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Reminder: Register Now to Attend a QS World MBA Tour Event
Sep 9th
Starting in just a few days, the QS World MBA Tour is making stops in several North American cities. These events, which are scheduled throughout September and in early October, offer MBA hopefuls a chance to meet and network with admissions representatives and alumni from global business schools, as well as with other MBA applicants.
The QS World MBA Tour events provide MBA applicants with the opportunity to research business schools and learn more about the MBA admissions process. Each event features a pre-fair admissions panel, career panels with MBA recruiters and alumni, and a GMAT seminar with Kaplan. Additionally, tour attendees have the chance to participate in a sample MBA class, and receive information on MBA admissions and scholarships. Participating business schools include INSEAD, NYU Stern, Duke/Fuqua, Berkeley/Haas and more. Moreover, MBA applicants who attend one of the QS World MBA Tour events are eligible to apply for over $1.6 million in scholarships, to help finance their business school education.
Below is the schedule of QS World MBA Tour North American events for the Fall of 2010:
Los Angeles: September 11
San Francisco: September 12
Seattle: September 14
Vancouver: September 16
Toronto: September 19
Chicago: September 21
Boston: September 23
New York: September 25
Philadelphia: September 26
Washington, DC: September 28
Dallas: September 30
Houston: October 2
Atlanta: October 5
Miami: October 7
As a special offer, Clear Admit readers receive complimentary registration for these events. As these events are fast approaching, register now to secure your free registration at one of the QS World MBA Tour events!
To learn more about the QS World MBA Tour events, click here.
UCLA Anderson School of Management Proposes Opting Out of Public Funding
Sep 9th
As California continues to grapple with its $19 billion budget deficit, a leading business school in the University of California system wants to opt of public funding and turn to private donors to fill the gap instead, the Financial Times reported.
The UCLA Anderson School of Management has proposed turning to private donors such as Black Rock founder Larry Fink and Pimco founder Bill Gross to provide the funds that would normally come from the state, allowing the UC system to reallocate those funds to UCLA’s underfunded undergraduate program.
UCLA Anderson Dean Judy Olian praised the proposal as a “creative solution” in an interview with the FT. The decision to opt out of public funding is now awaiting approval from Mark Yudof, president of the UC system.
About 18 per cent of UCLA Anderson’s $90 million budget currently comes from the state, which includes student tuition. Moving to a private funding model would include tuition increases, Olian told the FT, but these would be in line with previous years, she said. Fees have steadily risen as state contributions have fallen, she said. “That train left the station a long time ago as state support declined,” she added.
Tuition at UCLA Anderson, which currently costs $41,000 a year to California residents and $49,000 to non-residents, would likely rise to match that of top-tier private business schools such as Wharton and Stanford when the school opts out of public funding, according to the FT report. If approved, the move is set to come into effect by next summer.
For the full FT article, click here.
How to Find the Perfect Undergraduate Student Loan
Sep 8th
Now that we’ve crossed into September (and consequently, Fall Semester), we’ve been receiving quite a few emails and forum posts that ask what they should be looking for in an undergraduate student loan. It’s an excellent question to ask and there are quite a few variables that can make a difference in which loan or [...]
What’s Your Main Motivation?
Sep 8th
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Federal Student Loans for a College Education
Sep 8th
If you want a college education but do not know how you would pay for school, federal student loans may help. These loans are subsidized by the federal government and often available for both undergraduate and graduate work. The first step to applying for student loans is to complete and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Low Interest Wachovia Student Loans
Sep 8th
In this turbulent economy, students without the funds to pay for their furthered education are turning to student loans as their financial solution. While there are several lenders offering a number of different programs, many students in need are trusting Wachovia to assist them in the college endeavor.
7 Tips for Student Loan Consolidation
Sep 8th
Combining multiple educational loans into one is a type of refinancing called student loan consolidation. The advantage of consolidating debts is that you get to lower your monthly payment dues and you only have to worry about paying one lending company. What do you need to know about student loan consolidation?
Advice On Applying For College Grants
Sep 8th
Especially in today’s economy, and with education costs rising, college grants and scholarships are a necessity for the average person. Generally, the recipient earns scholarships in some way, while the grant is applied for. There are almost as many scholarships and college grants as schools to attend- public and private grants, each with their own particular stipulations, requirements, and deadlines.
Why Should You Consider Student Loan Consolidation?
Sep 8th
Student loan consolidation is possible for all federal student debt programs including the following loans: Parent, Perkins and Stafford, where the total amount you owe gets combined into one for easier monthly payments and lower interest rates. Why should one consolidate college debts? Consolidating your college loan lets you stick on a fixed interest rate which is not affected at all even when prevailing rates skyrocket.
How a Checklist Of Scholarship Grants Can Be Helpful For You
Sep 8th
Making a list of of grants and scholarships offered by different colleges and organizations is highly helpful to find out the right one. So always try to make a list of available scholarships and then apply for them according to your requirements.
