Apr, 22, 2011
Like everyone else on the Oxford Said MBA programme (using UK English here) mailing list, I received this gem of bureaucratic lies in my email today: “In light of the recent changes to the UK Border Agency VISA entry regulations and following a high number of requests from candidates, the Saïd Business School has extended […]
Apr, 22, 2011
In this post, I will provide an overall perspective on fit and to its role in graduate school selection. This post applies to MBA, Masters of Law, public policy, and all other types of graduate programs. FINDING FIT IN A WORLD OF CHOICES In a world of choices, it is all about fit, that is […]
Apr, 18, 2011
“Ninety percent of life is just showing up.” -Woody Allen “The other ten percent is what differentiates the successful from the merely hardworking.” -Adam Markus Well, except for some third round and waitlist admissions that I am hoping for some of my clients, the 2010-2011 admissions season is done. As a group, my clients did […]
Apr, 13, 2011
Note: This post has not been updated because it is a transcript. So you want to get into Stanford GSB? A talk I delivered on March 26, 2011 in Tokyo If you are considering applying to Stanford for fall 2012, I suggest listening to my talk and/or reading the edited transcript below. I had three […]
Mar, 30, 2011
Strings by Intercontinental 26F of the East One Tower, JR-Shinagawa Station East Exit (Konan) The Tokyo Professionals Networking Night is expected to bring together over 150 Japan-based professionals for a chance to personally connect with potential customers and clients. The event will be held from 7pm at The Strings by InterContinental, a minute walk from […]
Mar, 15, 2011
MBA EVENT CANCELATIONS The organizers of the following events wanted me to announce that these two events have been canceled. 1. STERN IN TOKYO:【留学希望者向け】 3/17 スターン在校生による学校説明会 has been canceled. 2. 3月25日、六本木フラワーにてLondon Business School, UCLA Anderson School of Management, The University of Chicago Booth School of Businessのジャパンクラブ主催で3校合同イベントを開催予定でありましたが、東日本大震災の影響によりLondon Business School,UCLA Anderson School of Management, The University of Chicago […]
Mar, 14, 2011
The March Japan Treks for LBS, Chicago Booth, and UCLA have been canceled. The 3/25 networking party has also been canceled. My support for these efforts will go towards helping the clubs with costs due to cancellation or for other purposes. I assume all the planned Japan Treks in March will be canceled. My support […]
Mar, 11, 2011
I am happy to report I am still alive. My wife and colleagues, Vince Ricci and Steve Green, and their families are OK. My best wishes/prayers to anyone here in Japan.-Adam
Feb, 25, 2011
3/14 UPDATE: DUE TO THE EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. I have been asked to post the information below. The event is open to all current and potential MBA students residing in Japan.-Adam We are delighted to announce a joint event held this March by Japan Clubs of The London Business School, […]
Jan, 21, 2011
As a follow-up to my primary posts (See here and here) on MBA admissions interviewing, I just wanted to briefly discuss a few additional topics. The role of the resume in interviewsI think it is worth remembering that the resume plays a significant role in most MBA admissions interviews as it is typically the only […]
