Posts by Ben Smolin

This post has been republished in its entirety from its original source, metromba.com. As you begin to explore an MBA education, the question of whether to take the GRE or GMAT may soon arise. While the GMAT has traditionally been the test that MBA applicants take, more and more top graduate business programs are starting to accept the GRE as well. Ultimately, accepting both tests gives the schools a larger pool of applicants, allowing them to be more selective in terms of which students they accept into their programs. A good first step in deciding which test or tests to take is to determine which scores your target schools accept. Some schools will only accept the GMAT, in which case your choice is made for you. When it comes to schools that accept either GMAT or GRE scores, there are several considerations you should take into account when choosing between the two, ranging from the differences between the tests themselves to the different ways admissions committees may interpret your choice of test. To help you make an informed decision, we've provided a breakdown of the different tests' various sections and consulted with an admissions professional for some industry insights. Read more

This post has been republished in its entirety from its original source metromba.com.  The Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley recently named Citi Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) Debby Hopkins as Haas’ newest executive fellow. Hopkins, who is also CEO of Citi Ventures, is returning to Haas in this new role after speaking as part of the Haas Dean’s Speaker Series in 2012. “Debby is a trailblazer, continuing to question the status quo in her industry,” Haas Dean Rich Lyons said in a statement. “Her views on innovative leadership and social enterprise deeply resonate with our school's identity—we're thrilled to welcome her back.” Read more