Why do we feel that there must be a logical explanation for slight changes in grad school applications? And particularly, why do we feel the need to explain those changes in light of the economy?
Patrick11:33AM January 04, 2009
In China, more and more people are preparing for GRE now. Prices are soaring rapidly here. A single family house costs 2 million dollars, but the average yearly salary is only 5,000 dollars. And if you don't have a house, you can't have a family or a child in China. There isn't any way to survive. Most people I know is preparing for GRE, no matter how old are they.
ketbrad12:30AM December 27, 2008
Google Search stats indicate increasing interest in higher-education-related topics. The phrase "graduate school gre" was up 86% in November from the yearly average. See for yourself!
This is very interesting information. GMAC is reporting that GMAT applications are up 5.9% over last year and applications are surging to full time MBA programs.
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Scott Strepinaof FL12:59PM December 11, 2008
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