If you are considering making the major investment that a b-school education requires, then you’ll want to start by spending time carefully researching MBA programs. One excellent way to learn more about your MBA options (and to help prospective programs learn more about you) is by attending an MBA fair. Listen to the recording of our…
Three Ways to Boost Your MBA Application
The MBA Tour recently swung through Los Angeles, and Linda Abraham and I were delighted to have a table there. We enjoyed meeting dozens of impressive and enthusiastic prospective MBA applicants, and thank the organizers for this great event – nearly 500 people registered and most attendees stayed all day. Clearly, applicants were soaking up…
Upcoming MBA Tour Events in the U.S.
MBA events and receptions are excellent opportunities for those of you who don’t live close to your target schools to learn more about the programs, interact with school representatives — admission committee members, current students, and/or recent alumni — and get answers to your burning questions. Attending The MBA Tour near you should be a…
Upcoming MBA Tour Fairs
The MBA Tour will be hosting day-long MBA fairs next month in the following cities: Monday, Feb. 4 Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 7 San Francisco Saturday, Feb. 9 New York Monday, Feb. 11 Washington, D.C. *** Participating b-schools include IE, UCLA Anderson, Washington Olin, IESE, and many others. For the above four events, the MBA…
How to Make the Most of MBA Fairs
The MBA Tour will reach the four corners of the globe in the upcoming months, having separate tours in Asia and India in September, the Middle East and Istanbul in October, and Canada in November. The tour events provide you with great opportunities to meet with school representatives and learn more about the schools. However,…
Participate in Upcoming US MBA Tour
The MBA Tour will be setting up camp at a city near you this summer. Date City Thursday, July 19th Chicago Saturday, July 21st Los Angeles Sunday, July 22nd San Francisco Tuesday, July 24th Houston Thursday, July 26th Atlanta Saturday, July 28th New York City Sunday, July 29th Boston Tuesday, July 31st Washington, D.C Each…
Admissions Straight Talk: Interview with Peter von Loesecke
Welcome to the fourth episode of Accepted Admissions Straight Talk, a biweekly podcast about what’s new, thought-provoking, and useful in the world of graduate admissions! For advice, insight, and info, check out the full audio of our great conversation with Peter von Loesecke: 00:25:00 – Meet Peter: CEO and Managing Director of The MBA…
MBA Admissions: Interview with Nunzio Quacquarelli of QS World MBA Tour
Accepted.com turned recently to Nunzio Quacquarelli, Managing Director, QS World MBA Tour for his perspective on the MBA scene. In addition to organizing the QS World MBA Tour, Nunzio, who earned his MBA from Wharton, authors TopMBA Jobs & Salary Trends Report and QS Global 200 Business Schools: The MBA Employer’s Choice. He writes…
Pick the MBA Fair That’s Right for You
I came across this excellent post about MBA Fairs by MBA Podcaster and asked permission to publish as a guest post on the Accepted Admissions Blog. MBA Podcaster said “yes” so here it is. MBA Tour season is officially here. There are some fantastic events happening all around the world and online so there’s…
Applying to MBA Programs This Fall?
Where do you begin? The foundation of a successful MBA application is self-knowledge combined with school research. If you’ve been reading this blog, you’ve seen that concept before. To start learning about the different programs, begin at your computer. Review the school web sites and Accepted’s b-school zones. After developing a list of schools…
MBA Admissions Event: Access MBA Tour 2011
For those of you seriously considering an MBA, the Access MBA Tour can be a great resource in helping you navigate the plethora of options. Taking place in over twenty five countries around the globe, the Access MBA Tour offers prospective MBA applicants the opportunity to meet with representatives from the world’s top business schools….
Interview with Peter Von Loesecke
I emphasize constantly the importance of school research at this stage of the MBA application process. First of all you need to figure out which schools best support your goals and provide a reasonable chance of acceptance to know where to apply. Furthermore, demonstrating a strong grasp of each school’s strengths and curriculum along…
Schools Help Improve the MBA Job Market
The largest global MBA survey, The MBA Tour, has released the outcomes of the 2011 survey. The results show that upcoming and recent graduates have improving job prospects, and have been happy with their school’s assistance with the job search. Some other survey results include: As opposed to in 2009—when over one quarter of…
In Their Own Words: Admissions Directors Speak about MBA Fair Do’s and Don’ts
In preparation for The MBA Tour’s upcoming events, Accepted.com interviewed three admissions directors from top universities about the do’s and don’ts of attending an MBA Fair. Read on for valuable advice! Q: Do you have any tips for MBA applicants on how to network effectively at MBA Fairs? Randall Sawyer, Director of MBA Admissions, Cornell’s…
Applying for an MBA: Why U.S. MBA Aspirants Need Work Experience
This post is authored by Meredith Curtin Siegel, Director, The MBA Tour. Thanks for examining the benefits of work experience as preparation for business school.Why is work experience so important for an MBA program? The MBA degree develops practical knowledge and skills using methodologies that require a high level of participation from every student in…
QS World MBA Tour: Exclusive Tips from Top MBA
The QS World MBA Tour is coming to a city near you starting today September 9 in Santiago and Taipei. It continues with events throughout North American, Europe, the Middle East, India, Asia, and Latin America. In addition to the traditional MBA fair and booths, The World MBA Tour offers Connect 1-2-1, a program where…
Forté Foundation Upcoming Events
The Forte Foundation, an organization dedicated to educating and directing talented women toward leadership roles in business, is having an excellent series of events for prospective MBAs called the MBA Value Proposition. These events, which aim to encourage women to pursue careers in business, will take place around the world in September and October. September…
The European MBA Alternative
Mobility has long been a by-word for MBA graduates, so amidst the current economic woes and uncertain MBA job market, more and more applicants are considering an MBA outside the US. In fact, a study this month by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation shows that a growing number of students believe they will find better…
MBA Admissions: Brownie Points for Visits?
School visits. They are time-consulting and expensive. And they contribute to global warming. Furthermore, Dee Leopold in The Director’s Blog at HBS’ web site makes clear that HBS does not weigh a visit as a factor in an admissions decision. The Wharton adcom blog made a similar statement a few years ago. Is personally visiting…
