{"id":48330,"date":"2020-04-14T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=48330"},"modified":"2023-10-10T04:36:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T11:36:34","slug":"international-mba-applicants-and-covid-19-risks-opportunities-short-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/international-mba-applicants-and-covid-19-risks-opportunities-short-video\/","title":{"rendered":"International MBA Applicants and COVID-19: Risks &#038; Opportunities [Short Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>We are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic that will force us to make choices we have never faced before. In this video, I talk through some potential risks and advantages of applying during what has become an extraordinary admissions cycle. Only you can make the final decision.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>TL;DW<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/free-admissions-consultation-offer?utm_campaign=Blog&amp;utm_medium=intl_mba_covid&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Accepted<\/a>\u00a0to schedule a free, 15-minute consultation to discuss your individual case.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lJaKcFoMGcw?feature=oembed\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COVID-19 and MBA admissions for international applicants, in a nutshell<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential risks\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Travel and visa restrictions may prevent you from physically being on campus.<\/li>\r\n<li>Online classes could mean a subpar experience in terms of networking and social connections.<\/li>\r\n<li>There are physical and mental health risks, as well as difficulties related to navigating a foreign medical system.<\/li>\r\n<li>There\u2019s the possibility of long-term separation from family.<\/li>\r\n<li>You can\u2019t ignore the uncertainty in future internships, recruitment, etc.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential advantages<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Schools may be more generous in granting admissions with borderline scores, especially if you have a special visa or residency situation.<\/li>\r\n<li>Programs may be more generous when it comes to scholarships and financial aid.<\/li>\r\n<li>The drawbacks of the online experience won\u2019t matter compared to the long-term advantage of brand.<\/li>\r\n<li>Students during this rocky time will be able to sit out the recession and then rejoin a recovering economy.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do now<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Now is a great time to study for the GRE\/GMAT. Some schools are waiving tests, but may require scores at a later date.<\/li>\r\n<li>There\u2019s no better time than the present to change your lifestyle if needed. Quit smoking, get in shape, and figure out a mental health fitness program as well.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We can help!<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/free-admissions-consultation-offer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Provide the information requested here to obtain a free consultation!<\/a>\u00a0If you\u2019d like to speak with Michelle, please request her in one of the text boxes. We are here to help you evaluate your individual case and help you weigh the risks and advantages of your own situation.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/a029d4fe-f2be-4d50-a566-0dc19add1c36.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59117\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/a029d4fe-f2be-4d50-a566-0dc19add1c36.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/a029d4fe-f2be-4d50-a566-0dc19add1c36.webp 640w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/a029d4fe-f2be-4d50-a566-0dc19add1c36-300x107.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64552\" src=\"https:\/\/kp15446gcoz47p1vpn9ol6gj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Michelle-Stockman-Accepted-Consultant.jpg\" alt=\"admissions expert\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Michelle Stockman is a professional journalist, former Columbia Business School admissions insider, and experienced MBA admissions consultant.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/service-request-michelle?utm_campaign=Blog&amp;utm_medium=blog_bio_michelle&amp;utm_source=blog\"><strong>Want Michelle to help you get Accepted? Cli<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/service-request-michelle\">c<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/service-request-michelle?utm_campaign=Blog&amp;utm_medium=blog_bio_michelle&amp;utm_source=blog\"><strong>k here to get in touch!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/how-will-covid-19-impact-your-admissions-journey-5-mba-admissions-experts-speak\/\">How Will COVID-19 Impact Your Admissions Journey: 5 MBA Admissions Experts Speak<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/how-will-covid-19-affect-the-mba-admissions-process-deadline-updates\/\">How Will COVID-19 Affect the MBA Admissions Process? [MBA Deadline Updates]<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/uva-darden-announces-radical-flexibility-for-the-class-of-2022-applicants\/\">UVA Darden Announces Radical Flexibility for the Class of 2022 Applicants<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/international-mba-applicants-and-covid-19-risks-opportunities-short-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">This article<\/a>\u00a0originally appeared on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where to apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help you get accepted<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic that will force us to make choices we have never faced before. 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