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Arizona State: Rudy Pino
Admissions Tips from Arizona State
Admissions Director Rudy Pino explains why the Carey MBA is a smart choice in a down economy, and why the interview is an all-day affair
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Babson: Dennis Nations
The B-school's director of admissions discusses what entrepreneurship really means and what Babson looks for in an applicant
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British Columbia (Sauder): Arthur Redillas
The admissions head at University of British Columbia's business school discusses MBA admissions and a new pre-experience master's program
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Brigham Young: Yvette Anderson
The admissions director of the Marriott School talks about what it takes to get into the MBA program and the special role religion plays at the school
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UC Berkeley: Peter Johnson
Admissions Director Peter Johnson says the school focuses on innovation and creativity, and encourages applicants to think broadly about those qualities
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UC Irvine: Mary Clark
Mary Clark explains why applications are up, job placement is holding steady, and career progress matters more than lots of work experience decisions
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UCLA Anderson: Mae Jennifer Shores
MBA Admissions Director Mae Jennifer Shores explains what UCLA's Anderson school has to offer and what it takes to get in
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Cambridge: Karen Siegfried
The admissions director of Cambridge's Judge Business School talks about who makes a good candidate for the high-ranking British business school
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Carnegie Mellon: Laurie Stewart
Admissions Director Laurie Stewart says Carnegie's Tepper School looks for MBA students who "step up and take a leadership role"
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Chicago: Rosemaria Martinelli
A dean and two students recently fielded online questions about admissions and life at the nation’s No.1-ranked B-school. Here's a transcript
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Columbia: Linda Meehan
Assistant Dean for Admissions Linda Meehan on the New York business school's procedures and what it's looking for in an applicant
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Connecticut: Michael Deotte
UConn's MBA director Michael Deotte talks about the importance of leadership experience and why applicants should have "clear direction and focus"
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Cornell: Randall Sawyer
Randall Sawyer, admissions director for Cornell's Johnson School, answers questions about the application process and who makes a good fit for the MBA program
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Cranfield: Sean Rickard
This small program on the outskirts of London has a diverse, older student body and a focus on best practices. MBA Director Sean Rickard discusses the ins and outs of the application process
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Dartmouth: Dawna Clarke
Admissions Director Dawna Clarke describes Tuck's latest curriculum innovation and explains why applicants need a "global mindset"
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Emory: Julie Barefoot
Julie Barefoot talks about the importance of an applicant's most significant achievement and why Goizueta values interviews
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ESADE: Camila de Wit
Changes are coming at the Barcelona business school. The admissions director explains what ESADE is doing and why
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Fuqua: Liz Riley Hargrove
Liz Riley Hargrove explains why Fuqua is looking for applicants with a propensity for teamwork who are "leaders of consequence"
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George Washington: Judith Stockmon
Judith Stockmon describes the GWU business school's ambitious expansion plans and the advantages of earning an MBA five blocks from the White House
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Georgetown: Kelly Wilson
Kelly Wilson, director of MBA admissions, on what Georgetown's McDonough offers the right kind of applicant, and what it takes to get in
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Georgia Tech: Paula Wilson
Paula Wilson, Georgia Tech's admissions director, talks about why the school isn't just for engineers and other reasons to consider the school
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Harvard: Brit Dewey
Admissions Director Brit Dewey tells MBA hopefuls: "We want to understand what moves you've made...and what you learned"
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HEC - Montreal: Jean Talbot
The admissions director of one of Canada's top-ranked MBA programs talks about what it takes to get in
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HEC - Paris: Isabelle Cota
HEC is located in France, but about four-fifths of the students hail from elsewhere. The school's admissions director discusses the application process
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IE Business School: Lisa Bevill
Lisa Bevill provides advice on the admissions process at Spain's famous international business school in Madrid
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IESE: Javier Muñoz Parrondo
Tips from the admissions director of high-ranking Spanish business school IESE on how to file the best application
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Illinois: Jackie Wilson
MBA Admissions Director Jackie Wilson describes the ideal Illinois applicant and the school's advantages, including a new high-tech building
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IMD: Katty Ooms Suter
The admissions director of the Swiss B-school discusses what it takes to get into the full-time MBA program
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Indiana: James Holmen
The Kelley School seeks smart, talented students who will make contributions in the classroom and flourish in a collaborative environment
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INSEAD: Caroline Diarte Edwards
MBA Admissions Director Caroline Diarte Edwards talks about the advantages of the globally diverse program, and what it takes to make the cut
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Iowa: Jodi Schafer
Jodi Schafer, Tippie's MBA admissions director, describes how Iowa stresses careers, and why applicants should showcase leadership skills
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London Business School: David Simpson
The school's admissions director talks about getting in, and discusses how the financial crisis is affecting career advising
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Manchester: Helen Dowd
Admissions Director Helen Dowd describes what makes the Manchester MBA unique and offers tips on navigating the admissions process
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Maryland: LeAnne Dagnall
LeAnne Dagnall, associate director of MBA admissions, discusses what's expected of applicants to the Robert H. Smith School of Business
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MIT: Rod Garcia
Director Rod Garcia discusses Sloan's MBA admissions process—for starters, answer the questions asked of you and expect a rigorous program
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Michigan: Soojin Kwon Koh
The Ross School's admissions director talks about recommendation letters, essays, and how the school evaluates MBA candidates
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Michigan State: Jeff McNish
MBA Admissions Director Jeff McNish says Michigan State's Eli Broad Graduate School of Management teaches more than supply chain management
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Minnesota: Jeff Bieganek
Jeff Bieganek explains how Carlson's new curriculum will create a program that's more intimate, hands-on, and international
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NYU: Isser Gallogly
Admissions Director Isser Gallogly says Stern 'is not a place to figure it all out. It's a place to get it done'
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North Carolina: Sherry Wallace
Admissions director Sherry Wallace encourages students to do some self-assessment before turning in their application
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Northwestern: Beth Flye
Kellogg's Beth Flye explains how the B-school sizes up applicants and talks about who is likely to make the cut
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Notre Dame: Brian Lohr
MBA Admissions Director Brian Lohr describes what Notre Dame's Mendoza is looking for in an applicant, and why fit is more important than GPA
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Ohio State: Alison Merzel
MBA Admissions Director Alison Merzel describes what the Fisher program has to offer, and why Columbus isn't the "cow town" some think it is
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Oxford: Anna Farrús
Anna Farrús explains what the Oxford MBA program has to offer, and what it's doing to help graduates find jobs
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Wharton: Admissions Q&A
Wharton's new admissions director dispels some myths about the elite institution, where you don't need to be a financial genius to apply
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Penn State: Carrie Marcinkevage
The Smeal College of Business pursues a diverse class whose goals track with the school's vision and values, says admissions chief Carrie Marcinkevage
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Purdue: Brenda Knebel
Brenda Knebel, MBA admissions director at Purdue's Krannert School, explains the ins and out of the admissions process
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Queen's: Scott Carson
MBA Director Scott Carson explains recent changes at the No. 1-ranked Canadian program, and why it's looking for team players
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Rochester: Greg MacDonald
Admissions Director Gregory MacDonald describes the admissions process for the university's Simon business school
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SDA Bocconi: Rossana Camera
At Italy's leading MBA program, Scuola di Direzione Aziendale Bocconi, the emphasis is on attracting students from diverse backgrounds
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USC: Keith Vaughn
Keith Vaughn, director of full-time MBA admissions, talks about what Marshall offers prospective students and what it takes to get in
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Southern Methodist: Patti Cudney
Admissions director Patti Cudney talks about what it takes to get into the small, but highly ranked MBA program
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Stanford: Derrick Bolton
Admissions Director Derrick Bolton talks about Stanford's new curriculum, its future campus, and why a little idealism makes for an ideal applicant
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Syracuse: Carol Swanberg
The upstate New York school cut back its full-time MBA class. Admissions Director Carol Swanberg talks about how it's working out
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Texas - Austin: Christina Mabley
The director of full-time MBA admissions at the Texas school says the program remains intimate despite the university's size
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Thunderbird: Jay Bryant
Its director of global recruitment is seeking students who match Thunderbird's international mindset
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Toronto: Cheryl Millington
Toronto's Rotman School aims to graduate "people who can go beyond just opening a tool kit and using a business model to solve problems"
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Vanderbilt: John Roeder
Admissions director John Roeder describes what Owen has to offer and what it's doing to connect graduates and employers
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Virgina: Sara Neher
Admissions Director Sara Neher talks about what Darden B-school offers for a hard-working applicant and what it takes to get in
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Wake Forest: Stacy Poindexter Owen
The Babcock Graduate School's MBA program seeks students with work experience and a team attitude
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Washington University: Evan Bouffides
MBA Admissions Director Evan Bouffides explains why selectivity is up, inexperience is O.K., and recommendation letters are no longer required
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University of Washington: Erin Dennet
The school's admissions director on some do's and don'ts for applicants
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Western Ontario: Niki Healey
At the University of Western Ontario, prospective students meet with both admissions and the career management team to ensure a good fit
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Wisconsin-Madison: Betsy Kacizak
Admissions director Betsy Kacizak says Wisconsin's MBA program is particularly open to applicants seeking a career-specialized education
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Yale: Bruce DelMonico
MBA Admissions Director Bruce DelMonico explains how Yale's 2006 curriculum overhaul benefits students, and why job placement has held up
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York: Charmaine Courtis
The executive director of student services at York University's Schulich School of Business discusses the admissions process
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