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MBA Programs Wait for Details from GMAC on Scoretop Controversy

July 17, 2008

It's been close to a month since the GMAC/Scoretop controversy shook the MBA admissions world, but the full ramifications of the scandal are still yet to be felt. While many schools are taking a "wait and see" approach, officials who have gone on record have indicated that they are paying careful attention to how the situation unfolds, and have not ruled out extreme punishment for violators.

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Campus Tour 2008: Texas Pleasure Run -- Saddle Up!

July 14, 2008

When in Texas, do as the Texans do. Eat BBQ, buy Lucasey boots, and listen to the country crooning of George Strait. Or don't. Texas is a veritable melting pot of personalities. You can find anything from the largest rodeo in the country, The Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo, to one of the most comprehensive independent music scenes in the world, typified by Austin's South by Southwest and Austin City Limits. In this behemoth of a state, you can also find a university to suit your specific needs and desires.

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Do Rankings Really Matter?

May 05, 2008

Some rankings rate doctoral programs. Others focus more on careers. Some take a look at do-good colleges. Others focus more on faculty. Some shine a spotlight on academic programs ... and so on. What's a curious, yet overwhelmed student to do? Are some ratings better than others? Do they even really matter in the end?

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