Lauren Wakal
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Round 2 Deadlines
Welcome to the first 2016 installment of Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, our peek at b-school posts on Twitter. A slew of MBA deadlines occupy the first few weeks of January, and schools were abuzz accordingly. It’s a grueling time of year for MBA applicants, so we are starting this entry with a sign of some extra luck for your essays and, ultimately, acceptance letters: Double #rainbow over @StanfordBiz today pic.twitter.com/rJYbYydxsg — Tamer Shabani (@tshabani) January 5, 2016 Many programs, including Michigan / Ross, Georgetown / McDonough, Columbia Business School, sent out timely reminders: Today's the day! The Round... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Year in Review
Welcome to the final 2015 edition of Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, our roundup of popular Twitter posts from the business school community. With the year wrapping up, we’re taking a look back at our most popular posts of 2015. In January, we set the stage for the year with our coverage of news and offer of advice: Catch up on the latest #bschool news and advice with "The Week Ahead With Clear Admit" http://t.co/qDKZGhFuzf — Clear Admit (@ClearAdmit) January 23, 2015 We also enjoyed engaging our followers directly in February: We'll be hosting a live chat on Twitter... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Happy Holidays!
Welcome to this week’s Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, our roundup of what the business school community is buzzing about on Twitter. With the holidays rolling in, we’re taking a look at how schools are enjoying their related breaks or celebrating the season. Michigan / Ross posted some tasty treats (and news for the Class of 2018): It's beginning to look a lot like … the Ross #MBA Class of 2018! https://t.co/8jGbAZKhq9 pic.twitter.com/rI8VpfsUY4 — Ross School of Bus. (@MichiganRoss) December 23, 2015 UT Austin / McCombs also got some “presents” ready for the incoming Class… Special delivery! Holiday surprises... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: #IGotIn
MBA acceptances and dings have been rolling into LiveWire this week, so we’re taking a look at decisions being talked about on Twitter in this edition of Top #MBA Tweets of the Week. UVA / Darden sent out some colorful congratulations: Tis the season—#DardenMBA acceptance packages are officially starting to go out! Congrats to our accepted students! pic.twitter.com/EetnhXEa2D — Darden School at UVA (@DardenMBA) December 16, 2015 Michigan / Ross and UNC / Kenan-Flagler also revealed decisions: We're making Round 1 #MBA admissions calls this week! So make sure to pick up that phone when it rings https://t.co/iImJXYs9qd — Ross... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Admissions Insights
Welcome to this week’s Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, our peek at what the business school community is tweeting about. In light of Round 1 wrapping up and Round 2 just around the corner, we’re rounding up posts about admissions. Dartmouth / Tuck provided followers with tips for rounding out their applications and how to foot the bill in light of positive admissions news: Check out this finishing touches checklist to make submitting the strongest possible #MBA app just a bit easier; https://t.co/NcFg8AqnES — Tuck School (@TuckSchool) December 8, 2015 Assistant Dir. of Financial Aid Kristy Snow offers advice... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Climate Change and COP21
Welcome to another edition of Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, our weekly roundup of business school buzz on Twitter. This week, climate change has been a hot topic as global leaders gathered in Paris for the annual Conference of Parties (COP21). Yale School of Management set up its own hash tag for its alumni participants in COP21… Follow hashtag #YaleClimate for news from Yalies at the climate talks in Paris. @YaleFES https://t.co/v401WKPims — Yale Alumni (@YaleAlumni) November 30, 2015 …and Berkeley / Haas shared a recent grad’s story behind his attendance: Noah Deich @TheCarbonSink MBA 15, on why he's... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Thanksgiving
In this week’s Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, we take a look at how the business school community is getting into the gratitude-filled season that surrounds Thanksgiving. MIT / Sloan students decided to show their thanks through a fun photo booth setup: Jose Miguel Belloso Lara on Thank-A-Thon and three lessons learned from fall semester: https://t.co/yS7WWPiSi2 pic.twitter.com/rM5EyPQFjA — MIT Sloan (@MITSloan) November 25, 2015 Students also brought the Thanksgiving tradition abroad with them, as Northwestern / Kellogg students gathered in Singapore: Great to see @KelloggAlumni #Thanksgiving in Singapore-love the energy + attitude! pic.twitter.com/uiZrcd446Q — Sally Blount (@SallyBlount) November 22,... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Paris
In light of the tragic terrorist attacks in Paris last week, we hereby dedicate this week’s Top #MBA Tweets of the Week to the victims, their families and anyone affected by these senseless acts of violence. MBA programs, in their own ways, showed that the business school community is truly a global one. UT Austin / McCombs offered a song of remembrance and a moment of silence: #Longhorns honored victims of the attacks in Paris with a special carillon performance from the #UTTower: https://t.co/6tCqxqJT2z — UT Austin (@UTAustin) November 16, 2015 Join us for a minute of silence at noon... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: #VeteransDay
Welcome to this week’s Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, in which we pull popular posts from the business school community on Twitter. Building on our MBA Admissions Mashup, we’re continuing to salute those who have served in honor of Veterans Day. For those unfamiliar with Veterans Day, the Kelley School of Business set the stage well with ongoing, informative posts: #VeteransDay is to honor and observe the sacrifices made by all veterans, whereas Memorial Day is to honor the fallen. — Kelley School Indy (@KelleyIndy) November 11, 2014 Faculty and staff from Wharton and Emory Goizuetta shared their personal... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Entrepreneurship
Welcome to another take of Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, in which we gather posts from the business school community on Twitter. Building on our Fridays from the Frontline feature, we’re continuing down the entrepreneurial path to explore how schools and students are engaged. Entrepreneurship has been a longstanding interest of b-school students… Happy 15th Anniversary, @BattenInstitute! Here's to another 15 years of #innovation and #entrepreneurship at Darden. pic.twitter.com/yR4B3Qv774 — Darden School at UVA (@DardenMBA) November 4, 2015 …and many programs, including IESE, show ongoing support: In less than a year, our Social Entrepreneurship Network has already supported over... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Campus Activity 2.0
Welcome to this week’s edition of Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, in which we round up posts from the business school community on Twitter. B-school students around the world are continuing their vibrant education with myriad experiences both on and off campus. In addition to the many business events we covered a few weeks ago, see more below for what MBA students have been up to. The Head of Cambridge / Judge MBA Admissions gave followers a peek at how students are learning about private equity… Full house @CambridgeJBS Private Equity Compass event. 4 #CambridgeMBA will have dinner with... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: #BackToTheFuture
Welcome to this week’s edition of Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, in which we round up posts from the business school community on Twitter. In the cinematic hit, “Back to the Future II,” a high school student and quirky scientist traveled from 1985 to October 21st, 2015. The classic film captivated audiences with the draw of time travel and fun possibilities like hoverboards, flying cars, and a Cubs World Series win. On the anniversary of Marty and Doc’s arrival, several Twitter users reviewed their own progress since 1985. Great Scott! Georgetown / McDonough had a throwback image of their... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: #ROMBA
In this week’s Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, we follow students and schools alike to Chicago for the 18th annual Reaching Out LGBT MBA & Business Graduate Conference (ROMBA). Several schools sent representatives, including Duke / Fuqua and Cornell / Johnson: Meeting with prospective students at #ROMBA2015 and I couldn't be prouder to represent #FuquaMBA #FuquaAdmissions — Lauren Sutherland (@Fuqua_Lauren) October 10, 2015 Very proud to see robust #CornellMBA representation at #ROMBA2015. Visit @ODI_Johnson director @TheBeauTyi for info. pic.twitter.com/VkAvmIYMJ6 — Debbie Stayer Kelly (@DebStayerKelly) October 8, 2015 And remember, @CornellMBA is one of 24 #MBA programs to proudly offer... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Campus Activity
Welcome to another edition of Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, in which we take a look at the buzz among the business school community on Twitter. This week we wanted to focus on what is going on at a variety of campuses, now that students are in the midst of their fall semesters. It’s that time of the year, when bschool students are already thinking about their summer internships or post-MBA career. On campus recruiting is all over Twitter: Mars, Incorporated paid a visit to prospective recruits at U. Chicago Booth: Blue made many friends @BoothFullTime today. Did you... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Volkswagen Emissions Scandal
Welcome to another edition of Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, in which we take a look at the buzz among the business school community on Twitter. As the Volkswagen emissions scandal unfolds, several professors have weighed in on the related fallout. The Twitterverse did have its moments of advice for Volkswagen: If #VW stuck to making good cars like these from @BristolCarsLtd they would not be in such a mess pic.twitter.com/OWBPtdXy38 — Adam Bates (@AdamBates_D6) September 24, 2015 While most MBA programs, including NYU / Stern, Harvard Business School, Yale School of Management and IMD, analyzed the leadership failures... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Refugee Crisis
Welcome to another installment of Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, in which we pull some notable Twitter posts from leading MBA programs. As hundreds of thousands flee the war-torn Syria, the business school community has weighed in on the refugee crisis in Europe. Professors from various institutions, including ESADE and Cambridge / Judge, offered research insights: On the #refugee crisis in #Europe: No island is an island, by ESADE Professor @joseareilza http://t.co/6kEaShnLXH pic.twitter.com/UkP5IjVxl8 — ESADE (@ESADE) September 18, 2015 Study: #Entrepreneurship can bring benefits to long-term refugee camps. http://t.co/uCzTa7KI6P #SyrianRfeugees pic.twitter.com/iCgHjlG2ih — Cambridge Judge (@CambridgeJBS) September 16, 2015 IESE and... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Alumni Accomplishments
Welcome to another roundup of b-school posts on Twitter in our Top #MBA Tweets of the Week. This week, we take a look at alumni accomplishments. While some MBA applicants may be fine-tuning their goals for the upcoming Round 1 deadlines, take comfort and inspiration from the success of these graduates. Entrepreneurship was a notable path, as an NYU / Stern alumna… Alum Pooja Bavishi shares how her MBA led to the creation of her business @malai_icecream at #LangoneLAB pic.twitter.com/dqYTVGX6qH — NYU Stern (@NYUStern) September 12, 2015 …and Chicago Booth alumni proved: Ben Harris, MBA ’09, Launches Probiotic Start-Up, LoveBug... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Round 1 Deadlines
Welcome to another peek at what the business school community is talking about most on Twitter, in this edition of Top #MBA Tweets of the Week. With the first wave of Round 1 deadlines coming up, we’re taking a look at how MBA applicants and b-schools are responding. While some applicants have already clicked “submit”… Application #1 submitted! Now the waiting game begins…. — Nadia_Marston (@MBA_Hopeful1908) August 31, 2015 MBA app part 2: done — Darling (@DarlingReina) August 30, 2015 …programs including Yale School of Management, London Business School and Georgetown / McDonough offered advice on pending applications: 2 weeks... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: Where in the World…
Welcome to another edition of #MBA Top Tweets of the Week, in which we pull some notable Twitter posts from leading MBA programs. As MBA Applicants may be looking to go that extra mile in learning about their target programs, we’re taking a look at admissions committees who are on the road to meet prospective applicants. MIT / Sloan planned a few stops—some much closer than others: #NYC has over 722 miles of subway track so hop on and come talk #MBA: http://t.co/6xeHvgmCgD #RoadtoMITSloan pic.twitter.com/kz2AFjEkIp — MITSloanAdmissions (@MITSloanAdcom) September 3, 2015 #Amsterdam! We are headed your way. Join us Sept.... Read more »
Top #MBA Tweets of the Week: China and the Stock Market
Welcome to another edition of Top #MBA Tweets of the Week, our round up of what the business school community is talking about most on Twitter. In light of financial waves emanating from China, we take a look at insights and commentary on the stock market. We start with a peek at what the Dean of the Tuck School of Business has to say: Dean of Tuck Matthew Slaughter on #BlackMonday: Don't panic. "There is no law that says stock prices cannot fall." pic.twitter.com/OqEBZ1NiPN — Tuck School (@TuckSchool) August 24, 2015 And then more insights from him: Chinese gov is... Read more »
