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Tips to Improve Your MBA Candidacy Starting Today

Posted by Rona Aydin, Oriel Admissions on August 1, 2018 10:30:00 AM CDT

mbaapplicationIf an MBA is in your future, it is never too early to start improving your profile. MBA applications require a significant time commitment, with applicants devoting hundreds of hours across months to prepare their applications. Starting well ahead of deadlines will help you to manage your time and to make sure that you are able to give your applications your best effort.  Whether you plan to submit an application this year or in the next few years, you can take steps today to improve your chances at getting into your top MBA program.

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More than a Signal: Deconstructing the Value of an MBA Degree

Posted by Mark Skoskiewicz on July 9, 2018 9:00:00 AM CDT

mbaI have an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. This is a top program and I’m proud of having been accepted to and graduating from it, but it did cost me almost $150,000 in direct tuition. So, do I think it was worth it? I think so, but I’m not always sure. It’s perhaps a more complex question that requires consideration along multiple dimensions. In this article, I’ll explore the value of an MBA.

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Top 10 MBA Abroad Destinations

Posted by Tanmoy Ray, Stoodnt.com on June 1, 2018 9:00:00 AM CDT

mbaabroadThe MBA is one of the most sought-after graduate programs in the world. Whether you are looking for a jump in the corporate career ladder, starting your own venture or hoping for a career change, an MBA degree could be more than handy. According to the QS Global Employer Survey 2017/2018 results, business and management studies are among the top 5 preferred disciplines among the recruiters. MBA is a great program to learn cross-functional skills and essential soft skills. On top of that,  studying abroad has its own unique advantages. Hence, it’s a no-brainer why so many international students apply for MBA programs abroad. In this post, we will look at the top 10 MBA abroad destinations for international students.

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Should I Consider an MBA Without Sponsorship?

Posted by Hadi Sawaya, PreptoAchieve on May 4, 2018 9:05:20 AM CDT

gettinganMBAAmong the many factors affecting the decision to pursue an MBA, the student’s ability to fund the program is undoubtedly an incredibly important component.

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What Do Most Applicants to Top Tier MBA Programs Have in Common? No Compelling Reason.

Posted by Morgan Bisset on August 31, 2017 9:21:00 AM CDT

mbs-programs-tutors.pngThe MBA applicant file was thick, with transcripts, recommendations, all sorts of testing metrics, alumni interview reports, essays, work portfolio, and even a video. The grades, numbers, work experience and personal narratives were superb. However at the bottom of the Director’s decision sheet clipped to the file folder were the letters NCR. In the decision column, the letter “Z” was scrawled, code for application rejected.

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