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Make Your Grad School Application Stronger with 5 Tips
8-30-2010
You’ve decided that going back to school makes sense for your future career goals. You’ve looked into programs and selected a few schools to apply to. Now you just have to get in. The grad school application is your opportunity to present an accurate and compelling picture of who you are, why you’ve decided to go back to school, and what you want to accomplish in your future career. Check out five tips to help you prepare a kick-butt grad school application.
(Read more...)Prepare for the GMAT in 5 Steps
3-07-2010
Imagine yourself sitting in a classroom full of fifty other young professionals in an MBA program, discussing interesting topics like marketing strategy and entrepreneurship while you’re earning an advanced degree and opening doors for a new job or higher pay. But wait! Before you can get there, you’ll need to take the GMAT as part of the application process. No one likes standardized testing, but it’s one of those necessary evils. Here are five steps to help you prepare for the GMAT.
(Read more...)Going Back to School – the Basics of Getting an Advanced Degree
12-02-2009
You spent four grueling years getting your college degree. You swore you’d never set foot in a university again, but now what should you do with your life? You may be struggling to determine your next career move – whether you’re a recent college graduate or you’ve been in the workforce for a couple of years. Grad school may seem like the gleaming light at the end of the tunnel, but is it? Should you really go back to grad school?
(Read more...)Is Now a Good Time for Business School?
10-19-2009
Not surprisingly, business school applications skyrocket during a recession. Layoffs and limited job opportunities create a desire to ride out the downturn in b-school. 2008 and 2009 business school application volume increased accordingly. But will this pattern continue for 2010 applications?
(Read more...)Preparing for and Taking Graduate School Entrance Exams
8-15-2009
Taking a graduate school entrance exam is an important part of preparing for most graduate programs. At most graduate schools, your performance on one or more of these exams significantly affects your acceptance into a graduate program. For this reason, the thought of taking a graduate entrance exam can seem intimidating, but if you’re well prepared, taking the test can be a painless process. This article helps you learn how to successfully prepare for and take a graduate school entrance exam.
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