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M.B.A. Waitlist Purgatory
Tweet Share on Facebook March 25, 2011 CommentToday's post goes out to those B-school hopefuls who may have recently received great news, upsetting news, or a mix of both – otherwise known as placement on the waitlist. I often remind applicants that landing on the waitlist of your dream school is actually terrific feedback, as it means that you are qualified to attend the program, and that the school was interested in your application and your profile. So, congratulate yourself! Far more people are denied admission than are placed on the waitlist. If you're waitlisted, you're still in the running, and your application has passed an important hurdle.
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How to Strengthen Your M.B.A. Application
Tweet Share on Facebook March 18, 2011 CommentFor the past few weeks, many M.B.A. applicants have been sleeping fitfully, biting their nails, and checking their email with trepidation. Why? Because it's the time of year when b-schools are letting applicants know whether they are admitted, waitlisted, or denied a seat in next year's class.
With so many applicants and so few seats available at top b-schools, many aspiring M.B.A.s find themselves shut out during their first application season. After putting so much time and dedication into completing their applications, the thought of trying again the next year can be overwhelming. The good news, however, is that reapplying is often easier. You've already done the bulk of your school research, GMAT test prep, and essay writing. As a re-applicant, you simply need to refine your application.
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The Sustainable M.B.A.
Tweet Share on Facebook March 11, 2011 Comment (2)It used to be that if you studied investing at business school, the emphasis was on profit. Now, students studying the emerging field of impact investing learn about business growth opportunities that address larger social and environmental issues.
In fact, student interest in impact investing has swelled so much that next month, the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University will host the 2011 International Impact Investing Challenge.
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Is a Joint or Dual M.B.A. Right for You?
Tweet Share on Facebook March 4, 2011 Comment (1)A few weeks ago, I wrote about a handful of the newest programs catering to students wishing to pursue the ever popular J.D./M.B.A. degree. This week, I'd like to broaden the discussion of joint and dual M.B.A. degrees for those of you wondering if specializing in more than one area could be the right path for you.
Before we get started, let me clarify that a joint degree broadly refers to programs in which certain coursework counts toward both degrees. On the other hand, students pursuing dual degrees undertake separate coursework for each program, but often complete the dual degree with a reduced number of overall credits. So what areas of study compliment an M.B.A. education?
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