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Karen's Business School Blog May 2009 Archive

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

Featured Business School: HEC Paris

Friday May 29, 2009
The HEC School of Management is located right in the heart of the Paris business community. Program offerings at HEC Paris include MBA programs, master's programs and Ph.D. programs. The ... Read More

Live Webcast on Critical Market Issues

Thursday May 28, 2009
Six senior faculty members of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business will be discussing the future of the markets in a live webcast on May 29 at 12:45 ... Read More

Free GMAT Courses

Wednesday May 27, 2009
Taking the GMAT? Sign up now for two free GMAT Math Courses. You'll receive GMAT practice questions in your inbox every day for ten days. The GMAT questions you receive ... Read More

NotaBene 2009 Explores Economic Crisis

Tuesday May 26, 2009
Webster University School of Business and Technology recently published their annual magazine online. NotaBene 2009 focuses on crisis and change in the global economy. It also follows Webster's first Global MBA ... Read More

Featured Online Business School: WGU

Sunday May 24, 2009
Western Governors University has an interesting approach to academics. Instead of granting degrees to students who have completed credits, this online institution grants degrees based on demonstrated competency. What this ... Read More

What You Need to Know about Tuition Reimbursement

Wednesday May 20, 2009
Receiving tuition reimbursement from your employer will make it much easier to handle the financial burden that comes along with getting a business school degree. But for some, tuition reimbursement ... Read More

GMAT Test Taking Tips from the Experts

Wednesday May 20, 2009
The MBA Podcaster has a great podcast on their site for students preparing for the GMAT. The podcast offers GMAT test taking tips from test prep experts. The experts include ... Read More

Free GMAT Diagnostic and Review

Tuesday May 19, 2009
Gurome, a GMAT prep and admissions consulting service, is offering a free GMAT diagnostic and review to students who are preparing to take the GMAT test. Students who take advantage ... Read More

Best Places to Sell Used Textbooks

Monday May 18, 2009
There are lots of different places to sell used textbooks online. Readers have been weighing in on their favorite places to sell textbooks for cash. See their responses and share ... Read More

Online Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Monday May 18, 2009
Twin Cities businessman Scott Thompson recently announced the creation of a new four-year college scholarship for students with disabilities. The scholarship is for Aspen University, an accredited online university that ... Read More

Featured Business School - Else

Friday May 15, 2009
The Else School of Management at Millsaps College provides an excellent classroom experience for graduate students. Classes are small and students are very supportive of each other. The MBA program ... Read More

Need an Internship? You Can Buy One...

Friday May 15, 2009
The Huffington Post is auctioning off a 2-3 month summer internship to raise money for the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. The winning bidder can choose ... Read More

10 Ways to Find Your Perfect Job

Thursday May 14, 2009
Not sure what kind of job is right for you? The About.com Guide to Continuing Education offers 10 ways to find your perfect job.

Free MBA Candidacy Evaluation

Wednesday May 13, 2009
Manhattan Review’s Admissions Consulting staff is offering a Free MBA Candidacy Evaluation to help students get into business school. The evaluation can be conducted through email or over the phone. ... Read More

SAT Vocab Challenge for iPhone and iPod

Wednesday May 13, 2009
The Princeton Review and Modality, Inc. just announced the release of The Princeton Review’s SAT Vocab Challenge, a new app for iPhone and iPod Touch. The app includes a list ... Read More

GMAT Prep iPhone App

Wednesday May 13, 2009
Veritas Prep just launched a GMAT Practice Quiz Application for iPhone. The free app can be used to build customized practice exams featuring any combination of topics (problem solving, critical ... Read More

Best Places to Rent Textbooks

Tuesday May 12, 2009
Renting textbooks is a good way to save money when you are in business school. There are a number of online bookstores that specialize in renting textbooks. Most bookstores have ... Read More

Using Financial Aid to Study Abroad

Monday May 11, 2009
Peterson's posted a great article recently about using financial aid to study abroad. The article offers ten tips for students who want to use state or federal aid to fund ... Read More

Washington State University to Offer Online MBA

Monday May 11, 2009
Washington State University announced this week that the school will be offering an online MBA program. WSU is currently the only state-funded school in the Northwest offering a master’s in ... Read More

Retaking the SAT

Friday May 8, 2009
After taking the SAT once, it is natural to wonder if you should retake the test. Retaking the SAT can be beneficial for some, but it may not be necessary ... Read More

Featured Business School - Tepper School of Business

Friday May 8, 2009
The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon consistently ranks among the top business schools in the world. Programs place a strong emphasis on general management, but Tepper is also ... Read More

Where Do You Buy Textbooks Online?

Thursday May 7, 2009
There are lots of places to buy business school textbooks online. Readers have been weighing in on the best places to buy business school textbooks online. See their comments and ... Read More

10 Job Fields That Will Grow with the Economic Stimulus

Thursday May 7, 2009
The Education Portal Blog recently posted a list of job fields that will grow with the economic stimulus. Most of the fields on the list are related to energy, construction, ... Read More

Me 2.0 Review

Wednesday May 6, 2009
In Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success, personal branding expert Dan Schwabel teaches readers how to use social media tools (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, blogs, etc.) ... Read More

Free Trial GMAT Classes

Wednesday May 6, 2009
Veritas Prep announced this week that they will be offering free trial GMAT classes in L.A., Boston, and Chicago. Students can attend the first class of Veritas Prep's May 12 ... Read More

How to Avoid Bogus Business Degrees

Tuesday May 5, 2009
CNN just posted an excellent article on how to avoid bogus business degrees. The article talks about the importance of accreditation and quality business courses. If you are thinking about getting ... Read More

Thinking About Online Education?

Monday May 4, 2009
The recession has led to a boom in online education. If you are thinking about getting your degree online, you may want to check out the recent post from OnlineEducation.net. ... Read More

Readers Respond: The Best Place to Network Online

Monday May 4, 2009
It has never been easier to network online. There are tons of sites that are dedicated to providing a place for business professionals to network and promote their brand. Readers ... Read More

Survive and Prosper in a Tough Job Market

Saturday May 2, 2009
As college seniors prepare to graduate in the next few weeks, they will be facing one of the worst job markets in US history. A recent poll National Association of ... Read More

University of the People Now Open for Enrollment

Friday May 1, 2009
The University of the People has opened its doors to applicants around the world. If you aren't familiar with the U of P, it is the world’s first tuition-free, online ... Read More

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