September 10, 2009
Ensuring that MBA candidates, who’s English is not their native language, can handle the rigours of the classroom and academics is a big concern for the Admissions Committees (AdComs), especially given the huge increase in applications from both India and China.
The new English test, known as the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), seems to be another way to help filter and legitimize the candidate pool. Endorsed by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), who runs the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), the new test will debut on October 26, 2009 for non-native English speakers.
Part of this computer-based test involves providing a 30-second voice sample / recording for schools to assess your English proficiency. According to the official press release, schools already signed-up to accept these new test scores include London Business School, University of British Columbia, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Edinburgh, HEC Paris and Yale University.
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August 11, 2009
For those of you based in Singapore, and studying at Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College or LSE, your Career Centres have put together what looks to be a can’t miss event.
Singapore Careers Fair
Monday, September 7, 2009
2:30pm – 4:30pm
Suntec City, Singapore
You must register in advance, and submit a resume that will be sent to all employers ahead of time.
NOTE: The deadline to register is Friday, August 14th, 5:00pm
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