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Karen's Business School Blog August 2006 Archive

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

Study Groups

Thursday August 31, 2006
Study groups are very common in undergraduate and graduate school. Many business schools encourage, and in some cases, require study groups. By participating in group study, you can supplement your individual ... Read More

MBA Game Plan Resume Evaluation

Wednesday August 30, 2006
If you want to make your MBA application resume shine, you may want to consider getting a professional resume evaluation. Not sure where to turn? Try www.mbagameplan.com. This professional organization can ... Read More

Asking for a Recommendation Letter Via Email

Tuesday August 29, 2006
I get quite a few questions about recommendation letters and how to request them. Recently, a question came up as to whether or not it is acceptable to request a ... Read More

Top Business Schools

Sunday August 27, 2006
Business school rankings have had a major impact on business schools themselves. Many schools now employ full time workers whose jobs are devoted to improving the ranking status of the ... Read More

Thunderbird School Profile

Friday August 25, 2006
Thunderbird has what many consider to be one of the best international business programs in the United States. The school is often ranked within the top ten in business school ... Read More

Icebreakers

Thursday August 24, 2006
Icebreakers or icebreaker games can be a wonderful way to ease a group into a meeting, gathering, or seminar. I have been getting quite a few requests for icebreaker games, ... Read More

Virtual Assistant- The Series: Become a Highly Successful Sought After VA

Wednesday August 23, 2006
Do you dream of working from home, being your own boss, and owning your own business? If so, you may want to consider becoming a virtual assistant (VA). Virtual assistants are ... Read More

Business School Case Studies

Monday August 21, 2006
If you need help with case studies, you're in luck. A new Case Study Category was recently added to the site. In addition to finding information and tips on writing ... Read More

Evaluating a Job Offer

Friday August 18, 2006
Let’s say you’ve just had an interview that went seemingly well. Interest is there on both sides; they seem to want you, you think you want them. Then, doubt creeps ... Read More

Free Case Study Samples

Tuesday August 15, 2006
Case studies are a large part of the business school curriculum and sometimes it can be hard to decide how you should format a particular project. If you need to ... Read More

College Tuition Calculator

Tuesday August 15, 2006
It’s never too early to begin saving for your college tuition. If you are wondering how much you need to save or if you are trying to develop a college ... Read More

Sample Recommendation Letters

Tuesday August 15, 2006
Recommendation letters can be your key to getting into college or getting the job of your dreams. But, recommendation letters can be tricky. If they aren't written properly, you won't ... Read More

Book Review- Guide to Your Career

Saturday August 12, 2006
The Princeton Review publishes many useful guides. One of their best is Guide to Your Career. Featuring detailed information on over 240 professions, this book will prove to be an ... Read More

Choosing an MBA Program

Friday August 11, 2006
Nowadays, there are many different types of MBA programs to pick from. If you are trying to determine what type of program is right for you, the link below offers ... Read More

Business School Admissions

Tuesday August 8, 2006
If you are getting ready to begin the business school admissions process, you will need to learn as much as you can. Fortunately there are many resources on the site ... Read More

Will Anyone Hire a Grad with an Online Business Degree?

Monday August 7, 2006
Do online degrees really pay off? Many people consider getting an online degree, but worry that they will have a hard time getting hired after graduation. But, these worries may not ... Read More

FREE Business Majors Newsletter

Thursday August 3, 2006
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 can be delivered to your ... Read More

Business School Rankings

Thursday August 3, 2006
Love them or hate them, business school rankings are important. Top schools turn out highly sought-after graduates. School reputation is important. The more ties a business school has with different ... Read More

Paying for Business School

Wednesday August 2, 2006
The cost of business school is increasing. However, that doesn't lessen the benefit of holding a business degree. If you are looking for ways to finance your business education, check out ... Read More

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