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If you’re on the market for an MBA you probably heard the elusive term “fit” over and over again. What does it mean in MBA admissions? What are the questions you need to ask yourself to evaluate whether a B-school fits you and your career goals and why is it so important?
Why Does Fit it Matter?
When it comes to MBA admissions, a fit is determined by the relationship between your profile, goals and what a programs has to offer. There is such a large offering of schools, locations, and formats that the selection process can be daunting and applying to too many programs without giving fit any consideration will only result in a waste of energy and resources. Consultants help you identify programs that are in line with who you are and where you want to be post-MBA, most applicants target 3 to 5 programs.
Fit goes beyond average GPAs and GMATs there are many factors you need to take into consideration.
1. Cultural Fit
This will require some introspection on your part, ask yourself the following question: what type of environment do you thrive in? Do you perform best in a competitive environment or are you more comfortable in a collaborative setting? There’s no right or wrong answer to this question but it will help your selection process. The best way to find out about a school culture is to connect with current students and/or alumni and ask candid questions about their experience in the classroom. To get a better understanding of a school culture you can also visit campus (as soon as health restrictions allow) ask to seat in a class and find out about clubs and organizations to get a sense of the school’s culture.
2. Teaching Style Fit
Each school has a specific teaching style, while some are focused on group projects (Kellogg and Wharton for example) others are known for experiential learning and hands on projects involving consulting firms.
In terms of classroom experience HBS and Darden heavily rely on the case method, which requires a significant amount of prep and in-class discussion. People who perform best in these types of environment have a solid business background.
Before you select a program make sure you inquire about the teaching style and ask yourself whether you thrive in a group setting or if you prefer to work independently.
1. Career Fit
If your career goal is to land a position in one of the top 3 consulting firms you will likely target top MBA programs. It’s important for you to define your niche in terms of career goals and work from there to identify a program that will help you achieve these goals. Research the school curriculum; see how the school ranks in that field (use Google Scholar to look up top publications in a specific field for example). Connect with career services in your school of choice and ask about their network and recruiting events. Use LinkedIn to identify alumni to see if many have successfully placed in your field of choice.
Taking these 3 steps will allow you to significantly narrow your selection and save a lot of time and resources and most importantly prevent you from landing in a program that does not fit you or your future aspirations.
Why Does Fit it Matter?
When it comes to MBA admissions, a fit is determined by the relationship between your profile, goals and what a programs has to offer. There is such a large offering of schools, locations, and formats that the selection process can be daunting and applying to too many programs without giving fit any consideration will only result in a waste of energy and resources. Consultants help you identify programs that are in line with who you are and where you want to be post-MBA, most applicants target 3 to 5 programs.
Fit goes beyond average GPAs and GMATs there are many factors you need to take into consideration.
1. Cultural Fit
This will require some introspection on your part, ask yourself the following question: what type of environment do you thrive in? Do you perform best in a competitive environment or are you more comfortable in a collaborative setting? There’s no right or wrong answer to this question but it will help your selection process. The best way to find out about a school culture is to connect with current students and/or alumni and ask candid questions about their experience in the classroom. To get a better understanding of a school culture you can also visit campus (as soon as health restrictions allow) ask to seat in a class and find out about clubs and organizations to get a sense of the school’s culture.
2. Teaching Style Fit
Each school has a specific teaching style, while some are focused on group projects (Kellogg and Wharton for example) others are known for experiential learning and hands on projects involving consulting firms.
In terms of classroom experience HBS and Darden heavily rely on the case method, which requires a significant amount of prep and in-class discussion. People who perform best in these types of environment have a solid business background.
Before you select a program make sure you inquire about the teaching style and ask yourself whether you thrive in a group setting or if you prefer to work independently.
1. Career Fit
If your career goal is to land a position in one of the top 3 consulting firms you will likely target top MBA programs. It’s important for you to define your niche in terms of career goals and work from there to identify a program that will help you achieve these goals. Research the school curriculum; see how the school ranks in that field (use Google Scholar to look up top publications in a specific field for example). Connect with career services in your school of choice and ask about their network and recruiting events. Use LinkedIn to identify alumni to see if many have successfully placed in your field of choice.
Taking these 3 steps will allow you to significantly narrow your selection and save a lot of time and resources and most importantly prevent you from landing in a program that does not fit you or your future aspirations.
