As you figure out which business schools best fit your interests and needs, it’s important to do your research in a well-rounded manner. Don’t just look at statistics on those universities’ sites; be sure to check out more qualitative sources as well, like interviews with administrators and MBA candidates at those schools. Looking into qualitative details can help provide a better picture of which schools are the best match for you. In this week’s MBA roundup, we’ve included two interviews with b-school deans to help shed some light on what you can expect at those campuses academically and culturally.
The GMAT score is an important aspect of your b-school application – but by no means should this be an excuse to cheat on the exam. After cracking down on cheating scandals in 2008, the GMAC has taken extensive measures to prevent students from gaining an unfair advantage on the test. Read more about it in this Businessweek article and learn whether or not these tactics actually raised test takers’ scores.
2. Biz School Grads: Overeducated and Underfunded?
If you’re applying to big name business schools, be prepared for potentially big tuition bills to pay. CNNMoney.com has more information.
3. On a Mission to Find an MBA Strategy
Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management has new leadership and new goals to expand and develop its b-school programs. If you’re interested in applying to Kellogg this year or in the near future, be sure to check out this article in the Financial Times.
4. Dean Q&A: INSEAD’s New Leader
Northwestern’s former head, Dipak Jain, recently moved to become the new dean at INSEAD and discusses his plans for the school in this interview with Businessweek.
5. Pushback on a B-School’s Bold Plan
More and more public university business schools, like UCLA, are aiming to become more “privatized” to have more freedom in determining tuition rates. Many school leaders see this as a step toward losing public school character. If you’re planning on getting an MBA from a public university, read this article from Inside Higher Ed for more information on how it may affect you.
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Read the full article: MBA News Roundup – Cheaters Beware, Kellogg’s Growth, and INSEAD’s Future