Top MBA Programs in Spain

Following are some of the top ranking MBA programs in Spain:

IE Business School
- IE Business School is recognized as one of the world's top business schools. It is placed in the top 10 internationally in the biennial MBA ranking published by Aspen Institute in 2009.
- Rated 1st worldwide (Wall Street Journal, September 2009 MBA).
- 3rd worldwide in the América Economía, June 2010 MBA ranking.

Jones International University Rankings

Jones International University (JIU) is a leading private regionally accredited university, offering a wide range of certificate, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs.

Jones International University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. JIU’s School of Business is a member of the AACSB International – The Association to

College of the Atlantic Profile

Founded in 1969, College of the Atlantic (COA) is a private, alternative liberal-arts college located in the U.S. state of Maine.

Areas of study include Arts and Design, Environmental Science, Human Studies, Ecological Planning and Policy, Educational Studies, Field Ecology and Conservation Biology, Marine Studies, International Studies, Literature and Writing, Sustainable Business, Sustainable

Update Restaurant Week

Thank you Melissa and Jeff for the update! Restaurant Week is EXTENDED until Sept 6th!

Plan on making reservations for One If By Land, Two If By Sea; 21 Club and Le Cirque look forward to posting my experience. Keep your fingers crossed stomach can't afford another disappointment!

Medical School GPA Requirements

GPA is a very important factor for medical school admission. You must maintain your GPA as high as possible to being competitive with other medical school applicants. Following are the top medical schools with their GPA scores and information:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- It is recommended that a student maintain a 4.5/5.0 or greater GPA to be considered for the most competitive

University of Maine Profile

Founded in 1865, University of Maine (UMaine) is a premier public university located in the town of Orono, Maine, United States. It is classified as a research university (RU/H) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

The University has the following Colleges: College of Business, Public Policy, and Health; College of Education and Human Development; College of

Top Paralegal Schools

Following are the top schools offering paralegal studies programs:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- The UNC-Chapel Hill Paralegal Certificate Program is an intensive program of study. Students are required to have a minimum of an associate’s degree in order to enroll in the program.
- The North Carolina State Bar has designated UNC-Chapel Hill as a qualified paralegal studies

Accelerated Dental Programs

Top schools offering accelerated dental degree programs:

Boston University
- Freshman applicants interested in an accelerated path to a career in dental medicine can apply to The Seven-Year Liberal Arts/Dental Education Program.
- Students will receive a bachelor of arts from the College of Arts & Sciences with a Doctorate of Dentistry from Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental

Top Materials Engineering Schools

The Cornell College of Engineering, with an overall ranking of 10th in the nation, had six of its graduate programs recognized in the top 10 of U.S. News and World Report's 2011 rankings of "America's Best Graduate Schools" and individual disciplines. Within the engineering disciplines, it is rated 8th for materials (tied with Georgia Tech, Pennsylvania State University, and University of Florida

Top Universities in Romania

Following are some of the top ranking universities in Romania:

University of Bucharest
- It is generally considered to be the country’s leading educational and research institution.
- Degrees awarded by the University of Bucharest are recognised in most countries. It is one of the most important centres of scientific research in the country.
- In 2000, the University of Bucharest has received

Top MBA Programs in Australia

Following are some of the top MBA programs offered in Australia:

University of Adelaide Business School - Rated as the Best Value Australian MBA (Singapore's Edupoll Education Guide).

University of Queensland Business School - Ranked in the top 5 nationally by the Economist Intelligence Unit's Which MBA? survey (2008).

Melbourne Business School - The MBA program is ranked 79th in 2007, 75th in

ESADE Business School - Rankings

ESADE Business School is one of the world's best business schools, located in Barcelona, Spain. It is highly regarded as one of the top global centers of management education.

ESADE Business School is one of the few business schools worldwide accredited by the three most prestigious accreditation organisations: European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS); The Association to Advance Collegiate

Restaurant Week: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Last week ended Summer Restaurant Week, a time where diners enjoy a 3-course menu at higher-end restaurants for a discounted rate of $24.07 at lunch or $35.00 for dinner. Usually restaurant week doesn't interest me much. Actually at one point it did, but working at my 9 to 5 provided no opportunity for a long lunch, leaving dinner as the only option. Knowing this, Alex and I made dinner reservations at Bolo (Bobby Flay) one year, but we were so disappointed by the food that I figured that the quality during restaurant week does not provide a true experience of the establishment. That or the food here really sucked! So after that experience I stood away. This year, with my new life of chef instructing I have more day time gaps in my schedule, making it a perfect opportunity to experience lunch!

My good friend Melissa joined me at Bar Boulud (Chef Daniel Boulud). I loved the intimacy and coziness the place offered, not to mention seeing the beautiful pates and terrines displayed at the bar all calling out "Eat me, Eat me!" making it all the more exciting. The menu was very balanced and appetizing. Melissa ordered the Terrine de Porc and I the Thon Nicoise, followed by Dourade Poelee (sea bream) and Steak Roti and for dessert Gateau Roule and I, the Pot de Creme. From start to finish everything was delicious, the atmosphere was calm, relaxing, everything you wanted for a mid afternoon treat. So far so good!

The next day a friend we met at Washington, DC during the Let's Move! event was in town from Chicago, the three of us met at DBGB's (another friend suggested we try it). DBGB has a earthy, manly, but elegant appeal. We sat down ordered wine and then began to order. Melissa and I ordered the Pate de Campagnard, Mecca ordered the DBGB Summer Salad, next she ordered the Housemade Orrechiette and us to girls the Yankee Burger with Cheddar, for dessert Raspberry-Yogurt Sundaes and I the Hazelnut Praline Chocolate Cake. Again another hit, the burger was amazing. I'm just loving restaurant week!

That was until Alex and I reserved a dinner reservation at Dovetail. We were excited to try Dovetail, it's a cute little restaurant that would seem quite stuffy but was actually inviting. We were seated, had some wine, and received a delicious watermelon amuse bouche. Then came our appetizers, Alex ordered the White Gazpacho, I the Potato Gnocchi with Truffles. As soon as I put my fork down I truly believed we were on our way to a great dining experience. That was up until our main dish arrived. I ordered Chicken Breast, Alex the Braised Veal Shoulder. Let's just say we were super thirsty and that night woke up for several cups of water to help our bodies get off the sodium shock it received. Dessert--a part of the meal that serves as an ending--some argue it is the most memorable part of a meal, was even worse. Alex ordered the Banana Cream Parfait, equivalent to a jello pudding snack in a glass and I, Blueberry Crumble aka a fresh out the toaster pop tart with a bit of ice cream. The experience was absolutely disappointing. In all our years of dining, I don't recall us asking for the waiter for the check so quickly.

Restaurant week offers us entry to restaurants at a discounted rate, but that does not mean the food should be as well. It's understandably that restaurant week attracts different clientele that may be different from their regulars, but that is not to say we wouldn't return as a full paying guest in the future. Isn't this the whole point?! Don't get me wrong, I am sure Dovetail serves remarkable food year round, but the execution of their restaurant week menu was mediocre at best (and I'm being kind), but considering what they served that night we won't be running back to find out. Of course, two out of three is not bad. Perhaps I was right with my original sentiments on restaurant week, or perhaps it's best to experience it during lunch time. Who knows! Would I try it again? Sure would, but I would be more careful and selective of where I'm making dinner reservations that's for sure!

Top 10 Economics Schools

Following are some of the top 10 best economics departments/schools:

Lancaster University Management School (UK)
- LUMS has been ranked among the top 10 (No. 9) in the world in a category called 'best schools for economics' in the Financial Times 2004 ranking of the top 100 global MBA programmes.
- The FT ranking of Top 10 schools for Economics are: MIT: Sloan (1st), University of Chicago GSB (

Online Marketing Degree Program

Leading universities offering online marketing degree programs:

Colorado Technical University
- It offers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with Concentration in Marketing. The program is designed to help students develop business savvy, strong communication skills and a high level of creativity.
- Students with no previous college experience can complete this degree in

Top MBA Programs in Germany

Following are some of the top MBA programs offered by leading business schools in Germany:

Mannheim Business School
- It is one of Europe's leading institutions for business education.
- Ranked 12th in Europe and 26th in the world according to the Economic Intelligence Unit Full Time MBA Ranking 2009.
- Mannheim is accredited by AACSB International, EQUIS and AMBA, the three leading

Australian Catholic University Profile

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a public university funded by the Australian Government, offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in disciplines including arts, business, business information systems, education, educational leadership, exercise science, environmental science, music, midwifery, nursing, paramedicine, philosophy, psychology, social work, social sciences, theology,

Top Mechanical Engineering Schools

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is ranked top for its mechanical engineering program in the U.S. News & World Report's just-released 2011 rankings of America's top graduate schools and programs.

Stanford University is ranked 2nd (tied with UC Berkeley) for the specialty. In addition the National Research Council's study of American doctoral programs ranked Stanford number one in

US Part Time MBA Ranking 2011

The Kellogg School of Northwestern University is ranked No. 1 in the nation for its part-time MBA program, according to the U.S. News & World Report “America's Best Colleges” 2011 edition (released April 15, 2010).

Saint Joseph’s University’s part-time MBA program is ranked No. 70. In addition, four of the Erivan K. Haub School of Business’ (HSB) disciplines are also included among the Top 25

Top Beauty Schools

Finding a top beauty school which is recognized locally or nationwide is important to help you establish your credibility and get you hired faster than your competition. Below are some of the leaders in the field:

Empire Beauty Schools
- It is one of the largest providers of cosmetology education in North America. The School is fully equipped with modern salon furniture and cosmetology tools.
-

Best Values in Public Colleges

According to the Kiplinger’s Personal Finance rankings of the nation’s “100 Best Values in Public Colleges”, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill took the top spot in the 2010 league table. There are five Florida public colleges and universities placing in the top 100: University of Florida (#2), New College of Florida (#12), Florida State University (#17), University of Central

Alabama State University Profile

Alabama State University (ASU) is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education founded for black Americans. It was founded as the Lincoln Normal School in 1867.

The University has the following degree-granting colleges or schools or divisions: College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences; College of Business Administration; College of Education; College of Health Sciences; College of

Best MBA Programs in Canada

York University - Schulich School of Business is the highest ranked school in Canada in The Economist MBA ranking 2009 (rated 12th globally). It is also ranked highly in the Financial Times Global MBA rankings (49th globally in 2009).

Queen's School of Business is one of the most prestigious business schools in Canada, consistently ranked highly for its business programs in major publications

Wesleyan University - Rankings

Founded in 1831, Wesleyan University is a top tier private liberal arts college located in Middletown, Connecticut (US). The University is classified as a most selective institution by the Carnegie Foundation.

The University offers graduate departmental programs in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry,

Top Universities in Argentina

Following are some of the top ranking universities in Argentina:

University of Buenos Aires
- Placed among the top 200 institutions in the world and in the top 100 in North & Latin America (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2009).
- Ranked 1st in the country and 272nd in the world (Webometrics Rankings, Jan 2010).
- Ranked 298th internationally in the QS World University Rankings™ 2009. It

McMaster University - Rankings

McMaster University is a top leading Canadian university and one of the world's top 100 universities as ranked by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). It was founded in 1887 by Senator William McMaster – first president of the Bank of Commerce.

The University has the following faculties:
- DeGroote School of Business
- Faculty of Engineering
-

University of New Haven Profile

Founded in 1920, The University of New Haven (UNH) is a private comprehensive university located in West Haven, Connecticut (USA). It offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields such as sports management, nutrition, engineering, forensic science, music and sound recording, computer science and criminal justice.

The University of New Haven is composed of five colleges: the

Biomedical/Bioengineering Rankings

Johns Hopkins University (Whiting) is ranked 1st in the nation for Biomedical / Bioengineering programs in the 2011 U.S. News & World Report graduate rankings. The Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering provides academic instruction in a wide range of disciplines in its undergraduate and graduate departments, Engineering for Professionals (part-time), and the Center for Leadership

Top 10 Highest Paying Degrees

The National Association of College and Employers (NACE) has released the top 10 highest paid bachelor's degrees by average starting salary in 2010. Petroleum Engineering tops the list for highest paying salary of $86,220. Eight out of 10 of these degrees are engineering disciplines. The only non-engineering-related degrees rated in the top 10 are computer science and information sciences &

MCAT Scores for Top Medical Schools

The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is a computerized exam for students applying to medical schools. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) scoring statistics for 2009, some of the top medical schools with high averaged MCAT scores are: Yale University School of Medicine (11.7Q), Washington University School of Medicine (12.3Q), Harvard Medical School (11.7R),

Top MBA Programs in the World

Every year there are some rankings of top MBA programs in the world by major publications such as The Economist, Business Week, Financial Times, etc.

According to the Economist Intelligence Unit ranking of full time MBA programs, IESE Business School is ranked Number One in the world in 2009, followed by IMD (2nd) University of California at Berkeley (3rd). A total of 4 European business schools

Dalhousie University - Achievements

Dalhousie University is a leading research-intensive university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was founded in 1818 by George Ramsay.

The University has the following Faculties: Architecture and Planning; Arts and Social Sciences; Computer Science; Dentistry; Engineering; Graduate Studies; Health Professions; Law; Management; Medicine; Science.

The School of Business Administration

RMIT University - Rankings

RMIT University is a leading public university located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is a founding member of the Australian Technology Network and the Global U8 Consortium.

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) has the following Colleges and Schools:
- College of Business (Accounting; Business IT and Logistics; Business TAFE; Economics, Finance and Marketing; Graduate School

Brandon University Ranking Profile

Brandon University (BU) is a co-educational, non-denominational, government-supported institution located in the city of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. The University received its charter on June 5, 1967 on the occasion of the visit of Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra and the Honourable Angus Ogilvie.

It has a number of Faculties and Schools including School of Music, School of Health Studies,

Top MBA programs in Netherlands

Following are the top MBA programs offered by leading business schools in The Netherlands:

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University
- Ranked 1st in Netherlands, 16th in Europe and 41st in the world, according to the Economic Intelligence Unit Full Time MBA Ranking 2009.
- In its 2009 meta-ranking, the Financial Times placed RSM amongst the top 10 schools in Europe.
- According to

Let's Move...P.S. 11

Today was my first day of putting Ms.Obama’s Let’s Move project in action. Where? At P.S.11 in NYC! I was fortunate to come across a school that has a wonderful relationship with a farm, more specifically Stoneledge Farm a certified organic farm in Greene County, NY. Every Wednesday the school receives fresh, seasonal, local crops, which the children sell at their very own farmer's market outside the school! Then I have the privilege of working with these ingredients as well and deciding on how they would become the star of the week's recipe. Today we had on hand, Chinese napa cabbage, rat tail radishes, scallions as well as beets, escarole and bright lights Swiss chard. Considering the delightful heatwave we are experiencing, I thought including a creamy cole slaw recipe would be ideal. Naturally, I had given other recipe ideas to Deborah--as we were both excited about the beets and greens--but the Napa Cole Slaw won!
I had the pleasure of working with 3rd graders. The boys and girls each rushed to wash their hands and sit by a cutting board in anticipation of creating something fresh, healthy and delicious. I was so happy to see their eagerness and thrilled by how excited they were to work alongside a “real chef”. It warmed my heart to know how the profession I love so much has became the new “superhero” of choice for so many children! Moments later the boys and girls were working hard cutting napa cabbage, radishes, scallions and apples. I must say they did a great job in getting uniform pieces, especially considering that they were using plastic knifes. Then we were on to the dressing. We mixed buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, a bit of dry mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. (You can get the actual recipe on P.S. 11's Blog click here!) We lightly dressed our salad and allowed the dressing to do its work in wilting the cabbage. In the meanwhile I drilled them over the ingredients used and asked each student to explain a step in our recipe. I was delighted to know that when Deborah came over to inquire they all eagerly knew what made up their slaw.

Half hour later we had Napa Cole Slaw! After a final taste we were ready to serve. I must confess as a student and I began passing out individual servings of our masterpiece I grew nervous of their reaction. I knew the slaw tasted good, but still serving a group of children a bunch of greens on the first day they meet you can be a little nerve wrecking. Their reactions: a unanimous 2 Thumbs Up!!! I was more than happy to provide them with the seconds, and thirds they requested and honored to have taken part of this mission! Together we made a great impact. I am excited for a lot of things: Of working with the children next week, of learning of the bounty that awaits us in the upcoming weeks, and the endless possibilities and recipes that the summer will embrace us with! Cheers to a good start!

London Business School - Rankings

London Business School is a world-class business school and a constituent college of the University of London (UK). It offers a rich portfolio of masters and non-masters programmes including the MBA, Executive MBA, EMBA-Global, Dubai-London EMBA, Masters in Finance, Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy, Masters in Management, Executive Education, and PhD.

Awards and Rankings:

- In the

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Best Universities in Canada

Canadian universities are regularly placed among the very best in international rankings. Many of the world-renowned institutions (such as McGill University, UBC, Waterloo, McMaster University, etc.) are also part of the Group of Thirteen - represents leading research-intensive universities in Canada.

Ranking Profile of some of the best universities in Canada:

Simon Fraser University
Ranked

Best Landscape Architecture Schools

DesignIntelligence has released its 2010 landscape architecture undergraduate and graduate program rankings. Harvard University took the top spot in the ranking of graduate landscape architecture program, followed by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2nd place.

The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cornell University is one of the best in the nation, ranked 9th for its

University of Regina Profile

The University of Regina is a leading public research university located in Saskatchewan, Canada. It offers a range of Undergraduate (Degree, Diploma and Certificate) and Graduate Programs, as well as Distance & Part-time Credit Programs.

The University has the following faculties and academic units: Faculty of Arts; Faculty of Business Administration; Faculty of Education; Faculty of

Turku School of Economics Profile

Turku School of Economics (TSE) is one of Finland’s largest economic science education providers. It was founded in 1950 at the initiative of the business community. TSE is part of University of Turku.

The Turku School of Economics offers a range of degree programmes including Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration; Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration

Aarhus School of Business Profile

Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University (ASB), is one of the largest and best business schools in Europe.

The School offers a wide range of accredited study programmes in business and communication at Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. levels. The BA programmes at ASB qualify students for admission into the MA in International Business Communication programmes and their equivalents. The BSc

Fast Track MBA Programs

Top accredited institutions offering Fast Track MBA degree programs:

State University of New York Institute of Technology
- The Fast Track MBA is designed for students who have an undergraduate business degree with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
- The fast track option allows full-time MBA candidates with an undergraduate business degree to complete the MBA in