WHERE SHOULD I STUDY?

Many students choose to target top MBA programs, but this does not mean that doing an MBA at an elite university is right for your career goals and profile. There are three crucial factors to consider when choosing where to apply, career goals, fit, and GMAT scores.

Career goals

Choosing a school that matches with your career goals should be your first step. If you are an entrepreneur who wants to use an MBA to grow your company, don’t focus on schools that don’t even teach entrepreneurship! Make sure you’re targeting schools that offer what you want.

FIT

Though there are a lot of theories on showing “fit” with a school, we use fit to mean that the school uses a teaching method that appeals to you, offers programs you are interested in (like study abroad), has a class size you find appealing (do you want to study with 200 other students, or 1,200 other students?) and is located in a place you think you would enjoy living in for two years. Making sure you choose a program you will like is crucial!

GMAT

Though GMAT is not the only factor admissions committees consider when looking at your application, it is important. Your score should be very close to your target school’s average score. For a list of current average GMAT scores, click here.