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The USC/Marshall essay topics for the 2009-2010 admissions season are now available! The essay topics are as follows: 1. What are your short-term and long-term post-MBA goals? How will USC Marshall help you achieve these goals? (750 words) If interested in a dual-degree program, please address in this essay. 2. How will other USC Marshall MBA students benefit from your background, experience, leadership and teamwork skills? (500 words) 3. Select three from the following and describe: (250 words each) a) A challenging international experience To access the online application, visit the USC/Marshall . . . → Continue Reading The Council of Graduate Schools recently released official data about graduate school enrollment in Fall 2008. First-time enrollment in U.S. schools was up 4.5% from the previous year and applications were up 4.8%. Even more notable, for the first time since 2004, the domestic student enrollment increase (4.7%) was higher than international student enrollment increase (3.3%). “The growth in graduate school education is being driven by increases for women and minorities,” explained Nathan E. Bell, director of research and policy analysis for the Council of Graduate Schools. Minority numbers were higher across the board, with enrollment for American Indian students up 8.8%, Asian students up 6.7%, Black students up 6.5%, and Latino . . . → Continue Reading In this week’s Trivia Tuesday column we turn our focus to the Johnson School at Cornell University and the program’s opportunities for leadership development. The Johnson School’s leadership philosophy is founded on personal mastery through self-knowledge and self-development. As such, Johnson students begin their MBA experience with an intensive and interactive personal assessment and continue feedback and assessment sessions into the fall semester. For students seeking to further develop their leadership abilities, Johnson offers a 10-credit Leadership Focus. The cornerstone of the Leadership Focus is the Goal Setting and Coaching for Leadership Success course, which is centered on the idea of “leader as coach.” The course trains students to effect personal behavior change, then to develop coaching strategies that enable them to help . . . → Continue Reading In today’s challenging economic climate, some applicants are turning to accelerated programs that take only 10-15 months to complete and cost substantially less than a two-year program. These candidates argue that they don’t have the time or money to invest in a two-year program. In light of the growing popularity of one-year MBA programs, The Wall Street Journal surveyed 1,361 recent grads and 731 alumni and reported their findings in a recent article about the one-year MBA track. The Wall Street Journal ranked fifteen one-year programs (comprised of nine European schools, five in the U.S., and one Latin American school) and European schools clearly led the pack. IE Business School in Madrid ranks #1, Switzerland’s IMD Business School is #2, . . . → Continue Reading Posted in:
 MBA News , Rankings , School: Babson , School: IE , School: IMD , School: Northwestern / Kellogg |  Comment With applicants for the round one deadlines putting the finishing touches on their applications, the question of how strictly applicants need to adhere to word limits is perhaps more popular than ever. MBA candidates naturally have a good deal of information they want – and need – to convey in their materials, and getting the important ideas down under restrictive word counts is a difficult task. While it might be tempting to run a bit beyond the guidelines to slip in that one extra thought, it’s important to keep the reasons for word limits in mind. In addition to being a forum for explaining your goals and sharing your story, the essays also serve as a test of the applicant’s ability to . . . → Continue Reading Mary Miller Joins Columbia Business School as Assistant Dean of Admissions for EMBA and MBA ProgramsIn more Columbia Business School news, not only are eight new professors joining the School’s faculty, a new Assistant Dean of Admissions was officially appointed on Tuesday. Mary Miller will assume the new role, overseeing the recently consolidated MBA and Executive MBA admissions department. Most recently, Ms. Miller was Associate Dean of the MBA program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she managed admissions, career services, and student affairs. She has also served as Associate Dean of MBA Admissions, Student Services, and Alumni Affairs at New York University’s Stern School of Business. Ms. Miller will be reporting to Ethan Hanabury, Senior Associate Dean, Degree Programs, who recently commented that, “Mary brings 28 years of experience in . . . → Continue Reading On Friday, September 18th we incorrectly posted that the new Yale School of Management building project is on hold. Our reporting was based on a letter that the President of Yale sent to the University community on September 10th (see the full text of that letter below). Although it is true that “no major construction will proceed until funding is available from donor support or financial markets recover” we were informed by a representative of the Yale SOM that the current phase of the business school project (construction plans and drawings for the building) is fully funded and still moving forward. We regret any confusion this may have caused. —————————————————— From: Richard Levin and Peter Salovey We write . . . → Continue Reading Welcome to Fridays From The Frontline, Clear Admit’s ongoing look into the lives of bloggers hoping for, or living, the MBA lifestyle. As some deadlines for the first round start looming in an altogether new way (a week or less) the applicant pool was a bit more quiet, probably focusing on last minute edits and new topic approaches. Ah, the finishing touches. Current students were a bit more vocal, especially those first years finally hitting their stride in terms of social and academic commitments. Steve felt that the GMAT, and many other things, were all about confidence. XLick attended a Columbia finance and economics panel. Bizwiz started his own biz-ness. Illuminati had a lot to report . . . → Continue Reading Columbia Business School recently announced the addition of eight new professors for the 2009-10 school year. Specializing in a variety of academic divisions, each new faculty member will hold the title of assistant professor and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to contribute to the MBA program. “We are very pleased to have such distinguished professors join Columbia Business School,” said Vice Dean and Samberg Faculty Director Amir Ziv. “Our ability to attract the most talented faculty is critical to our mission to educate and develop business leaders and to create the knowledge and tools that advance the practice of management.” Two new faculty members will teach within the Management division; two will specialize in Decision, Risk, and Operations; two will join . . . → Continue Reading Welcome to another installment of Twitter Thursdays, a weekly column in which we highlight the latest updates from the top MBA programs on Twitter! For those who missed last week’s maiden post, think of Twitter Thursdays as a way to stay on top of what’s happening in the MBA admissions world – this time with a focus on words (or in this case ‘tweets’) from the schools themselves. Also, if you’re not following us already, be sure to check out Clear Admit on Twitter for updates, special prizes, admissions tips and breaking news. The Haas School’s Dean mingled with their alumni in Los Angeles and revealed a “surprising” post-MBA statistic. Meanwhile, across the country, UCLA / Anderson’s . . . → Continue Reading London Business School’s are unchanged from last year. This is a solid indication that the school’s emphasis on international experience, as well as its interest in a candidate’s past and proposed leadership experience, remains unchanged. More than most programs, LBS asks applicants to share specific details of their future involvement on campus and contribution to the community. From this, one can extrapolate and assume that they’re interested in candidates who’ve spoken to students and learned a good deal about the program to really understand how and where they might fit. Question 1 (600 words): The UT Austin/McCombs essay topics for the 2009-2010 admissions season are now available. The topics are as follows: 1. Describe how your experiences, both personal and professional, have led you to pursue an MBA at this time. What are your short- and long-term goals and how will a Texas MBA help you achieve them? 2. Discuss a defining experience in your leadership development. What did you learn from this experience about your strengths and weaknesses as a leader? 3. At the McCombs School of Business, you will be part of an active and diverse community. How will you use your personal strengths and unique experiences to enrich the McCombs community during your two years in the program? In a recent post to her blog, Harvard Business School (HBS) Admissions Director Dee Leopold announced that she is trying something new on her blog: Answering your questions about admission to HBS! “As the Round One deadline gets closer and closer, I want to be as helpful as possible here. Instead of me posting and answering imaginary questions, how about if you submit yours and I respond to two each day from now until October 1?” she wrote. Although Leopold specifically states on her blog that she won’t address general inquiries like “How many students pursue careers in healthcare?” or the inevitable “What are my chances?” question, she has already provided answers for “What should I enter on the application for GPA if . . . → Continue Reading What Will You Do After You Submit All Your Round 1 Applications? Take a breath and start on my Round 2 schools’ essays.
The London Business School will establish a faculty chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation after receiving a two and a half million pound contribution from Sir Donald Gordon, one of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and businessmen. “My gift will help the School encourage its aspiring leaders to better understand the nature and practice of entrepreneurship and innovation.” he commented. The founder of Liberty Life and Liberty International, and cofounder of Abbey Life, Sir Donald has developed several other prominent global businesses including Standard Bank and South African Breweries (now called SABMiller). Entrepreneurship is already one of London Business School’s most distinguished programs, and ranks as one of the top three subjects in size. Now, thanks to Sir Donald’s generous donation, Associate Professor of . . . → Continue Reading It’s time once again for Trivia Tuesday, our weekly examination of the programs, policies and possibilities at the leading business schools. As business goes global, business leaders are increasingly expected to understand the nuances of doing business on the international stage. For prospective students interested in a career in international business, Chicago Booth’s IMBA offers an intriguing option. Chicago Booth is one of the few leading MBA programs to offer students an opportunity to pursue a specialized International MBA (IMBA) degree. To receive the IMBA, full-time MBA students must study abroad for one academic term, demonstrate proficiency in a non-native language and complete a concentration in international business. The concentration in international business consists of at least five courses in international business, at . . . → Continue Reading Calling all prospective female MBA students! On November 6-8, Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business will hold its first ever Women’s Weekend. Demonstrating the School’s support and commitment to women—who made up 34% of the previous incoming full-time MBA class—the event is a chance for female applicants to learn about the Kelley MBA program and the opportunities available specifically for them. Throughout the weekend, prospective students will have the chance to get advice from successful alumnae; meet and network with faculty, administrators, and current students; and learn about the many career options available after graduation. The School has also organized a variety of information sessions, networking events, and social events, so women can get in-depth information about the Kelley program, explore the city . . . → Continue Reading With MBA programs’ R1 deadlines just around the corner, we wanted to offer some words of advice about an often overlooked element of one’s file: the application data forms. All too often, we see candidates leave these online application forms for the last minute, even rushing to enter all the required information from work on ‘deadline day’. The truth is that a weak effort on these forms can do serious harm to one’s candidacy, as it might reflect poorly on the applicant’s professional polish or commitment to the application process. This being the case, here are a few tips for those who are in the midst of completing this component of the application: 1) Don’t be lazy. We know that many applicants . . . → Continue Reading Well, hello there and welcome back to the always edifying and often awe inspiring Fridays From The Frontlines! Another week has just flown by and things are definitely heating up in the applicant pool, as each passing day represents another opportunity for essay and application revision to be lost and gone forever. Current students are looking back at their first few weeks, while suddenly aware that presentations, exams and other academic requirements are looming. Steve was officially not a fan of Gossip Girl and explained why he felt that a two year MBA program was best for him. XLick prepped for his Columbia interview by reviewing Clear Admit’s Columbia Interview Guide and shared the actual interview . . . → Continue Reading For Columbia Business School, the current financial crisis is a valuable teaching opportunity to prepare students for any economic climate. Over the last few months, a faculty committee led by Professor Paul Glasserman, the Jack R. Anderson Professor of Business, Decision, Risk and Operations, created an array of recommendations to integrate the recent downturn into the school’s MBA curriculum. “The committee’s ultimate goal was to use the financial crisis in order to advance students’ abilities for integrative thinking. The crisis is the result of the complex interaction of many factors, and we wanted to create more opportunities in the MBA curriculum to address these types of interactions that cut across traditional courses and disciplines,” said Professor Glasserman. The committee recommended that initial . . . → Continue Reading |
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