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Tips for Tackling the “Why Do You Want an MBA?” Application Essay Question
You’ve put the time in studying for the GMAT, you’ve narrowed your list of schools, you’ve identified your recommenders and asked them to write letters on your behalf. There’s no more putting it off. It’s time to tackle those essays. Second round deadlines are coming up for a lot of schools, including the Anderson School of Management at UCLA, which has a January 5, 2016 second deadline. That may seem like plenty of time, but when it comes to your essay, skimping on your work is not a good idea. Continue reading…
Big Shoes to Fill at HBS as Dee Leopold Announces Plans to Step Down
This post has been republished in its entirety from original source clearadmit.com.
Dee Leopold, who has helmed admissions at Harvard Business School (HBS) for the past decade, will handpick her last class at the school as part of this admissions season. Confirming reports that began circulating after an email yesterday to the HBS community from Jana Kierstead, executive director of Harvard’s MBA program, Leopold herself took to her “Direct from the Director” blog today to share the news with prospective applicants.
“It’s been a fabulous ten years,” she wrote. “This is a great job and HBS is an amazing place to build a career. I’m ready for something new and it’s a privilege to have senior leadership that helps navigate change.”
Her departure will not impact this year’s admissions cycle, she stressed. “I am here on-the-job until the Class of 2018 (that’s you!) is all set and ready to go,” she wrote. Continue reading…
Quinlan MBA Honored with Diversity MBA’s Graduate Student Leadership Award
Travis Cornejo, a student reporter at the Loyola University Chicago, has reported that Diversity MBA Magazine has named Quinlan School of Business MBA Marvin Mathelier the recipient of the publication’s Graduate Student Leadership Award.
A veteran of the War in Afghanistan, Mathelier became a recruiter in Chicago upon returning home. He says that it was during his time as a recruiter that he decided to pursue his master’s degree. He decided to apply for business school and found that Quinlan was the right fit for him. Continue reading…
KSU’s Coles College of Business Among Top 50 Part-Time MBA Programs in U.S.
Bloomberg Businessweek has named the Kennesaw State University’s Michael J. Coles College of Business’ part-time MBA program as 50th in the country. Coles College is additionally ranked as one of the top 5 programs in Georgia, alongside Emory University, Georgia State University and University of Georgia.
Rady School Full-Time MBA Ranked 1st in San Diego by Bloomberg Businessweek
Bloomberg Businessweek ranked the full-time MBA program at UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management 1st in San Diego. Rady School’s full-time MBA program was the only program in San Diego to receive a ranking from Businessweek. Overall, it was ranked 6th in California and 65th nationally. Continue reading…
Direct from the Dean: Quinlan’s Kevin Stevens
We spoke with Dean Kevin T. Stevens at Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business. He is the first in our Direct from the Dean interview series, which will feature deans from top MetroMBA schools.
Kevin Stevens became dean on July 1, 2015. He holds a Doctorate of Business Administration (Accountancy) from the University of Kentucky, a Master of Accounting Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a Master of Science in Taxation from DePaul University. Before becoming the dean of Quinlan, Kevin Stevens served DePaul University for 25 years. He grew the School of Accountancy and Management Information Systems to more than 1,200 undergraduates, and also secured more than $12 million in funding over five years. Continue reading…
Ted Rogers School MBA Ranks as Top 100 in The Economist
For the first time, the MBA program at Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University ranked in the top 100 leading full-time MBA programs according to The Economist. The Ted Rogers MBA program placed 92nd overall and among the top six Canadian programs. The Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago placed first, with the Darden School of Business and Tuck School of Business coming in second and third. Continue reading…
HBS Soars to Top of Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s New MBA Rankings
This post has been republished in its entirety from original source clearadmit.com.
When Duke’s Fuqua School of Business topped Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s MBA rankings last year, the magazine came under fire for a methodology that many claimed was flawed. This year, an overhauled methodology has yielded vastly different results, including Harvard Business School’s taking the No. 1 spot for the first time in the 27-year history of the rankings.
“Our annual ranking of full-time MBA programs now focuses on what most people hope to get after business school: a satisfying, well-paying job,” read the commentary that accompanied the rankings. Using a deeper and broader set of data than ever before—drawn from 13,150 current students, 18,540 alumni and 1,460 recruiters from 177 different MBA programs—Bloomberg BW‘s rankings are now the combination of five weighted measurements: an employer survey (accounting for 35 percent of the total score); an alumni survey drawing feedback from the classes of 2007, 2008 and 2009 (30 percent); a student survey of members of the Class of 2015 (15 percent); the school’s job placement rate (10 percent) and average starting salary (10 percent). Continue reading…
REGISTER: Smith School Business Summit
Attention members of the Robert H. Smith School of Business community and the Washington DC/Baltimore Metro areas: The fourth annual Smith School Business Summit will be held on November 13, 2015, at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. This year’s theme is “Workplace 2025: Emerging Trends That Will Redefine Modern Business in the Next Decade.”
Terry College’s Student Managed Investment Fund Now Worth More Than $1 Million
The Student Managed Investment Fund at University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business recently received a significant boost in funding thanks to a $750,000 investment from the UGA Foundation’s investment committee.
Students to Gain Hands-On Experience at Cox School of Business’ New Energy Investment Center
The Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University has recently launched a new resource for students studying energy investment, providing a competitive edge to these students as they enter the careers.
TCU Neeley Ranks in Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools for Most Competitive Students
The TCU Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University has made the list of Princeton Review’s top 295 business schools for the fourth consecutive year.
Cameron School of Business Dean Emphasizes the Importance of an MBA
Dr. Beena George, dean of the University of St. Thomas’ Cameron School of Business, recently offered her expertise to the Houston Chronicle regarding the benefits of earning an MBA degree.
Recommended Deadline for Binghamton MBA Nov. 15
The recommended admissions deadline for the Binghamton University School of Management MBA program beginning in the spring is Nov. 15. Although the Binghamton admissions runs on a rolling basis, the admissions office recommends that students apply by Nov. 15 to ensure enough time to process applications and supporting documents before the beginning of term in the spring. The spring program is delivered on a part-time basis only.
To be considered for admission to the MBA program at Binghamton, prospective students must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university and have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. To apply for admission, applicants must first complete the online application form. Applicants must also provide the admissions office with official undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate transcripts. The application process also requires applicants to submit a personal statement, which outlines why you are a good fit for Binghamton, as well as a copy of your current resume, two letters of recommendation and official GMAT scores.
Princeton Review Names Rohrer Among 295 Best Business Schools
The Princeton Review has named the Rohrer College of Business at Rowan University one of the best business schools. Rohrer was featured as one of the best schools for an MBA in the publication’s 2016 295 Best Business Schools. The featured list was released on Oct. 6, 2015 on the Princeton Review website as well as the publications 2016 edition of “295 Best Business Schools” book.
The 295 Best Business Schools book is not a hierarchical rankings of business schools, but rather a list of schools based on 11 categories. The scores given to the schools are based on student opinion and institutional data. The surveys cover what the Princeton Review thinks that prospective students would want to know about a school, including academics, future career prospects and the diversity of the student body.
President and CEO of HP Financial Services Speaks at Graziado Dean’s Executive Leadership Series
On September 29, 2015, the Graziado School of Business and Management welcomed Irving Rothman, president and CEO of Hewlett-Packard Financial Services, to address attendees of the Dean’s Executive Leadership Series (DELS).
The series invites business leaders to share their insights with the Graziado community and has in the past welcomed executives from areas as diverse as the motion picture industry, healthcare, technology and professional sports. Continue reading…
Preparing for MBA Recruitment Before You Apply
As the MBA interview season kicks off, so does the MBA recruitment season for full-time MBA students entering their second year. While you may only be in the MBA application stage, it’s important to prepare yourself for the future before you ever enter a program. Heading into your MBA program with the right expectations about recruitment and how it will work for you is the best preparation you can make for your future. Recruitment will be a large part of the second half of your full-time MBA program and by preparing for it from the start, you’ll have a better chance of successfully gaining employment at the firm and in the industry you want. Continue reading…
Which MBA Program Is Right for You: Full-time, Part-time, or Executive?
When it comes to your MBA program, there are a variety of options available to you. Not only do you need to choose the correct school, but also selecting the right program within the school is just as important. There are a few standard MBA program formats: full-time, part-time, and executive. Each program type offers unique opportunities, requirements, and class profiles. At the end of the day, it’s a matter of which MBA program is right for me. Continue reading…
