Some 26% said they expect to see those skills put to use immediately, and another 26% expect so within a year of graduation.

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Another distinction between American and international business schools is the post-graduation job placement opportunities.

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Almost 30% said they would have networked more prior to graduation, a quarter said they would have applied to more jobs, and another quarter would have started their job search earlier.

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They typically take to the skies from graduation around the age of 23, stay in the company for three years -- maybe another two if they're "really, really good" -- then can move to non-cabin crew departments or get help with being placed with other airlines.

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After graduation, he hopes to add 50 to 100 head of cattle and grow the family operation by another 500 acres, as well as sell seeds for supplemental income.

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