May | 2012 | Ask the Expert

Ask Schools What They Think About Integrated Reasoning (Live Twitter Chat)

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Graduate Management Admission Council

Tweeting Admissions Advice for Prospective Students
On April 17, 2012, GMAC (@OfficialGMAT), Oli Ashby (@LBS_Masters) Senior Manager for Recruitment and Admissions at London Business School and Diane A. Sharp (@WHARTON_EMBA) Director, Marketing & Associate Director, Admissions from Wharton Business School took questions from students regarding the admissions process, next generation GMAT Exam and more.

@OfficialGMAT: Welcome to this special edition of #MBAChat! #mbachat If you have a question remember to add #MBAChat to your tweets so everyone can participate. #mbachat They will be taking your questions about what the Next Gen GMAT exam means for admissions. #mbachat Today we are talking with @Wharton_EMBA and @LBS_Masters about the Next Gen GMAT exam! #mbachat

@LBS_Masters: Hello to everyone joining the #mbachat for the New Generation GMAT I’m Oli Ashby, Senior Manager for Recruitment & Admissions at LBS

@WHARTON_EMBA: Thanks for joining us today. #mbachat

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Can I get an MBA even if I do not have work experience?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Graduate Management Admission Council

Judy O’Neill
Associate Dean and Director of Admission
Atkinson Graduate School of Management
Willamette University

Yes, you can. MBA programs are changing. Different MBA programs are designed to meet different goals. Students who want to complete their MBA early in their career have the opportunity to select an MBA program designed specifically for recent college graduates and students with one to three years of experience who are seeking their first professional position. These programs are generally referred to as “early career” MBA programs because they provide early career students the full range of real professional experience, knowledge, and the career management tools needed to succeed as early career professionals.

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How do I decide between an MBA and a Masters of Finance?

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Graduate Management Admission Council

What should you consider when weighing an MBA versus a Masters of Finance? These admissions experts offer their insight into what should factor in your decision.