Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

B-Schools Build –

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Top business schools are constructing new buildings and making their campuses more attractive to potential applicants.  In addition, the modern campuses are helping to secure alumni funding and established professors.  Donations to top business schools have not fallen in recent … Continue reading →

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Executive MBA Referrals –

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Executive MBA programs receive a high percentage of applications due to referrals.  The EMBA Council reported that 31% of respondents listed an alumnus as the reason for the application in a 2009 survey.  Programs are starting to offer greater incentives for referrals to encourage more alumni involvement.   … Continue reading →

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M.B.A. Applications Decline –

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

According to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), applications to M.B.A. programs have fallen 2% this year.  This is the first decline in applications in several years and fewer foreign applicants are one of the reasons.  Competition from international programs … Continue reading →

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E-book Tips –

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Wall Street Journal had a great article by Brett Arends on whether or not E-books are worth the money.  The article cites the costs of E-books in relation to the print version and the ability to view classics that are … Continue reading →

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US News: National Liberal Arts Rankings –

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The US News best colleges 2011 rankings were discussed in a previous post regarding national universities.  The national liberal arts college rankings were also released by the US News.  Three of the top five colleges are located in the state of Massachusetts.  … Continue reading →

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Fins Morning Coffee –

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

FINS is a great site by the Wall Street Journal that is for business career oriented individuals.  The site is perfect for researching companies and searching for finance and accounting positions.  One aspect of the site is the Morning Coffee … Continue reading →

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US News Rankings: National Universities –

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The US News has released the much anticipated best colleges 2011 rankings.  Harvard has recaptured the number one ranking and Princeton has fallen into second place.  Yale still finished a very strong third with a score five points higher than number fourth … Continue reading →

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Dell Streak –

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Wall Street Journal has an article on the Dell Streak that was written by Walter Mossberg.  Mossberg writes the personal technology column for the Wall Street Journal.  Mossberg takes a critical look at the Dell tablet and how it matches up to the … Continue reading →

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Forbes: Best Colleges 2010 Rankings –

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Forbes came out with their latest rankings of America’s best colleges.  The 2010 rankings are done from the perspective of the student with the students experiences and their level of achievement being incorporated into the rankings.  The top school was Williams College and Princeton … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurial Programs –

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

 US News has an article on new entrepreneurial programs at business schools.  Interest in courses relating to entrepreneurship has risen significantly in recent years.  Babson has been ranked as the top entrepreneurship program for the last 17 years.  Some other … Continue reading →

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Kindle Fires Back –

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Amazon has two new models in the e-reader space that are intended to defend market share from competitors like the iPad.  The price of their base Kindle model is only $139 and the higher end model with 3G technology is $189.  … Continue reading →

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Top Paying College Degrees –

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Recently, CNN Money had an article on top paying college degrees as measured by mid-career salaries.  The top five schools should be of little surprise to readers with Harvey Mudd sitting in the number one spot on the list.  Harvey Mudd alum … Continue reading →

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GMAT Changes –

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Graduate Management Admission Council announced that there will be changes to the GMAT in June 2012.  The new test will take the same amount of time to complete but one of the writing sections will be replaced with an intergrated reasoning … Continue reading →

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Federal Jobs & Internships –

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Job seekers should visit Making The Difference if they are considering a federal job or internship.  Making The Difference was created by a joint initiative between the Partnership For Public Service and the U.S. Office of Personel Management (OPM).  The site has … Continue reading →

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College Application Tips –

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The college application season is just around the corner and Forbes has an article on how you can improve your chances of admission.   There are many valuable tips on the application process and some are also appropriate for graduate school … Continue reading →

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