rather [...]
