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Admissions Advice for Business Majors

By Karen Schweitzer, About.com Guide to Business School

The admissions process can be trying. Not only do you have to choose a business school, you also have to find a way to outshine other business school applicants just to gain admission. If you are looking for an edge, you have come to the right place. Here you will find general admissions advice, advice direct from admissions officers, tips on choosing a school, business school profiles and directories, information on GMAT and SAT prep, recommendation letter and admissions essay samples, and much more.

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Choosing a business school can be difficult. You have to consider the business school’s reputation, the program’s strengths and weaknesses, your ability to get in, cost, location, and so much more. Here are a few tips that might make the process of choosing a business school a little easier.

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Looking for a good graduate business school? Check out the profiles for these top grad schools. Each business school profile includes general information about the grad school’s location, academics, programs, admissions, and more.

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If you don’t have the time or the ability to attend a campus-based business program, online education may be the way to go. Business schools with online programs or schools that specialize in distance learning provide the opportunity to earn your business degree conveniently from the comfort of your own home. All you need is an Internet connection and a desire to learn. The following resources offer more information about online business programs, as well as a growing directory of online business schools.

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Business school rankings are nothing new. Organizations have been ranking business schools for years. While you shouldn’t rely on business school rankings alone to choose a school, rankings can help you learn more about a school’s reputation.

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If you are looking for admissions advice, there is no better person to ask than an admissions officer. Here are several interviews with prominent business school admissions representatives. Each interview offers an overview of the indicated school’s admissions process, as well as topics like GMAT scores, recommendation letters, and admissions interviews.

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You would think that after gaining admission to an undergrad school, gaining admission to the grad school of your choice would be a cinch. Unfortunately, the exact opposite is true. Grad school admissions are competitive–especially if you are trying to get into a selective program. But there’s no reason why you can’t get a leg up on the competition. The admissions resources shown below will help get you started.

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