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Although it involves a significant investment of time and money, a dual-degree program can be the ticket to a recession-proof, lucrative career. For those with very specific career goals, the dual degree may present benefits that a single MBA degree may not. These include being able to assume leadership roles in nontraditional MBA careers, increased job options due to specializing in two fields instead of one, and greater leverage when negotiating for salary and promotions. Students who want to pair the MBA with another degree have more options than ever before -- and post-graduate jobs to boot. Consulting firms, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations all hire dual-degree recipients. Today, we're speaking to schools and students who are going down the dual degree path and getting their advice for applicants considering similar paths.

The GRE is the buzz word around business schools. It's a growing trend among top MBA programs to accept the GRE in addition to the GMAT. Just to name a few: Harvard Business School, Stanford, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, and Columbia. In this show, you'll find out the key differences between the two tests and learn about the upcoming changes to the GRE in August 2011. If you're asking yourself, ''which test should I take?'' or ''will I do better on the GRE vs the GMAT?'' then you'll want to watch this show.

This week we're bringing you case study evaluations for three different mock business school applicants. One comes from an international background, another with a ''typical'' investment banking background, one who was laid off and has a gap on his resume and some who have low GMAT verb and/or quant scores. The show is moderated by Jeremy Shinewald, founder of mbaMission an MBA admission consulting firm. He'll walk you through each applicant's application and dissect the most relevant parts for most applicants in general. He'll spend extra time delving into weaknesses and how to address them and how to roll each application into one unified, strong package to stand apart from the sea of applicants and get into top choice schools.

Planning and getting through the MBA application process can be a daunting task. Where should you start, how should you map out the next year so that everything gets done and gets done well - like when to take the GMAT, when to make your list of schools, when should you actually fill out the application. On this MBA Podcaster show admissions consultants and students give you solid advice on when to start your MBA application process. Some of the issues they'll address include research, how and when to tackle the application, the GMAT, managing recommenders and school visits. And they will help you plan your candidacy from 2 years, 1 year, and 6 months before you apply.

You've done your research and have a short list of schools you're applying to. Now you're working on your application and resume. In this podcast, admissions deans and a consultant give you solid advice on putting together your MBA application resume. This MBA resume can have differences from the resume you're use to apply for jobs. Our guests explain how they're different, what they're looking for, what catches their eye and what is an immediate red flag. They'll also discuss nuances in your resume such as writing style, format, what categories to include, and how to treat on-the-side projects you may have worked on. Don't send your resume without listening to this show

he current state of the economy has many headed back to school for their MBA, hoping that after graduation, their employment prospects will be improved. But should you opt for the Jones and the Simons, or the Harvards and the Whartons? Will the regional schools get you where you want to go, or do you need the Big Name brand school to strike gold? In this show, representatives from regional schools will reveal the challenges - and the benefits - of getting your MBA in smaller classrooms, recruiters will discuss whether your career has to stay in that region if you start regional, and a pair of consultants will tell you what the recruiters are thinking, as well as give you tips for whichever path you choose - the regional schools or the big name schools - to guide you to success.

Go behind-the-scenes to The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in this episode of MBA PodTV! With the help of Kofi Kankam--a Wharton MBA alum and director of Admit Advantage, a global MBA admissions consulting company--you'll discover the key characteristics Wharton looks for in candidates. You'll also get admissions tips directly from a Wharton admissions director and current students.

In this episode of MBA PodTV, host Dilini Fernando takes you to her home turf: The University of Chicago Booth School of Business! Dilini is a 2nd year student and has insights into the program you won't want to miss. You'll also get expert admissions advice from Graham Richmond, CEO and co-founder of Clear Admit. Find out about Chicago's flexible curriculum and get tips on tackling essay #3. Meet the Deputy Dean, some of Dilini's classmates, and check out Chicago's campus.

Each year the Stanford Graduate School of Business has the hard job of deciphering who--among the 7500+ applicants--deserves a spot in their next incoming class of roughly 370. With such high stakes, you'll want expert advice on how to present yourself at your very best. In this episode of MBA PodTV, we've brought on Linda Abraham, founder and president of Accepted.com. She'll break down each of the essay questions and give you advice on getting Stanford-specific recommendation letters.

The INSEAD MBA may be on your radar if you're looking at an international career. It offers its students a chance to study on three continents--Europe, Asia, and North America--while providing access to global recruiters and classmates from nearly every corner of the planet. With the help of Graham Richmond--CEO of the leading business school admissions consulting company 'Clear Admit'--and MBA PodTV host Dilini Fernando, you'll get tips on preparing a solid INSEAD application. Find out if you need international experience prior to applying, hear from an INSEAD representative, current students, and alumni.

MBA Podcaster host Mia Saini brings you special coverage of a Forte Foundation MBA Admissions Panel with admissions directors from top MBA programs. The Forte Foundation hosts Forte Forum events that provide opportunities for potential MBA students to learn about business schools and MBA careers. Topics of this admissions panel include recommendation letters, work experience, job switching and the MBA interview.

Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and The Wharton School are arguably the most prestigious business schools in the country. Every year thousands of applicants target these three programs. With the help of Graham Richmond -- CEO of the leading business school admissions consulting company 'Clear Admit' -- and MBA PodTV host Dilini Fernando, you'll be guided through each of these schools. Learn what makes them unique, meet students, and create an application strategy for each school.

For many military personnel it's not an easy transition from the battlefield to the campus and then to the boardroom. Military leaders with their sense of responsibility and strategic thinking -- are often naturally driven to get their MBA to develop their technical, business and managerial skills, to prepare for the move into corporate life. In this show, From the Military to Corporate America, you will get advice and information from more than a dozen deans, soldiers, students and experts. In our companion show, Military MBA: Focus on Getting In, you will hear about the military-friendly schools, how to find available benefits, about the resources available and the challenges.

MBA PodTV host Mia Saini gathers helpful strategies on mastering the Verbal Section of the GMAT with two GMAT gurus from Manhattan GMAT. Find out how you can reach those high GMAT Verbal Scores by using techniques in clock management and nailing down grammar rules. Get several GMAT tips on tackling each of the types of problems including GMAT Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning and GMAT Sentence Correction. Also, discover how a Harvard Business School student mastered his GMAT exam.

The EMBA program at Virginia Tech is taught in a cohort format to provide an intense learning environment that takes full advantage of the advanced business background of the students with 12+ years average post-graduate experience. Through the cohort format, the program insures an environment that capitalizes on different academic, cultural and professional profiles of the group.