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Topics include: Essays, resumes, recommendations, rankings, and more!
Sep, 27, 2008
This will be a relatively brief post on the Oxford Said Business School MBA application essay questions for Fall 2009 admission. I have taken the questions from the Online Application. Oxford has two questions. 1)Explain why you chose your current job. How do you hope to see your career developing over the next five years? […]
Sep, 26, 2008
Well, its Friday night, so I thought a cocktail would be in order. Think about this video like an opportunity to run into me at happy hour.In the video below, I discuss:1. First Round vs. Second Round2. Having a realistic application schedule3. Interviews and why you should start thinking about them now For more about […]
Sep, 26, 2008
One of my former clients, who wishes to remain anonymous, was kind enough to answer my questions regarding his experience in the University of California Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and the School of Public Health 2 1/2-year MBA/MPH concurrent degree program. Below he discusses subjects both relevant to those specifically interested in the joint […]
Sep, 24, 2008
Dee Leopold, Director of HBS Admissions, posted the following as part of a Q&A: Q: If there is an increase in the number of applicants from financial services, will the number of admits from this group be greater than in prior years?A: Not necessarily. Our goal is to compose a class which represents many different […]
Sep, 21, 2008
As is usual for Stanford GSB events, the alumni panelists provided great insight into their own experiences. Last year, the admissions presenter was quite dynamic and said more than was contained in his slides. By comparison, I found this year’s admissions presentation mostly a mere recitation of information found on the website. I think the […]
Sep, 19, 2008
Steve Green on Letters of Recommendation for Public Policy Programs This is both my second post on recommendations and my third post on public policy programs. The earlier recommendation post is here. The earlier public policy posts are here and here. The advice in this post is aimed at applicants to public policy degree programs, […]
Sep, 19, 2008
Steve Green on Letters of Recommendation for Academic Graduate Degree ApplicantsIn this first post on recommendations, I am going to focus my discussion of strategies for letters of recommendation for applicants to academic graduate degree programs in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and engineering. This post also applies to those applying for LL.M. programs. In […]
Sep, 17, 2008
The September 17th BusinessWeek article, “B-Schools Wary on Lehman, Merrill Impact,” makes for somewhat grim reading, especially for those graduating in Spring 2009: How bad will it be? Most business schools contacted this week say it’s too early to tell, but Alan Johnson, CEO of Johnson Associates, a compensation consultancy. predicts hiring will be down […]
Sep, 17, 2008
In the video below, I consider the impact of the present business climate on how applicants should position their goals. Obviously recent business trends may very well negatively impact your intended future professional goals, but how to account for that in your Fall 2009 MBA application? Key Points Discussed:1. Stick to your goals, but consider […]
Sep, 12, 2008
My friends at Japan’s Enterprise Ireland Office asked me to announce that they will be holding an education fair in Osaka and Tokyo. The English version follows the Japanese.-Adam 開催名称 ： アイルランド留学フェスティバル2008会期 ： 10月11日（土）大阪；13日（月）東京 アイルランド留学フェスティバルに行こう！大学や語学学校の代表者から直接情報収集できるアイルランド留学フェスティバルに参加しませんか？ アイルランド政府商務庁とアイルランド政府観光庁は「アイルランド留学フェスティバル2008」を今年の10月に共催します。フェスティバルでは、アイルランドより約15校の代表者が来日を予定しており、直接来場者と各校別のブースにて留学相談をして頂けます。当日は教育制度や大学及び語学学校などの各種留学セミナーだけではなく、アイルランドのユニークな文化（人気のケルト音楽、アイリッシュダンス、スポーツ、美味しいアイリッシュ・フードなど）を紹介します。「オールウェイズ ウェルカム」アイルランドへの扉を開けてみませんか？ 主催 ： アイルランド政府商務庁 アイルランド政府観光庁開催名称 ： アイルランド留学フェスティバル2008大阪会期 ： 10月1１日（土）1３：00～1８：00会場 ： 読売新聞ホール東京会期 ： 10月1３日（月、祭日）1１：00～1８：00会場 ： 読売新聞ホール 参加校 ： 大学、カレッジ、語学学校、約20校予定（通訳付き）入場料 ： 入場無料ウェブサイト ： www.study-ireland.jp Ireland Study Abroad Festival 2008October 11th (sat) in Osaka; October […]
