Tag Archives: Stanford

November 6, 2007

Natalie Portman speaks at Stanford

As an applicant, one way to demonstrate your fit with schools is to offer ideas for conferences and speakers in your areas of interest. Explore the websites of your target schools to get ideas on … →

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November 3, 2007

Programs for Entrepreneurs

Ah, Bill Gates”¦the sterling example of a wildly successful entrepreneur everyone dreams of emulating. But coming up with the brilliant concept is just one part of the equation. Most new businesses fail not because the … →

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November 1, 2007

UNC Essay Tips

Questions 1 and 2 are required of all applicants. Questions 3 and 4 are optional. Essay One (Required) Describe your career progression to date, highlighting leadership and management positions and reasons for changing jobs or … →

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October 30, 2007

Stanford Dean on Business Week Video Views

In July we brought Business Week Video Views to your attention. BusinessWeek.com posts video interviews with school leaders, a great resource for learning about schools from the schools themselves. This week they have posted Stanford’s … →

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October 24, 2007

The “Green MBA”: Profit and Planet in Harmony

Today’s global economy has two faces: one of exponential growth in developing countries, and the flip side””a voracious ravaging of resources by developed nations. While some business leaders continue to march in step to the … →

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October 23, 2007

Cornell MBA Essay Tips

Essay 1: Describe your greatest professional achievement and how you were able to add value to your organization (400 words). When choosing what achievement to describe, be aware that you are conveying your values in … →

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