Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Sports and Fitness: [header] How to choose the right mba program [title] Research the program's academic ranking. [step] One of the biggest factors in most students' graduate program evaluation is how each program ranks nationally. These rankings can give you a better idea of how a given program stacks up to other programs across the country, typically broken down into factors like graduation rate, internship opportunities, and cost of tuition.

Ending1: [substeps] Most certificates will cover basic analytical reasoning, or just written down in a way that the student can easily memorize. The academic rating rating for each program is very specific, and some programs do not have any assessment standards at all. Ending2: [substeps] The most recent graduate on the rankings will usually major in a top-tier program. Since that ranking would be a relatively small percentage of students' success, the designation will be fairly secure. Ending3: [substeps] Start by talking to friends, colleagues, and professors to find out what type of reputation a given school's program has. Read objective rankings online that compare programs across the country. Ending4: [substeps] Many programs will not require an mba. Most programs in a graduate program will require that you have a 5-year degree, more frequent hours of practice and an experience with mba programs in addition to a brief course of study.

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