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Getting into Business School

If you are not there yet, here’s where you should start. Some important decisions: which program is the right one for you? How to get accepted? How much will it cost, and can you afford it? This section will guide you through the process.

Google executives explain why the MBA approach to building things is ‘stupid’

Google executives explain why the MBA approach to building things is ‘stupid’

🕔01:00, 6.Feb 2015

Google’s hiring chief says he doesn’t give much credit to college degrees in the hiring process. So it should come as no surprise that other Google executives also regard staples of traditional business school training at the nation’s elite colleges

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How I Paid Off My $90000 MBA in Less Than 2 Years

How I Paid Off My $90000 MBA in Less Than 2 Years

🕔01:00, 28.Jan 2015

arlier this year, Americans broke $1.2 trillion in student debt. The growing student debt load is causing widespread economic ramifications, delaying home purchases, and influencing spending habits, typically for a decade after finishing college. However, just because most graduates today

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Prepare Now for 2015 Round 1: Six Steps to Achieve Your Strongest MBA application

Prepare Now for 2015 Round 1: Six Steps to Achieve Your Strongest MBA application

🕔01:00, 22.Jan 2015

Many business school candidates make the decision to apply to business school years in advance, while others decide that business school is the route to achieve their professional goals only a few months before applications are due. No matter when

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When Is An MBA Worth It?

When Is An MBA Worth It?

🕔01:00, 15.Jan 2015

Earning an Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) can help professionals enhance their career opportunities, receive increased compensation and job promotions. An MBA can provide the skills and knowledge necessary to start a new business, and many employers require an MBA

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What B-school rejection feels like: When Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg, Tuck, and Yale all say no

What B-school rejection feels like: When Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg, Tuck, and Yale all say no

🕔01:00, 12.Jan 2015

It was as if he’d climbed up on a high diving board, shouted down to everyone on the pool deck to watch him perform a triple back flip with four twists, bounced a few times to prepare for launch, bounced

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Was an MBA Worth Your Time and Money in 2014? What Critics Said

Was an MBA Worth Your Time and Money in 2014? What Critics Said

🕔01:00, 26.Dec 2014

Some revere it as an opportunity for personal transformation and professional advancement. Others dismiss it as a cash-burning summer camp for adults. The MBA is a divisive degree—depending on who you talk to, it will secure you a six-figure hedge

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Top Ten B-School Scandals & Controversies Of 2014

Top Ten B-School Scandals & Controversies Of 2014

🕔01:00, 26.Dec 2014

No question, this past year was a doozy for misbehavior in the business school world. Two of the lead figures in the Top 10 B-School Scandals and Controversies of 2014 defrauded millions from investors. One business school was reported to

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The MBA is losing its magic

The MBA is losing its magic

🕔01:00, 17.Dec 2014

What is the staying power of an MBA education? Why year after year do students sign up for the countless MBA programmes across the world? Are they after new skills? Maybe. Eager to learn about the latest academic research output?

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Why Applying To Business School Should Be Easier, But Not Easy

Why Applying To Business School Should Be Easier, But Not Easy

🕔01:00, 7.Dec 2014

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. Securing a place in one of the world’s top MBA programs is not easy. Nor should it be. To stand out in such a highly competitive applicant pool you have to

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Getting an MBA may be cheaper than you think

Getting an MBA may be cheaper than you think

🕔01:00, 28.Nov 2014

Are you thinking about a business degree? Are you worried about the cost? Relax. A number of top business schools are now doling out substantial quantities of financial aid. So says a new survey of business school financial aid offers

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