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Online GMAT vs. Online GRE: Pros and Cons

Online GMAT vs. GRE Pros and Cons

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses and schools throughout the world. Since testing centers closed worldwide; both the GMAT and GRE have switched to online formats for the foreseeable future. GMAT’s whiteboard debacle  ETS was first to make the move, releasing their online, at-home exam almost a month before the GMAT. While GRE examinees are …

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What Prospective MBAs Should Know About Applying to Michigan Ross [Episode 365]

Podcast interview with Diana Economy and Soojin Kwon

[powerpress] Applying to business school during a pandemic [Show summary] Soojin Kwon (Managing Director, Full-Time MBA Admissions and Program at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business) and Diana Economy, Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions at Ross, answers pressing applicant questions about applying to Ross. They address how the application process has shifted in …

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UPDATES: How Does Corona Continue to Impact Testing? [GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, ACT, SAT, TOEFL, EA]

How does Corona continue to impact testing

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect schools and businesses worldwide. The health and safety of testing candidates and staff remain priorities as testing organizations continue to offer online testing while finding ways to safely reopen testing centers. Here is the most up-to-date information on admission tests and their response to coronavirus. GRE ETS is offering …

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Did you know that your resume is often the first thing an admissions committee will review when you submit your application? If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that first impressions count — and your resume needs to make that memorable first impression for you! Jennifer Bloom is not only a Certified …

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GMAC Requests Putting MBA Rankings on Hold

GMAC requests putting MBA rankings on hold

The leaders of the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) and two accreditation agencies (AACSB and EFMO) in coordination with MBA CSEA, have asked ranking institutions to stop their work and postpone the publication of their ranking lists due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  In addition to giving reasons for the delay, the letter also underscores the …

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How the ESADE MBA Program Aspires to Make a Positive Impact [Episode 362]

Podcast interview with Judith Puigbo

[powerpress] What does it mean to train “the best managers for the world?” [Show summary] Judith Puigbo, Associate Director of MBA Admissions, explores how to get into ESADE, a top MBA program based in Barcelona committed to doing good. Learn about ESADE’s unique MBA program [Show notes] Judith Puigbo is the Associate Director of MBA …

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How Much Overlap Can There Be Between My Resume/CV and My SOP?

How much overlap can there be between my resume and my SOP

When submitting an application for college or graduate school, it’s important to view the application holistically. The application includes multiple elements, such as a CV/resume, a personal statement, and grades, among other things. Because this application is key to receiving an admissions offer, it is important to be selective and strategic in choosing which elements …

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What Should You Do If You Can’t Visit B-Schools in Person? [A COVID-19 Special]

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A desirable part of the application process to b-schools is the on-campus visit. The visit usually has two purposes: (1) help prospects clarify their own impressions of the school and either build enthusiasm or, conversely, help rule certain programs out; and (2) demonstrate interest in the school by meeting with current students, administrators, etc.  But what …

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