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Posted by Clear Admit on February 27, 2009, at 2:30 pm
The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) this year will expand its annual TeamMBA Week to Team MBA Month 2009, enhancing opportunities for business schools to give back to their communities through volunteer service work.
For the entire month of April, GMAC is encouraging business schools around the globe to plan events and activities focused on giving back. The exact nature of the activity is up to individual schools. Students can volunteer at food banks, help clean up city parks or support the environment by launching recycling programs or planting trees. Other options: hosting fundraisers for a worthy cause or providing pro bono consulting services to help build sustainable business models for small businesses at home or abroad.
As part of TeamMBA Month, schools . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 27, 2009, at 5:00 am
Hello and welcome to Fridays From The Frontline, Clear Admit’s steadfast study of the strenuous lives of MBA aspirants and admitted students. While some are still waiting to hear from a few last schools or to have their interviews, many b-school hopefuls are now weighing the relative merits of the programs to which they have been accepted and determining where they will be calling ‘home’ for the next two years.
Helen felt generally positive about her Foster / U. Washington interview. Bizwiz went into slightly more detail about his Kellogg and Chicago Booth interviews. With Kellogg and Tuck acceptances in her pocket, and a positive Columbia interview behind her, Samantha was leaning towards Kellogg . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 26, 2009, at 5:45 pm
In a post on the Stanford MBA Admissions Blog yesterday, Admissions Director Derrick Bolton shared that his office has extended interview invitations to 275 second-round candidates.
“We will extend an additional 100-125 interview invitations to second-round candidates in the next couple of weeks,” Bolton continued. Some first-round candidates who were waitlisted without an interview may also receive invitations to interview in the next couple of weeks, he said.
Interestingly, the number of second-round invitations extended this year is much lower than the number of first-round invitations. In another post back in December, Bolton shared that his office had extended 400 invitations to interview to first-round candidates and expected to extend between 150 and 200 more as part of the . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 26, 2009, at 3:00 am
This week in Campus Chronicles, we take a look at The Wharton Journal to discover the latest happenings at Wharton. Reading the MBA student newspapers is a great way to get a feel for campus culture and understand what programs and activities that students are engaged in.
During winter break, around thirty first- and second-year Wharton MBA students participated in the annual India Global Immersion Program (GIP). Traveling from Mumbai, to Bangalore, to Delhi, students had the opportunity to meet with senior executives of Indian companies, government leaders, and Wharton alumni as well as make stops at museums and national monuments. Throughout these meetings with institutions such as Morgan Stanley, ICICI Bank, and the National Stock Exchange, students . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 25, 2009, at 2:30 pm
The 2009 MBA Media & Entertainment Conference (MEC) will take place this Friday, February 27th, at Columbia Business School (CBS) in Manhattan.
The day-long conference, which brings together the nation’s top MBA students with media, entertainment and related companies, is a joint initiative by CBS, MIT Sloan School of Management, Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and New York University’s Stern School of Business.
Most conference events will take place at Columbia University's Low Library
The conference is designed to jumpstart dialogue and discussion about the film, music, broadcast and cable television, sports and publishing industries while providing valuable networking opportunities for MBA students within these industries. All current MBA students are eligible to attend.
Keynote speakers . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 25, 2009, at 11:00 am
Welcome to this Wednesday’s walk through the Clear Admit Wiki, an online repository for MBA applicants to share their experiences with admissions! This week, we’re taking a peek at a few of the numerous interview reports that have rolled in for Chicago Booth, Duke / Fuqua, IESE and Wharton.
But first, we’d like to remind applicants that, today through next Wednesday, every fifth piece of content submitted for the Clear Admit Wiki will receive a $10 iTunes gift card. Plus, between now and next Tuesday, March 3rd, the first 15 candidates that submit interview reports for UVA / Darden, Harvard Business School, London Business School or Oxford / Said will . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 25, 2009, at 4:00 am
What Are You Looking For in a Classmate?
I’m looking for people with similar interests and experiences as my own, that way we can explore our shared subject matter together.
I am looking for individuals with radically different interests and experiences than my own, that way I can learn more about areas that I am unfamiliar with.
I’m looking for friendly folks, regardless of their interests, willing to collaborate and learn together.
I’m looking for highly motivated and connected classmates, capable of giving me the leg up I need in a tough industry.
View . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 24, 2009, at 5:00 pm
Late last week, 25 teams of entrepreneurs were selected as semifinalists in the Wharton Business Plan Competition, part of Wharton Entrepreneurial Programs. The semifinalists now will battle it out for more than $73,000 in prizes and the opportunity to present their business plans at the annual Venture Finals, to take place in late April.
Among the concepts advancing to the semifinalist round are a “better Botox,” namely an injectable toxin beauty aid with better cosmetic results and fewer side effects; a zebra fish risk assesment tool in which the changing color of live fish shows water pollution; an online platform that facilitates donations to public school teachers who are spending money out of pocket to cover needed supplies; and an . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 24, 2009, at 11:35 am
In our continuing series of interviews with admissions directors at the world’s top business schools, we were fortunate enough to connect recently with Jake Cohen, who in September 2008 replaced Antonio Fatás as dean of INSEAD’s MBA program.
Cohen, a professor of accounting and control and business law at INSEAD for more than five years, also served as director of the INSEAD-PricewaterhouseCoopers research initiative on high performance organizations, overseeing the school’s largest research center. Prior to joining INSEAD, Cohen was a senior teaching fellow in the accounting and management group at Harvard Business School.
In the transcript that follows, you’ll hear from Cohen about some of the exciting things to expect in the year ahead at INSEAD’s Fontainebleau and Singapore campuses and get some . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 24, 2009, at 3:05 am
Welcome back to Trivia Tuesday, a weekly look at the programs and resources that differentiate the leading business schools. This week we will explore Wharton’s Lauder Program, examining what it is, what completion of the program entails, and what kind of student should consider applying.
Upon completion of 24 months of study, Wharton/Lauder students receive a joint MBA/MA in International Studies. Lauder participants begin classes three months earlier than students in the traditional MBA program, completing one month of intensive language study and a two-month study abroad/in-country immersion program before beginning Wharton classes in September. Once MBA classes begin, Wharton/Lauder students lead an especially busy life, since they must complete Wharton’s full core curriculum and course requirements alongside the Lauder M.A.’s language, . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 23, 2009, at 12:27 pm
In an effort to better connect students with potential employers in a tough job market, the Johnson School of Business at Cornell University is expanding its annual “Just About Jobs” events this year. Traditionally focused on employers in Boston and San Francisco, “Just About Jobs” this year will also target New York City.
Launched in 2003, “Just About Jobs” began as an event that flew employers into Ithaca, NY, to meet with prospective job applicants at Johnson. Over time, it has evolved into multiple events held in Boston and San Francisco so employers can conveniently fill their MBA hiring needs without leaving their areas.
The decision to expand the events to include one in New York City reflects Johnson’s commitment to helping its . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 23, 2009, at 3:00 am
After a relatively sleepy February, March will soon be upon us with its extensive list of application deadlines and decision notification dates. Let’s take a look at the long list of Round 3 (or 4 or 5) deadlines spread over the next two months:
March 1: Michigan / Ross R3
March 3: London Business School R3
March 4: Columbia (int’l applicants), Darden R3
March 5: Wharton R3
March 9: Kellogg R3
March 11: Chicago Booth R3, Haas R4, HBS R3; INSEAD R1 (Jan. intake)
March 14: NYU R3
March 16: Duke R3
March 18: Yale R3
March 23: Cornell R4
April 1: INSEAD R4 (Sept. intake), Tuck R4
April 2: UCLA R3
April 8: Stanford R3
April 15: Columbia (final)
April 30: London Business School R4
While it’s always best to apply as early as possible, the difference . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 20, 2009, at 12:17 pm
MBA students at the University of California at Berkeley’s Haas School of Business have more opportunities than ever to put innovation into action as part of the school’s Haas@Work program.
This spring, the applied innovation program includes more clients for students to work with and an additional program component in which students receive detailed feedback about their performance. The semester also marks the first time Hass@Work will include participants from each the full-time, evening & weekend and Berkeley-Columbia MBA programs.
Haas students engage with a client as part of Haas@Work program
Haas@Work, which launched in 2006, was developed to support the school’s Leading Through Innovation brand. The program features a design phase with the client and Haas staff and faculty, two to three . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 20, 2009, at 3:00 am
Welcome to Fridays From the Frontline, Clear Admit’s weekly distillation of the lives and stories of those living and breathing the MBA application and education experience. This past week a few new bloggers joined the ranks and added a wider perspective on issues as various as phone interviews to the chances of a big signing bonus upon graduation.
New addition, Helen, provided the questions that she was asked during her McDonough interview, and explained the ‘pros’ to the school but worried whether she would have as many west coast job opportunities after attending an east coast school. D.G. attended the Kellogg Private Equity & Venture Capital conference and enjoyed thinking about the internet’s next zeroing cost . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 19, 2009, at 2:30 pm
The Black Management Association (BMA) at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management hosted its 22nd conference this past weekend, February 20th through 22nd. The theme of the three-day, student-led event was “Global Impact: Creating a Competitive Edge in Today’s Marketplace.”
“We saw a great opportunity to leverage the BMA conference as a place to build the toolkit for success we will need to remain competitive in a global job market,” said conference co-chair Regina Gywnn ’09 in a statement issued before the event. “We hope the audience will leave gaining a new perspective or a different approach to business that they had never thought of before,” she continued.
Amid a historic economic meltdown, BMA members are more concerned than ever about maintaining a competitive . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 19, 2009, at 3:00 am
Welcome back to another edition of Campus Chronicles! This week we take a look at Chicago Booth’s MBA student newspaper, Chibus, to uncover what is happening on campus.
Chibus announces the Chicago Booth Philanthropy Club’s upcoming 4th Annual Non-Profit Fair, which is a large showcase designed to enable students and non-profit organizations to meet one another. At this showcase, students may familiarize themselves with opportunities to get involved, whether this is as a consultant or as a board member for an organization. Last year’s Non-Profit Fair drew over one hundred students from a range of fields, and as a result, “some students have joined boards, some have participated in projects to increase fundraising, . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 18, 2009, at 2:30 pm
As the U.S. film industry prepares for its annual Oscars awards ceremony this Sunday, Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) has chosen the occasion to highlight the growth of arts and entertainment offerings on its campus.
According to a recent post on the Stanford GSB Admissions Blog, membership in the school’s Arts, Media and Entertainment Club is strong and growing, with more than 140 current MBA students. Club members have held positions at MTV, Disney, Universal and Fox, among other entertainment powerhouses.
This year the club has focused its energies on a new initiative, a series of speaker discussions called “Breaking into the Industry.” The series features campus visits by industry insiders to share their experiences and insights into specific industry . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 18, 2009, at 11:00 am
Welcome to another edition of Wiki Wednesdays, featuring a few snippets from the Clear Admit Wiki! Before highlighting some of the new content MBA candidates have been adding to this online repository, those who still have experiences to share should consider the following:
Between now and next Tuesday, February 24th, the first 15 candidates that submit interview reports for Chicago Booth, Duke / Fuqua, Michigan / Ross or NYU / Stern will receive a $10 iTunes gift card!
Even if you haven’t interviewed at these schools, every fifth piece of content (e.g. a school choices comparison, an interview report for a different school or a campus visit account) submitted for the Clear Admit Wiki will receive a $10 gift . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 18, 2009, at 3:12 am
What Is Your Post-Application Plan?
I have accepted a place at School X, and will continue to work until about month before the program begins.
I was not accepted by any of my schools, I plan on continuing building my candidacy for next year’s application cycle.
I have accepted a place at School X, and have already given my notice — I want to travel and see family and friends before embarking on my MBA education.
I was not accepted by any of my schools, I’m going to seek alternative paths to reach my goals.
I don’t have any offers yet, but am still awaiting word from some of my target schools, so it’s business as usual . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 17, 2009, at 2:30 pm
Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina will lead development of the Reaching Out 2009 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) MBA Conference, designed to help connect companies with LGBT MBA students.
Kenan-Flagler’s bid to organize the conference showed “the most thoughtfulness in trying to move the conference forward in terms of content and networking opportunities for students,” said Elizabeth Davis, a member of the organizing committee for the 2008 conference and a second-year MBA student at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business.
UNC Kenan-Flagler will work jointly with three other business schools to develop and organize the Reaching Out 2009 Conference, which will take place in October 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. Other organizing schools include Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, Duke University’s . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 17, 2009, at 2:54 am
Welcome to another edition of Trivia Tuesday! This week let’s take a look at Kellogg’s popular Global Initiatives in Management, or GIM, program.
Kellogg’s international programs are coordinated by the International Business & Markets Program, which runs the Global Initiatives in Management course, one of Kellogg’s most popular electives. Over two-thirds of Kellogg students enroll in the course each year, usually during the winter or summer quarters. Each class section chooses a country of focus, and individual students choose target industries or economic sectors to study. Recent courses have focused on countries on six continents, with students studying industries ranging from e-commerce and pharmaceuticals to ecotourism and microenterprise. The class then works with a faculty advisor to plan the 10-week curriculum, invite . . . → Continue Reading
Posted by Clear Admit on February 16, 2009, at 5:28 pm
London Business School (LBS) today announced the launch of a new educational initiative developed for professionals in the global carbon and energy markets.
Through partnership with Point Carbon – a leading provider of news, analysis and consulting services for European and global power, gas and carbon markets – LBS hopes to create a comprehensive professional training initiative that will provide participants with a foundation for carbon finance, trading, analytics and risk management.
The new Carbon Finance and Analytics Programme was developed in response to ever-increasing attention to climate change and the resulting rapid growth of the global carbon market, both in terms of geography and financial sophistication. Proliferation of emissions trading schemes and substantial growth in the value of volumes traded is having . . . → Continue Reading
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