Finding The Best Business School For You

Ultimately, finding the best and most appropriate business school requires more than following trends and assessing rankings. Dennis and Smith offer an approach that is designed to help prospective MBA students cast their nets widely, thinking more expansively, creatively, and strategically, with both short- and long-term implications in mind. Discussing the pros and cons of a formal business education (in the context of evolving attitudes toward management and the role of the MBA in developing successful leaders), the authors help readers identify their underlying motivations for pursuing an MBA, learn how to read between the lines of the popular rankings, and utilize the concept of return on investment (ROI) to evaluate programs on the basis of their contribution to long-term professional and personal goals. At a time when one-fourth of all master's degrees conferred are in business, Finding the Best Business School for You offers practical insights for making wise decisions and getting the most out of the MBA experience. The truth is that, in response to changes in the global business environment, many schools are redesigning their curricula, forging closer ties with businesses, and giving students more freedom to customize their degrees. Some of the most innovative programs are being designed at public universities and other institutions out of the spotlight.

Author David Petersam helps readers focus on the overlooked issue of business school "fit", create a personal ranking for their best-fit schools, and prepare applications that tell admissions committees why they are the right match for their programs. The inside look helps readers write essays, manage applications, prepare for interviews, time applications, transition to student life, get the most out of classes, and more. A CD-ROM packaged with the book contains a complementary scubscription to additional book content on the AdmissionsConsultants Website. It also helps individuals rank MBA programs and learn which schools are a stong match for their interests and abilities.

Looking to pursue an MBA? The journey can be daunting, but fear not - this book is here to guide you every step of the way. With so many business schools and programs to choose from, it's important to know what you're looking for. That's where this book comes in. The authors help you understand the differences between full-time, modular, online, and executive MBAs, and provide expert advice on selecting the right program for your unique needs. But that's not all – the book also shows you how to make the most of your MBA experience, helping you to develop knowledge, skills, and personal growth. It explores the benefits of alumni associations and shows you how an MBA can be a game-changer for your career. And here's the best part - you don't need to spend a fortune on a Harvard or Stanford MBA to achieve your goals. The book introduces you to a range of high-quality MBA programs across the globe, from Europe to China, India to Latin America, that offer top-notch alternatives that won't break the bank. Whether you're a senior manager, entrepreneur, or fresh out of college, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to unlock their full potential with an MBA.

"Our Best 357 Colleges is the best-selling college guide on the market because it is the voice of the students. Now we let graduate students speak for themselves, too, in these brand-new guides for selecting the ideal business, law, medical, or arts and humanities graduate school. It includes detailed profiles; rankings based on student surveys, like those made popular by our Best 357 Colleges guide; as well as student quotes about classes, professors, the social scene, and more. Plus we cover the ins and outs of admissions and financial aid. Each guide also includes an index of all schools with the most pertinent facts, such as contact information. And we've topped it all off with our school-says section where participating schools can talk back by providing their own profiles. It's a whole new way to find the perfect match in a graduate school."

Scratching your head trying to figure out whether or not to get an MBA - and where to get one if the answer sounds like a yes? You've come to the right place. Here is the 8th and most comprehensive edition yet of a book that is considered the bible for all students and observers of graduate schools of business. Hundreds of thousands of applicants have relied on earlier versions of this book for its wealth of unvarnished, tell-it-like-it-is information and analysis of the top MBA programs. Deans and recruiters use this guide as a benchmark of how well they've put their ideas and strategies in place. This completely updated new edition ranks the 50 top business schools in the United States and another seven outstanding international programs. For this new edition, BusinessWeek has increased the number of schools, students, and corporate recruiters surveyed, making its rankings stronger and more comprehensive than ever. BusinessWeek's survey methodology is exhaustive and impeccable, resulting in a guide that is authoritative and highly reliable. To create it, BusinessWeek used thousands of surveys of graduates and corporate recruiters as its primary research material. Next, the BW tea

"An excellent (and very thorough) information source for anyone applying to MBA programs" —Sharon J. Hoffman, Associate Director and Dean of the MBA Program, Stanford Graduate School of Business How to Get into the Top MBA Programs provides a complete overview of what the top schools look for, with a step-by-step guide to the entire application process with in-depth advice from admissions directors from colleges across the country. This fully revised Sixth edition features new information on online MBA programs, comprehensive rankings of the leading schools, and new interviews with admissions officers. Readers will learn how to • Develop an optimal marketing strategy • Assess and upgrade their credentials • Choose the right program • Write quality essays for maximum impact • Choose and manage their recommenders • Ace their interviews • Prepare for business school and get the most out of their chosen program With expanded coverage of Asian programs, North American accelerated programs, and the latest insights on the new GMATs and GREs, How to Get into the Top MBA Programs is the most comprehensive, trusted MBA guide on the market.

Essays That Scored What makes business school applications so brutal? For most applicants, it's the number, length, and complexity of the essays they have to write. Most top schools require multiple essays, and this book is your best bet for acing them all. 1. Forty-four real-life essays critiqued by admissions officers from Tuck, Chicago, MIT, Michigan, Babson, and more 2. Eight case studies of b-school applicants-what worked and what didn't 3. Essay question translations-what they're really asking 4. Insider advice from admissions officers and current MBA students at the following schools: Columbia Business School; Freeman School of Business, Tulane; Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley; Olin Graduate School of Business, Babson; University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business Inside you'll find application essays from the following business schools: Freeman School of Business, Tulane Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill McCombs School of Business, U Texas-Austin Olin Graduate School of Business, Babson College Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University Rutgers Business School Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, U of Rochester Sloan School of Management, MIT Tippie School of Management, University of Iowa Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business University of Michigan Business School Weatherhead School of Business, Case Western Reserve

"Our Best 357 Colleges is the best-selling college guide on the market because it is the voice of the students. Now we let graduate students speak for themselves, too, in these brand-new guides for selecting the ideal business, law, medical, or arts and humanities graduate school. It includes detailed profiles; rankings based on student surveys, like those made popular by our Best 357 Colleges guide; as well as student quotes about classes, professors, the social scene, and more. Plus we cover the ins and outs of admissions and financial aid. Each guide also includes an index of all schools with the most pertinent facts, such as contact information. And we've topped it all off with our school-says section where participating schools can talk back by providing their own profiles. It's a whole new way to find the perfect match in a graduate school."