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International MBA students

This section is devoted to issues and information for international MBA students in the US

Overcome Stiff B-School Competition as an International Applicant

Overcome Stiff B-School Competition as an International Applicant

🕔01:00, 19.Feb 2015

The number of international students applying to MBA programs in the United States has tripled over the last thirty years. Take Harvard Business School for example, the school reports that in 1985 their international bids made up 13% of their

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On B-School Test, Americans Fail to Measure Up

On B-School Test, Americans Fail to Measure Up

🕔01:00, 5.Nov 2014

New waves of Indians and Chinese are taking America’s business-school entrance exam, and that’s causing a big problem for America’s prospective M.B.A.s. Why? The foreign students are much better at the test. Asia-Pacific students have shown a mastery of the

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New Loan Available for International Students Doing Their MBA in the US

New Loan Available for International Students Doing Their MBA in the US

🕔01:00, 3.Oct 2014

Prodigy Finance has launched a new loan scheme for international students who are doing their MBA in the US. The loans will be available for international students at 15 business schools, including the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business,

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Study Business Abroad: Great Places for International Students

Study Business Abroad: Great Places for International Students

🕔03:28, 20.Sep 2014

Twenty years ago, studying business abroad was only for the adventurous or the downright quirky. Today, it’s increasingly commonplace. Why? Because employers of all sizes are now searching for – and fighting over – the truly international employee: the one

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Domestic MBA Candidates May Lose Out To Internationals

Domestic MBA Candidates May Lose Out To Internationals

🕔01:00, 20.Sep 2014

Domestic MBA candidates may face missing out on places at some business schools in Europe this year. Candidates from outside a school’s main region are more likely to gain admission to MBA programs, according to a former admissions director at

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How much will your MBA cost?

🕔01:00, 1.Jan 2002

The information you need to get a rough estimate The schools’ web-sites and application’s material should give you a very good idea of what to expect to spend for your MBA. Here is a very rough estimate (for the a

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Before you leave for the US to get an MBA

🕔01:00, 1.Jan 2002

What you need to do before you travel Read carefully (and save) the acceptance material sent by the B-School/University. It usually contains most of the information you will need to get settled, including travel information, Visa processing, housing details, and

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Your first weeks in the US for an MBA

🕔01:00, 1.Jan 2002

Before classes begin Find a place to live – if you have done so, check in at your new house. Sign the lease and move in. Check in with your school and/or International office. There is usually information you need

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Your finances during the MBA

🕔01:00, 1.Jan 2002

Taking care of your money while in the US Personal Finances Resources: Although it may not be very high in your to-do list, taking care of your personal finances is extremely important. The following sites should help: Understanding and Controlling

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Your Health during the MBA

🕔01:00, 1.Jan 2002

Staying healthy while in the US Insurance: Not only it is extremely important to have medical insurance coverage (medical treatment is extremely expensive in the US), but it is also a requirement for your student’s visa. The International office will

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