Nov, 30, 2022
When looking at average GMAT scores at top MBA programs (see https://poetsandquants.com/2022/11/25/average-gmat-scores-at-the-top-u-s-mba-programs/2/) there are a number of factors for applicants to consider: 1. For applicants worried about not meeting the GMAT minimum: Average is just that. It does not mean minimum. You should look at the GMAT range for admits to get a full sense […]
Jul, 17, 2016
As I am based in Japan, I keep track of MBA Admissions Events in Tokyo. Sorry I can’t do it for the whole world! The list can be found here and will be updated weekly.
Nov, 15, 2015
Every year I have clients who get rejected from HBS and get admitted to other top MBA programs. This year has been no different. One of those who was rejected in R1 and offered an interview at another Top 10 business school asked me if it had been a waste of time to apply to […]
Jun, 17, 2015
In this post I discuss graduate degree planning. Whether you are applying for admission to programs with a start this year, next year, in a few years, or maybe in five years or more, having a plan in place increases your chances of success. While I work mostly with MBA applicants (Clear enough from reviewing […]
May, 30, 2014
The 2014 AIGAC MBA Applicant Survey is now available. The full version of the survey analysis is here. I want to thank my clients and readers who made application in 2014 for contributing to the survey results. Those making application for 2015 admission will find the survey worth reviewing in order to understand the […]
May, 17, 2014
This is the second post in a series. In the first post, I looked at competition from the macro-level of Acceptance Rates, Number of Applicants, Number of Enrolled, and Yield. Given the global nature of my client base and my experience over the past twelve and half years, I am able to assess the competition […]
May, 09, 2014
Clients frequently ask me to assess their chances for MBA admission. They want to know how they compare with their competition. They want to know how to beat their competition. This is an extremely reasonable request. After all, admission to top MBA programs or other competitive graduate programs is a zero sum game: You get […]
Jan, 30, 2014
As I have been doing since 2008, I wanted to provide my Global Top 100 MBA Rankings for 2014. The rankings below should hopefully be of value for both those engaged in initial school application selection and for admitted applicants who have been accepted to multiple programs and need to determine where to go. Programs […]
May, 21, 2013
This is the second of a three part series of posts on the overal topic of “Do you really need an MBA?” In the first post in this series, I discussed that overall question directly. I suggest reading that post, “Do You Really an MBA,” before proceeding to the post below. What Kind of MBA […]
Jan, 28, 2013
As I have been doing since 2008, I wanted to provide my Global Top 100 MBA Rankings for 2013. The rankings below should hopefully be of value for both those engaged in initial school application selection and for admitted applicants who have been accepted to multiple programs and need to determine where to go. Programs […]
