tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81319055431682333012024-02-20T10:05:02.389-08:00B - School Talk"Most executives, many scientists, and almost all business school graduates believe that if you analyze data, this will give you new ideas. Unfortunately, this belief is totally wrong. The mind can only see what it is prepared to see"-Edward de BonoPrachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.comBlogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-69110628475808357112010-03-16T05:17:00.000-07:002010-03-16T05:25:49.892-07:00UNC Kenan-Flagler Admissions:The role of the career management centerThis is the third video in a three-part series. In this video the school gives you a behind-the-scenes look into UNC Kenan-Flagler’s MBA Admissions office, and it discusses the role of their career management experts in the admissions process.Link: MBA Admissions VideoPrachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-47347813168989877442010-03-09T17:42:00.000-08:002010-03-09T17:54:41.761-08:00Business Week: Business Schools Revamp the ApplicationThe MBA application process is starting to change, with the GRE gaining ground on the GMAT, earlier deadlines, several schools such as UCLA Anderson and Chicago Booth, are exploring and experimenting different methods of assessing applicants with or without the standard written application. Read the complete article hereRose Martinelli clarified in her blog post that though the article in the Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-43154359027881010152010-03-07T22:29:00.000-08:002010-03-07T22:35:14.126-08:00UVA/ Darden: Online Video Chat with Sara NeherAccording to the blogpost on Darden Admission news Blog, Director of Admissions Sara Neher will host an online video chat on Thursday, March 11 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (EST) for Round 3 applicants and prospective students who are thinking about applying in the fall of 2010. Aspirants can ask questions about the application process, as well as general questions about the MBA program. Participants Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-13113877482160934472010-03-07T22:13:00.000-08:002010-03-07T22:25:05.529-08:00UCLA Anderson MBA: Gain an insider’s perspective on what admissions officers look for in successful MBA applicantsAccording to UCLA MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Team as the Round 3 application deadline (March 17th) is fast approaching, Bschool aspirants can enjoy an opportunity to talk directly with Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Mae Jennifer Shores.The webinar will be held on Thursday, March 11th from 5 to 6 PM (PST).Join Shores for a candid conversation on what makes the UCLA Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-70613758677439462652010-03-03T00:40:00.000-08:002010-03-03T00:54:11.957-08:00Harvard Business School 2+2 Program Essay Topics/ DeadlinesThe Harvard’s 2+2 Program Application deadlines for the MBA class entering fall of 2013:There are two key dates for the 2+2 Program in the Summer of 2010:*2+2 Application Submission: June 15, 2010*2+2 Admissions Notification: September 2010Essay TopicsRequired Questions:*What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such? (600-word limit)*What would you like us Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-69148000805079626042010-03-03T00:23:00.000-08:002010-03-03T00:36:26.737-08:00UVA/ Darden: Sara Neher talks about Round 2 Interviews and Applying in Round 3In her video blog this week, Director of Admissions Sara Neher talks about an upcoming video chat (on mar 3, 2010) for people thinking about applying in Round 3, activities going on with school's career development and corporate relations offices, as well as a quick update on Round 2 interviews:Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-66502628986875042222010-03-03T00:05:00.000-08:002010-03-03T00:19:20.859-08:00Chicago Booth School of Business: Few important things to consider when applying in Round 3Rose Martinelli, director of admissions and financial aid at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business reported on her blog, "Somewhere along the line, R3 inherited the reputation of being somewhat irrelevant in the overall admissions cycle -- a Round where you made a last ditch effort to gain admission while perhaps believing that your chances for acceptance were very slim. The truth Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-85668625479735093742010-03-02T23:55:00.000-08:002010-03-03T00:00:28.759-08:00UNC Kenan-Flagler Admissions: People behind the scenes during the application review processThis is the second video in a three-part series. Meet the people behind the scenes during the application review process once your MBA application materials have been submitted...Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-22630104698220180782010-02-07T23:13:00.000-08:002010-02-07T23:23:21.686-08:00HBS: Round 2 Interview NotificationsAccording to Harvard Business School Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Dee Leopold, Harvard Business School plans to begin sending out interview invitations on Friday, February 12. Dee informed in her blog post that the invitation will be an email from HBS MBA Admissions. The office will be closed on Monday, February 15 for President's Day. On Tuesday, February 16, HBS online interview Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-16386811104249971352010-02-07T22:59:00.000-08:002010-02-07T23:03:07.968-08:00LBS: Stage 2 Interview NotificationsStage 2 candidates will receive notification of whether they have been selected for interview via email tomorrow i.e 09 February 2010Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-56013219786225699252010-02-07T21:42:00.000-08:002010-02-07T22:47:32.266-08:00UCLA Anderson MBA Application: Applying to Round 3According to UCLA MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Team, Round Three Still is a Terrific Time to Apply to UCLA Anderson. According to the admissions team contrary to the belief that the 3rd round of the application process is so vast and competitive that your chances of being admitted are significantly reduced, candidate should know that each round is evaluated independently. You only compete Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-26632593017909705942010-02-07T18:50:00.000-08:002010-02-07T19:00:22.072-08:00UNC Kenan-Flagler Admissions: Inside look at what happens behind the scenesThis is the first video in a three-part series that gives you a peek into what happens behind the scenes when you submit your application materials to UNC Kenan- Flagler for MBA Admissions.Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-15229063897506193432009-10-20T19:41:00.000-07:002009-10-20T19:50:13.370-07:00Oxford/ Said Essay Topics 2009-2010Saїd Business School Essay Topics for 2009-2010 are as below:1. Explain why you chose your current job. How do you hope to see your career developing over the next five years? How will an MBA assist you in the development of these ambitions? (Maximum 1,000 words)2. Which recent development, world event or book has most influenced your thinking and why? (Maximum 2,000 words)Links:Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-51368582725793439152009-10-01T02:17:00.000-07:002009-10-01T02:26:11.291-07:00UT Austin / McCombs Essay Topics 2009-2010The McCombs School of Business Essay Topics for 2009-2010 are as below:REQUIRED ESSAYS1. Describe how your experiences, both personal and professional, have led you to pursue an MBA at this time. What are your short- and long-term goals and how will a Texas MBA help you achieve them?Limit: 900 words2. Discuss a defining experience in your leadership development. What did you learn from this Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-59168564715264828022009-09-13T19:10:00.000-07:002009-09-13T19:49:45.725-07:00Chicago Booth’s Rose Martinelli advises on few Application QuestionsIn her recent blog post, MBA Admissions Director Rose Martinelli advised on how to approach one of the most common questions she received since past two weeks i.e Essay 3 (the slide presentation): In four slides or less please answer the following question: What have you not already shared in your application that you would like your future classmates to know about you?Rose said, "this question Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-73743082965166772252009-09-10T21:58:00.000-07:002009-09-10T22:12:52.097-07:00Harvard Business School: Advice on Recommendations and Answers to few FAQsDee Leopold, HBS Director of admissions and financial aid answered few FAQ's concerning MBA aspirants:Q 1. Is there any advantage to submitting my Round 1 application now?Dee Leopold: Not really. We don't begin to read applications until the day after the deadline. However, it's always nerve-wracking for candidates who wait until the absolute last minute and then the server is backed up. ...so Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-2785657537760012012009-09-07T07:05:00.000-07:002009-09-10T21:55:08.908-07:00Harvard Business School: 2+2 Class of 2014Harvard Business School admissions director shared the Class Profile of its 2+2 Program , recently on her blog HBS Profile of 2+2 Class of 2014 (to start its full time MBA in the fall of 2012)AdmittedTotal Applicants: 844Admits: 115% Admitted: 14%Female: 39% International: 27% Countries Represented: 17Testing InformationComplete Range of GMAT Scores: Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-65897470587983282502009-09-07T06:33:00.000-07:002009-09-07T06:42:32.653-07:00Rochester/ Simon Application Deadlines 2009-2010The Simon Graduate School of Business at the University of Rochester application deadlines for 2009-2010 are as below:Early ActionApplication deadline: October 15, 2009Notification by: January 15, 2009Round 1Application deadline: November 20, 2009Notification by: February 15, 2009Round 2Application deadline: January 5, 2009Notification by: May 15, 2009Round 3*Application deadline: March 15Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-65510076305354617092009-09-07T05:53:00.000-07:002009-09-07T06:13:03.800-07:00UCLA Anderson Admission Director's perspective on The Role of the GMAT in the MBA Application ProcessIn her recent blogpost Mae Jennifer Shores, Admissions Director Anderson School of Business provided her perspective on the Role of the GMAT in the MBA Application Process.According to Mae aspirants either love or hate standardized tests such as GMAT. She stated,"If you perform well on them, you tend to love them; if you perform less well on them, you tend to hate them. Those who are fond of thePrachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-69169417382553574682009-09-07T05:29:00.000-07:002009-09-07T05:52:34.720-07:00UCLA Anderson lists Top 10 UCLA Anderson MBA Applicant MythsUCLA Anderson full-time program’s Admissions Committee Director Mae Jennifer Shores, in her recent blog post listed top 10 Myths with respect to UCLA Anderson MBA Applicant stated as below: 1. It is better to apply in Round 1 than 2. The chances of admission are comparable in both rounds. Round 3 is more selective and allows less time for international students to process visas. 2. UCLA Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-57906447514157517352009-09-07T05:23:00.000-07:002009-09-07T05:26:09.291-07:00Cambridge / Judge Application deadlines and Essay topics 2009-2010The University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School Applications for entry in September 2010 will be opened on 7 September 2009. Deadlines, corresponding decision dates and proposed interview days are as below:Round 1Application Deadline: October 5, 2009Interview Day: November 23 or 30, 2009Outcome: November 27 or December 4, 2009Round 2Application Deadline: November 23, 2009Interview Day: Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-10815194118125253262009-09-01T01:03:00.000-07:002009-09-01T01:09:52.257-07:00London Business School Application deadlines/ Essay topics 2009-2010The London Business School deadlines for the 2009-2010 are as below:Round 1Application deadline: October 7, 2009Interview decision sent on: November 6, 2009Admission decision sent on: December 16, 2009Round 2Application deadline: January 6, 2010Interview decision sent on: February 9, 2010Admission decision sent on: March 25, 2010Round 3Application deadline: March 3, 2010Interview decision sent Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-55225262702132217972009-08-26T20:27:00.000-07:002009-08-26T20:40:07.432-07:00GMAT monopoly at top B-schools ????Can an alternative exam break GMAT monopoly at top B-schoolsJosh Cincinnati is a member of a fairly new breed of business school student-one who has never taken the Graduate Management Admissions Test, better known as the GMAT. Cincinnati, who graduated from the University of Virginia last May, knew he wanted to go to graduate school, but wasn't sure what for. In a few years, he figured, he wouldPrachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-28339095947794450882009-08-26T18:44:00.000-07:002009-08-26T18:52:33.667-07:00Cornell/Johnson Application deadlines/ Essay topics 2009-2010Cornell/ Johnson Application Deadlines for 2009-10 are as follows:Round 1Application Deadline: October 6, 2009Decision Notification: December 17, 2009Scholarship Notification: December 17, 2009Round 2Application Deadline: November 12, 2009Decision Notification: February 16, 2010Scholarship Notification: Feb 16, 2010Round 3 *#Application Deadline: January 12, 2010Decision Notification: March 23, Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8131905543168233301.post-54966345928445690502009-08-19T21:16:00.000-07:002009-08-19T21:25:58.129-07:00NYU/ Stern Application Deadlines for 2009-10NYU/Stern has announced its three deadlines for the Full-time MBA program. The deadlines are as follows:Round 1Application Deadline: November 15, 2009Initial Notification* By: February 15, 2010Round 2Application Deadline: January 15, 2010Initial Notification* By: April 1, 2010Round 3Application Deadline: March 15, 2010Initial Notification* By: June 1, 2010*You will receive one of three initial Prachi Pareekhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06036730075661757067noreply@blogger.com0