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I do not remember the date dude, sorry
As per P&Q, US overall MBA application drop is just 1%
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That’s mostly true for masters and undergrad. Not MBA. Talk to admission consultants, they’ll tell you that people interested in US hasn’t declined at all. People are just diversifying, applying to EU and Australia (in some cases) along with US schools.
Talking about the 50% thing
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As per P&Q, US overall MBA application drop is just 1%
International can't drop by 50% if that's true
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I strongly think Jarvis is right. It is kindof crazy to think Internationals are still willing to plonk in ~$200k despite the current uncertainties.
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I strongly think Jarvis is right. It is kindof crazy to think Internationals are still willing to plonk in ~$200k despite the current uncertainties.
That's because the right tail outcomes you get by being in a US MBA can't be replicated. I think MBA was earlier medium risk, high reward but not it's high risk, high reward
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Yeah makes sense... it is high risk, high reward but ppl are still confident to take the risk
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So, people with high risk tolerance/family backing can take a chance. Imo, it's a rational decision

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Yeah makes sense... it is high risk, high reward but ppl are still confident to take the risk
Because with Ross, it's unlikely that one can't get a decent role in their home country unless the person is truly incompetent. Just my 2 cents; do correct me if I'm mistaken
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Because with Ross, it's unlikely that one can't get a decent role in their home country unless the person is truly incompetent. Just my 2 cents; do correct me if I'm mistaken
If youre from south asia no decent role unless they appoint yoy cfo or ceo is going to pay back 200 to 300k in USD debt i guess you would choose to just default and hope the court decision in UK or US isnt enforced against you

But again have yet to see someone from a t15 program atleast not get a job eventually in usa happens to masters programs grads though other then mba
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Is anyone here also a re-applicant like me? I got interviewed and dinged in R2 last cycle.
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Yea. Many people outside South Asia may be surprised that a lot of Indians are ready to fund a US MBA with almost 80-90 % loans, even in the current situation. For many, studying in the US is tied to prestige more than career growth, and no level of uncertainty changes that.
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Yea. Many people outside South Asia may be surprised that a lot of Indians are ready to fund a US MBA with almost 80-90 % loans, even in the current situation. For many, studying in the US is tied to prestige more than career growth, and no level of uncertainty changes that.
Very interesting... explains the rationale I guess
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International can't drop by 50% if that's true
Applications, not admits

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> That’s mostly true for masters and undergrad. Not MBA. Talk to admission consultants, they’ll tell you that people interested in US hasn’t declined at all. People are just diversifying, applying to EU and Australia (in some cases) along with US schools.
Talking about the 50% thing
I've heard different things from consultants actually, applications have dropped
People are especially flocking to LBS and HEC
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Applications, not admits
Yes, P&Q article was with regards to apps only
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Yes, P&Q article was with regards to apps only
Okayy, I might be wrong then :)
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But again have yet to see someone from a t15 program atleast not get a job eventually in usa happens to masters programs grads though other then mba
You think this trend will stay? Just your outlook
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Did any Indians get the "Good News" Zoom invite yet?
/ did any indians get this invite yet
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