Feb, 06, 2008
You can view all of the glorious FT Rankings for 2008! So exciting… I don’t generally blog about rankings because lots of other people do and I find the topic basically pointless. At the end of the day, I look at starting salaries for grads and don’t worry about the rest of it. To their […]
Dec, 11, 2007
Yes, the GMAT matters, but some applicants focus too much energy exclusively on GMAT and don’t think about the rest of the process. Of course, you maybe forced to study GMAT while simultaneously preparing your applications. This is not ideal, but it beats doing the applications as an afterthought. Myths about the GMAT abound. More […]
Sep, 07, 2007
We had a very strong typhoon here in Tokyo on the evening of the 6th of September. Unfortunately, it was also the night that The MBA Tour was in town. While I am sure someone braved the weather to go there, for anyone who could not make it to that event (or others like it […]
Aug, 28, 2007
Blogs are a great source for inside information about MBA programs, the MBA application process, and the life of MBA students. Through the process reading about different applicants and students’ experiences you can get a much better idea about the reality of the application process and what it is like to be in an MBA […]
Aug, 06, 2007
Did you know that approximately 25% (Chicago GSB) to 80% (HBS) of all courses at top Business Schools use the case method? While Harvard Business School is most known for its use of the case method, other top programs use it typically 30%-50% of the time with the remainder consisting of lecture, experiential learning, simulations, […]
Aug, 01, 2007
In my previous post on test preparation, I suggested the importance of knowing enough about your own learning needs to determine how best to prepare for the TOEFL, GMAT, or GRE. This points to what I consider to be the heart of the admissions game: Play the game on your own terms. To get accepted […]
Aug, 01, 2007
In general, I don’t believe in the concept of back-up graduate schools. A back-up school (or safety school) is where you go when you have no alternative. For me, a back-up is like a spare tire or the flashlight you keep in your house if the electricity stops working. That is to say, a back-up […]
Aug, 01, 2007
My LL.M. Resources links merge my professional interest in LL.M. admissions with my personal academic interest in legal theory and history. I will be adding more links and would be happy to take any requests (write comments or email me at adammarkus@gmail.com).
Aug, 01, 2007
My Higher Education Associations link list (law related associations can be found in my LLM Resources links) is a good place to start if you are thinking about what to do study or simply trying to determine where to study. One advantage of looking at an education association’s website is that it contains information designed […]
Jul, 26, 2007
Note: This post does not offer practical admissions advice, but it raises a serious marketing question about pen based brand promotion to potential applicants. Adam’s General Rule #1: There is an inverse relationship between MBA school ranking and free pens. This is a general rule based on my experience attending MBA Tour, World MBA Tour, […]
