I think almost everybody gets headache when it comes to business school selection. Well, at least I do. The word “fit” is the keyword. I have struggled to find that fit since my whole application process began. I do have some criteria. There are strict criteria and loose ones. So let’s see what those criteria are:
1. Strict: Schools without loan-friendly option (loan without co-signor) are absolutely out.
2. Strict: I don’t like all case-based teaching method, so Harvard and Darden are crossed out.
3. Loose: Because I live in tropical country, I prefer schools located in warm area.
4. Loose: Based on my undergraduate experience, I prefer schools with close-knit community.
5. Loose: I dislike schools in remote area, so schools like Tuck is out from my radar.
6. Loose: I love schools that offer dual-degree programs in education because it will help sustain my career goal.
Based on those filters and other personal thoughts, here is my temporary list in the order of preference.
1. Stanford. Strength: location, dual degree program in education, strong brand name
Weakness: my chances are somewhat remote
2. Ross. Strength: dual degree program in education, good brand name
Weakness: location
3. Yale. Strength: close-knit community, good brand name
Weakness: location
4. Fisher. Strength: I think I have decent shot for acceptance in this school, close-knit community, attractive scholarships program
Weakness: Not considered as top US business school, brand name in Asia is not as strong as other US business school I select
5. Nanyang. Strength: close proximity to my home country, top 50 in FT MBA 100 2008, good brand name in Asia, likelihood for acceptance (in accounting terms) is probable, attractive scholarhips program
Weakness: Does not in line with my dream of getting an MBA from US business school
I’m still thinking whether to apply to Stanford. In the mean time, I use GMAT score as indicator. If my score is below Stanford’s average, I will opt out Stanford from my list. Well, my first GMAT attempt is horrible. I’m even ashamed to share the score in this blog. Anyway, I’m planning to retake in October. If the score gets better, maybe I will apply to Stanford in round 2. So guys, what do you think of my list?
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isnt the fit thing a way bit over -exaggerated... unless if you have a very strong narrow focus any top 10 school will satisfy most of what you are trying to actually get from a mba..
your loan-friendly check box makes a whole lot of sense, but apart from that what you are thinking as a "fit" dilemna is actually your self-doubt that the program is too good for you to get in..
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Hey Adekku, thanks for offering to tutor me! haha, very kind of you. i'm not going to try placing out of Financial Accounting... instead, i'm just going to familiarize myself with a lot of the basics to make the class easier next year. i'll be sure to take you up on your offer once i start banging my head on the desk though! :D
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