Author: MBA Pundit
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Getting into a Top 10 Business School
I am often asked by business school aspirants about how they can get into a top 10 business school. Here is a summary of the advice I often give people. Is an MBA for me? The very first thing that one needs to do is to figure out why he or she wants to go…
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Debunking Common MBA Admissions Myths (Part 2)
MBA Admissions Myth #2: I will be denied admission because I am too young/old. MBA AdmissionsMyth #3: I will be denied admission because I have too little/much work experience. Since these two are very related, I’m going to discuss them together. While the mean age of first year MBAs is 28, many people are admitted…
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Common words/word combinations when applying to foreign universities (here – USA)
Academic adviser: Member of the faculty who helps and advises students on academic matters. He or she may also assist students during the registration process. Academic year: The period of formal academic instruction, usually extending from September to May. Depending on the institution, it may be divided into terms of varying lengths: semesters, trimesters, or…
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Graduate scholarship and a graduate assistantship – FAQ
Difference between a graduate scholarship and a graduate assistantship Graduate Scholarships sometime also called graduate fellowships are “free money”. Small graduate scholarships ( usually $500 to $3000 per year) are available in many schools but will not help you very much financially. Big graduate scholarships ($20,000 per year or more), while possible, are highly competitive…
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How and why should I contact current students and professors?
At some point during your search for the right graduate program, you may want to get in touch with current students and professors in the program or programs that interest you. Though this may seem intimidating at first, it need not be. In fact, many graduate students and professors are excited to talk about their…