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Karen's Business School Blog July 2006 Archive

By Karen Schweitzer, About.com Guide to Business School since 2005

Book Review: Today’s Newspaper Wraps Tomorrow’s Fish.

Saturday July 29, 2006
Jim Duggan offers up his opinions on sales, marketing, finance, operations, the MBA, and much more in his new book Today’s Newspaper Wraps Tomorrow’s Fish. Drawing from his own business ... Read More

Car Loans for College Students

Friday July 28, 2006
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

Business Majors 101

Thursday July 27, 2006
Interested in applying to business school? Find out everything you need to know about being a business major, including how to prepare for business school and beyond: Business Majors 101

Tips for Choosing Your Recommender

Monday July 24, 2006
Author Anna Ivey, JD, served as dean of admissions at the University of Chicago Law School. She now runs Anna Ivey Admissions Counseling, a counseling firm for college, business school, ... Read More

Bhagavad Gita on Effective Leadership

Saturday July 22, 2006
As a program manager at Sprint Corporation, author Pujan Roka is no stranger to leadership concepts. His new book, Bhagavad Gita on Effective Leadership, takes the wisdom of the Bhagavad ... Read More

Common Interview Questions

Friday July 21, 2006
Preparation is the key to a successful job interview. While it is impossible to guess exactly what you will be asked during an interview, you can prepare yourself by developing ... Read More

Recommendation Letter Tips - Asking for a Letter of Recommendation

Tuesday July 18, 2006
Many undergraduate programs, and most graduate programs, will want to see recommendation letters. A well-written recommendation can supply an admissions committee with information that can not be found on your ... Read More

GMAT vs. SAT

Monday July 17, 2006
If you’re getting ready to take the GMAT, you’re probably wondering if the test is similar to the SAT. It’s not. To find out what the difference is, read: GMAT vs. ... Read More

Resume Writing Tips

Saturday July 15, 2006
Most people find the whole task of resume writing a bit intimidating. Fortunately, resume writing isn’t quite as difficult as it seems. With practice and focus, you can devise an ... Read More

The Importance of Business School Rankings

Wednesday July 12, 2006
Business school rankings can sometimes help applicants choose a school. Other times, they leave applicants wondering just how important business school rankings really are. This article can help you determine ... Read More

Loan Refinancing

Monday July 10, 2006
Nowadays, saving every penny you can is important--especially if you are a student or a new graduate. If you're looking for ways to save cash, you may want to consider ... Read More

SAT Scores

Saturday July 8, 2006
Colleges use SAT scores to determine whether or not you will be a good fit for their school. Though SAT scores are important, they are not the only factor that ... Read More

Recommendation Letters

Thursday July 6, 2006
A recommendation letter is a written reference that offers information about your character, work history, and or/academic history. Recommendation letters can help you find a job or get into college. ... Read More

Student Finances

Wednesday July 5, 2006
Debt can cause a great amount of stress for anyone. If you need debt relief, there are several new resources on the site that may be able to help: Debt Consolidation With ... Read More

Women and the MBA

Sunday July 2, 2006
Currently, almost half of the people who take the GMAT are of the female persuasion. Unfortunately, women only account for 30% of enrollment in MBA programs. Though this is a ... Read More

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