Promotion but no Raise?

In general, an expansion of responsibilities is a positive thing and a lack of a raise doesn't take away from that at all. MBA Adcoms want to see that you've made a difference; this can be seen in your responsibilities and job titles over time. While your lack of a raise will not hurt you at all, a candidate whose current compensation is a lot higher than his starting pay will surely create an impression. For your application and possible interviews, I would focus on the developmental opportunities and initiatives over time. I highly doubt anyone would even ask about or even give two pennies over your pay over two points of time.



Note: I am still a candidate and have not started a program. My advice comes from being a management professional and a lot of research on this forum.