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AIGAC 2019 MBA Applicant Survey Results Released

AIGAC 2019 MBA Applicant Survey Results

AIGAC (the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants) recently released their 2019 MBA Applicant Survey, which substantiates the idea that today’s applicants continue to consider human interaction to be a competitive advantage. More and more, applicants see the importance of talking to current MBA students when selecting schools and making decisions. Current applicants continue to …

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5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Applying to Medical School as an Older Applicant

5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Applying to Medical School as an Older Applicant

The average age for medical students has been steadily increasing over the years for several reasons. For one, medical schools cannot legally discriminate against applicants based on age. Furthermore, applicants with more life experience can be some of the best medical students as they are already established in their identity, maturity levels, and career goals. …

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From Rio to Georgetown: Trekking through the MBA Experience

Student interview with Fernando

Learn how real students navigate their way through the business school admissions process and b-school itself with our What is Business School Really Like? series. Meet Fernando, an entrepreneur and international student at Georgetown. Fernando, thank you for sharing your story with us! I understand you are an unusual entrepreneur in that you founded a …

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Acing the LSAT [Episode 312]

podcast interview with Steve Schwartz

[powerpress] Interview with Steve Schwartz, Founder of LSAT Blog and LSAT Unplugged [Show Summary] In this episode, top LSAT tutor Steve Schwartz discusses the upcoming changes to the LSAT and their implications for law school applicants, the GRE vs LSAT question, his top tips for LSAT prep, and his growing treasure trove of LSAT prep …

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4 Steps to Choosing the Right School for You [Webinar Recording!]

4 Steps to Choosing the Right Business School for You

Applying to business school in 2019? Watch this webinar to learn how to refine your post-MBA goals, research business schools, assess your qualifications, and then evaluate this information to develop a list of programs to apply to. This webinar was hosted by The MBA Tour.  Related Resources: • Best MBA Programs: A Guide to Selecting …

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MS4, Blogger and Football Fan

Student interview with Ashley

Learn how real students navigate their way through the medical school admissions process and med school itself with our What is Medical School Really Like? series. Meet Ashley, an MS4 at PCOM Ashley, thank you for sharing your story with us! Which medical school do you attend? Any favorite classes? Ashley: I attend the Philadelphia College of …

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Ida Valentine: Investment Banker, Inspirational Speaker, HBS 2021 [Episode 311]

Podcast interview with Ida Valentine

[powerpress] Interview with Ida Valentine, Associate at Barclays Investment Bank and Member of the HBS MBA Class of 2021 [Show Summary] Our guest today is Ida Valentine. She earned her BA from UNC-Chapel Hill IN 2014, majoring in business administration and minoring in Spanish for the Professions. She joined Barclays Investment Bank upon graduation and …

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Wondering Whether to Retake the GMAT?

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There’s still time to register for The GMAT: Low Scores, Retaking & Strategies for Success and learn how to view your scores from the adcom’s perspective and to answer that painful, nagging question: Should you retake the GMAT? But time is running out – register now. Reserve Your Spot: [xyz-ihs snippet=”Accepted-Sig-Code—MBA”]

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A Wharton-Lauder Student Chats About Management Leaders of Tomorrow and the Value of Time

Student interviw with Sergio

Learn how real students navigate their way through the business school admissions process and b-school itself with our What is Business School Really Like? Series. Meet Sergio, a student at the Wharton-Lauder joint degree program in international management. Thank you Sergio for sharing your story with us! What made you decide to go to business …

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Doctor, Mother, and SMILE Score Creator [Episode 310]

Podcast interview with Dr. Laura Vater

[powerpress] Interview with Dr. Laura Vater, resident physician and SMILE Score creator [Show Summary] Dr. Laura Vater is a current resident in internal medicine, future hematologist/oncologist, mom, and inventor of The SMILE Score, a tool to help patients and health care providers simplify and prioritize health in their lives. She is also the mother of …

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