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Best of Blogging 2008-2009 Results!

After weeks of preparation and blogosphere buzz, Clear Admit is very pleased to end the suspense by releasing the results of our fifth annual Best of Blogging Awards! For those not in the know, the goal of this friendly competition is to identify and celebrate bloggers who have made significant contributions to the online MBA community over the last year. The insights and experiences of each cycle, or class, of applicant or student bloggers becomes a treasure trove of information and advice for those who follow in their footsteps.
We arrived at the rankings for each category after thoroughly evaluating the eligible blogs and combining votes cast by the Clear Admit staff, nominated bloggers and celebrity judges Dawna Clarke, Director of Admissions at the Tuck School of Business, Eric Bahn of Beat The GMAT, and Brad Garrison (a.k.a. Hella). Below are the final listings of the top ten applicant and top ten student blogs overall, as well as the winners in a handful of more specific categories.
In the interest of time and ease of reading, please hold your applause until all the winners are announced …
Top 10 Applicant Blogs
1. TienyChesney - mbaveggie.blogspot.com
2. D.G. - http://www.managingmagic.com/
3. Ahembeea - trystwithmba.wordpress.com
4. MissionMBA - missionmba.wordpress.com
5. Soni - sonismbaadventure.blogspot.com
6. PaloAltoForAwhile - paloaltoforawhile.blogspot.com
7. Choc Heaven - dreamer-choc.blogspot.com
8. Helen - lifelessordinary.typepad.com/my_weblog
9. Samantha - bestmbablogever.blogspot.com
10. OMGParisHilton - omgmbaapps.blogspot.com


Most Entertaining Applicant BlogOMGParisHilton
Best GMAT Preparation AdviceSoni
Best School Selection AdviceAlex - pinchthebubble.blogspot.com
Best Essay Advice (tie)MissionMBAThe Teacher - pulyanithinks.blogspot.com
Best Interview Advice (tie)ChocHeaven & D.G.
Best Single Post by an ApplicantAhembeea: MBA Applications - Lessons from the journey


Top Ten Student Blogs
1. MaybeMBA - tombaornot.blogspot.com
2. JulyDream - julydream.blogspot.com
3. Paragon2Pieces - paragon2pieces.blogspot.com
4. Hairtwirler - mbajamey.blogspot.com
5. Iday - i4iday.blogspot.com
6. TinyDancer - tinydancermba.blogspot.com
7. CS - www.computersexy.com/blog
8. Andrew - http://www.andrewmchoi.com/
9. Mandy - mandylozano.blogspot.com
10. M@ - speedywithchicken.wordpress.com

Most Entertaining Student BlogJuly Dream
Best Resource for ApplicantsIday
Best Job/Internship AdviceMaybeMBA
Best Representation of AcademicsMaybeMBA
Best Representation of Student LifeMaybeMBA
Best Single Post by a StudentMaybeMBA had a number of posts recognized, but Farewell was particularly popular