Today we’re introducing a new monthly series on this blog in which we’ll bring you some of the latest, relevant information about the business school admissions process and MBA education from news outlets across the world. Stay in the know with our round-up. Here’s what’s going on:
Is scoring well on the GMAT the beginning of a long, unethical career in business? A new research study implies so. But the makers of the GMAT – the Graduate Management Admission Council – say it’s junk research. You’d probably agree with us when we tell students to still plan on doing well on it to get into a top business school. That won’t change. (Bloomberg BusinessWeek)
Research finds that MBA applicants with higher GPAs from less competitive undergraduate programs are more likely to get in than those who applied from more competitive schools, but who have lower GPAs. That’s grade inflation at work, and even more reason why for many students the GMAT can be the great equalizer. (The Wall Street Journal)
You cannot think about going to business school without thinking about how to pay for it. For some students, cost is the most important factor. Here’s a list of the 10 least expensive business schools. You’ll notice that many are not highly ranked or not ranked at all. (U.S. News & World Report)
But for other students, maybe cost is no barrier. Here’s a list of of the most expensive business schools. And remember, financial aid is often possible if your students put together a strong application, including a stellar GMAT score. You’ll see that all are ranked among the top 20 programs. (U.S. News & World Report)
For the incoming MBA class of 2015, Columbia Business School will launch a new curriculum that focuses on leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship. (Poets & Quants)
One of Kaplan Test Prep’s outstanding teachers and academics recently participated in a live Web chat on everything from cramming for the GMAT (don’t do it!) to preparing for a business school admissions interview. (The Financial Times)
A number of MBA programs have strengthened their expansion plans in India over the past few months. (Business Standard)
What MBA news caught your eye over the past few weeks? And what’s not in the news that should be? Sound off below.
