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News items that we think are relevant and potentially of interest to MBA applicants and anyone interested in business school.
Incoming MBAs: Start your summer with Bain & Company
Bain & Company invites incoming MBA students to apply to ExperienceBain, a series of immersive workshops and events held at Bain & Company’s 57 offices around the world. ExperienceBain consists of five programs—outlined below—that give incoming MBA students exclusive access to Bain & Company before arriving on campus. We want to help you put your best foot forward at school and in your future career—no matter where your post-MBA path may take you. Selected applicants will develop the business toolkit of the future (e.g., design thinking, inspirational leadership), understand the latest challenges facing businesses, join discussions around workplace diversity and build
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Fridays from the Frontline: Interview Prep at UCLA Anderson
One crucial part of any MBA curriculum is to teach students how to put their best foot forward in the job market, whether that means helping them write better resumes or shine in the interview process.
In this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, we bring you a firsthand perspective of career prep taking place at b-school. Current UCLA Anderson MBA student Ben Nichols took to the school's MBA Insider's Blog to offer his experience preparing for job interviews.
The following piece has been republished in its entirety from its original source, the UCLA Anderson MBA Insider's Blog.
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Published: March 28, 2019
Fridays from the Frontline: 4 Lessons from My Microsoft Internship
Internships are where MBAs-to-be can apply the theoretical skills they’ve cultivated in the classroom, and also places where connections and careers are made. Make an impression at your dream company as an MBA and who knows? You might find yourself being invited to working closely with the C-Suite after graduation.
Second-year Tiffany Ellis took to the Duke / Fuqua blog to share four crucial lessons she learned from her recent internship at Microsoft.
The following piece has been republished in its entirety from its original source, the Duke Fuqua Blog.
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Published: March 25, 2019
Reviewing the Undergraduate Admissions Scandal—Could it Happen with MBA Programs?
Earlier this month, dozens of people were caught greasing the wheels of undergraduate admissions. Parents funneled a combined total of $25 million through a college admissions consultant, William "Rick" Singer, to athletic coaches and test proctors, all with the aim of gaining admission for their children to an elite undergrad program. Undergraduate programs entangled in the scandal included Stanford University, the University of Southern California, Wake Forest University, Georgetown University, Yale University and others.
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Published: March 21, 2019
Fridays from the Frontline: WBA Presidents Reflect on Gender Equity and Alliance at Kellogg
At many elite MBA programs, like Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, the conversation around gender has seeped into how the curriculum is being designed so MBA graduates from across the entire gender spectrum are better equipped to do business. Student organizations play a pronounced role, rallying to support female-identified MBAs and give them a louder voice on campus. In light of this, Ginny Lee and Noelle Bloomfield recently took to the Kellogg Blog to unpack their experiences with gender equity, allyship, and more as part of the Women’s Business Association.
The following piece has been republished in its entirety from its original source, the Kellogg Blog.
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International Women’s Day in the Business School Community
Each year, the business school community takes extra time on International Women’s Day to promote gender parity and celebrate women. Given the plethora of events and related research, we’re rounding up what the top business schools are doing as shared on Twitter.
A picture from Cornell / Johnson summarized International Women’s Day in 1,000 words:
https://twitter.com/CornellMBA/status/1103999121868886017
Cambridge Judge and Yale SOM held events:
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Fridays from the Frontline: Tuck’s OnSite Global Consulting Takes a Closer Look at China’s Running Culture
As we enter the third decade of the Asian Century, Stateside MBA programs are taking strides to find ways to embed themselves and their students in Asian markets. One clear method to gain a foothold in any market—or at the very least get a lay of the land—is through cultural immersion.
Second-year Tuck student Maria Milleville, who will join the Danaher Corporation’s General Management Development Program after graduation, documented her experience with Chinese running culture as part of her OnSite assignment.
The following piece has been republished in its entirety from its original source, the Tuck 360 Blog.
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Published: February 14, 2019
Fridays From The Frontline: Park Perspectives: 3 Tips for Maintaining Long-distance Relationships during Business School
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, this week's Fridays from the Frontline highlights advice on relationships during b-school. While candy hearts and teddy bears are sweet signs of love, it takes more than tokens to maintain a long-distance relationship—particularly with the added stress and time consumption of a full-time MBA. Fear not, lovers! Cornell Johnson MBA Taylor Fox ’19 took to the Johnson Experience Blog to offer some tips for prospective b-schoolers on how to make long-distance partnerships work.
The following piece has been republished in its entirety from its original source, the Johnson Experience Blog.
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Published: February 7, 2019
Fridays from the Frontline: UCLA Anderson Student Perspectives
There’s no way to sugarcoat the fact that the first year of any MBA program is overwhelming. Even for the brave souls who can hit the ground running no matter how new or strange the situation, there is the simple transition from a full-time work schedule into a full-time student role—likely for the first time in many moons—to contend with.
Prospective b-schoolers sweating as they imagine their return to student life would do well to take a few notes from UCLA Anderson’s Jessica Cheng before kicking off their first year. Cheng recently took to the school blog to break down a typical day in the life of a first-year MBA student.
The following piece has been republished in its entirety from its original source, the "UCLA Anderson Blog."
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Published: February 5, 2019
Real Humans of SMU Cox’s MBA Class of 2020
In the minds of many, Dallas is embodied by three cultural artifacts: the Cowboys, the JFK assassination, and the 80s soap opera. But on the ground, Dallas is a bustling city of business in the heart of the Lone Star State. Jobs are booming, and the future is looking bright. Southern Methodist University has consistently generated many of those future business leaders through the MBA program at its Cox School of Business. SMU Cox is one of the smaller schools profiled in this series, as its incoming class is only 109 students.
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Published: January 24, 2019
Fridays from the Frontline: Reflections from Round 1 Interviews at Chicago Booth
We here at Clear Admit pride ourselves on the clarity we give prospective b-schoolers on elite MBA programs. But we also know that there’s only so much you can glean about an MBA program from the outside, which is why we often encourage MBA hopefuls to arrange campus visits, talk to current students, and meet with alumni.
Chicago Booth has traditionally recruited second-year MBA students to share their experiences with prospective b-schoolers as part of the Round 1 interview process. Booth Admissions Fellow Monisha Shivakumar recently took to the Booth Experience Blog to share the most interesting questions prospects have asked her during these interviews.
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Published: January 22, 2019
H1-B Visa Challenges and Post-MBA Industry Employment Outlook
Immigration is currently in a precarious place in the United States. While the media tends to focus on asylum and family separation, the Trump administration has taken aim at the H-1B visa program. As Clear Admit outlined here, the H-1B is necessary for any foreign-born individuals who want to work in the United States. Part of the Trump administration’s America First policy, the increased attention given to this visa program has created multiple issues for international students and the businesses that hire them.
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Published: January 17, 2019
Fridays from the Frontline: RE:creation triumph at C4Bi competition
Fridays from the Frontline
Case competitions, those hubs of innovation for student entrepreneurs, are unsung components of the MBA experience. They are opportunities for novices to explore the depths of their imaginations, experiment with new methodologies, and see if their discoveries resonate with a panel of experts. Case competitions are also serious business for MBA programs. Many ideas that were incubated in competitions go on to have lives beyond the incubator.
Current Oxford Saïd Business School student Katherine Abbott took to the Oxford Saïd blog to talk about her experience at the recent C4Bi competition.
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Published: January 13, 2019
Real Humans of UNC Kenan-Flagler’s MBA Class of 2020
The Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill is celebrating its 100th birthday this week. Through the decades of development and evolution in business education, the school has grown in tandem with its core values of excellence, leadership, integrity, community and teamwork. Over 4,000 alumni enjoy careers with Fortune 500 companies, over 900 graduates have reached C-level positions and more than 250 work as CEOs. Kenan-Flagler also prides itself on graduates not just creating positive change in companies they lead, but also creating positive impact on the communities they serve. The
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Published: January 13, 2019
Jumpstart your MBA journey: The MBA Tour North America
The MBA Tour North America: MBA & Business Master’s Conferences Our friends over at the MBA Tour are back on the road again. Meet University of Southern California, Boston University, University of Cambridge, IESE, HEC Montréal, & more top Business Programs! Join them in a city near you: Los Angeles: Saturday, January 26 San Francisco: Monday, January 28 Boston: Wednesday,
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Published: January 10, 2019
Fridays from the Frontline: Microsoft Women in Tech Challenge 2018
Fridays from the Frontline
Last year’s cryptocurrency explosion brought to the forefront a fact that can no longer be negotiated in the business school community: the divide between tech and business has all but been erased. Prospective business school students now demand programs that equip them with the hard skills necessary to deal with cutting-edge biztech issues and firmly embed them in the tech community. So, it’s perfectly reasonable to expect that business schools will adapt their curricula to ensure that MBAs can bridge the gap once they enter the job market.
Cambridge’s Judge Business School recently hosted the Microsoft-sponsored Women in Tech Challenge, which brought together Management, MBA, and math students to address real-world issues. Cambridge’s Maria Zarate reports.
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Published: January 3, 2019
Published: January 1, 2019
Why Finding the School with the Right Culture Matters
Sponsored Content For UNC Kenan-Flagler alumna Norra Jabbour (MBA ’14), landing a job with Goldman Sachs is at the top of her list of greatest professional achievements. Norra Jabbour (UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA ’14) “I never thought I’d have the opportunity to work at a place like this,” says Jabbour, a private wealth advisor in the investment management division at Goldman Sachs. She advises high net-worth clients, nonprofits and institutions on asset management items, investment advice and financial planning. Before she went into finance, basketball was a big part of her life, first as a player in high
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Published: January 1, 2019
Fisher College of Business Transforms MBA Experience at Ohio State
Sponsored Content The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business is transforming its Master of Business Administration programs. The college just completed a comprehensive redesign of the Full-Time MBA program, which takes advantage of Fisher’s strong relationships with employers and recruiters to cultivate career competencies sought by organizations. “Continuous innovation is a priority which is explicitly highlighted in the college’s strategic plan. This innovation guides our approach to how all of our programs are delivered,” said Anil K. Makhija, dean and John W. Berry, Sr. Chair in Business at Fisher. The program offers students an experience designed to be
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Published: December 30, 2018
Real Humans of Rochester Simon’s MBA Class of 2020
The University of Rochester’s Simon Business School has risen to prominence recently as the first U.S. business school to receive STEM designation for its full-time MBA program. Alongside a STEM-designated option, Simon places emphasis on experiential learning. Students are required to take a project-based consulting course, during which they work in teams with a company on a business project, applying the tools they have learned in the classroom in real-life situations. Simon offers 10 specializations arranged in three tracks: Finance, Marketing and Consulting. Students also have the option to round off their education with a minor in six
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Published: December 27, 2018
Getting the Most Out of Your MBA Networking at Cornell Johnson
Sponsored Content If you want to get the most out of your Cornell SC Johnson Graduate School of Management MBA program, then networking needs to play a key role in your experience. The good news is that the school offers a range of opportunities and advice for making the making the most of every person you meet. From attending multi-school events to participating in partner organizations, there are a multitude of ways to network with a highly diverse group of people. Judi Byers, the Executive Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, talks about how Cornell Johnson
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Published: December 27, 2018
Fridays from the Frontline: 6 Reflections on My First Year
First-year MBA students often get so wrapped up in the hoopla of class and campus life that they neglect to see the big picture—including the fact that they’re in the frame. There’s been a lot of digital ink spilled on these pages about the assorted networking and internship opportunities embedded in the business school experience, but one aspect that goes overlooked is self-care.
Swati Tiwari MBA '19 took to the Fuqua blog to touch upon these issues and more, sharing six major takeaways from her first year of business school.
The following post has been republished in its entirety from its original source, the Duke Fuqua Blog.
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Published: December 20, 2018
Fridays from the Frontline: This Time for Africa: LBS Students in Johannesburg
The week-long Global Business Experience (GBE) is one of London Business School’s major selling points, offering MBA students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the business cultures of Israel, India, China, Peru, Myanmar, South Africa, or Brazil.
According to LBS, GBEs consist of “faculty briefings, guest speakers, site visits, workshops, panels, company visits and opportunities to engage with local LBS alumni in the region.”
The South African GBE is centered around the role that entrepreneurial micro-businesses play in economic growth. LBS students “work with a micro-entrepreneur on a challenge facing their business in an important emerging market. Develop an understanding of the process of growth and transformation, as well as the constraints and opportunities that surround them.”
Current MBA student Amy Dobbin '19 took to the LBS blog to unpack her recent GBE in Johannesburg.
The following post has been republished in its entirety from its original source, the LBS Student and Admissions Blog.
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Published: December 19, 2018
Duke Fuqua Talks MBA Networking that Actually Works
Sponsored Content We love to meet new people and expand our personal network, but we know it’s not always easy. That’s why we talked to Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business to determine how the school can help. Whether it’s by attending a multi-school event or meeting a diverse set of students in the classroom, Duke Fuqua is all about helping you build an MBA network that actually works for you now and in the future. Read what Allison Jamison, the Assistant Dean of Admissions, has to say about taking advantage of your MBA network. Allison Jamison, Duke Fuqua’s
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Published: December 18, 2018
Professors Talk About the Holiday Toy Battle Sans Toys “R” Us
What’s a Christmas without Toys "R" Us? How are all those parents and kids going to find their perfect toy?
While this year might mark the first Christmas season without Toys "R" Us, there’s no need to panic. Many stores and outlets have already rushed to fill in the gap left by the toy store’s bankruptcy filing. Amazon sent out holiday toy catalogs to millions of customers, and Walmart and Target also have plenty of toys to fill in the gap for families. Most surprising, Toys "R" Us itself isn’t entirely out of the running, yet. In October, the brand decided not to liquidate all of its assets and instead has partnered with Kroger to create pop-up stores inside the supermarket called, “Geoffrey’s Toy Box.”
To figure out what all this means, Wharton School marketing professor Barbara Kahn got together with Mark A. Cohen, the director of retail studies at Columbia Business School, to talk about Christmas without Toys "R" Us.
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