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Choosing the Best MBA Program



The following is a guest posting by Karen Schweitzer, from the About.com Guide to Business School.


Thank you, Karen, for a useful, quality posting!

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Choosing the Best MBA Program

When it comes to MBA programs, brand power counts. This is especially true in an uncertain economy. Even in a recession, top business schools produce the most in-demand MBAs. These business schools have long-standing relationships with recruiters and established companies. They are able to go the extra mile to make sure their grads receive placement after graduation.


Stand-Out MBA Schools

There are a lot of good business schools with quality MBA programs. However, some are notably better than other, particularly when it comes to classroom experience and career prospects. Harvard Business School and the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business are both known for having top-notch instructors and robust career services. The Haas School of Business at the University of California--Berkeley also offers a high profile and the type of reputation that recruiters admire. Haas offers one-on-one advisement, mentoring programs, and access to exclusive job databases.

Other schools with strong reputations in MBA career placement and academic experience include the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration and Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business. Darden has been hailed by many students as one of the toughest MBA programs in the world, but is also known for the amazing number of recruiting companies that troll the campus. Tuck has a full immersion MBA program that really prepares students for the working world. The school's career services are impressive as well. Tuck is a magnet for recruiters, and the school staff works tirelessly to make sure that every last grad lands the right job.


Regional Schools

Of course, it isn't always necessary to find a business school with a national reputation. There are plenty of lesser known, regional schools that have excellent relationships with local employers and industries. In fact, there are some community employers that consider regional schools more prestigious than nationally ranked schools.

In the Northeast, Babson's School of Business and the University of Buffalo's School of Management have reputations that can't be beat. Babson is especially well-known for providing opportunities for women. Strong schools in the Mid-Atlantic include the University of Rochester's Simon School of Business and the College of William and Mary. Simon is a small school, but their placement record is excellent.

Good regional schools in the Midwest include Ohio State's Fisher College of Business and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Both of these schools have a reputation for quickly placing MBA students. In the South, the best regional schools include the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business Administration and East Tennessee State University.

Reputable regional schools can also be found in the West and Southwest. Standout MBA programs include those at Thunderbird, Claremont, Acton, and the University of Denver. All four schools offer excellent preparation for the future as well as outstanding career placement records.


Online Schools

For the non-traditional student, an online MBA program may be the way to go. Online learning is losing the stigma it once had. Many employers have come to value the discipline it takes to earn an MBA degree online. In fact, there are a number of employers who recruit through online schools in addition to campus-based schools.

One of the most well known online programs is the frequently advertised University of Phoenix. This school, which offers both online programs and campus-based programs, provides a wide range of career services to help MBA grads find mentors, networking opportunities, and job leads. Another well-known online school is Kaplan University. Kaplan is a regionally accredited school that recently partnered with Newsweek to provide students with up-to-date topical content and case studies ripped right from the headlines. The school also offers an exemplary career services program that provides opportunities for students to meet and network with top industry executives online.

Guest post from Karen Schweitzer, the About.com Guide to Business School. Karen also writes for OnlineCollege.org, a site that specializes in online college information.

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Introduction to Law School for Non-Traditional Students

This is a guest posting by Michelle Fabio.

Thank you, Michelle, for a great post!

Introduction to Law School for Non-Traditional Students

Certain aspects of law school are similar for all students, but, like every graduate program, law school requires non-traditional students to think about additional considerations such as family and full-time employment on top of academic components.

This post will provide you with some very basic information to get you started on your path to law school, but remember I am always available over at About.com Law School for questions (and also for free personal statement reviews when it’s time to apply!), so feel free to drop by, send an e-mail, chat in the forum, etc.

But for now, if you’re a non-traditional student thinking about applying to law school, here are three things you can do right now to get you started:

1. Study up on law school life and procedures.

I’ve posted a list of Top 10 Online Law School Resources geared especially for aspiring law students. The good news is that even as a non-traditional student, many of these basic aspects of law school life and procedures are the same for every student, so you can get a good, general idea of what law school will be like from reading through these resources.

You’ll learn about things from the LSAT to applying to law school to what the heck Law Review is. Getting used to law school jargon will help you every step of the way, so if you’re considering law school, now is the time to start learning.

2. Honestly evaluate why you want to pursue the law as a career and the time and resources you have available for law school.

Many people consider law school because of the earning potential of lawyers, but know that as recent law graduates, a very small percentage go to work in large firms, which is where the big bucks are; not surprisingly, getting offers with large firms is quite a competitive process. Many lawyers who work in public interest organizations, the government, or in small firms can make around $30,000-$50,000 or even less depending on the market.

Knowing what you want to do with your law degree can help you figure out whether the time and money investment will be worth it in the long run. Law school takes a minimum of three full-time years of study to complete, so if you will have to go part-time, be sure to consider how long earning your degree will take—and whether you can afford it.

3. Talk to other non-traditional law students.

One of the best things you can do to get an idea of what law school is really like for non-traditional students is to talk to current or past non-trad law students. NonTradLaw is a great place to connect with students, ask questions, or simply read about others’ experiences from afar.

Another option is to contact the law school nearest you and/or the one you’re most likely to attend; get in touch with the admissions office, tell them your story, and ask if they can put you in touch with students in a similar situation.

Best of luck!

Along with being the About.com Guide to Law School, Michelle Fabio also shares online education tips at OnlineEducation.net.

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