October 21, 2017
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Consider a Graduate Business Program’s Alumni Network

One graduate business student says a strong alumni network is critical to the MBA experience.

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Published in Student Experience & ROI

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A strong alumni network can be critical to your graduate business school experience.

Mariel Furlong, a recent graduate of the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business, recommends speaking to alumni in order to find a school that's the best fit for you.

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Published in Student Experience & ROI

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