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Archives: December 2012
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B School Life
MBA Journal: Seeking Balance
“Prioritizing family, work, and school has been a challenge, but I am beginning to figure out the best way to handle everything with the least… -
B School Life
The High Cost of the High Price of B-School
Is the high cost of business school resulting in business leaders who have nothing in common with the average person? -
MBA Programs
MBA Rankings: Top Schools for Leadership
IMD's extreme focus on leadership leads the way in the specialty ranks. Stanford follows close behind -
B School Life
Why I Have a Big Problem With Academic Tenure
A professor who rejected tenure argues that academic job security keeps subpar faculty on the payroll and drives up the cost of higher education -
Finding a Job
Do MBAs Make Better CEOs?
A new study suggests an MBA may actually bring skills to the job of CEO that help a company perform better -
Finding a Job
MBA Internships: How to Avoid Job Search Disaster
The search for the perfect internship isn't rocket science, but some rules will help you land the job of your dreams -
MBA Admissions
GMAT Tip: Mastering Inequality Problems
Inequality questions are easier to solve if you follow three simple rules -
MBA Journals
MBA Journal: An International Student’s Internship Search
“The internship hunt is proving to be harder than predicted. While job prospects are much brighter (and to be honest, better paying) in Australia,… -
B School Life
As Online Learning Grows, the College Campus Lives On
MOOCs are attracting more students to free, online education. How much is face-to-face interaction worth? -
MBA Programs
MBA Rankings: Top Schools for International Business
When it comes to teaching international business, Thunderbird does it best. INSEAD and IMD follow -
MBA Programs
Why Stanford MBA Men Make So Much More Than Women
At Stanford, female MBA grads earn 79¢ on the male dollar. The reason: choice of industry and the pursuit of happiness -
B School Life
Networking at 30,000 Feet
Getting to know your neighbor on a flight can pay dividends when it comes to advancing your career -
MBA Programs
B-School News Roundup: MBA Programs Gravitate Toward Bay Area
Ivey case studies go global, a look at India's top business school, and yes, grades matter -
MBA Programs
The Games They Play at Business School
Farewell, PowerPoint. MBA programs are turning to complex business simulations to keep students engaged -
MBA Admissions
GMAT Tip: Tackling Data-Sufficiency Questions
Data sufficiency questions resemble riddles that require test-takers to answer with the least amount of information possible. Here's how to approach them -
B School Life
How to Handle MBA Admissions Anxiety
Clinical psychologist Edward A. Charlesworth shares four tips on surviving the stress of the B-school waiting game -
MBA Journal: Lots of Work, Little Partying
“You know how after a long day of work all you want to do is go home and sit on the couch? Your couch-sitting time all but disappears in business school” -
MBA Programs
MBA Rankings: Top Schools for Ethics
Notre Dame leads the pack as the strongest B-school for ethics. Virginia and Indiana aren't far behind -
MBA Programs
Bradford Stepping Down as Dean at Owen
Vanderbilt University's business school will get a new dean in 2013 -
Finding a Job
MBA Job Picture Bright for International Students
New research on international MBA placement suggests that landing a job, even a U.S. job, is far from impossible, despite significant obstacles -
Undergrad Programs
The Mash Note Goes Viral
College students are logging on to Facebook pages to leave anonymous compliments about their fellow students, and sometimes their "fat and furry" friends -
Finding a Job
Ross School Nearly Erases MBA Gender Pay Gap
At Ross, women pursue career paths that are virtually indistinguishable from those of men -
MBA Programs
Wharton MBA Becomes Mob Boss ... on <em>The Simpsons</em>
Dan was just the Springfield mob family's overworked accountant, until Fat Tony is picked for jury duty -
B School Life
The Worst CEOs of 2012
Sydney Finkelstein, a professor at Tuck, isn't fond of Best Buy's Brian Dunn or Andrea Jung at Avon, and Mark Zuckerberg needs to ditch the hoodie -
Undergrad Programs
Amid Ranking Scandal, George Washington Official Steps Down
The head of admissions leaves after the university admitted misreporting admissions data and lost a coveted ranking -
Financial Aid
Think Twice Before Borrowing for Your MBA
As the cost of financing an MBA keeps growing, students should carefully consider both expenses and future debt burdens before signing on the dotted line -
Finding a Job
McCombs Women Beat MBA Gender Salary Gap
Why did female MBA grads at McCombs out-earn men in 2012? Smart career choices helped, but so did leadership credentials and negotiating skills -
MBA Admissions
GMAT Tip: Picking Numbers for Unknown Quantities
For some GMAT questions, the best first step is simply to plug an arbitrary number into the equation -
At Elite B-Schools, the Gender Wage Gap Grows
Exclusive new Bloomberg Businessweek research shows that the wage gap at top U.S. business schools is wider than ever -
MBA Journals
MBA Journal: Tips From a New B-School Veteran
“Business school is a major investment. ... But it neither makes you smarter or better than the next person, nor does it unequivocally guarantee success” -
MBA Programs
Trained Incapacity: The Rise of Specialized Master's Degrees
Why specialized graduate degrees in finance, accounting, and management are poor substitutes for the MBA -
Finding a Job
New Year May Bring MBA Hiring Boom
New research from GMAC suggests that employers are planning an MBA hiring spree, but salaries won't be anything to write home about -
B School Life
B-School Highlights: Supply Chain Takes Center Stage at Kelley
At Kelley, a forum for students interested in supply chain careers brings together representatives from FedEx, Whirlpool, and other top companies -
MBA Programs
Babson President Stepping Down
Len Schlesinger's leadership at Babson is coming to an end, and his replacement has a to-do list that's long and growing -
Finding a Job
A Day in the Life: Product Manager at Microsoft
Whether he's commuting to work, in the office, or at home relaxing, business is never far from the mind of this Michigan Ross MBA -
Finding a Job
Why Soft Skills Matter
Finance, marketing, and strategy are important, but soft skills such as teamwork may be more crucial to your future advancement -
MBA Admissions
GMAT Tip: Cracking the 'Bolded Statement' Code
Bolded statement questions require GMAT test-takers to understand the relationship between two statements. This simple approach can help -
Financial Aid
Wharton MBAs Tap Into Alumni-Sourced Student Loans
Business school students in search of loans are increasingly turning to an unusual source of funds: MBA alumni -
MBA Programs
MBA Q&A: The New Czar of B-School Accreditation
Robert Reid, chief accreditation officer at AACSB, discusses his time as a B-school dean and why some schools lose accreditation -
MBA Programs
B-School Twitter Roundup: 13,155 Hours of Consulting
UNC MBA entrepreneur helps shoppers find deals, and Stanford's admissions team debunks myths about MBA recommendations -
MBA Programs
The Art of the MBA
"While the average MBA classroom may consequently look like the very model of modern diversity, how diverse are they in reality?" -
MBA Journals
MBA Journal: From Military to MBA
“I saw business school as the boot camp that would catch me up to my peers”
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