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Admit Advantage hosts free MBA webinars for aspiring business students. Webinars cover topics like MBA branding, MBA applications, GMAT prep, essay writing, and much more. Webinar enrollment is free and required if you wish to take part in any of the sessions. Read more about Admit Advantage's free MBA webinars.

The Thunderbird School of Global Management is consistently ranked #1 among international business programs. Students have the opportunity to study on-campus or abroad. Thunderbird also offers a range of MBA program options, including a full-time MBA, distance learning MBA, and dual degree programs. Read more about Thunderbird.

The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship program is currently accepting applications. The scholarship program is open to women who are pursuing a business education online or on campus. Applicants must be nominated by a local Zonta club and should be able to demonstrate potential in their field of study. Read more about the Women in Business Scholarship program.

It can be difficult to get a business education without accumulating a lot of debt. However, it is possible There are a small number of undergraduate colleges with free tuition. You will have to work hard while you are in school, but you can go to school and graduate without taking out any student loans. Here are some of the best schools with free tuition.

GraduationParty.com will be awarding two $500 scholarships to U.S. students who are graduating between May and June of 2012. Scholarship applicants must have a 2.0 GPA or higher. They must also be planning to attend a postsecondary institution in the Fall of 2012. To enter, you must submit a creative graduation party idea or explain what would make your graduation party memorable. Submissions are limited to 100 words and must be received by May 15. Scholarship winners will be announced on May 30. Apply for the Graduation Party Scholarship.

Harvard Extension School's Open Learning Initiative offers several free courses that can be taken online. The courses are non-credit, but feature Harvard faculty and genuine learning opportunities. Courses are open to the public and do not require registration. Most courses can be dowloaded as audio or video. You can access the free Harvard University courses by clicking on the link below.

Harvard Open Courses

Many business schools accept both GMAT and GRE scores. However, prospective business school students clearly prefer the GMAT to the GRE, according to a Kaplan Test Prep Survey. The survey included responses from more than 300 business school applicants. Of the 300 students, only 16% considered taking the GRE. The 84% of students who considered only the GMAT preferred this test over the GRE because their target schools do not accept GRE scores (60%), they feel like applicants who take the GMAT have an edge (19%), and they thought they would do better on the GMAT (8%). Which test would you prefer to take?

Not everyone has what it takes to be an MBA candidate. You have to be serious about your career and willing to work hard in the program. Other common MBA traits include a strong academic record, 3+ years of work experience, good standardized test scores, and a desire to succeed. Are you an MBA candidate?

On June 5, 2012, the makers of the GMAT will roll out the Next Generation GMAT. This test is similar to the older version, but incorporates an Integrated Reasoning section. To accommodate the addition, one of the essay requirements has been removed from the Analytical Writing Assessment. Read more about the Next Generation GMAT to find out what you can expect from this test.

Taking several practice GMAT tests before taking the actual scored test is one of the best ways to prepare and ensure you do well. You can find sample GMAT tests in GMAT prep books. There are also many different tests available for free (and for a fee) online. One of the best online sample GMAT tests is available through Manhattan GMAT. This free sample GMAT test is full-length and includes time limits as well as assessments so that you can get a genuine idea of how well you might do on the actual GMAT.