MBA Trends

4 Trends Changing the MBA Application Over the Last Decade

4 Trends Changing the MBA Application Over the Last Decade

Fewer and shorter essays, increased gender equality, and the popularity of the GRE testing (instead of the GMAT) are just a few of the developments in MBA admissions that might be informative for today's applicants. The types of MBA applicants schools are looking for and what makes them stand out have undergone significant changes. In this blog post we talk about how business school applications have changed over the past ten years and how these patterns affect the way you should approach your MBA application today.

How Many Students are Pursuing an MBA?

How Many Students are Pursuing an MBA?

There are 155,996 MBA students who are not all enrolled in full-time, residential programs. In fact, enrollment in online MBA programs in the United States currently exceeds enrollment at full-time MBA schools. This is a significant change from a few years ago. In the United States, 45,038 MBA candidates are enrolled in online programs, while 43,740 students are enrolled in campus-based full-time programs.

East Coast vs. West Coast MBA Campuses

East Coast vs. West Coast MBA Campuses

Your quality of living and experience for the next two years are determined by the location of your college. The geography of a college has a direct influence on your life, from people to weather to cuisine and much more.

4 REASONS TO CONSIDER AN EXECUTIVE MBA (EMBA)

 4 REASONS TO CONSIDER AN EXECUTIVE MBA (EMBA)

Many business school applicants are hesitant to take time away from work and family to pursue a full-time MBA. Therefore, an Executive MBA is attractive for many professionals. An EMBA provides rigorous specialized training, and can be completed part-time (sometimes in as little as 18 months).

POWERFUL EUROPEAN MBA OPPORTUNITIES 

POWERFUL EUROPEAN MBA OPPORTUNITIES 

What we have been sharing with our clients is the idea of looking towards more European MBA programs. We have seen clients find better fits, enjoy greater results, and go on to be incredibly happy in EU schools. After initially not even considering the possibility! Let's break down why European MBA programs are emerging as an ideal market.

HARVARD AND KELLOGG: A TALE OF TWO BUSINESS SCHOOLS?

HARVARD AND KELLOGG: A TALE OF TWO BUSINESS SCHOOLS?

Northwestern's Kellogg has added a world-class facility to its already top-flight culture. In the last five years, it has felt like the trade-off has been: "give up some of the cutting-edge in exchange for being with really cool people in a place built on compassion and values."