Here's a collection of the best resources for helping you find the best MBA-related resources and programs.
Be sure to see all the other general resources for those considering a graduate education. Find those resources at: Graduate School Resources.
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MBA-Specific Resources:
Bschool.com -- Marr/Kirkwood Official Guide to Business School Webs -- a listing of more than 600 B-Schools, of which about 150 are reviewed. Also includes a bibliography of articles on business schools and published B-School rankings, as well as a list of valuable related links.
Business.GradSchools.com -- MBA and business graduate programs directory, including regular MBAs, executive MBAs, and weekend MBA prgrams.
The Delta Course -- an online GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) preparation site. Includes a free GMAT question-of-the-day email by subscription only, as well as a for-fee comprehensive GMAT preparation program.
FIND MBA -- if you're considering a MBA, this site is a good starting point -- a global directory of more than 2,000 MBA programs, as well as a community for prospective MBA students. The site publishes regular MBA-related news, articles, and interviews, and hosts an active community discussion boards on MBAs. No cost.
Foreign MBA -- an Internet community for MBA students from all around the globe. Includes information and resources specifically targeted to the foreign MBA student, combined with information targeted to the entire MBA community and those interested in a career in business in general. Very extensive list of resources.
MBA Association -- an online community for MBA professionals and students. Its goal is to facilitate networking and create an online community for the benefit of MBAs from around the world. MBAs can visit and become members of the MBA Association and access interactive discussion forums, news, articles and jobs. Free to job-seekers.
MBA depot -- where current MBA students, MBA grads, and MBA prospects can get the stuff you need to succeed. This site is designed to address the educational goals of typical MBA students or alumni. Includes member forums -- a great networking opportunity. Free.
MBA.com -- from the Graduate Management Admission Council, tips and information related to graduate business study, including great information on the MBA, as well as the GMAT.
Official MBA Guide -- search the database to find vital information on MBA programs or business schools that best met your graduate education needs, and rank programs on criteria you consider important.
TOPMBA -- a great site for MBA applicants and current MBA students, where you can get specifics about various MBA programs (including student profiles in various programs), find expert advice on admissions issues, and review career advice and opportunities. Free.
The Best General Graduate Resources:
EssayEdge -- with more than 100 free sample college and graduate school application essays and pages and pages of essay writing tips, this site is the Net's largest resource for admissions essay consulting and editing. EssayEdge's professional Harvard-educated editors have helped thousands of satisfied customers gain entrance into their first choice school.
ETS Net -- from the Educational Testing Service, producers of the Graduate Management Apptitude Test (GMAT) and Graduate Record Examination (GRE), among others. Also includes links related to careers, financial aid, and colleges and universities.
4Tests.com -- a free practice test site whose goal is to partner with the standardized testing industry and provide pactice exams ranging from middle school exams to career promoting exams. Current exams include college CLEP, graduate (GMAT, GRE), high school (GED, AP, SAT), and Microsoft certification. A member of the Power Students.
Gradschools.com -- online directory of 18,000 graduate and post-graduate programs worldwide including descriptions, contact information and institutional advertising.