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Twitter Chat with Tami Fassinger from Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management

Posted on August 9, 2012 by GMAC

Tweeting Admissions Advice for Prospective Students
On the second Wednesday of each month we give schools and prospective students an opportunity to connect using our #MBACHAT Twitter Chat. For one hour GMAC (@OfficialGMAT) and Tami Fassinger (@VanderbiltOwen), Chief Recruiting Officer at Vanderbilt University took questions from students regarding the admissions process, GMAT exam and more.

@OFFICIALGMAT: Welcome to #MBAChat! #MBAChat

@OFFICIALGMAT: Today we are talking with Tami Fassinger, Chief Recruiting Officer @VanderbiltOwen! #mbachat

@OFFICIALGMAT: She will be taking your questions about #MBA admissions and #GMAT strategies. #MBAchat

@VANDERBILTOWEN: Hello from Vanderbilt! #mbachat

@OFFICIALGMAT: If you have a question remember to add #MBAChat to your tweets so everyone can participate. #MBAChat

#MBACHAT: RT @OfficialGMAT: Vanderbilt has a full-time staff member interview every #MBA applicant. Why is this important? #MBAchat

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What Are Admissions Committees Really Looking For?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by GMAC

Provided by Derrick Bolton, Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Admissions, Stanford Graduate School of Business

What Are We Really Looking for?

There are two separate processes happening as schools admit an MBA class. One is evaluation, and the other is selection. The difference is more than semantics.

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What 3 things would you recommend to a student applying to your program?

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Graduate Management Admission Council

What are the top things you should consider when applying to a graduate management program? These admissions experts share their advice.

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What do admissions committees look for in work experience?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Graduate Management Admission Council

When admissions offices consider applications, and in particular someone coming right out of school, they'll want to know if you're pursuing a graduate management degree for the right reasons. They'll want to know about your work and leadership experience. These admissions professionals offer their tips on how you can stand out.