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July 2004

The MBA Tour is pleased to share with you valuable information to assist you in the MBA application process.

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The World's Best MBA Schools Visit Asia
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The World's Best MBA Schools Visit Asia - Duke, Michigan, Stern, Berkeley, UCLA and more…

The MBA Tour is pleased to announce the list below of the 40 top MBA schools participating in our September events.

The MBA Tour Asia: 15 September - 29 September
Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore

The MBA Tour is the only fair organizer that guarantees that you will meet an admissions officer from each b-school as well as alumni. Don't miss this unique opportunity!!

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Where Admissions Directors from top business schools and MBA applicants meet

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August 2004

The MBA Tour is pleased to share with you valuable information to assist you in the MBA application process.

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Am I a good MBA applicant?
Financial Aid Expert Advice
The World's Best MBA Schools Visit Asia & Latin America

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"Recruiters consider ESADE Business School Full Time. MBA grads to be internationally focused and mobile, flexible, and experts at working in teams. In order to continue to supply recruiters with professionals with this profile, we take our selection process very seriously.

When you are looking at MBA programs, keep in mind that the schools are also looking to see if you're a good fit for them. Do your research to find out what the typical profile is at the school of your interest, and prepare for the interview accordingly.

Schools are interested in knowing your reasons for applying for their program, as well as what specific, unique skills you'll be bringing with you. Being prepared with specific examples of how you'll fit into the school's profile will show the school that you are interested enough in their program to do your research beforehand."

Mary Granger
Associate Director of Admissions
ESADE Business School

"The Berkeley MBA program seeks candidates with rich professional experience, strong leadership potential, and solid academic performance in previous university-level studies. Typically, strong candidates have at least two years of full-time, professional work experience following the completion of their first degree. We are particularly interested in the progression of the candidate's career and the supervisor's assessment of his or her value as a professional and potential as a leader.

Strong communication skills and professional presence are important, and nearly all candidates who are seriously considered will have an in-person interview either on campus or with one of our alumni interviewers. Additionally, candidates should have clear career goals and an understanding of why they wish to pursue an MBA now and why Berkeley is the best place for them to enhance their management knowledge and leadership skills."

Peter Johnson
Director, MBA Admissions
University of California Berkeley
Haas School of Business

"Select an MBA program based on fit, not cost. Don't be afraid to apply for financial aid. Most schools include financial aid information on their website. Make sure you know how the schools you are considering select scholarship recipients. Some schools award scholarship aid based on financial need, some schools award aid based on their definition of "merit". Make sure you include information as part of your admissions application which demonstrates that you qualify for aid at that school.

Don't expect the school to take full responsibility for covering your costs - try to find scholarships on your own (fastweb, goggle searches). Ask your employer for sponsorship or financial assistance. Consider student loans from either your home country or the school you are considering. Contact the financial aid administrator at the schools you are considering, let them know you are exploring financing options in addition to funding from the school, but you want to make sure you provide the school with all the information it needs to make an accurate assessment of your eligibility for scholarship at their institution."

Ann W. Richards
Director of Financial Aid
Associate Director of Admissions
S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management
Cornell University

Visit the Financial Aid section on our website to find additional Financial Aid/Scholarship information for international students. Please visit periodically as this section is updated frequently.

Asia: 15 September - 29 September
Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Bangkok, Singapore

Latin America: 14 October - 27 October
Mexico City, Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro

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