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How do I get admitted? How do I get financial aid?
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Dear Mentor Says: The basic requirements for admission vary considerably ... Financial aid in the US comes in various forms including scholarships, assistantships, loans ... You have to be selective in targeting your schools of choice ...
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I love Canada, but should I work in the US?
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Dear Mentor Says: The US is the largest economy in the world, and offers greater opportunities ... We are pleased that you include such intangibles as 'living in Canada' in your decision-making ... In terms of searching for prospective employers in the US, you should proceed ...
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How should I launch a software company?
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Dear Mentor Says: We are glad to see that you are considering an entrepreneurial venture ... You need a clear business idea first and then a business plan, which need not be precise but ... There are two broad categories of risk ...
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My GMAT score is 850. Can I get into Harvard?
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Dear Mentor Says: Let us first point out that your GMAT score is in error ... The requirements for admission into top-tier schools like HBS are quite stringent ... You need to balance your ambition and desire with the realm of possibility ...
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How do I get ads for my website?
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Dear Mentor Says: Advertising on the web is a rapidly evolving area ... Intermediaries such as DoubleClick, Flycast, and Engage bridge the gap between the advertisers and web businesses ... There are also affiliate programs ...
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How do I enter the brave new world of the Internet?
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Dear Mentor Says: You do have choices: you can master the Internet as a technology tool, or you can learn to leverage the Internet for business objectives ... You can improve your chances for by doing some basic courses in Web languages such as HTML and Perl ...
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Am I eligible for a good US college with these GRE scores?
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Dear Mentor Says: Let us address the issue of your background and academic performance ... Your GRE score, generally speaking, is below the threshold of acceptance into good graduate programs ... The admission process in the US begins well in advance ...
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Do alumni networks help my career?
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Dear Mentor Says: Networking can open the doors and offer professional opportunities ... Fellow alumni tend to be more approachable, more receptive, and more helpful ... Schools are generally very helpful in supporting local chapters ...
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Will my research assistantship be enough?
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Dear Mentor Says: The cost of living would determine how far your financial assistance goes ... Keep in mind that the Foreign Student Advisor at your school is your best friend ...
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