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US News MBA Rankings Best Business Schools in 2024
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[img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/US-News-2024-MBA-rankings-1500x1000.png[/img] After two years perched at the top of the heap, the [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/mba-application-advice/chicago-booth/]Chicago Booth School of Business[/url] slipped slightly in the latest US News MBA rankings of the [url=https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-business-schools/mba-rankings]best business schools in 2024[/url]. This year, [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/mba-application-advice/stanford-graduate-school-of-business/]Stanford Graduate School of Business[/url] and the University of Pennsylvania’s [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/mba-application-advice/upenn-wharton/]Wharton School[/url] share the top spot in a throwback to their 2021 positions. Meanwhile, the [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/mba-application-advice/northwestern-kellogg/]Kellogg School of Management[/url] and Chicago Booth have tied for third place, and the [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/mba-application-advice/mit-sloan/]MIT Sloan School of Management[/url] nabbed fifth place. If anyone is wondering what happened to powerhouse [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/mba-application-advice/harvard-business-school/]Harvard Business School[/url], US News knocked it down to number six this year. US News revealed that a change in the methodology–assessing post-graduate salaries by profession–created some rank changes. “Schools may have improved or declined a bit in this edition’s ranking depending on how well their graduates’ salaries, especially when controlling for profession, compared with the graduates of other schools,” they explained. [b]What are your chances of getting into a top business school? Contact us to talk strategy with a [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/]free 15-minute advising session[/url] with an SBC Principal Consultant.[/b] US News MBA Rankings for the Top 20 Schools Business School2024-25 Ranking2023-24 Ranking Stanford GSB1 (tie)6 (tie) Wharton School1 (tie) 3 Kellogg School3 (tie)2 Chicago Booth3 (tie)1 MIT Sloan54 Harvard Business School65 NYU Stern7 (tie)10 UC Berkeley Haas7 (tie)11 (tie) Yale SOM7 (tie)10 Dartmouth Tuck School10 (tie)6 (tie) UVA Darden School10 (tie)14 Columbia 12 (tie)11 (tie) Duke Fuqua12 (tie)11 (tie) Michigan Ross School12 (tie)8 (tie) Cornell Johnson School 1515 (tie) CMU Tepper School16 (tie)18 UT McCombs School16 (tie)20 Emory Goizueta18 (tie)17 USC Marshall School18 (tie)15 (tie) IU Kelley School 20 (tie)22 (tie) UCLA Anderson20 (tie)19 UNC Kenan-Flagler 20 (tie)22 (tie) Vanderbilt Owen20 (tie)27 (tie) Source: [url=https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-business-schools/mba-rankings]US News & World Report[/url] Methodology The [url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/articles/business-schools-methodology]methodology[/url] used by US News to rank full-time MBA programs focuses on career placement success, student excellence, and qualitative assessments. Half of the ranking formula considers placement and earnings outcomes, while the other half assesses academic metrics and opinions from experts. There’s a shift towards emphasizing outcome measures like employment and earnings, with a new factor added to assess post-graduate earnings by profession. This change reflects the importance of advanced earnings and better career opportunities for business school graduates. The ranking may fluctuate based on how well graduates’ salaries compare with those of other schools, with emphasis placed on salaries relative to employment. [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/HBS-Harvard-Ayva-EM-3-1500x1000.jpg[/img] In response to these latest rankings, [url=https://poetsandquants.com/2024/04/12/mba-ranking-2024-us-news/]Poets & Quants remarked[/url], “Harvard Business School needs to boost pay (or produce a large sample) since it ranks among the very best in nearly every other measure. 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Assistant Director MBA Admissionsat Columbia Business School (CBS)M.S.Ed, Higher Education, U of Pennsylvania [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-41568] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2022-09-14-at-12.38.38-PM.png[/img] Emma Associate Director MBA Admissionsat Columbia Business School (CBS) [/url] Ashley Ashley is a former MBA Admissions Board Member for Harvard Business School (HBS), where she interviewed and evaluated thousands of business school applicants for over a six year tenure. Ashley holds an MBA from HBS. During her HBS years, Ashley was the Sports Editor for the Harbus and a member of the B-School Blades Ice Hockey Team. After HBS, she worked in Marketing at the Gillette Company on Male and Female shaving ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/ashley/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Kerry Kerry is a former member of the Admissions Board at Harvard Business School (HBS). During her 5+ year tenure at HBS, she read and evaluated hundreds of applications and interviewed MBA candidates from a wide range of backgrounds across the globe. She also led marketing and outreach efforts focused on increasing diversity and inclusion, ran the Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP), and launched the 2+2 Program during her time in Admissions. Kerry holds a B.A. from Bates College and ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/kerry/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Pauline A former associate director of admissions at Harvard Business School, Pauline served on the HBS MBA Admissions Board full-time for four years. She evaluated and interviewed HBS applicants, both on-campus and globally. Pauline's career has included sales and marketing management roles with Coca-Cola, Gillette, Procter & Gamble, and IBM. For over 10 years, Pauline has expertly guided MBA applicants, and her clients h ... 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Prior to her time as a student at HBS, Laura began her career in advertising and marketing in Chicago at Leo Burnett where she worked on th ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/laura-h/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Andrea Andrea served as the Associate Director of MBA Admissions at Harvard Business School (HBS) for over five years. In this role, she provided strategic direction for student yield-management activities and also served as a full member of the admissions committee. In 2007, Andrea launched the new 2+2 Program at Harvard Business School – a program targeted at college junior applicants to Harvard Business School. Andrea has also served as a Career Coach for Harvard Business School for both cu ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/andrea/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Jennifer Jennifer served as Admissions Officer at the Stanford (GSB) for five years. She holds an MBA from Stanford (GSB) and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Jennifer has over 15 years experience in guiding applicants through the increasingly competitive admissions process into top MBA programs. Having read thousands and thousands of essays and applications while at Stanford (GSB) Admiss ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/jennifer/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Erin K. Erin served in key roles in MBA Admissions--as Director at Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and Assistant Director at Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB). Erin served on the admissions committee at each school and has read thousands of applications in her career. At Haas, she served for seven years in roles that encompassed evaluation, outreach, and diversity and inclusion. During her tenure in Admissions at GSB, she was responsible for candidate evaluation, applicant outreach, ... 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During her tenure at Wharton, Amy served as a trusted adviser to prospective applicants as well as admitted and matriculated students. She conducted admissions chats with applicants early in the admissions ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/amy-3/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Ally Ally brings six years of admissions experience to the SBC team, most recently as an Assistant Director of Admission for the full-time MBA program at Columbia Business School (CBS). During her time at Columbia, Ally was responsible for reviewing applications, planning recruitment events, and interviewing candidates for both the full-time MBA program and the Executive MBA program. She traveled both internationally and dome ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/ally/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Erin B. Erin has over seven years of experience working across major institutions, including University of Pennsylvania, Columbia Business School, and NYU's Stern School of Business. At Columbia Business School, Erin was an Assistant Director of Admissions where she evaluated applications for both the full time and executive MBA programs, sat on the admissions and merit scholarship committees and advised applicants on which program might be the best fit for them based on their work experience and pro ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/erin-b/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Emma Emma comes from the MBA Admissions Office at Columbia Business School (CBS), where she was Associate Director. Emma conducted dozens of interviews each cycle for the MBA and EMBA programs, as well as coordinating the alumni ambassador interview program. 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Advantages of Studying Abroad During Your MBA
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[img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/jeshoots-com-mSESwdMZr-A-unsplash-1500x1000.jpg[/img] How important are travel and education experiences abroad to achieving success in the global economy? That’s almost a trick question since the answer is a resounding v-e-r-y. The ability to work well with an array of people and cultures other than your own has never been more critical. Studying abroad during your MBA is one of the best stepping stones to cross-cultural competence. Such experiences offer MBA students a unique opportunity for personal growth and development. Immersing yourself in a new culture gives you a firsthand understanding of international business practices. This exposure broadens horizons and fosters adaptability, communication skills, and a global perspective—essential traits in today’s business world. [b]What are your chances of getting into a top business school? Contact us to talk strategy with a [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/]free 15-minute advising session[/url] with an SBC Principal Consultant.[/b] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/rut-miit-k2MJwQAQhuA-unsplash-1500x1000.jpg[/img] Why Studying Abroad During Your MBA is So Valuable Studying abroad helps you break out of routines and prepares you for navigating other challenges throughout your career. Like many business schools, the [url=http://blogs.stern.nyu.edu/full-time-mba/?_ga=2.34243241.962964920.1713375319-1701198528.1712932891]NYU Stern School of Business[/url] offers full-semester and shorter options, known as Stern’s DBi Program. Second-year student Sarah Sprole recently took advantage of a two-week program in New Zealand and shared her experiences on the NYU Stern blog. “Going on this DBi pushed me to try new things and leave my comfort zone for a few weeks and I’m so glad I had this opportunity!” Sprole said. “Over the course of the two week program, I learned a lot about the business challenges and opportunities in NZ, got to experience new things, deepened my friendships with my classmates and met Sternies in other programs.” “My favorite lecture was on the Maori culture and customs and how they have permeated throughout the norms of the businesses in New Zealand,” she explained. “We also spent a lot of class time discussing and debating the pros and cons of the risk aversion culture generally observed by Kiwis.” [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/dan-freeman-hIKVSVKH7No-unsplash-1500x1000.jpg[/img] A Highlight of B-School Studying abroad during your MBA is also a potential gateway to a global career. Interactions with individuals from various countries—peers, professors, professionals—expand your professional network. These connections can open doors to international career prospects you may not have considered. Bonnie Kong (Duke Fuqua MBA ’19) spent eight weeks at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) in Holland through [url=https://blogs.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-mba/2019/09/16/bonnie-kong/benefits-of-the-mba-exchange-program]Fuqua’s Outgoing Exchange Program[/url]. Kong called the term-long exchange one of the highlights of her business school experience. “Because class sizes were small, I was able to establish relationships with many of the current students and understand Dutch culture on a deeper level,” she explained. “I am grateful for the insights I gained and the friendships I made, as they will be valuable to my career and personal development.” [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/blog/international-experience-requirement/]Do Top B-Schools Have an International Experience Requirement?[/url] Meanwhile, the full-time MBA program at [url=https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/the-experience/global-opportunities.aspx]Kellogg School of Management[/url] offers quarter-length study options at 25 partner schools. While abroad, students focus on global leadership opportunities—for example, studying luxury marketing in France, family businesses in South America, or finance in London. Living and learning in a foreign country can be challenging, especially if you’re not fluent in the local language. But with the right support, preparation, and a willingness to dive in, it can be an enriching experience. [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/kirill-petropavlov-vmGwPt9gpV0-unsplash-1500x1000.jpg[/img] “Studying abroad and navigating a new country and a new school is a perfect chance to jumpstart growth,” said [url=https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/news/blog/2024/04/05/6-reasons-study-abroad-business-school.aspx]Kalyn Chang[/url]. She did a quarter-long exchange program in Singapore with Kellogg’s partner school INSEAD. It gave me a fresh start where I was able to apply what I learned during my first year of business school in a new setting with new people. —Kayln Chang Kellogg MMM ’24. “Without my usual group of friends to lean on, I was pushed out of my comfort zone and became more independent and confident as a result,” she noted. Potential Considerations While the experience is priceless, it’s not all smooth sailing. There’s the money factor to consider. Studying abroad can be pricey, with travel and living expenses adding up. So, before you go, it’s wise to crunch the numbers and look into scholarships to ease the financial load. Then there’s the academic side of things. MBA programs are notoriously jam-packed. So, fitting in a study abroad stint might take some serious juggling. You’ll want to ensure the credits you earn abroad will transfer back home, so planning is critical. If you’re considering studying abroad during your MBA, here’s what to remember. First, think about your personal and professional goals and how going global fits into the picture. Then, do your homework. Check out different programs, talk to alums, and get the inside scoop on what to expect. With a bit of planning and a whole lot of enthusiasm, studying abroad can be a game-changer. It’s a chance to broaden your horizons, make connections worldwide, and grow in ways you never imagined. *** Stacy Blackman Consulting offers multiple services to meet your MBA application needs, from our [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/comprehensive-services/]All-In Partnership[/url] and [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/mba-interview-prep-coaching/]Interview Prep[/url] to [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/hourly/]hourly help[/url] with essay editing, resume review, and much more! Contact us today for a [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/]free 15-minute advising session[/url] to talk strategy with a Principal SBC consultant. Here’s a snapshot of the caliber of expertise on our [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/about/mba-admissions-consulting-team/]SBC team[/url]. [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-41509] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2022-08-23-at-10.02.38-AM.png[/img] Ashley HBS Admissions Boardat Harvard Business SchoolHBS MBA [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-37267] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2021-02-04-at-7.30.19-AM.png[/img] Kerry HBS Admissions Boardat Harvard Business SchoolKellogg MBA [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-41714] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2022-11-12-at-7.14.19-AM.png[/img] Pauline Director HBS Admissionsat Harvard Business SchoolMBA, the Wharton School [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-41781] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Geri-pic.jpeg[/img] Geri HBS Admissions Boardat Harvard Business School [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-36146] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/laura.jpeg[/img] Laura HBS Admissions Boardat Harvard Business SchoolHBS MBA [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-33615] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/andrea_k.jpg[/img] Andrea Director HBS Admissionsat Harvard Business SchoolHBS MBA [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-36122] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Jennifer-Foster.jpeg[/img] Jennifer Admissions Officer at Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB)MBA, Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-33613] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/erin-k.jpg[/img] Erin K. Asst Director MBA Admissionsat Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB)Director MBA Admissionsat Berkeley’s Haas School of Business [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-42822] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Susie-Burrus-photo.jpeg[/img] Susie Admissions Officer at Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB)MBA, Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-35390] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2021-02-08-at-9.08.05-AM.png[/img] Dione MBA, Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB)Minority Admissions, the GSBDiversity Programs, the GSB [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-34284] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/anthony.jpeg[/img] Anthony Associate Director MBA Admissionsat the Wharton Schoolat the University of Pennsylvania [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-33611] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/meghan_e.jpg[/img] Meghan Associate Director MBA Admissions and Marketingat the Wharton MBA’s Lauder Institute [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-36612] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Amy-Hazen.jpeg[/img] Amy Director, the Wharton Schoolat the University of PennsylvaniaProfessional Writer [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-37475] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2021-03-09-at-1.53.23-PM.png[/img] Ally Assistant Director MBA Admissionsat Columbia Business School (CBS)NYU Admissions [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-33607] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/erin_B-v2.jpg[/img] Erin B. Assistant Director MBA Admissionsat Columbia Business School (CBS)M.S.Ed, Higher Education, U of Pennsylvania [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-41568] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2022-09-14-at-12.38.38-PM.png[/img] Emma Associate Director MBA Admissionsat Columbia Business School (CBS) [/url] Ashley Ashley is a former MBA Admissions Board Member for Harvard Business School (HBS), where she interviewed and evaluated thousands of business school applicants for over a six year tenure. Ashley holds an MBA from HBS. During her HBS years, Ashley was the Sports Editor for the Harbus and a member of the B-School Blades Ice Hockey Team. After HBS, she worked in Marketing at the Gillette Company on Male and Female shaving ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/ashley/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Kerry Kerry is a former member of the Admissions Board at Harvard Business School (HBS). During her 5+ year tenure at HBS, she read and evaluated hundreds of applications and interviewed MBA candidates from a wide range of backgrounds across the globe. She also led marketing and outreach efforts focused on increasing diversity and inclusion, ran the Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP), and launched the 2+2 Program during her time in Admissions. Kerry holds a B.A. from Bates College and ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/kerry/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Pauline A former associate director of admissions at Harvard Business School, Pauline served on the HBS MBA Admissions Board full-time for four years. She evaluated and interviewed HBS applicants, both on-campus and globally. Pauline's career has included sales and marketing management roles with Coca-Cola, Gillette, Procter & Gamble, and IBM. For over 10 years, Pauline has expertly guided MBA applicants, and her clients h ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/pauline/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Geri Geri is a former member of the Admissions Board at Harvard Business School (HBS). In her 7 year tenure in HBS Admissions, she read and evaluated hundreds of applications and interviewed MBA candidates from a diverse set of academic, geographic, and employment backgrounds. Geri also traveled globally representing the school at outreach events in order to raise awareness for women and international students. In additio ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/geri/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Laura Laura comes from the MBA Admissions Board at Harvard Business School (HBS) and is an HBS MBA alumnus. In her HBS Admissions role, she evaluated and interviewed hundreds of business school candidates, including internationals, women, military and other applicant pools, for five years. Prior to her time as a student at HBS, Laura began her career in advertising and marketing in Chicago at Leo Burnett where she worked on th ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/laura-h/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Andrea Andrea served as the Associate Director of MBA Admissions at Harvard Business School (HBS) for over five years. In this role, she provided strategic direction for student yield-management activities and also served as a full member of the admissions committee. In 2007, Andrea launched the new 2+2 Program at Harvard Business School – a program targeted at college junior applicants to Harvard Business School. Andrea has also served as a Career Coach for Harvard Business School for both cu ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/andrea/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Jennifer Jennifer served as Admissions Officer at the Stanford (GSB) for five years. She holds an MBA from Stanford (GSB) and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Jennifer has over 15 years experience in guiding applicants through the increasingly competitive admissions process into top MBA programs. Having read thousands and thousands of essays and applications while at Stanford (GSB) Admiss ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/jennifer/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Erin K. Erin served in key roles in MBA Admissions--as Director at Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and Assistant Director at Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB). Erin served on the admissions committee at each school and has read thousands of applications in her career. At Haas, she served for seven years in roles that encompassed evaluation, outreach, and diversity and inclusion. During her tenure in Admissions at GSB, she was responsible for candidate evaluation, applicant outreach, ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/erin-k/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Susie Susie comes from the Admissions Office of the Stanford Graduate School of Business where she reviewed and evaluated hundreds of prospective students’ applications. She holds an MBA from Stanford’s GSB and a BA from Stanford in Economics. Prior to advising MBA applicants, Susie held a variety of roles over a 15-year period in capital markets, finance, and real estate, including as partner in one of the nation’s most innovative finance and real estate investment organizations. In that r ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/susie/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Dione Dione holds an MBA degree from Stanford Business School (GSB) and a BA degree from Stanford University, where she double majored in Economics and Communication with concentrations in journalism and sociology. Dione has served as an Admissions reader and member of the Minority Admissions Advisory Committee at Stanford. Dione is an accomplished and respected advocate and thought leader on education and diversity. She is ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/dione/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Anthony Anthony served as the Associate Director of MBA Admissions at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he dedicated over 10 years of expertise. During his time as a Wharton Admissions Officer, he read and reviewed thousands of applications and helped bring in a class of 800+ students a year. Anthony has traveled both domestically and internationally to recruit a ... 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MBA Applicants, Listen Up: Perfection Not Required
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[img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-7-1500x1000.png[/img] There’s no such thing as a “perfect” B-school candidate. It’s far more common for MBA applicants to have some form of “weakness” or “flaw” they must address head-on in their application. This might include: [list] [*]Out-of-Reach School Selection[/*] [*]Standing Out from the Crowd[/*] [*]Being an Older or Younger MBA Applicant[/*] [*]Low GMAT/GRE Score[/*] [*]Mistakes Such as a DUI or Honor Code Violation[/*] [*]Failing Grades or Low GPA[/*] [/list] Regular listeners of the[url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/blog/category/bschooled-podcast/] B-Schooled[/url] podcast are familiar with host [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/chandler/]Chandler Arnold[/url]‘s advice to MBA applicants: be open, be real, and be daring. Chandler believes that almost everyone has a topic they’re hesitant to discuss in their applications. Sharing these challenging experiences can be a powerful way to show vulnerability and make your application stand out. According to Chandler, the key to addressing these topics effectively in your application is not the situation itself but how you’ve handled it. It’s about presenting the information, managing the situation, learning from it, and applying those lessons in your life. This is the true value of discussing challenges you have faced in your MBA application. To explore and find solutions for some common problematic situations, Senior SBC consultant [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/caryn/]Caryn Altman[/url] joined Chandler for a [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/blog/b-schooled-podcast-episode-125-things-youre-scared-to-talk-about-and-why-you-really-should-part-1/]two-episode series[/url] on B-Schooled called “[url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/blog/b-schooled-podcast-episode-126-things-youre-scared-to-talk-about-and-why-you-really-should-part-2/]Things You’re Scared to Talk About (and Why You Really Should)[/url].” As a former admissions officer at Kellogg School of Management and Kellogg MBA herself, Caryn read and evaluated countless applications during her tenure. “This is such an important topic,” Caryn says. “So many people think that there’s just one thing that’s going to keep them from being successful, and that’s truly not the case.” What are your chances of getting into a top business school? Contact us to talk strategy with a [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/]free 15-minute advising session[/url] with an SBC Principal Consultant. Out-of-Reach School Selection This issue can come up with almost every MBA applicant. While you want a balanced list of target, reach, and safe schools, it can be hard to determine where to draw that line. What happens when you wonder if your target schools are way out of reach? With single-digit to low double-digit acceptance rates, getting into some programs, like Stanford GSB and Harvard Business School, is extremely difficult. There are way more qualified candidates than seats available, so admittance into one of the ultra-selective B-schools is like a lottery win for anyone. [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/pexels-rickyrecap-1654698-1500x1000.jpg[/img] Applicants should think beyond the brand or name recognition of a particular school. “The first thing we do is to step back and realize that there are multiple schools that can make you happy and where you can achieve your goals,” Caryn says. “It’s really important to broaden your scope.” We also counsel clients not to misinterpret a school’s data range. For example, the [url=https://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/class-profile/Pages/default.aspx]HBS Class of 2025 Profile[/url] lists a GMAT range of 500-790. You might see that 500 score and suddenly think you have a realistic shot of getting into Harvard Business School. What’s more likely is that there’s only one person on that very low end—and it was someone who launched a nonprofit in Africa and was recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize! [b]Be Strategic About Which Application Round [/b] If you plan to apply in the upcoming admissions cycle, consider moving that reach school into the round two-column. That way, you focus more on in-range or target schools for round one and give yourself the best chances for success in today’s highly competitive landscape. “It’s important for folks to apply to their dream school if it’s at all within the realm of reality,” says Chandler. “It would be a shame to go through life wondering what would’ve happened if you’d applied.” “But I don’t encourage folks to apply to three or four dream schools that are also rather unrealistic because that takes a lot of time away from things that are more realistic,” he adds. Finally, we discourage applicants from putting a lot of eggs into the round three basket. If you’re applying in round three, you need a good reason why you waited until the final round. Otherwise, the school may think that they’re your last choice, and you got rejected elsewhere in earlier rounds. Rather than apply in round three with a weaker application, we suggest applying in round one or two next season with a stronger application. Sometimes, waiting a year or longer to put a much stronger foot forward may make sense. [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/pexels-markus-spiske-1679618-1-1500x1000.jpg[/img] Standing Out from the Crowd Every applicant wants to be memorable in the eyes of the admissions committee. But that task becomes harder for candidates from an overrepresented demographic such as consulting, investment banking, and private equity. Demographic overrepresentation is another challenge. When talking about US business schools, that means applicants from India and China. There are so many strong applicants from these two areas of the world that it’s difficult to stand out. In either of these scenarios, it’s vital to showcase what makes you unique in every aspect of the application. Say you’re an applicant from IBPE. The AdCom knows you have strong quantitative skills. But they might question whether you have leadership skills because it’s hard in those industries to gain that experience early on. Applicants from those sectors may need to refer to college or post-college leadership examples. Next, do you have any extracurriculars that you fit in after your hundred-hour work weeks? That’s especially crucial to get involved in a big way if you’re from one of these oversubscribed groups. The strategy is the same if you come from the geographically overrepresented bucket. You want to highlight the traits that make you different. Perhaps you launched a business in college or have a unique hobby. Think of anything outside the norm for what others with your background might present. The third area to exploit is your post-MBA goals. “I have my applicants look at relaying interesting career goals outside of that typical IBPE path,” says Caryn. “If you’re an AdCom application reader and this person worked at Goldman and then worked at Apollo and now wants to go back and work at Apollo again, it’s very straightforward and honestly kind of boring.” [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3807747-1-1500x1000.jpg[/img] Age Considerations for MBA Applicants Business schools typically want applicants to have four to five years of work experience before applying. So, the average age of MBA students is 27-29 years. Applicants to full-time MBA programs who are significantly younger or older than that elicit different concerns. ([url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/blog/deferred-mba-admissions/]Deferred MBA admissions programs[/url] targeting college seniors are the obvious exception.) For younger applicants, the concern is not having enough life and professional experience to contribute to the class. The problem for older applicants is that they won’t be involved in the program outside of school. We suggest using every aspect of your applications to dispel that assumption for both cases. “These schools want applicants with a strong point of view,” Chandler explains. “It’s very different to say, ‘I’m a younger applicant, but I’ll just try and see if I can apply three years early and hope for the best,’ versus ‘I’m a younger applicant and here are three reasons why I really need to go now instead of three years from now. It’s going to be better for me, and for my classmates, and for the program. I’m going to bring all these things.’ That’s a completely different vibe and mindset.” For older applicants, it’s about showcasing ways you’ll get involved in the curriculum. You want to mention not only the classes you want to take but also be very specific about extracurriculars you want to do or a particular club you want to join. Also, can you bring in speakers because you have a lot of experience? It’s about using your experience as a benefit, not a detriment. [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/pexels-anna-shvets-5324958-1500x1000.jpg[/img] The most successful MBA applicants spend ample time articulating why the moment is right for an MBA and why it will be great for their future classmates. Low GMAT or GRE Next on our list of things many MBA applicants are scared to talk about is having a significantly lower GMAT or GRE score relative to the schools they want to attend. A high test score is crucial for applicants targeting the top business schools to convince the AdCom you can handle the program’s rigor. If you’ve been studying independently for a year and a half and your score still isn’t near the level needed for an M7 program, it might be time to call in the big guns. “The gold standard, which is an expensive gold standard, is using a private tutor,“ Caryn says. “He or she can really zero in on those areas where you need the most help. They can do a diagnostic test and say like, ‘Okay, you’re great at understanding statistical equations, but you really need to learn more about geometric problems’.” For applicants who have retaken the GMAT but still can’t get that quant score up, consider switching to the GRE. This exam is easier on quant, especially for people who haven’t had a lot of quant in their background. Another newer testing option is the [url=https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/about/accepting-schools]Executive Assessment[/url] or the EA exam, for short. Several top schools, such as Kellogg, MIT Sloan, Chicago Booth, Columbia, Darden, Fuqua, and many more, accept the EA for admission. Designed for experienced professionals to evaluate B-school readiness, the assessment measures higher-order reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/male-applicant-studying.jpg[/img] Also, the average prep time for this assessment is 30 hours. So, switching to a school that takes the EA is something to consider. “The EA tends to be a lot easier,“ Caryn explains. “It’s not about getting a specific score—it’s about getting above a baseline.” [b]Take Action in Other Ways[/b] If you’ve done everything possible to raise your score but have yet to hit your mark, take advantage of the optional essay to address the issue. Let the AdCom know you realize your score is lower than their range. Then, explain what you’re doing to mitigate it in other ways that show you can handle the MBA curriculum. You could take a college-level math course and get an A to prove your quantitative proficiency. Or you may have specific work experience in an area where you’ve succeeded quantitatively. “You might say, ‘At work I manage a $200 million budget and I do analytical modeling on a daily basis‘,“ says Caryn. “Address the fact that you know you scored low and that here are the reasons why it’s not indicative of your ability to succeed.“ Mistakes Made Perhaps one of the most difficult situations MBA applicants can face is addressing serious mistakes in their past. These could be any number of circumstances, from a DUI to an honor code violation to an ethical situation or a poor decision at work. The applicant is understandably feeling a lot of anxiety, fear, and even powerlessness as they wonder whether the issue will tank their admission chances. [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/pexels-rdne-6003263-1500x1000.jpg[/img] “While you can’t completely erase the anxiety, there are ways to address the subject in powerful and thoughtful ways,“ Chandler says. The first step is simple: own up to it and explain the incident. Here’s exactly what happened, why you were wrong, and how you handled it, and then talk about what you did and what you learned. Often, the additional essay space is ideal for this information. Other times, you may weave it into the overall narrative of an essay. With either method, don’t try to sugarcoat it or blame anyone else. Ideally, you own up to it in a few sentences at the beginning. “I have seen the first drafts of essays where 75% of the essay is about the mistake and 25% is about what happened after the mistake,“ Chandler says. “I strongly recommend inverting those percentages. Make 20% of the essay upfront about the mistake and 80% of the essay about what you’ve done, how you grew, what you learned, how you’re different now.” There are no guarantees, but a straightforward approach where you highlight how you grew is an excellent place to start. As Caryn notes, “Sometimes, you can turn something that seems really bad into a marketable strength that sets you apart.” Failing Grades and Low GPA You should absolutely acknowledge this subject in an additional essay—not within a regular prompt. As with the advice above about mistakes, spend 30% of the essay on what happened and 70% on why it’s not indicative of your ability to succeed. [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/pexels-thatguycraig000-1467564-1500x1000.jpg[/img] First, own up to why the grades were low. Some clients have had extenuating circumstances, such as a prolonged illness or death in the family. You may have focused too much on your extracurricular activities and didn’t balance correctly. Perhaps you were studying abroad and didn’t think your grades mattered, but they did. Or you might have overslept on the day of your final exam. Then, spend the balance of the essay explaining why this doesn’t mean anything anymore. You might say, “I’m in a high demanding job. I work X number of hours a week, but I still have found time to balance with this extracurricular that I’m very passionate about.“ Or “I’ve been successful in both taking into account what I learned when I was unsuccessful in undergrad.“ No matter the situation, you want to show how you’ve been able to grow since you made that mistake. If you had a low grade in one of your undergrad quant courses, consider taking a math class to show that you can be successful in the classroom today. “Calculus is a big one because business schools are really looking toward that calculus class in terms of assessing your ability,“ says Caryn. “I love the math for management classes taught either by UCLA or UC Berkeley online. Those are my two favorites.” [b]Final Thoughts for MBA Applicants[/b] As we wrap up, we want to share an inspiring quote from the American poet Nikki Giovanni, who writes, “Mistakes are a fact of life. It’s the response to the error that counts.” We recognize that this work is hard. But we’re here to tell you that by focusing on the challenging parts of these applications, making these answers really sing, and showcasing your authenticity, you’ll create a compelling narrative that puts your MBA candidacy in the best possible position. *** Stacy Blackman Consulting offers multiple services to meet your MBA application needs, from our [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/comprehensive-services/]All-In Partnership[/url] and [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/mba-interview-prep-coaching/]Interview Prep[/url] to [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/hourly/]hourly help[/url] with essay editing, resume review, and much more! Contact us today for a [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/contact/]free 15-minute advising session[/url] to talk strategy with a Principal SBC consultant. Here’s a snapshot of the caliber of expertise on our [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/about/mba-admissions-consulting-team/]SBC team[/url]. [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-41509] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2022-08-23-at-10.02.38-AM.png[/img] Ashley HBS Admissions Boardat Harvard Business SchoolHBS MBA [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-37267] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2021-02-04-at-7.30.19-AM.png[/img] Kerry HBS Admissions Boardat Harvard Business SchoolKellogg MBA [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-41714] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2022-11-12-at-7.14.19-AM.png[/img] Pauline Director HBS Admissionsat Harvard Business SchoolMBA, the Wharton School [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-41781] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Geri-pic.jpeg[/img] Geri HBS Admissions Boardat Harvard Business School [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-36146] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/laura.jpeg[/img] Laura HBS Admissions Boardat Harvard Business SchoolHBS MBA [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-33615] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/andrea_k.jpg[/img] Andrea Director HBS Admissionsat Harvard Business SchoolHBS MBA [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-36122] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/Jennifer-Foster.jpeg[/img] Jennifer Admissions Officer at Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB)MBA, Stanford's Graduate School of Business (GSB) [/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#consultant-33613] [img]https://www.stacyblackman.com/wp-content/uploads/erin-k.jpg[/img] Erin K. 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During her 5+ year tenure at HBS, she read and evaluated hundreds of applications and interviewed MBA candidates from a wide range of backgrounds across the globe. She also led marketing and outreach efforts focused on increasing diversity and inclusion, ran the Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP), and launched the 2+2 Program during her time in Admissions. Kerry holds a B.A. from Bates College and ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/kerry/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Pauline A former associate director of admissions at Harvard Business School, Pauline served on the HBS MBA Admissions Board full-time for four years. She evaluated and interviewed HBS applicants, both on-campus and globally. Pauline's career has included sales and marketing management roles with Coca-Cola, Gillette, Procter & Gamble, and IBM. For over 10 years, Pauline has expertly guided MBA applicants, and her clients h ... 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Dione has served as an Admissions reader and member of the Minority Admissions Advisory Committee at Stanford. Dione is an accomplished and respected advocate and thought leader on education and diversity. She is ... [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/consultant/dione/]Learn More[/url] [url=https://www.stacyblackman.com/#our-team]×[/url] Anthony Anthony served as the Associate Director of MBA Admissions at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he dedicated over 10 years of expertise. During his time as a Wharton Admissions Officer, he read and reviewed thousands of applications and helped bring in a class of 800+ students a year. Anthony has traveled both domestically and internationally to recruit a ... 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