Part 10 (1/2)

As a part-time student, ah most schools will not prohibit the part-tiym and the library, there may be fees associated with so obstacles, certain facilities are inaccessible

How much time apart from the classroom should I expect to spend on my MBA activities?

This will depend on you (are you a speed reader?) and on the classes in which you are enrolled You should probably budget on average an extra 4 or 5 hours per week for each class for study ti time and hiccups, like when you can't find the book you need at the library or the printer's down

If I am required to travel for business, can I ood idea to miss classes You may find that for every class youto catch up for the missed lecture However, you will probably miss some classes, so here's sonificant number of classes, talk to the professor and review your schedule before registration Knowing the syllabuswhen to take a specific class Pick a ”buddy” or two and ask them to take meticulous notes and record the lecture in your absence, if your professor agrees Be sure to agree to cover for them when they are away If you will miss just one class, be sure to notify your professor in advance This can serve two purposes: It's an introduction to your teacher, and it ht on the missed class (will it be focused on the exas?) Your professor rades once I a that counts? the only thing that counts?

This is a loaded question Many companies offer tuition reimbursement based on results, and therefore you have additional financial incentives (and your pride!) to perforrades when evaluating your work perfor that most students enroll in B-school to learn and not necessarily to get the grades, there is a degree of satisfaction though froood scores Many schools will apply a course towards your degree only if you have received a ”C” (or the school's equivalent) or better Additionally, if you plan to leave your current job, many new employers will check your records andclass for their job openings

As a last note, if you are in school solely to get the degree, youto B-school You should apply for the education and the experience-grades are part of the process

What is the difference between full-time faculty and adjunct professors?

Full-time instructors are academics by profession They may be tenured or under contract Adjunct professors usually work in business as well as teach several courses They are able to successfully blend theory and practice Visiting professorsstaff for a short duration; perhaps they are frooodstaff will ensure that you have a well-rounded B-school experience

Are et my application in early? early?

The earlier you apply, the earlier you should find out if you are accepted Additionally, the sooner you sube, the sooner you will be notified if you areany required docuood piece of advice: If you are happy with your application package, sube just to get it in on time-this will ruin your chances of acceptance

Is there any advantage or disadvantage to sub my B-school application over the Internet?

There should be no favoritis via the Internet is atool used in order to facilitate the application process for the prospective candidate Some schools may offer to waive the application fee if you apply online Check it out!

I have three great references forto requires only two Will it help or hinder my chances of admission is I submit all three?

This will vary from school to school, so ask the admissions department Some may say that the more information about yourself you can submit, the better Others may require you to stick to the letter of the law

I was not born in the United States but alish Alish is not your native language, the TOEFL test will be required The TOEFL test is now a computer-based test and is offered frequently A TOEFL is valid for two years froh you should check with each school, the test is usually not required if a candidate satisfies certain requirements, some of which are: 1 Citizenshi+p of Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand, Guyana, and Anglophone countries of Africa or English-speaking countries of the Caribbean

2 A college or university degree earned in the United States or in one of the countries listed above

3 A degree earned froeneral rules You should confir you are exempt from the TOEFL requirement

APPENDIX A: PART 2

Useful Resources We have just addressed some of the most common concerns about MBA's, but most likely, you still have soet all your questions answered, check out these resources Following soh the often confusing task of selecting, applying, and successfully co business school

Listed in this section are some of the resources you can use to obtain information such as the location of schools in your area, available part-tis, and student discussion groups

Visit the Schools/MBA Forums The series of MBA school fairs known as MBA foruement Admission Council (GMAC) each year, are a wonderful resource and an excellent way to browse the prograement schools from the United States and abroad are on hand at each Forurams

These events can be helpful in nueneral inforraram and if it will meet your needs Once you have decided which characteristics of a graduate ram are most important to you, they can help you find schools that rams to which you plan to apply, itwith a school representative before or after an MBA Foruram and your qualifications

The schedule of MBA Foruht cities in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Canada US sites include New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Washi+ngton, DC The exact calendar of sites and dates is deteristered for-and about 200 schools participated in-foruister for the MBA Forums either before the event or on the day of the event, at the venue Go to rahout the year on the secrets of the GMAT, how to get into business school, women and MBA's, and several other topics At these forums, attendees will meet representatives from individual business schools, learn about the application process, and listen to panelists discuss how an MBA has enhanced their career Go to kaptestcoeement Admission Search Service (GMass) is a free service that makes your name available to schools whose specifications for applicants ister for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) This autos frorams, adrarams prepare a wide variety ofabout them When you request information from a school, make sure to ask for a brochure as well as an application package If you are requesting information via the Internet, be advised that some schools will reply automatically and will put your na Go directly to the school's website, where you will be able to accessprejudiced by the beauty (or lack thereof) of a glossy brochure cover-ree the book by its cover A school's website also contains a lot of infors and schedules As a part-time student, the class schedule will be a ht for you

Once you have narrowed your search of schools to a small handful, visit the campuses, and deteruided tour and visit the library Oftentimes there are student evaluations of the professors and courses available in the reference area If there is no student available to give you a guided tour, ask the admissions office if you can contact a current student to discuss the school from an insider's point of view

Guidebooks A wide variety of guidebooks have appeared on the shelves of bookstores in recent years Althoughadvice, they often include pieces of both objective and subjective inforrams However, rams you can consider It is important that you not liraoals and aspirations

Nonetheless, various guides may offer new perspectives to you, or they ht on a specific area of interest In using these sources, you need to reuide are doing so in the hopes of expanding their ible candidates

Library Reference Section Check your local library reference section (or your favorite bookstore) for a variety of books that detail the programs available nationwide Here are some books of particular interest:How to Get into the Top MBA Prograrams, by Richard Montauk (Prentice Hall Press) by Richard Montauk (Prentice Hall Press) A detailed overview of the top MBA prograies A detailed overview of the top MBA prograies Marketing Yourself to the Tops Business Schools, Marketing Yourself to the Tops Business Schools, by Phil and Carol Carpenter (John Wiley & Sons) by Phil and Carol Carpenter (John Wiley & Sons) How to develop a personal et into business school How to develop a personal : Inside the Business of Business School, Gravy Training: Inside the Business of Business School, by Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove (Jossey-Bass) by Stuart Crainer and Des Dearlove (Jossey-Bass) A critical look at the past, present, and future of B-schools A critical look at the past, present, and future of B-schools Here are sorams specifically:Bears' Guide to the Best MBA's by Distance Learning, Bears' Guide to the Best MBA's by Distance Learning, by John Bear, PhD, and Mariah Bear, MA (Ten Speed Press) by John Bear, PhD, and Mariah Bear, MA (Ten Speed Press)Get Your Degree Online, Get Your Degree Online, by Matthew Helm and April Helm (McGraw-Hill) by Matthew Helrees by Mail and Internet, College Degrees by Mail and Internet, by John Bear, PhD and Mariah Bear, MA (Ten Speed Press) by John Bear, PhD and Mariah Bear, MA (Ten Speed Press) The Internet These days there is very little that you can't find on the Internet The following is just a sa of soram Infor a database with details on 2,500 MBA programs from 1,290 business schools and universities in 123 countries as well as advice pages for the prospective candidate