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Admissions Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The admission process requires a great deal of dedication. The most
important part of the process is the interview so they can learn about
you an... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Either get in early, or get in late. If someone drops out, they
scramble to fill the open spot. It helps to have a good GMAT score. READ MORE
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Alumni
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The program works closely with prospective candidates. Admission is
highly competitive. Essays are relevant. Interview was non-
threatening. READ MORE
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Current Student
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The admission process is pretty typical of other schools. Everyone is required to have an
interview, whether by phone or in person. I suggest in pers... READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The classes are cutting edge, especially the logistics courses. The
finance course are excellent as well. However, the marketing courses
could b... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Workload is nominal. Lots of chances to beef up that GPA READ MORE
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Alumni
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Class are very good size. About 60 each. Program is well balanced
between cases and class room teaching. READ MORE
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Current Student
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The first year schedule is grueling. It is sometimes very difficult to schedule team
meetings where everyone is present, so you learn to make due. M... READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The job and internship opportunities are not as promising as those from the Top 10 MBA programs, but the companies who are interested in the MBA candi... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Although the alumni network is touted as the "largest in the united states", there aren't too many networking events. A lot of elbow grease required ... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Career placement works one on one with all students. Efforts are made to track interests and personal dev. issues for all students. READ MORE
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Current Student
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I find the MBA staff do their best to help us out, however, sometimes I think they go a little too far. They are incredibly concerned about "The Brand... READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The quality of life for an MBA student is primarily in the coursework
and team assignments as well as socializing with other MBA classmates
in a v... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Excellent work/life balance READ MORE
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Alumni
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University Park offers great living environment - multi-cultural
society and low crime rate. READ MORE
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Current Student
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The housing, I find, is pretty good; however, I've heard that some people complain it is
more expensive then they thought it should be. I came from ... READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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At Penn State, there are several social events to take part in, such as
tailgates (which the MBA students take part in), the night life, the
clubs... READ MORE
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Alumni
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When school becomes your life, there are lots of social activities, even
if they're with the MBA crew. READ MORE
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Alumni
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Town filled with 25,000 students - You make the guess! READ MORE
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Current Student
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State College is a great little town. It's got a bit of everything. Since the school is so big,
they are able to attrack a lot of entertainment here... READ MORE
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