MBA Fairs
MBA fairs are events where multiple universities present their MBA programs during an information session. You’ll also have a chance to chat with admissions officers, current students or alumni. Below are a few MBA fairs that have attracted large audiences and great schools in the past:
- The MBA Tour (worldwide)
- QS World MBA Tour (worldwide - note: they will pass on your email address to several b-schools even if you opt out of receiving marketing messages)
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Forté Forum (MBA fair for women in multiple US cities and London)
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Access MBA Tour (multiple cities in Europe and the Middle East)
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mba2u (Benelux region, sponsored by Fortis and McKinsey)
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The MBA Image (Monterrey, Mexico)
Career & MBA Advice for Women
Registering for the GMAT
Yes, it’s a pain in the ass. And yes, you’ll have to take it – unless you want to get a sketchy online degree from the Bahamas. Visit
MBA.com to register for the time of your life.
Free GMAT online tests
Links to free GMAT test software (user registration required):
GMAT Prep-books
The Official Guide for GMAT Review
is probably the most useful book because it’s the only book allowed to publish real GMAT questions that were once used during tests. Other books out there are of course also useful! Especially the ones with practice tests.
Application Prep-books
In case our
Admissions Tips didn’t suffice, some books on application strategies:
B-School Rankings
Some magazines believe that MBA programs can be ranked. Please note that you might have to register or pay to view some of the rankings and school profiles in detail.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Most MBA programs offer some type of scholarships you can apply for (which might require you to write an additional essay). Also, MBA programs will sometimes have offers for special student loans in cooperation with banks. Below are other sources of aid such as loans and scholarships.
Other Related Links
Popular forums:
Popular blog listings:
- MBA Blogs is the place to have your own blog about your MBA adventures listed along with those of hundreds of other applicants, current students, and alumni. Probably the biggest compilation out there.
More Admission Tips:
Other (in alphabetical order):
- Accepted.com hosts admissions chats with leading business schools and offers a variety of other resources (e.g. interview reports searchable by school and feedback rating, admission tips, consulting services, forums, etc.)
- Admissions411.com lets you see the application statuses of its users (% interviewed, accepted, dinged) as well as their stats (e.g. GMAT, GPA) for all top U.S. business schools
- AllBusinessSchools.com is a career resource center with information on top business fields, careers, & degrees plus a comprehensive directory of U.S. business schools outside of the top 100 - searchable by state, degree and/or concentration
- Businessdegreehelpline.com provides information about Business Degree universities, colleges and schools
- Clearadmit.com is an admissions consultancy offering free essay tips for all top MBA programs along with other resources
- MBA Depot offers resources and tools for MBAs and managers. Find original and 'Best of Web' content, including business articles, market research, quotations, and more.
- The MBA Exchange (R) admissions consulting services and free candidacy evaluation
- MBA.info is an information network providing a comprehensive database of business schools and also features a community platform for prospective, current and graduating Masters and MBA students, experts as well as GMAT Test Prep Courses
- MBA Zone is the online community and complete resource for all phases of the MBA Experience
- Stacy Blackman is an admissions consultancy offering free advice and the latest news on its blog
- TotalGadha GMAT is an interesting blog on everything surrounding the MBA
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