Business schools expect the current M.B.A. admissions cycle to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. Here’s what counselors and administrators say you should know.
one of the most competitive in recent memory , as accepted students who’d deferred claim their spots and new applicants look to wait out a difficult job market. Here’s what admissions counselors and program administrators say those considering an M.
B.A. program next fall should know about the process.Many programs are offering GMAT waivers in some cases, in a nod to the challenges of pandemic exam-taking. Partly as a result, admissions officers say they’re putting more emphasis on work experience, essays and interviews to gain insight into applicants’ personalities and career plans. UNC’s Kenan-Flagler school added an essay question this year prompting students to share what they’ve learned about diversity, equity and inclusion after the surge in social-justice activism this year. Students are asked to share a personal experience on that subject and reflect on leadership.