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Why I Chose Stanford GSB

"Community, flexibility, diverse backgrounds, and atmosphere of campus were some of the reasons students chose to come to the Stanford GSB."

The “Pros and Cons” of the Part-Time MBA

"This time of year, we get an increasing number of questions about part-time MBA programs. So, we thought that we would take a look at some of the “pros and cons” of the part-time MBA.  With respect to the “pros,” the one most frequently cited by candidates is that the part-time MBA has a limited opportunity cost.Unlike the full-time MBA, the part-time MBA student does not miss out on two years of salary and still has the opportunity to earn raises and promotions during his/her studies. Furthermore, it seems that firm sponsorship is more prevalent for part-time MBAs, so candidates who have this option can truly come out ahead, with a free education and continued earning..."
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Source: mbaMission

Finance from an Admissions Perspective

"In forums, chats, and emails I read a lot of speculation about the wisdom of declaring an interest in pursuing a career in finance after business school. With all the Wall St. carnage, does such a goal doom your application?  Has the possibility of a career in investment banking, private equity, or hedge funds disappeared with Lehman Bros., Bear Stearns, and the money in our 401K's?

I decided to ask several admissions directors at schools noted for their strength in finance. I will be posting my question and their responses in individual posts over the next few days. There is no significance to the order in which I am posting the responses.

I found the directors' responses thoughtful and informative. I hope you will too..."
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Source: Accepted.com

Admissions Pointers for MBAs Around the Globe

The QS World MBA Tour offered a chat recently on navigating the MBA admissions process. Here are some of the highlights of that session, led by Zoya Zaitseva, manager of the European leg of the world’s biggest international MBA fair.

School Selection

by Stacy Blackman
Stacy Blackman Consulting

Most applicants spend a great deal of time agonizing over their school list. This is viewed as a crucial first step that must be finalized before embarking on the process. I read with interest a recent blog entry by applicant Ty Coon, where he discusses the evolution of his list. Ty Coon started with a long list of schools, and as he progresses through the application process some schools are falling off, while others remain, for all kinds of reasons. Time is a big reason, as is the expense of applying. Some schools remain because they are viewed as back ups, others because their programs are a good fit.