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Business School Application vs Undergraduate App [#permalink] New post   21 Jul 2012, 17:38
Hey guys,

I am new to the B school application process and am an incoming sophomore at an Ivy. I was wondering about the process of applying to business school vs applying to college? What are the main differences?

From what I understand, the acceptance rates are higher for Business school than the equivalent undergrads, sometimes by a solid factor of 2-3. Can someone speak about the difficulty of getting into the top Business schools vs top Undergrads?

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Re: Business School Application vs Undergraduate App [#permalink] New post   22 Jul 2012, 08:13
The difference in acceptance rates is probably due to the smaller applicant pool at bschool vs college. There's a lot more demand for bachelor degrees than there is for master degrees.

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Re: Business School Application vs Undergraduate App [#permalink] New post   22 Jul 2012, 19:06
What about the overall difficulty of admissions? What are the major differences?
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Re: Business School Application vs Undergraduate App [#permalink] New post   22 Jul 2012, 20:53
The biggest difference for me is that in high school everyone I knew was taking the SATs, applying to colleges, and all around obsessing over everything together. As I move forward in my bschool applications, it can feel quite isolating. For many of us, I'm guessing, that's why we come to these forums.

Bschool applications require a lot more organization, project management, and introspection. When people apply to undergrad their goals and interests don't really need to be nailed down. As a rising sophomore, you're getting way ahead of yourself though! Enjoy college, get good grades, and have fun.
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Re: Business School Application vs Undergraduate App [#permalink] New post   23 Jul 2012, 13:30
Lol I see. Thanks
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