Karen's Business School Blog April 2006 Archive

Get Published on About.com
Content Call! Get Published on About.com I am creating a category on the site that will include sample application essays. If you wrote an essay for undergrad or grad school, and ... Read More

Friday April 28, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Credit Help for Students
Many people have their first encounter with credit and credit cards during college. If you’re like most students, you might find it easy to charge now, and worry about it ... Read More

Thursday April 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Car Loans for College Students
Almost every college student needs wheels. Unfortunately, getting a car loan isn’t always easy. Traditional banks and credit unions are usually not very eager to give car loans to college ... Read More

Wednesday April 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Consolidating Student Loans
Come July 1st, rates on student loans are increasing. Though we won't know the new rate until the end of May, many college loan experts estimate that the new rates ... Read More

Tuesday April 25, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Free Money for College
Grants are a wonderful way to finance your college education, because unlike loans they do not have to be paid back. Students can receive grants from a variety of sources, ... Read More

Monday April 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

The GMAT vs. the SAT
If you’re getting ready to take the GMAT, you’re probably wondering if the test is similar to the SAT. It’s not. The GMAT is a much more complex test, with questions ... Read More

Friday April 21, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Top Five Books for MBA Applicants
Preparing for business school is a huge event for any MBA applicant. Fortunately, there are many different books available to help make the experience easier. Here are the Top Five ... Read More

Wednesday April 19, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Business School Rankings
Every year business schools receive rankings from various organizations and publications. These rankings are determined by a variety of factors and can be useful when choosing a business school. Here are ... Read More

Tuesday April 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Cost of Living Calculator
If you are thinking about moving for school or for a job, you should learn as much as you can about your destination’s cost of living. Cost of living includes housing ... Read More

Monday April 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Job Profiles
A few new job profiles have been added to the site. When you get a moment, check them out. Each profile contains a job description, salary information, education requirements, information ... Read More

Friday April 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Recommendation Letter Do's and Don'ts
A good recommendation letter can be an asset to your college application. During admissions, most business schools expect to see at least one, preferably two or three, letters of recommendation ... Read More

Thursday April 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

How Much Should You be Making?
Have you ever wondered if you are making enough money at your current job? Perhaps, you’re evaluating a job offer and want to know what the average salary is for ... Read More

Wednesday April 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Interview with Trudy Bourgeois
In her new book, The Hybrid Leader, Trudy Bourgeois writes that “80% of today’s workers feel so undervalued, so unappreciated and disengaged they hate coming to work in the morning”. Just ... Read More

Tuesday April 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

SAT Prep Book Review - Kaplan SAT 2006 Edition Premier Program
Almost any SAT prep book can help you prepare for the SAT. But, the Kaplan SAT 2006 Edition Premier Program takes it a step further by offering online access to ... Read More

Monday April 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Free Business Majors Newsletter
Are you looking to prepare for business school and beyond? If so, you should sign up for the FREE Business Majors Newsletter. The Business Majors Newsletter will be delivered to your ... Read More

Thursday April 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Chicago GSB Admissions Interview
I recently had the opportunity to interview Rosemaria Martinelli, the Associate Dean of Student Recruitment & Admissions at the Chicago Graduate School of Business. Rosemaria was kind enough to answer ... Read More

Wednesday April 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

College Scholarships
If you need help paying for school, you should begin searching for a scholarship immediately. Scholarships are a great way to pay for college, because unlike loans, scholarships do not ... Read More

Monday April 3, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)