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• I’m not happy with my GMAT score. What will schools think if I’ve retaken the GMAT? (Part 3)

  Written by W. Bruce DelMonico, Director of Admissions, Yale School of Management Whether to retake the GMAT is a decision many candidates struggle with during the application process. Because the answer to this question is so dependent on the specifics... Posted on Mar 14 2011 | with no comments applications, admissions, GMAT scores, retesting

• Will visiting the campus improve my candidacy?

  Written by Marisa Cox, Director, MBA Admissions, Eller College of Management, University of Arizona In most cases, yes. Here are three positive things you can accomplish through a campus visit: Demonstrate real interest. Admissions staff love to host... Posted on Feb 28 2011 | with no comments admissions, campus visit

• I’m not happy with my GMAT score. What will schools think if I’ve retaken the GMAT? (Part 2)

  Written by Amanda Barth, Director of MBA Admissions, College of William & Mary, Mason School of Business These are two important questions that I receive frequently from candidates who are disappointed with their GMAT score. Before you decide to retake... Posted on Jan 24 2011 | with no comments applications, admissions, GMAT scores, retesting

• I’m not happy with my GMAT score. What will schools think if I’ve retaken the GMAT?

  Written by Peggy Conway, Director of MBA Admissions, TCU - Neeley School of Business Should I repeat my GMAT? Even though it’s a question that admissions officers frequently hear, it’s not one that has a quick single answer. The GMAT is only... Posted on Jan 06 2011 | with no comments applications, admissions, GMAT scores, retesting

• How should you answer the application question: Is there anything else you want us to know? Part 2

  Written by James J. Frick, Director, MBA Admissions, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University I tend to be very enthusiastic about essays—they present an incredible opportunity for candidates to reflect, share their goals, and articulate... Posted on Dec 17 2010 | with no comments admissions, interview, b-school application, essay

• B-school rankings: Should I pay attention to them?

  Written by: James Stevens, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, University of California, Davis, Graduate School of Management As admissions officers, we are often asked about the importance of rankings in evaluating schools. In my opinion, rankings can... Posted on Jul 07 2010 | with no comments admissions, school selection, Rankings

• I'm starting a program this fall. How do I start networking with my new classmates?

  Written by: Consuela Knox, Senior Associate Director / Diversity Recruiting Manager, MBA Admissions, Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management Attending an admitted students event on campus, hosted in late March or in April at most schools, typically... Posted on Jun 02 2010 | with no comments admissions, enrollment, pre-program, cohort, networking

• So, you’ve applied to several MBA programs and didn’t get in. Now what?

  Written by: Alison Merzel, Director of MBA Admissions, Graduate Programs Office, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University Look at your consideration set Consider applying to a couple more schools. Maybe you’ve limited yourself and chose... Posted on May 04 2010 | with no comments applications, admissions, denial, reapply, denied

• After I’ve sent my application, what should I expect from schools?

  Written by: Marisa Cox, Director, MBA Admissions, Eller College of Management, University of Arizona You’ve labored over the essays, polished your resume, taken the GMAT, rounded up transcripts and letters of recommendation, and now you may be wondering... Posted on Mar 04 2010 | with no comments applications, admissions, timeline

• How should you answer the application question "Is there anything else you want us to know?”

  Written by: Stephen J. Skripak, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech Open-ended questions like this one pose perhaps the greatest interview risk and opportunity to a prospective student. A weak answer could... Posted on Oct 15 2009 | with no comments admissions, interview, b-school application

• Welcome to mba.com’s Ask the Expert Blog!

  Ask the Expert is mba.com’s second blog—visit The Official GMAT Blog for a behind-the-scenes look at the GMAT exam policies, procedures, and prep materials, as well as advice and announcements. At Ask the Expert, we’re teaming up with... Posted on Oct 15 2009 | 2 comment(s) mba, applications, admissions, b-school experts