BSchools.org Blog - Resources for Business School Students
The BSchools.org blog helps online MBA students choose the right business school and make the most out of life beyond graduation. Readers can learn about what to expect when pursuing an online business degree, including information about the application process, exceptional professors leading programs, and MBA alternatives. Additionally, there are detailed guides to scholarships, internship opportunities (paid and unpaid), conferences, careers, and prospective salaries, as well as features about the ever-changing business landscape.
Check back regularly for interviews with degree program administrators and tips for successful applications, among other resources.
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How to Write a Great MBA Personal Statement
November 8, 2023For many candidates, writing essays for business school applications can feel intimidating because of the slim margin for error. Admissions officers at highly selective business schools look for justifications to reject candidates, and when they cannot find those justifications in work experience, undergraduate grades, or admissions test scores, they search for them in application essays.
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Online MBA Programs for International Students
November 6, 2023For international students, pursuing an MBA has become quite a popular choice. In today’s modern world, education has been revolutionized by technology and online master of business administration programs have recently emerged as convenient and flexible options for prospective business professionals looking to balance their education with professional and personal commitments.
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Biz Flash: What to Know Before Starting a Vending Machine Business
October 16, 2023Vending machines are a pretty big business. According to Allied Market Research, in 2022, the global vending machine industry was valued at $18.3 billion and is expected to grow to $37.2 billion by 2032. Starting a vending machine business can seem lucrative for many entrepreneurs looking for a low barrier to entry business with strong growth potential.
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Harvard Professor Sues University for Defamation Over Misconduct Allegations
October 10, 2023A superstar Harvard Business School professor accused of research misconduct has filed a defamation lawsuit against Harvard University, the school’s dean, and the three blog authors who levied the allegations. Tenured faculty member Dr. Francesca Gino—a famous leadership expert and author of two books plus more than 100 scholarly research papers—filed the suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts on August 2 after HBS had placed her on administrative leave.
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Do Gaps in a Resume Matter in Job Interviews?
September 20, 2023A good resume will communicate your strengths, qualifications, work experience, and expertise and help you stand out in the sea of applicants. However, sometimes a resume may communicate things you would prefer were overlooked, like a gap in employment.
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Three Encouraging Trends MBA Applicants Need to Understand
September 8, 2023New trends in the MBA admissions landscape started to appear in late 2022 and early 2023, and any potential applicant who wants to boost their odds of winning entry at better MBA programs needs to know about these encouraging developments.
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Best Questions to Ask MBA Admissions
August 31, 2023Earning an MBA degree is a smart investment for anyone who wants to advance their career. An MBA program provides students with in-demand skills, including critical thinking, analytical abilities, and leadership capabilities. Earning this degree offers opportunities to network with industry professionals and gain practical experience through internships or consulting projects. However, researching the right fit is critical with more than 1,000 MBA programs nationwide and more than 350 online.
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Want a Good Job? Here’s What Matters Most—and Why
August 14, 2023Lately, we’ve been hearing about a few Big Tech firms who claim to have waived certain requirements for new recruits in a shift towards “skill-based” hiring. However, a new study from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce shows that there’s really only one factor that matters if one wants to be certain of landing a good job in the United States.
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Biz Flash: What to Know Before Starting a Car Rental Business
August 10, 2023While the car rental industry may seem profitable for entrepreneurs, it is essential to understand the risks and challenges involved. Read to learn Abram’s top considerations when considering a car rental business.
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How Will AI Change Business School Requirements and Admissions?
July 24, 2023With widespread access to a tool that advertises it can do the writing for students, admissions teams and faculty are looking for a way to ensure that the essays and work produced are original and the product of the students, not an AI bot. But how will AI change business school admissions and assignments?
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Biz Flash: What to Know Before Starting a Restaurant
July 12, 2023Restaurant entrepreneurs invest immense hard work, dedication, and planning to get their restaurants off the ground. From finding the perfect location to securing financing and hiring staff, many steps are involved in launching and running a successful restaurant.
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The Banking Crisis: New Reporting MBAs Need to Know
June 29, 2023Surprising new facts about the banking crisis are suddenly emerging, contradicting hundreds of stories published by mainstream media outlets since Silicon Valley Bank collapsed. Because these facts and data dispute narratives reported by many of those legacy outlets, opinion leaders within the business community—such as MBA students and alumni—will find these new disclosures of essential interest.
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Analysis: After Silicon Valley Bank & Signature Bank, Is America's Banking System At Risk?
June 22, 2023March 2023 brought wall-to-wall coverage of the second- and third-largest bank failures in American history involving Santa Clara, California-based Silicon Valley Bank, and New York-based Signature Bank. With $209 billion in assets, SVB was the 16th largest American bank; it was also the second-largest U.S. bank to collapse in history, only surpassed by Washington Mutual in 2008.
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An Expert's Guide to Recession-Proof Businesses
June 1, 2023The global economy is always in flux, and the threat of a recession can be daunting for business owners. However, with the right strategies and preparation, it can be possible to ensure a business is ready to weather an economic downturn. With the market currently feeling uncertain, now is a great time to put plans in place to help your business stay afloat.
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How to Pay off Business School - Student Loan Guide
May 5, 2023Navigating the loan repayment process for business school can seem overwhelming. Armed with strategies and techniques, MBA graduates can use their financial acumen to repay loans quickly and efficiently.