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Episode 13. Application Timeline for MBA Program Applicants

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Application timeline for mba program applicants.

Rebecca: Welcome to Hidden Curricula, a podcast exploring aspects of preparation for professional schools that may not be obvious or common knowledge. We will delve into topics of concern for undergraduates and discuss questions that relate to professional school applications. My name is Rebecca Curtin. 

Katie: And I'm Katie Wang. 

Rebecca: We are two of four preprofessional advisors at Stanford University. Our group works with students who are interested in professional fields such as law, education, business, and medicine.  

Katie: This podcast is not meant to be advice, like we might give to our students, but rather to shed some light on how an advisor might approach various situations and level the playing field for all applicants.   

Rebecca: Recently we have been discussing some typical timelines for applications to professional school, including medical and law school. Today on Hidden Curricula, we are continuing our timeline series by tackling MBA program application timelines.

Katie: I'm looking forward to this.  

Rebecca: Me too. Now, many of you out there listening will know that an MBA is a Master's of Business Administration. An MBA prepares individuals for advanced positions within the world of business and or can allow working folks an opportunity to pivot in their career paths. For this reason, it is often undertaken two or more years after graduation from college and after significant work experience. It could be for this reason that pre MBA advising for undergraduates is found less frequently within preprofessional advising spaces at colleges and universities. However, many undergraduate schools are starting to provide advice in this area.  Particularly because applicants seem to be interested in these programs earlier than they were in the past and thus may still feel connected to their undergraduate school and advisors. Business schools themselves also seem eager for applicants earlier on in their careers, appreciating the perspective they bring to the classroom, that is, as long as they have robust work experience.   

Katie: Now, even though here at Stanford we do not have an undergraduate business college or major, we have still seen a lot of interest from students wanting to know more about how to prepare for a future MBA application. 

Rebecca: Totally, Katie. We've seen a lot of students coming in for advice in this space in recent years. I'm pretty excited to be laying out the application timeline today. Because it's a little different from what you might expect if you're only familiar with applications to undergraduate schools or other types of graduate programs. 

Katie: So should we lay out some of these differences, Rebecca? 

Rebecca: Yeah, well, so the first difference is that business schools do not have a centralized application. You apply to each school individually, and this means you have to pay close attention and adhere to individual school guidelines, application components, and deadlines. 

Katie: I think it's worth emphasizing what you just said. It's very important for applicants to look at individual school websites and applications because of variances in applications. It also may mean applicants may choose to apply to fewer schools. Since there isn't an centralized component and each application is so individual, it's not as simple as clicking a box to apply to one more school. 

Rebecca: Exactly. 100%.  

Katie: Another difference has to do with the timeline itself. Generally speaking, the MBA application cycle is different, in that it is actually a few small admission cycles within one year. And this is the case for many, many MBA programs. 

Rebecca: Yes, that's a good way of putting it. Many, though not all, MBA programs have admissions rounds or application deadlines three times a year. There is usually an application deadline in September for round one, December or January for round two, and March or April for round three. A few months after each deadline, the MBA program will notify applicants of admissions decisions. There may also be an interview component before they release decisions. MBA programs start to fill their class for the next year after their first round deadline. Therefore, in each round that follows there are fewer and fewer spots available for next autumn's entering class. And, applicants need to know that they must choose one round in which to apply in an application year. 

Katie: So, say I'm an applicant wanting to start business school in autumn of 2026. The application opens in the early summer of 2025, and there would be a first round deadline in September of 2025. The second round applications would have a December or January deadline. And then the third round application after that has a March or April deadline. 

So, it sounds like I have a choice of applying in round one, two, or three, and if admitted in the round I apply, I would start business school the following autumn. 

Rebecca: That's it, generally speaking. 

Katie: Great. So, let's talk more about application components within this timeline. When should applicants begin to organize application materials like essays, standardized tests, and letters of recommendation? 

Rebecca: Well, applicants who plan to apply in round one should start pulling pieces together when the application opens, if not earlier. As we saw in the medical and law applications, giving yourself time to get feedback on your essays is paramount to a successful application. Also, you will want to give your recommendation writers plenty of time to write and submit their letters. I'd say at least two months' lead time is ideal. Standardized tests are another important component of an MBA application, and they require substantial preparatory time. For most MBA programs, applicants have a choice of two exams, the GRE, Graduate Record Examination, or the GMAT, the Graduate Management Admissions Test. And schools that accept both do not usually have a preference between them.  

Katie: So, Rebecca, let me go back and ask you a question about the letters of recommendation as it has to do with the fact that business school applications are not centralized. So, does that mean then that if I have a recommender and I'm applying to say five programs would that recommender then I need to submit five separate letters on my behalf to different schools I'm applying to. 

Rebecca: Yes, that would be correct. So your writer would submit letters to the different applications. Um, it's possible that you could use an external online dossier service to collect the letters, but generally speaking, you would send instructions directly from within each application and to each recommender. 

Katie: All right. Sounds like a reason to give them a little bit more time. 

Rebecca: Reason for both of you to be pretty organized, so you could help them with the organization by giving them a list of programs that you intend to apply to so they know where to maybe expect links from or how to submit letters. 

Katie: Got it. Yeah, organization does sound like an important piece of this. So, let's talk a little bit more about the standardized tests. I think we'll probably go into more depth in future episodes on these standardized tests, the GRE and the GMAT, but can you tell us a little bit more?  

Rebecca: Yeah, there's so much to  say on standardized testing. For our purposes today, that is regarding timing, it can take often about three to six months to prepare for a standardized test, depending on the test format and how much time you have in the day and the week to prepare.  You want to plan in this case of MBA programs to have the test completed around the deadline date for your application round. You can often report the unofficial score on the application and send in the official score once it becomes available. I say you want to have this done around the deadline date because this is one of the policies that may be school specific. So make sure you check schools for individual guidelines. You also may want to build in time for a retake of a standardized test if possible. 

Katie: I can see now how these components are similar to what applicants for other professional programs submit. But three deadlines an application year is definitely unique. How do applicants decide what round is the right one for them to apply in? 

Rebecca: Yeah, it is a great question. And as I mentioned earlier, applicants need to choose one round in which to apply. So you cannot, for instance, apply in round one and then reapply In a later round, if you're not admitted in round one,  applicants must make a considered decision about which round is best for them. Obviously, all things being equal, round one gives you the best shot, as the most seats in the class are available at that time. However, there may be reasons to choose a later round, such as needing more time with standardized tests or a big accomplishment happening at work. Or maybe if you're a working professional, you find yourself laid off in the middle of a cycle and decide it's a good time to pivot or take a break from work to go to business school and gain additional skills. If you have access to advising, this is a great question to chat about with an advisor or someone in the admissions office at a business school of interest who can address your unique situation. 

Katie: Okay, Rebecca, I know that here at Stanford there's been a huge interest, especially in recent years, in what are called deferred enrollment programs at business schools. 

Rebecca: Yeah, absolutely. Do you want to say a bit about deferred enrollment programs, Katie? I feel like I've been talking a lot.  

Katie: Sure, happy to. So deferred enrollment programs are designed for applicants who are seniors in college or who are in their last year of a master's degree program that they entered immediately from undergraduate studies. So no gap in an academic plan.  A well known version of this is the Harvard Business Schools 2 + 2 program, but there are versions of these programs at many business schools across the country, including right here at Stanford's Graduate School of Business. The idea with deferred enrollment is you apply to a program before leaving school, and if admitted, you then have a spot in a business school class that you will join after working for about two to four years. You and I will likely chat more about Deferred Enrollment Programs or Early Assurance Programs, Rebecca, in a future episode, since they are found across pre professional areas. However, what's most relevant to our discussion today is for listeners to know that the deadline for these programs is often the Round 3 deadline at a given business school. This means that applicants to deferred enrollment MBA programs are likely working on their applications in winter and submitting them in March or April. They're interviewed shortly thereafter and then receive a decision in June or July.  

Rebecca: Thanks Katie, for going over all that. And you're absolutely right that there's a huge amount of interest in these programs in recent years, especially from our perspective as advisors. This is partially because there's been a big increase in the number of business schools offering these programs, but also in undergraduate students who are interested in them. The word has gotten out. I think that they offer in terms of engaging in more risk-taking during your working years and feeling less pressure on your work experiences for them to be impressive to business schools is a huge draw. And we are also noticing that students seem to really like the certainty they feel these early commitments offer them. Many have also shared with me that they like the idea of applying during college since they are in that school mindset.  

Katie: Yes, though always a good idea to discuss with an advisor or admissions officer whether these programs are a good fit for you. A wonderful thing about MBA admissions is that there are information sessions and opportunities to meet with admissions staff. We strongly recommend applicants take advantage of these opportunities and learn more about programs of interest.   

Rebecca: Yeah, business schools are wonderful about putting on information sessions, both virtual and in person, or having opportunities for applicants to visit their programs. So one of the best things you can do as an applicant, if you would like to learn more about a program and have a conversation with the admissions office, would be to take a look at the business schools   admissions office events page, which usually will list upcoming programming. And there are opportunities often for both regular admission cycles as well as deferred enrollment in terms of admission sessions. 

Katie: Great. So a person interested in either the regular MBA admissions or the deferred admissions process at a particular business school could go to a program that was specific for that interest. 

Rebecca: Yes, so the sessions may be separate - they may run a session for deferred enrollment admission specifically or a session for the regular round. But yes, they would offer often both opportunities for interested applicants. So somebody who wasn't sure could potentially go to both sessions and learn about the different pathways.

Katie: Fantastic. 

Rebecca: So, should we bust a myth today before we wrap up?  

Katie: Let's do it. Okay, MBA programs usually have three application rounds. Today's myth is, I should apply in round one, no matter what, to give myself an edge. 

Rebecca: Now this is a good one and I know we touched on it earlier in this episode, but I think it's an important one to emphasize, because while we say round one would generally give you an advantage, there are obviously exceptions. So while it's true that applying in round one gives that advantage because more seats are available at that time. If you are going to be a stronger applicant for some reason by applying in a later round, then waiting to apply may be the best and most strategic call. And for Deferred Enrollment, you may not be eligible to apply in Round 1. This is different for different Deferred Enrollment programs, but for most of the ones I'm familiar with, their deadlines are often more around the Round 3 deadline. So always, always check school and program specific policies. And that wraps up our overview of the timeline for MBA applications. We hope you learned something and that this adds clarity to what can be a confusing process. Tune in again when we will unravel another aspect of the hidden curricula.   

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The Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) is a leading business school with special strengths in private equity and venture capital, entrepreneurship and social impact. Although it compares unfavorably to Harvard Business School (HBS) in certain metrics–as of 2019, its endowment is reported by Poets&Quants to be nearly $2 Billion lower, and HBS, thanks in part to its larger enrollment, consistently produces more CEOs, cabinet members, and other alumni in powerful positions–Stanford GSB is actually the most selective business school.

This low acceptance rate means that even if you are a great applicant, you are not guaranteed a place. Dean Emeritus Robert Joss famously remarked that he could “double the size of the incoming MBA class without even touching the quality,” and the corollary of this statement is that a large number of very well qualified applicants will be rejected each year.

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The Stanford MBA leads to a comprehensive general management degree. Although GSB does not offer majors, students choose their electives from nine different academic areas: 

• Economic Analysis and Policy
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• Operations, Information and Technology
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GSB offers a range of opportunities through their Social Entrepreneurship Program and the Stanford GSB Impact Fund .

GSB has seven research initiatives and two research centers: 

• Center for Entrepreneurial Studies , which focuses on issues faced by entrepreneurs and growing companies 
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GSB requires students to complete at least one global experience in their first year. Students can choose from four experiences.

• Global Management Immersion Experience : Students spend four weeks in a foreign country working on projects during the summer.
• Global Seminars : Seminars provide an in-depth coverage of a global business topic, and students spend eight to ten days in the seminar location. 
• Global Study Trips : Travel to an international location for eight to ten days in a group of 20 to 30 students to develop a strong understanding of a global issue.
• Stanford-Tsinghua Exchange Program : Collaborate with students from Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management on academic projects.

GSB also allows students to create their own independent study or global internship.

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• We are deliberate in the questions we ask. We believe that we get to know you well through all of the elements of your application. Complete this section only if you have critical information you could not convey elsewhere on your application (e.g., extenuating circumstances affecting academic or work performance). This section is not meant to be used as an additional essay. (No word limit)

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Here is everything you need to get into Stanford Graduate School of Business.

This guide is designed to help you make a decision about whether Stanford GSB is a good fit for you. In it, we give an overview of the school and its MBA program, including location, information about the MBA community, and ranking. We then give you a detailed look into the MBA course, including program offerings, extracurricular activities, and post-MBA opportunities. 

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Location: Stanford, California

Located 35 miles south of San Francisco, attending Stanford GSB means you will be in the heart of Silicon Valley, where countless cutting-edge companies started by GSB alumni are located. At Stanford, you will be immersed in a diverse community of brilliant minds while having access to many opportunities to explore beautiful natural sites as well as urban opportunities. 

While getting around in Northern California without a car is not as easy as on the East Coast, there are certainly a good amount of public transportation options available in addition to car rentals. Additionally, Stanford provides the Marguerite Shuttle , which will take you nearly everywhere you need to go, whether it’s to a class at the far end of campus, shopping, restaurants, transit connections, or to run errands.

Because of California’s particularly high cost of living, costs for rent can be expensive. Luckily, Stanford provides a range of housing options that are available at lower-than-average prices than off-campus accommodation. In 2023, the on-campus accommodation costs range from around $1200 per month/person for shared living situations to $2500 for an apartment that can house a family with children.

Overall, GSB’s location is one full of opportunities and unique experiences, but you will have to reflect on whether a campus-centric experience, versus a more urban one, matches your needs and desires.

GSB’s Community

GSB is known for admitting leaders who are insightful, humble, and passionate about changing the status quo. Although every member of the Stanford GSB student body is incredibly accomplished, students do not tend to brag about their achievements. GSB’s admissions committee seeks applicants who simultaneously demonstrate impressive experience but also show humility and team spirit. As a result, the school’s alumni are known for being extremely helpful to current students in offering advice and connections for career success.

GSB, and Stanford as a whole, are known for innovation and disruption, which makes sense given the school’s ties to Silicon Valley. As a result, students are immersed in a culture and opportunities to develop new ideas and reduce fear of failure.

Class Size and Demographics

Out of 6,190 applicants for the Class of 2025 , 431 were admitted and accepted spots at GSB. 

46% of GSB’s Class of 2025 are women, 50% are students of color, and 36% are international. The demographics of American students are listed in the table below:

GSB’s Class of 2025 hails from 55 countries, with 53 languages spoken on campus. 

In general, GSB tends to admit applicants with 5 years of work experience and outstanding test scores. The average GMAT for the Class of 2025 was 738 and the average GRE was 164Q, 164V. 

Currently, annual tuition at GSB is $79,860. 

With living expenses included (assuming a moderate lifestyle), that number goes up to $126,465 for an individual (and $152,157 for a married student).

Note that GSB has a range of financial aid options, from need-based scholarships and fellowships to summer internship stipends, available for those who cannot afford these costs.

Scholarships and Funding

Stanford GSB offers tuition assistance that is granted on the basis of financial need. Stanford’s financial support is available for both international and American students. 

According to Stanford GSB, “ All students are expected to contribute a portion of their income and assets to funding their Stanford MBA. Students are encouraged to repay consumer debt before applying for financial aid at Stanford GSB. The difference between the cost of attendance and the expected student contribution is then covered by a combination of fellowships and loans. Stanford GSB fellowships will be awarded based solely on your demonstrated financial need.” The average award is approximately $42,000 per year, or $84,000 total. 

Stanford also offers fellowships for students with specific backgrounds, such as the BOLD Fellows Fund, which is given to students that demonstrate financial need and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additionally, Stanford’s flagship scholarship program, the Knight Hennesy Scholars program, which offers full-tuition and special leadership development for 100 students across Stanford’s multiple schools.

For information on how to get company MBA sponsorship, see our guide or visit this page . 

To search for third-party scholarships available for MBA candidates, click here .

For US nationals seeking federal loans, visit the US government website for financial aid. For private loans, see this list to see what firms are offering the best rates.

For international students interested in loans, we recommend the following institutions: Mpower Financing , Juno , or Discover .

Program Length

Stanford’s MBA is a two-year program. It is only offered as a full-time program, and there are no one-year options available.

Across multiple ranking sources, GSB is consistently placed at the top. Financial Times has Stanford at #6 globally for all MBA programs, while it is ranked in 6th place by US News.

Another important consideration to make when deciding whether any business school is right for you is the MBA’s ROI – where graduates go and how well they succeed. You want to ensure that the investment you make in your MBA, both in terms of time and money, gets you the career boost you’re aiming for!

The first key indicator of the school’s preparation and reputation is how many students receive job offers immediately after graduation (this is usually within three months). Secondly is the median base salary, which shows the value that employers see in candidates as a combination of their previous experience and skills and knowledge gained during the MBA. Employers are willing to pay candidates more when they can trust that the MBA has provided them with solid leadership skills. We provide the median base salary for all MBA graduates, but we also recommend looking at GSB’s latest employment report to see detailed post-MBA salary information for your industry.

You will also want to consider each school’s career services and any resources they offer to support your post-MBA success. Part of the investment you make towards your MBA includes ensuring that you are getting the help you need to prepare for interviews, salary negotiations, and network-building. We include information about GSB’s career services below.

Key Statistics

Of those that sought employment after completing their MBAs in 2023, 89% received an offer within three months. The top two functions that graduates pursued were finance (34%, median base salary of $192,000) and general management (29%, median base salary of $175,000). 

The median base salary for all graduates was $182,500, and the median signing bonus (which 49% received) was $30,000, making GSB graduates the highest-paid MBAs of all time in 2023.. 

93% of graduates received jobs in North America, 50% of them ending up on the West Coast. 

Employment Services and Resources

GSB also offers excellent career services to support students and alumni in their post-MBA journeys. Stanford’s Career Management Center helps students create a customized career plan, develop their hard and soft skills, make strategic decisions, and achieve their career goals. Graduates also have access to the Center’s support.

Key resources that students and alumni can access include career and life design group workshops, personal career advising, and interview preparation. GSB also provides employer networking events and a comprehensive job board for both students and alumni. 

Now you’ve got the basics of what GSB is all about. Before you read on to the details of Stanford’s MBA program, you may be wondering if the school is really right for you and your situation.

Our team here at Ellin Lolis Consulting is always excited to support our clients in deciding which MBA is right for you . From mapping out your business school brand and objectives to planning your visit to your top-choice schools, we get to know you so we can offer you the best support along each step of the decision-making process.

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Now you’ve got the basics of what Stanford GSB is all about. Before you read on to the details of Stanford’s MBA program, you may be wondering if the school is really right for you and your situation.

Considering the fact that you can only do one MBA, choosing where to apply is the most important decision you will make during your application process. 

Though there are many components to a successful business school application, it’s important to know what you want out of your MBA. One of the most important aspects of an MBA program is academics. After all, you’ll spend most of your time in the classroom, preparing for class, or studying for exams!

In this section, we go into depth about just what you can expect during your Stanford MBA. 

GSB’s MBA curriculum is focused on preparing students to develop and, eventually, implement big visions for their careers. As a result, the curriculum is highly personalizable.

During the first year at GSB, students focus on gaining general management knowledge and global exposure. Through the core courses offered during this time, students are exposed to practical experience and detailed feedback on their management approach and style from classmates and leadership coaches. Students have the opportunity to make choices in many of the core courses, calibrated to their own skills, experience, and goals.

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First-year MBA students are also required to participate in and complete one Global Experience to fulfill the Global Experience Requirement (GER) . During the GER, students learn about, practice, and develop their global management skills

Year two is when GSB students really have the chance to customize their academic experience through electives (which will be almost all courses during this year), seminars, a joint or dual degree , and courses at other Stanford schools . While Stanford’s electives are constantly updated according to changes in the business environment, the social sector, and students’ interests, elective topics include: entrepreneurship, global/strategic management, political economics, healthcare, education, and energy.

Joint Programs

For students interested in studying at the intersection of business and other fields, there are many options available at GSB – in fact, around 20% of GSB students pursue joint or dual degrees. 

The school offers six joint degree programs designed to prepare individuals for complex and interdisciplinary leadership challenges: the JD/MBA, MA Education/MBA, MPP/MBA, MS Computer Science/MBA, MS Electrical Engineering/MBA, and MS Environment and Resources/MBA.

Alternatively, MBA students can pursue a dual degree with any graduate program at Stanford. (Note: as with joint degrees, students can only pursue one additional degree while in the MBA program.)

Notable Faculty

Peter Wendell, co-professor of Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital , is the founder and managing director of Sierra Ventures. He has also been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of the top 100 technology venture investors in the United States. 

Baba Shiv is one of the most loved professors by GSB students and teaches the popular course The Frinky Science of the Human Mind. He is known for his work on the role of emotions and psychology in shaping business decisions and experiences. He also focuses on innovation and entrepreneurial leadership in companies from Silicon Valley startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Jennifer Aaker is a leading expert on how purpose and meaning shape individual choices and how technology can positively impact well-being. Her work has been published in leading scientific journals and featured in reputable outlets such as The Economist and the New York Times.

Instruction Style

In general, there are three primary teaching styles : case studies, experiential learning, and lectures. Stanford’s MBA combines all three, emphasizing the importance of an adaptable instruction approach depending on the course’s topic and objectives. Thus, Stanford GSB faculty members select the teaching method that’s best for each subject.

Lecture-style learning is provided in select courses as well as by inviting global thought leaders and innovative executives who participate in speaking events throughout the year. Cases are also studied in most of the MBA’s available courses.

Additionally, there is a wide range of experiential learning opportunities available to GSB students. This includes global experiences and internships, as well as the Social Entrepreneurship Program and Stanford GSB Impact Fund .

GSB has a number of labs and research initiatives that allow students to pursue projects in their particular areas of interest during their MBA studies.

The Behavioral Lab is an interdisciplinary laboratory that supports students in conducting research that uses human participants for topics from organizational behavior and behavioral marketing to behavioral economics.

Other labs and initiatives include the Cities, Housing, and Society Lab , which brings together students, faculty, and industry/government stakeholders across disciplines to look into how geographic place, labor markets, and public policy influence households’ economic lives and inequality, and the Golub Capital Social Impact Lab , which focuses on digital technology and social science research to improve the effectiveness of leading social sector organizations. 

International Study Programs

As mentioned above, all MBA students are required to complete a global experience .

One option to fulfill this requirement is the GMIX, aimed to provide experience with a new culture, business environment, and social norms. Within GMIX, students spend around four weeks during the summer working on a project for a sponsoring organization or other project focused on an individual’s specific interests. 

Next, there is the Global Exploration program, where students spend a quarter in an intensive group-learning experience run by student leaders in groups of 20-30 students. During the Global Exploration, students examine a challenging global issue by talking with a diverse array of stakeholders, from CEOs and small-business owners to government officials. 

For a more academic global experience, GSB students have the opportunity to participate in the Stanford-Tsinghua Exchange Program (STEP) in partnership with the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management in Beijing. In this program, students gain knowledge and experience doing business in China while collaborating with Tsinghua MBA students on academic projects. 

If students want a more personalized global experience, GSB provides the support and resources to create a tailored project, such as a global internship or independent study project.

The quality and extent of any business school’s community and network are key to assessing how the MBA will support your goals and objectives. While the MBA’s academic offerings are certainly one of the most important considerations, the influence and support of others connected to the school are one of the most influential aspects of getting an MBA.

In clubs and extracurricular activities, you will meet others who can expand your perspectives, give you innovative ideas, and potentially become future business partners. When exploring each school’s extracurricular opportunities, see whether there are activities that align with your goals, values, skill gaps, or general interests.

As for the school’s networks and alumni community, some programs have stronger connections than others. You will want to consider whether the school has good connections to the regions and/or industries that you are aiming for and whether or not alumni networks exist where you are headed post-MBA. Not only will this be a chance for you to stay connected after graduation, but it can also get you lifelong career support and opportunities.

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

With plenty of clubs and extracurricular activities available for GSB students to participate in, there are many ways to refine leadership, networks, and skills while studying at Stanford.

Whether you are interested in networking with others from your region or social group (e.g. Latin American Student Association, Black Business Student Association, Women in Management Club), exploring your industry further (e.g. Venture Capital Club, Social Impact Club), or simply finding others with similar personal interests (e.g. Basketball Club, Epicureans @ the GSB), there are certainly a number of clubs that fit your profile and objectives.

Networking and Alumni Opportunities

In addition to experiencing GSB’s tight-knit student community, MBA students and grads have access to the school’s one-of-a-kind alumni community . GSB’s alumni network has more than 30,000 members and over 60 global chapters. As the school’s website says, “They are generous with their time, supportive of your efforts, and famously responsive.” 

Whether you are a student or alumni, you also have access to the GSB Connect network, where you can find and connect with other members of the GSB community who have volunteered to speak with one another about their career goals. Using GSB Connect, you can connect with alumni who may be in the industries or companies that you are aiming to be in, seek mentorship, or even find career collaboration opportunities.

Summary: What Makes GSB Special?

Apart from being a consistently well-ranked school with an excellent reputation among employers, there are a few key aspects that make GSB unique:

• Dedication to preparing change-making leaders : As one of the most rigorous MBA programs out there, Stanford’s MBA develops already outstanding students into leaders with the skills to manage both small and large organizations that solve key problems in business and society. As Yossi Feinberg, the John G. McCoy–Banc One Corporation professor of economics and senior associate dean for Academic Affairs at Stanford GSB, says , “Stanford MBA students care passionately about making a positive impact. We are dedicated to empowering them to be purposeful and principled leaders who will change lives, change organizations, and change the world.”
• Employability and salary : GSB is known for its excellent recruitment statistics, given its excellent reputation among employers, as well as the high salaries that MBA grads earn after completing the program.
• Innovative and dynamic curriculum : Stanford’s MBA has a uniquely dynamic curriculum that is constantly evolving in relation to the latest developments in technology and society. As a result, students are exposed to innovative teaching methodologies and topics that prepare them to face the most cutting-edge issues in business and beyond.

Now that you know just about everything there is to know about GSB and its opportunities, you may be considering applying. Luckily, our expert team at Ellin Lolis Consulting has a wealth of GSB-specific resources to make your application stand out and succeed. We’ve compiled them below:

GSB Essay Analysis

Receiving thousands of applications per year, and with an acceptance rate of 7%, Stanford GSB is one of the most difficult MBA programs to enter. 

This guide, which includes tips from our expert essay editing team, will help you use your Stanford admissions essays to stand out. You’ll find an analysis of who GSB is looking for, the essay questions, and what to (and not to!) do. We’ve also included sample essays. All in all, using this guide will ensure you give your Stanford application your best shot.

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GSB Interview Prep

The Stanford interview is one of the most sought-after – and most difficult – interviews to land in the business school world. Luckily, we’ve created this exclusive guide to help you prepare for a GSB interview that stands out among the competition.

In this guide, we’ve rounded up not only our best tips from our interview team but have also included sample GSB interview questions.

Our MBA Resource Center is the perfect tool to start – or improve! – your Stanford application. In our MBA Resource Center, you get access to:

• Dozens more successful GSB essays
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ur MBA Resource Center is the tool you need to turn an average application into an outstanding application that earns you a spot at GSB ! 

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If your eyes are set on GSB, you may be wondering about how you’ll prepare and execute a successful application. As one of the most selective MBA programs out there, getting admitted to GSB is no easy task. Luckily, Ellin Lolis Consulting is here to offer our comprehensive expertise to you.

From brainstorming your ideas for your essays to negotiating your scholarships , our all-star team ensures that you get exactly the support and guidance you need along every step of the application process .

Landing a spot at Stanford GSB is no easy task. Now is the time to make sure your accomplishments truly shine. 

Ellin Lolis Consulting began with one mission: provide the best possible service to our clients and get them the best possible results . We know that applying for an MBA can be a difficult, long process, but our goal is to take away as much of the stress as possible by acting as your ally in the process. 

So if you need much more than just a few comments on your essay but instead want focused help shaping how you present your life’s greatest hits to one of the world’s toughest critics, you can count on us. 

That’s why we have a 98.9% success rate. We love digging deep into your story, finding what makes you unique, and sharing your accomplishments and why you belong at GSB, all without losing your voice.

While preparing your MBA application, the following resources created by Ellin Lolis Consulting will help you ensure you are not just doing everything right but developing an outstanding and competitive application.

Deciding and Planning 

• How to Decide Where to Apply to Business School
• Your Complete Timeline for MBA Application Success
• How to Create Your Business School Brand
• When Should You Start Preparing Your MBA Application?
• MBA Application Rounds: When Should You Apply?
• 3 Key Ways MBA Consultants Help You Build a Better Application Strategy

Writing your Essays and Résumé

• Your Complete Guide to Writing Winning MBA Essays
• How to Choose Your MBA Essay Stories (webinar)
• How to Write an MBA Goals Essay that Lands You an Interview
• 3 Reasons MBA Consultants Are Critical When Identifying and Telling MBA Essay Stories
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• How to Highlight Uniqueness in Your MBA Essays
• How to Discuss Failures and Weaknesses in Your MBA Essays
• How to Write an MBA CV

Letters of Recommendation

• How to Choose the Best Recommenders for Your Application
• How MBA Consultants Can Help you Obtain Better Letters of Recommendation
• How to Secure MBA Letters of Recommendation

MBA Interview Prep

• How to Be an Interview Rockstar and Leave a Great Impression
• The 5 Toughest MBA Interview Questions and How to Ace Them
• 5 Critical MBA Interview Mistakes Non-native English Speakers Make (And How to Stop Making Them)
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• You’ve Just Been Accepted to Business School! Now What?
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Entrepreneurship is in Stanford’s DNA. In keeping with the pioneering spirit of Leland and Jane Stanford, the university fosters an ecosystem of curious, highly driven students and enthusiastic faculty, sharing an aim to make a difference in the world. 

The Graduate School of Business (GSB) — with its motto, “Change Lives, Change Organizations, Change the World” — embodies the university’s enterprising vigor and entrepreneurial thinking. The school, now housed at the Knight Management Center near here, was established in 1925 at Stanford alumnus Herbert Hoover’s request to thwart the flow of talent to the East Coast. Today, the school has established itself as a leader in management education with programs designed to develop insightful global leaders who drive innovation.

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With seven contiguous schools within walking distance, Stanford students regularly collaborate across disciplines to find breakthrough solutions to society’s challenges, with GSB students providing the management know-how to bring new discoveries to market. Hands-on entrepreneurial training and a signature approach to teaching leadership supply students with the necessary tools to realize their visions amid fast-paced change and disruption.

Igniting Lifelong Learning

Stanford keeps innovation flowing for working professionals and business leaders at key stages in their careers. In addition to its two-year MBA, one-year Master of Science (MSx), and PhD degree programs, the GSB offers non-degree and certificate programs. These include Stanford Executive Education courses, Stanford Ignite certi-ficate programs, and Stanford Seed, a unique business school-led initiative aimed at ending the cycle of global poverty.

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The Economist recently featured a fascinating dive into Stanford GSB and its most popular MBA courses.  Notorious as one of the toughest MBA programs to get into – with an approximate 6% acceptance rate and a class size of about 420 — Stanford GSB’s alumni roster speaks for itself: including British prime minister, Rishi Sunak, and General Motors CEO, Mary Barra.

While GSB offers all the academic offerings of traditional MBA programs – from case studies to accounting lectures — its three most oversubscribed courses have little to no quantitative content: Paths to Power, Interpersonal Dynamics, and Managing Growing Enterprises.  As the Economist observes, each seemingly inculcates its own core skill: hardheadedness, introspection, and diplomacy (respectively).

Here is a peek into each course:

• Paths to Power : the objective of Prof. Jeffrey Pfeffer’s course is to make sure “you never have to leave a position involuntarily” and develop sensitivity and skill in coping with power dynamics. One takeaway from the course – to maintain power, avoid grooming successors.  Another takeaway to protect oneself from rivals is to hold several overlapping roles within an organization.  Xi Jinping, who holds at least ten titles, including China’s presidency, is a perfect example, Economist notes.
• Interpersonal Dynamics : taught for about 50 years, GSB’s most famous course (nicknamed ‘Touchy Feely’) shows students how to evaluate their own public image and assess whether they are coming across the way they want to. The class mainly consists of unstructured conversation in groups of 12 students in addition to a weekend retreat. The course culminates in students sorting themselves into a line according to degree of “influence” as each student perceives it.  Those convinced of their own capacities can attempt to insert themselves at the front of the line but risk getting rebuffed by their peers.  The point is self-discovery and the opportunity to mitigate weaknesses.
• Managing Growing Enterprises : this course explores how to deal tactfully in sensitive situations. Questions the course covers include How do you lay someone off?  How do you decline unsolicited and unhelpful advice from a big investor?  How do you respond to a nosy journalist?  In each class, a handful of students are cold-called to initiate role-playing exchanges.  Then the professor and other students offer feedback, which can be very critical.

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Hi, I’m Davon R. , an MBA and Management Consulting coach on Leland. I began my career journey at Harvard before joining T-Mobile and then McKinsey & Co. as a Consultant. I recently graduated from the Stanford GSB with my MBA. Here is a list of the five best classes at GSB, I hope you find it helpful as you navigate the application and enrollment processes. If you’d like to work with me, book a free intro call on my profile!

Stanford GSB students sometimes get a bad reputation for not prioritizing class. We are working on our startups, playing beer pong at the Patio, or traveling to Las Vegas on a random Tuesday night and may not always have our heads in the books. Still, class is a fundamental part of the GSB experience, and the learnings I have brought away with me are remarkable. To get a peek of what these learnings are, here are my top 5 classes at the GSB:

The Five Best Classes at GSB

5. winning writing by glenn kramon.

Feedback is a core theme of the GSB. It is also the biggest asset of Winning Writing. Glenn Kramon, who edited/supervised reporters who have won 10 Pulitzers, goes through each of your writing assignments and provides feedback. He then features the best writing in class and makes the student who wrote it read aloud. Whether you get chosen or not, you learn a tremendous amount about what “winning” writing is.

Glenn is also the most caring (and best) lecturer at GSB. At the beginning of each class, he researches every student, creating his “secret admission file.” He’ll scrape the internet for every article that has been written on you (or you’ve written) or he’ll reach out to past students to gather information (he pulled this up on me - Hollywood at Harvard ). It’s a special moment in class and makes you feel cared for and seen. Not many other professors/lecturers put as much time into knowing their students as he does.

He also uses the “secret admission file” as a lesson to do your homework on the people you interview or cold email. Doing your homework like Nardwaur does with his interviewees will increase the likelihood your cold emails receive a response (or at least make the receiver crack a smile).

4. Financial Modeling by Peter Demarzo

I spent about 20 hours a week on this course during my last quarter at the GSB, but it has paid off tremendously . For anyone pivoting into finance or a heavy modeling role, this class is a must. Walking into the class I thought I was solid at Excel, but after I am confident I can handle any type of financial modeling.

The course is the most technical at the GSB. We run through everything from setting up your standard income sheet to handling more complex M&A and leveraged buyout models. One of the biggest upsides of the class is peer-reviewing your classmates who have worked in private equity and consulting. The tips and tricks I have learned I will be using in my day-to-day at McKinsey. The class also provides great macros and shortcuts that will cut down the time it takes to model.

3. Startup Garage (Various Lecturers)

This is the hallmark entrepreneurship class of the GSB. You enter the class with up to four other classmates and an idea. The class is broken up into two quarters, starting in the fall and the option to continue in the winter. The fall quarter consists of interviewing and brainstorming solutions while the winter focuses on prototyping, unit economics, and eventually pitching to a panel of venture capitalists. Many students will launch a venture out of the class while some (like myself) take with them knowledge for the future.

Beyond giving students the bedrock of how to start a venture, the advisors of the class are incredible, many of them successful founders or venture capitalists. When faced with a challenge, having them there to coach you is priceless.

2. Interpersonal Dynamics aka “Touchy Feely” (Various Lecturers)

Walking into Touchy Feely, I had no idea what to expect. What does interpersonal dynamics really even mean? Walking away, I still don’t completely know what “interpersonal dynamics” are, but the course completely changed the way I interact with my partner, classmates, and colleagues.

The setting of the course is a “t-group” – you, 10 other classmates, and two facilitators in a room for 3-4 hours each week. What do you talk about? Literally anything. Someone starts a conversation naturally, the only requirement after that is you have to say how you feel. For instance, if a member of the t-group cuts another member off or is taking up too much space and it is frustrating to you, you are encouraged to let that member and the group know that those actions are frustrating to you. If a member is being quiet and it’s worrying you, let the group know! It seems simple, but what happens week after week is transformational.

There are some other key parts of the class such as “not crossing the net,” “action-impact feedback,” and facilitators creating conflict but for the most part that is the basis of the course. The major takeaway of the class is providing feedback to your team or partner is one of the most effective ways to build trust and set norms. I applied the techniques during my internship last summer and received great feedback on my feedback!

1. Paths to Power by Jeffrey Pfeffer

Jeffrey Pfeffer claims that while the rest of the classes at the GSB are invested in making organizations and teams successful, his class is invested in making you successful. The lectures are comprised of techniques to attain power while also touching on what the costs of power are. Impact (what all GSBers strive to make) cannot be made without power, and that is why it is the #1 class at the GSB.

Some of the behaviors to attain power that Jeff covers are taboo, such as lying or showing anger instead of apologizing. While he makes sure to say he does not endorse these behaviors, even floating the ideas creates controversy and discussion about the ethics of the class. Beyond this, there are plenty of behaviors, such as promoting yourself and creating a strong brand, that helped me get outside of my comfort zone, attain power, and create impact.

The other important aspect of the class is having a ‘personal power coach’ who reviews all your assignments and journals. Homework could look like cold emailing a Fortune 500 CEO to speak on campus or reaching out to that mentor you haven’t kept up with. The class ends with the ‘power project’, highlighting all the “power” moves you have made over the last quarter and intend to make in the coming months.

Honorable Mentions

Formation of New Ventures by Jim Ellis, Garth Saloner, Scott Brady

If you are a fan of guest lecturers and entrepreneurship, this is the class for you. Each week students read a case study on an entrepreneur who then guest lectures that week. Students then discuss how they would handle the pressing challenges the entrepreneur faces in the case.

The highlights of the class often come from founders’ failures. Scott Brady reminds us that we are more likely to come back to the class as failures than successful founders. To hear the founders’ failures and how they learned from them was inspirational and provided many candid and raw gems.

Lastly, to have Garth Saloner, former Dean of the GSB, Jim Ellis, founder of Asurion, and Scott Brady, 3-time founder, and Innovation Endeavor partner was remarkable. The departing advice they shared during their last lecture made it my favorite individual lecture at the GSB.

Managing Growing Enterprises by Graham Weaver, David Dodson, Joel Peterson, etc.

This hallmark GSB class prepares students for high-stress situations in their careers. Unfortunately, I was not able to take the class, but my classmates raved about it. The course experience is mainly role-playing actions that you’ll be performing in the corporate world. For instance, the situation of how to fire someone is questioned and then played out by students. The class provides opportunities to learn and fail in a safe environment before experiencing the situations in real life.

The class is somewhat dependent on the lecturer. Graham Weaver is often highly rated, and I have enjoyed the “wellness” lectures he holds every quarter. I’d encourage following him on LinkedIn for his great tips on business trends and productivity.

Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital (Various)

This also gets an honorable mention and may have been in my top five if I had taken the class. The guest lecturers are crazy with some big-time names coming in. Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, teaches part of the class and makes himself available to casually have lunch with students. With that being said, I believe that the prospect of having big-name speakers usually sounds sexier than it actually is. The willingness to get into the nitty gritty or provide thoughtful gems can sometimes be lacking, but I heard from my classmates there were many takeaways from guest lecturers.

Applying to MBA programs can be a stressful experience; however, you don’t need to do it alone. I’d love to work with you on any part of the MBA application process. Head to my profile to get started.

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What GMAT Score Do You Need for Stanford MBA for 2024-25?

Are you aiming to secure a spot at Stanford Business School? Your GMAT exam score is a critical piece of the puzzle, and understanding what it takes to achieve a competitive score can make all the difference. This blog dives deep into the GMAT score expectations at Stanford, offering insights into average scores, score ranges, and essential tips to help you excel.

Key Highlights:

• The average GMAT score required for admission to Stanford Graduate School of Business is 738.
• You can secure a position in Stanford Business School with a 96th percentile in the GMAT
• The average GMAT score range for Stanford is between 630 to 970.

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Overview of Stanford Business School

The Stanford MBA program is renowned for its innovative curriculum, diverse student body, and strong emphasis on leadership development. Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) is celebrated for fostering entrepreneurial thinking and providing students with the skills needed to excel in various industries, including technology, finance, consulting, and healthcare. With its rigorous admissions process and exceptional faculty, Stanford GSB offers a transformative educational experience that prepares students for impactful careers.

The program also focuses on personal growth, encouraging students to explore their passions and drive meaningful change. Furthermore, Stanford GSB's commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures a rich learning environment that benefits all students.

Average GMAT Score for Stanford: 738

For the Stanford MBA class of 2023, the average GMAT score is 738. This is within the 96th percentile, which makes its competitiveness similar to scores of between 685 and 695 on the GMAT Focus Edition of the test. This is up from 733 for the previous class. The Stanford average GMAT is higher than most other top business schools. Its closest competition is Harvard, whose median GMAT score is 738.

GMAT Score Range for Stanford: 630-690

The Stanford GMAT score range for the MBA class of 2023 was 630 to 790 when converted. This means Stanford accepted at least one student with a 630 GMAT test score (considered relatively low) up to 790. A 790 GMAT score is in the 100th percentile, very close to a perfect score. The maximum GMAT Focus Edition score is 805.

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Achieving a competitive GMAT score is a key component of a strong Stanford Business School application. Given the high standards of Stanford, a well-prepared approach to the GMAT can significantly enhance your chances of admission. Here are some detailed tips to help you achieve a competitive score:

• Understand the Test Format : Know the structure of the GMAT, including the types of questions in the Quantitative, Verbal, and Data Insights sections.
• Create a Study Plan : Define your target score based on the requirements of your target schools and allocate regular, focused study sessions. 
• Use Official GMAT Materials : Use the GMAT Official Guide and other official materials to practice with real GMAT questions.
• Focus on Weak Areas : Identify your strengths and weaknesses through practice tests. Spend more time improving areas where you’re struggling.

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Stanford graduate school of education relaunches school’s in podcast.

From exploring entrepreneurship in education, to discussing the use of AI chatbots in the classroom, Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE) Dean Dan Schwartz and Senior Lecturer Denise Pope are back hosting the School’s In podcast with a new lineup of expert guests and insights to help navigate the future of education.

The award-winning podcast relaunches after a two-year hiatus with 12 episodes and a new look, yet the same playful and straight talking hosts that School’s In listeners have come to know and love.

“I think the themes we cover this season are really important and often top of mind for educators and parents,” Pope said. “Our goal is also to help people get to know the amazing faculty members at the GSE and to have some fun along the way.”

The first episode of the new season features GSE Professor Thomas Dee discussing his research on post-pandemic learning and absenteeism in public schools.

“One of the reasons I do these podcasts is I get to learn from the faculty and their research –  it’s always interesting,” Schwartz said. “To be able to ask them questions, to follow up and think of questions that the listener might ask, really helps me understand it better.”

We spoke with the hosts about what to expect from the new season and what it’s like working together.

Why is the podcast important and who’s it for?

Dan: I think everybody has had a lot of experience with education, but I don’t think they can easily tap into the vantage of people who are studying it, who have a bigger horizon to make sense of things. School’s In brings the expertise and discoveries of our faculty into the conversation so people can benefit from them. 

Denise: The podcast is for parents and educators, or really anyone who is interested in hot topics in education. And for the Stanford community – both alumni and current students, faculty and staff – it offers another way to learn about each other as well as the subject matter.

I think there’s a lot of information out there and it’s really hard to know if it’s coming from a worthy source, if this information is correct, or if it’s at a level most can understand. I see the podcast as a way to translate really cutting-edge information into usable knowledge for people every day, which is really important to me.

How are the topics in this season relevant to what’s going on in the world?

Dan: This year, I think the episodes are really about meeting the moment. With COVID, the emergence of new technologies, the mental health crisis in our youth – there are big issues this year that people want to know about. This is an amazing period of time to share meaningful insights.

Denise: With everything we’re doing, we’re thinking what’s front-of-mind for listeners that we can offer insight because either our Stanford researchers are studying it, or it’s something we know will be studied.

What’s it like working together?

Dan: With Denise? She’s a great colleague. We have a good brother-sister rapport, and she’s phenomenal at summarizing things at the end of each episode. She also has this dulcet voice that’s really nice and rings like a bell.

Denise: I love working with Dan on the podcast. One of my favorite things about working with Dan is when we prep for a show by discussing themes, and then think of personal stories that relate. He has had such a diverse career, so I really look forward to hearing his stories and learning about his past teaching adventures. 

What’s different this season?

Dan: There’s a slightly new organization to it that we think will get into the topics at hand more quickly, but also keep it lively. There’s a little more foreshadowing of what’s going to be in the podcast, so we’ll see if the audience likes that.

Denise: Video is a different element that we’re introducing this season, so that’s kind of exciting. We are also offering more tips at the end for some of the episodes. We are also experimenting with some new formats for the show. I am excited to see how it all goes.

Check out the first episode of the new season of School's In, featuring Tom Dee, below.

Tom Dee (00:00):

Basically an additional six and a half million kids in K-12 public schools are now chronically absent.

Dan Schwartz (00:08):

Today we're tackling one of the most significant challenges post-pandemic, learning loss and chronic absenteeism. Our guest is Tom Dee. He's a professor at the Graduate School of Education and he's an expert in education policy and economics. He's also been deeply involved in researching the impact of Covid-19 on students' academic performance and their attendance.

Denise Pope (00:29):

Welcome to School's In, [00:00:30] your go-to podcast for cutting-edge insights in learning. Each episode, we dive into the latest trends, innovations, and challenges facing learners. I'm Denise Pope, senior lecturer at Stanford GSE and co-founder of Challenge Success, and I'm with my co-host, Dan Schwartz, Dean of Stanford Graduate School of Education, and the faculty director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning.

Dan Schwartz (01:00):

[00:01:00] Denise, so good to see you. I hope you're doing well. It's good to be here and I'm looking forward to our show today, as always.

Denise Pope (01:08):

Me too, Dan. I'm so excited. It's going to be a really good one. If you were long-time listeners, we are so glad to have you back. We are so appreciative. And if you're new, we're glad you found us.

Dan Schwartz (01:21):

Denise, it is so good to hear the dulcet tones of your voice yet again.

Denise Pope (01:25):

Dan Schwartz (01:26):

I'm so glad we're back together.

Denise Pope (01:27):

It's very exciting.

Tom has [00:01:30] been spending a lot of time looking into what's happening in schools post-pandemic, and in today's episode we're going to hear about his research on learning loss and absenteeism, and we're going to discuss what schools and parents can do to help students get back on track. So important.

Tom, we are thrilled to have you here. So we're going to just go ahead and dig in with the big question, just how much learning was lost during the pandemic?

Tom Dee (01:54):

Thank you, and thanks for having me. So in terms of learning loss, pretty substantial. So [00:02:00] basically 20 years of test score gains have been wiped out with particularly large losses in math and smaller ones in reading. For those in the audience who used to listening or reading about education research, on the order of 10 to 15% of a standard deviation. So pretty substantial. But those gains over 20 years were more modest than we would like.

But I also think there are important dimensions of the pandemic learning loss that we have yet to understand. [00:02:30] In particular, what a lot of my work done in collaboration with journalists and collecting data on enrollment has shown is that the kids who experienced the most substantial disruptions missing pre-K, skipping kindergarten, switching schools, were our very youngest learners who are just beginning to age into testing windows where we'll really know about how their trajectories have changed.

So we're going to learn a lot more in the next few years about that as those kids grow up. And [00:03:00] I've argued in some of my writing too, it creates a kind of bias in our discourse because we look where the light shines, we look at the older kids in tested grades, but there may be very serious harm to the kids who aren't yet in the penumbra of that light. It's not shining on them yet.

Denise Pope (03:19):

That's a little scary.

Dan Schwartz (03:22):

No, I've been worried about this. In particular, is there a developmental window that closes that there was some kinds of learnings that you can't get [00:03:30] at another age? Language acquisition gets a lot harder as you get older. I'll be interested to see the results.

Tom Dee (03:37):

Also though, I want to stress a kind of historical-minded perspective on this because anyone who's studied education knows that crisis rhetoric comes up as regularly as the sun. And so I have that in the back of my mind as I'm sitting here saying, this feels very much like a crisis, that we've said this before, but we really mean it this time.

[00:04:00] But I think it is serious both because of that learning loss, because of the enrollment disruptions, but even more disturbingly what we're seeing about how kids are readjusting to a kind of return to normal and in-person instruction. And with some of the most recent work I've done in collaboration with the Associated Press has underscored this, that we've seen a near doubling of chronic absenteeism among students in the '21 - '22 school year. And all the data available [00:04:30] to us suggests that has persisted into the '22 - '23 school year, and to suggest a large scale failure of many kids to fully reintegrate into schooling as we knew it before the pandemic.

Dan Schwartz (04:43):

Yeah. So tell us more about that research. Part of my reaction to learning loss if I'm feeling jaded is does it really matter if kids graduate with one year less of schooling? At 12th grade you're not doing anything anyway, so [00:05:00] I can be sort of jaded. But then, if there's this part where there's sort of these lingering effects that are just going to keep cascading through the system, I start to get very, very worried. So say more about how you found out.

Tom Dee (05:12):

Yeah. Well, on how we found out, I mean this was really my work and my collaborators at the Associated Press most recently trying to infill the deep inadequacies of the data systems that the pandemic has exposed. Because I had been hearing scattered anecdotal accounts from districts [00:05:30] and a state or two that my gosh, chronic absenteeism has really spiked. And so there was a kind of folk wisdom among the cognoscente that this appeared to be a problem, but nothing like comprehensive data.

So I mounted this effort to go state by state and collect, verify and draw together those data, and that was the substance of the report that I put out in August. And the linked reporting from the Associated Press have documented that doubling, basically an additional [00:06:00] six and a half million kids in K-12 public schools are now chronically absent.

Denise Pope (06:06):

Tom, can you define chronically absent, because I don't know if people understand what that actually means?

Tom Dee (06:11):

Yeah, that's a great point. Thanks, Denise. It basically refers to kids who are missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused. The typical school year has about 180 school days, so we're talking about kids missing typically 18 days or more. And this is a metric [00:06:30] that's really come into broad use as a kind of index for barriers to learning under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. Because schools were given a lot more flexibility to move beyond test scores and thinking about how they were meeting kids' needs, and chronic absenteeism became kind of instantiated as a very widely used measure.

And that's why I was able to collect these data because for the last five or six years, virtually all states have been reporting that. So we were able to get data covering [00:07:00] 92% of school kids across the US.

Denise Pope (07:04):

So it's missing 18 days. They don't have to be all in a row, just 18 days-

Tom Dee (07:09):

That's right-

Denise Pope (07:10):

... the course of a school year. What was interesting is you said excused or unexcused absences.

Tom Dee (07:16):

That's right. And it's very intentionally meant to be this sort of very broad index for, could be in school, out of school factors that are just inhibiting kids opportunities to learn.

Denise Pope (07:27):

Because you get Covid and [00:07:30] you can't go back when you're testing positive. That's practically in the old days, that was 14 days. I know it's less now. I think it's like five or six at schools, but still, you're like a third of the way there, you get Covid once.

Tom Dee (07:41):

I think that's right. And that raises the questions of how do we understand this sharp rise in chronic absenteeism? And I tried to engage that in my analysis. I think we're going to need richer, more disaggregated data to do this really definitively.

But basically I linked the state level growth in chronic absenteeism to a variety of candidate [00:08:00] factors that might explain it, the prevalence of Covid infections during that year kids were returning to school, the presence of bans on wearing masks or requirements to wear masks, information on CDC data on the deterioration in student mental health over this period, enrollment change. We might think that the differential exodus from public schools during the pandemic could mechanically create changes in the chronic absenteeism rate.

[00:08:30] None of these seem to explain the state level growth. Only one thing really did. And that was the extent to which during the previous 2020 - '21 school year, schools had been in remote only instruction. If the schools had been closed during that first full school year during the pandemic, predicted much higher chronic absenteeism when kids returned to school in fall of 2021.

So again, this is just [00:09:00] correlational, it's not definitive evidence, but it's consistent with the idea that the major factor was kids falling out of the habit of going to school or maybe parents no longer seeing the value in regular school attendance.

Dan Schwartz (09:14):

So Tom, the threshold of 10% is interesting to me. How do you choose it? I guess the question behind it is, is there a strong linear slope between absenteeism and school grades [00:09:30] or school achievement tests, or is it more of a dogleg that suddenly when you hit 18 days, test scores start to get affected?

Tom Dee (09:38):

Yeah, I don't think there's anything sacrosanct about that particular threshold. The way researchers commonly do, they alight upon it for a variety of reasons. But we see similar reductions in attendance. And all the evidence I've seen is that across all margins, attending school more is beneficial to kids on a variety of outcome indicators. [00:10:00] But there's nothing particularly sacred about the way we've chosen to define.

Dan Schwartz (10:05):

I'm worried about parents out there. If their kid misses four days, are they going to do worse, like six days or should the parents relax?

Tom Dee (10:14):

I think first they should relax 'cause being relaxed probably makes them better parents, but they should also try to make sure their kids are in school as much as they can healthfully be.

Dan Schwartz (10:29):

When [00:10:30] you were a kid, did your parents let you skip school and did they force you to make it up?

Denise Pope (10:36):

I was a kid a long time ago, Dan. That's asking me to really think back. I can tell you, it's sort of funny that you're asking this because we have this story in my family that my grandmother tells about missing school. So I'm going to sidestep that question and just tell you the grandma story for a second, which is I don't know why, but this comes up at family dinners where she'll say, "You know, I was absent on the one day that they [00:11:00] were teaching square root," and she always would say square root. And she said, "And I've regretted it my whole life."

So when any of our kids or at this dinner would say, "Oh, they weren't excited to go back to school," or whatever, she would say, "You know, be careful 'cause you could miss the one day where you learn square root." And so it's like ...

Dan Schwartz (11:19):

I had that experience.

Denise Pope (11:21):

What do you mean?

Dan Schwartz (11:22):

Oh, it was statistics in graduate school and there was one day where I was tired too much and I missed it. And it's turned out every year a graduate [00:11:30] student asks me exactly about the thing I missed. And I bluff. I do a good job of bluffing, but it is pretty amazing. It was that one, one day.

Tom, time to recover. How are schools doing? Anything working especially well?

Tom Dee (11:51):

I think we've got a few bright spots. I mean, there's a great deal of enthusiasm, for example, around providing tutoring opportunities for kids, though I think [00:12:00] real challenges in doing that well and at scale.

I think I'm also encouraged by the fact there's really good evidence on tier one initial strategies to promote school attendance among kids and tactics that are low cost and scalable with fidelity. In particular, there've been a number of carefully designed experiments that simply will communicate to parents through texting or through postcards, personalized information about how their child is [00:12:30] doing, that they might be missing too much school.

And there's some interesting design elements that are kind of psychologically informed that can enhance the impact of that. So for example, what in the literature is called social norming, saying this is where your kid is and this is where their classroom peers are. Adding that little bit of social context can be impactful.

And also attending to the language used in that communication, making it less judgmental and instead kind of underscoring shared purpose around having kids [00:13:00] attend school regularly. But getting that communication out is low cost, can be done at scale with great fidelity. And I think any school district that's not doing that now should really look into making that happen.

Dan Schwartz (13:13):

Tom, you're going to get a postcard from me pretty soon about the social norms of faculty.

Denise Pope (13:19):

Who else is showing up?

Tom Dee (13:20):

I don't think I'll be alone.

Denise Pope (13:23):

Is part of this just making it more attractive to go to school, making school more fun and exciting? Is part of this just like [00:13:30] school seems like boring and they took all the fun stuff away?

Tom Dee (13:34):

Well, I don't know that the school has changed per se, as much as just people's sense of engagement with it. I think we really, this is purely subjective on my part, as I said again in my home office, but we fell out of the habit of regularly going to the place of work or study, and I think that's proved enduring for kids in ways that are going to be problematic.

Dan Schwartz (13:57):

So Denise, you underestimate habits. [00:14:00] I'm wearing pajamas now at the office so..

Denise Pope (14:03):

We got out of the habit of coming in every day. That was our kids that were the adults. That was a bunch of us. Right? That's one theory.

Dan Schwartz (14:13):

So Tom, you did some interesting work on a reading curriculum or an interesting approach that showed some catch up effects. So talk a little bit about this study and intervention.

Tom Dee (14:24):

Yeah. And this is part of the Science of Reading debate, which I just think is one of the most fascinating issues in education [00:14:30] research and policy right now. Many listeners may be familiar with the decades-long reading wars, which basically had researchers and policymakers sparring over the best way to teach, in particular young learners how to read. And it pitted an older tradition of more phonics-based instruction against a newer tradition based on whole language and then a kind of middle ground called balanced literacy that purported to combine the two.

So there's been [00:15:00] that long-standing debate, but a shift in recent years I think, and a sense that the science of reading, which includes for young readers more phonics-based instruction is really the right way to go. Now the problem we have is that efforts to really make that happen in the classroom simply haven't worked.

There was a major federal initiative as part of No Child Left Behind that had no effects on student outcomes. And there've been a variety of state level initiatives that purport [00:15:30] to push out and encourage teachers to use science of reading practices and haven't really worked.

Now, we studied a California initiative that targeted the 70 lowest achieving elementary schools in California and came out of a legal settlement. The state had been sued for violating its constitutional obligation to educate children and to provide them with early literacy skills. As a result, they took around $50 million and directed it towards science [00:16:00] of reading pedagogy in these schools. And in a recent study with a Stanford doctoral student, we found looking over the first two years of that program that it really appears to be working. It's moving the needle on reading achievement in meaningful ways.

Denise Pope (16:14):

Okay. I have a hypothesis about this, and you can shoot me down, Tom 'cause you're the expert, but here's my hypothesis. When I was reading about this, they said they weren't just handing people a curriculum to use saying, "This is the Science of Reading curriculum, use it." But that money was going toward professional [00:16:30] development for educators, it was involving parents in this, and maybe you can say more about that, but it was doing a lot more than just saying, "Go back to those boring phonics instruction books."

Tom Dee (16:45):

Yeah, this is such an important question Denise, because I think generally in education, when we see a policy effort that appears to have been impactful, we have such trouble replicating it and doing it a second time. So I think it's really important to pay attention to the unique design and implementation [00:17:00] details of what went on with this money. And it was this, seems like this delicate balance between being prescriptive and also providing school flexibility.

So just to sketch it out briefly, they began by offering eligible schools money to develop school level literacy action plans and support in the contours of that, making it consistent with the science of reading.

Then they provided oversight of those plans and looked at the proposed budgets before approving them. They gave [00:17:30] schools, it was over half a million dollars for three years to implement those plans on average and gave them broad spending guidelines, four different categories that could include professional development for teachers, additional instructional support staff, strategies for family and engagement, money for new textbooks and things of that sort. So broad guidelines, but then flexibility within them for schools to kind of design their own plan.

So I think these kind of design features are probably really critical [00:18:00] for the early success of this program. That balance of being prescriptive in evidence-based ways and flexible in ways that engage substantive change within the school and ultimately critically within the classroom.

Dan Schwartz (18:15):

So is it possible that the gains were just because the school got aligned as opposed to the science of reading? Everybody's lined up, right? They're consistent. They're coherent. There's an agreement. Is it possible this is what's driving these results [00:18:30] as opposed to the science of reading?

Tom Dee (18:32):

Well, that might be because there is that embedded in it, but there's always this challenge in understanding the impact of these kinds of policy initiatives because they're so multifaceted. And so there's often this effort when we see it's having an effect to say, "Okay, I see it was doing seven different things." It probably compelled some instructional coherence and alignment as you're describing along with the science of reading.

And so people will commonly ask what the special [00:19:00] sauce is. And I'm at a point where sometimes I think that question is too reductive and to think that there could be one singular silver bullet within it because they may interact in ways that aren't additive and they really have to be there together as complements.

But if we were to learn, it was really about forcing instructional coherence and alignment, I'm happy to claim that is the reason for the success. I have no history in the reading wars, [00:19:30] but I'd be curious what perspectives you guys have on that long-standing debate.

Denise Pope (19:35):

Well, there's actually an entire School's In show on the reading wars where Dan and I enter into a debate with Rebecca Silverman here, who's at the School of Education. So our listeners can find that one. It's a very juicy, interesting debate that if my memory serves, Dan and I completely lost to whatever the competition was that Rebecca was setting up about is it this or this? And we always [00:20:00] chose the wrong one. So I don't know. Dan, do you have a strong opinion, phonics versus whole language?

Dan Schwartz (20:05):

I'm a math science guy.

Denise Pope (20:08):

Way to skirt.

Dan Schwartz (20:09):

How's that?

Way to skirt the issue.

Denise Pope (20:10):

The thing I always wonder is how these wars get started is a war between ... I mean, it's like two faculty member quibbling with each other. How did it become a war?

Tom Dee (20:19):

Well, I think this is actually really fascinating. For all the attention that reading wars and the science of reading has received, at some level I feel it's as if it's not enough. Because when I think about [00:20:30] if you believe the science of reading and phonics-based instruction for early readers is important, the scale at which we've been failing is at some level mind-numbing 'cause surveys indicate that something like 80% of teachers are using three cueing methods in the classroom and have been doing so for something like four decades.

Denise Pope (20:50):

Three cueing. Tom, you want to just tell, again, tell our listeners-

Tom Dee (20:53):

Oh, sorry. Three cueing is an instructional method sometimes associated with balanced literacy, but really grounded [00:21:00] in whole language. And the idea is you don't have to be didactic in teaching students phonemic awareness, the sounds of words and their components and how to sight read. Instead, you have them draw clues from the context, the sentence, any graphical images available, et cetera.

And so the science of reading would emphatically discredit that type of three cueing instruction. Yet we've been doing it at scale for decades, and my rough calculations suggest in our nation of over 300 million [00:21:30] people, that implies that something like 200 million people have been taught a foundational academic skill the wrong way. So that's really striking, and-

Dan Schwartz (21:40):

Okay, maybe I do have an opinion...

Denise Pope (21:43):

Okay. I was waiting for this. Go ahead, Dan.

Tom Dee (21:45):

I knew I could draw him out.

Dan Schwartz (21:46):

Yeah, yeah. So meaning-based approaches where you're trying to figure things out and connect them are really important. You need to learn to interpret a passage, and that's meaning making. You can do it at the word level. What must this [00:22:00] word be?

On the other hand, there is some value at just memorizing routinized things like recognizing that BR is a blend and this is how you pronounce it. So I would've assumed that the blended would've won, except there's probably a mistake in the execution of the blending.

But you need both. I mean, I haven't memorized every word that exists. I have to look at some and figure it out, and I may not use context. I may sound it out.

Tom Dee (22:26):

So I think part of the confusion here too though, is that people think the science of reading [00:22:30] is just phonics.

Denise Pope (22:31):

Tom Dee (22:32):

It's phonics at early stages, but there are different science of reading for the kinds of comprehension and fluency you're describing. But it's just that the phonemic awareness and sight reading and all of those foundational skills are where you need to begin.

Dan Schwartz (22:47):

The number of times someone, I try to explain to someone that there's a different way to learn that might be more effective. And they say to me, "No, no, no, no. I learned that way. I did just fine." And my response to them is, "You [00:23:00] may have other people didn't work so well for."

Tom Dee (23:03):

I would just quickly note how we got here too, because based on what I've read about the evolution of the reading wars, at some level the villain is siloed academic scholarship. The fact that these different intellectual traditions were able to persist in isolation because intellectual communities within the academy were not talking to each other and engaging with each other sufficiently. And so that allowed those who were closer [00:23:30] with teacher training to have one view and another community to have a very different view. And we need to do better collectively, I think.

Denise Pope (23:38):

So important. So true. Thank you so much, Tom. What a great show.

Dan Schwartz (23:43):

I agree. Thank you, Tom.

The past year or so, we've finally started learning how consequential Covid was for our students and where the effects are taking place. So thank you.

Denise Pope (23:55):

100%. Now, as good educators, we like to end our [00:24:00] lessons with some tangible takeaways. So Dan, I'm going to put you on the spot. Are you ready for this? What stood out to you?

Dan Schwartz (24:08):

What stood out to me is that Tom's research just clearly shows that absenteeism is a problem that we need to get under control. You know some districts have had successes, but overall, getting kids back to school has been harder than everybody anticipated.

Denise Pope (24:20):

Oh my goodness, way harder than people anticipated.

You know another thing we heard was that schools need better communication strategies with parents and students. So [00:24:30] I'm thinking when Tom mentioned things like getting in front of parents more with text messages or other interesting low cost ways to just inform them and nudge them, it's really about ditching the judgment and together focusing on the shared purpose.

Dan Schwartz (24:50):

Okay, so that gets folks back in. Now we need to catch them up.

Denise Pope (24:51):

We absolutely do. Tom mentioned that a lot of schools are having success with tutoring, and I know there's a lot of research to back that up. Also, [00:25:00] we probably need to shed old ways of teaching and really be open to adopting more evidence-based approaches.

Dan Schwartz (25:06):

Tom did mention a recent study on a reading program that's boosting student achievement. It's a great example of how targeted evidence-based strategies can make a significant impact.

Denise Pope (25:16):

Well said, Dan. Thank you again to our guest, Tom Dee, for this thoughtful conversation. And thank you all for joining us on this episode of School's In. Remember to subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your [00:25:30] podcasts. I'm Denise Pope.

Dan Schwartz (25:32):

And I'm Dan Schwartz.

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Are you planning to pursue your career in business? When it comes to pursuing an MBA, choosing the right business school can make all the difference in one's professional path. With various options available globally, it can be challenging to select the best School for your Business Studies. However, multiple rankings and reports shed light on the top contenders. One such source is the US News & World Report . Let us explore and in detail about the top 10 business schools in the world based on their rankings.

Stanford University - Graduate School of Business

Consistently topping the list of best business schools in the world, Stanford GSB is renowned for its innovative curriculum, world-class faculty, and exceptional opportunities for networking and entrepreneurship.

It is ranked #1 in the world for its MBA program, according to QS Global MBA Rankings 2024. The Business School offers various MBA specializations, such as:

• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing 
• Production / Operation
• Supply Chain / Logistics

The average cost of a Full-Time MBA is $79,860. Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA graduates earn starting salaries that are among the highest in the world. You can be sure that your Stanford GSB experience will shape your entire career and transform your life.

University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School

One of the many jewels in the crown of the United States, the University of Pennsylvania-Wharton School is what every student dreams of when looking for business and management studies. It is renowned globally for its intellectual leadership and ongoing innovation across every major discipline of business education. It offers various specializations, some of which are listed below:  

• Business Analytics
• Executive MBA
• Production / Operations
• Real Estate
• Supply Chain / Logistics  

The Full-Time MBA costs $79,800. Its detailed academic program, combined with its extensive global reach, makes it an influencer in business education. It was the first business school in the USA and now has the largest alumni network in the country.  

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is known for its collaborative and supportive community. It promotes a culture of teamwork and innovation. It offers various programs with different specializations, such as:  

Kellogg School of Management has become the center of business idea generation, innovative research, and diverse perspectives on problems facing the global economy. About 95% of Kellogg graduates receive reasonable employment offers within three months of graduating.

University of Chicago- Booth School of Business  

Booth School of Business is known for providing students the strategic mindset and quantitative abilities required to succeed in the current data-driven world of today. It is placed in the 3rd position out of 124 in Best Business Schools and No. 1 out of 269 in Part-time MBA.  The school's flexible curriculum allows students to customize their education based on their career goals and interests. You can choose from specialization various disciplines, such as:

• Business Analytics 
• Production / Operations  

The average annual full-time MBA cost if Full-Time MBA Cost is $80,961. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms the students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to handle the toughest challenges.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management  

Another big name that needs no introduction is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Its emphasis on innovation and technology management attracts ambitious students wishing to bring change to the business landscape. The academic courses at Sloan are global. You can choose your course specialization from various fields, such as: 

• Health Care Administration
• Human Resources Management
• International Business
• Organizational Behavior
• Supply Chain Management/Logistics
• Technology  

Its strong collaborations with industries and groundbreaking research make it stand out among other business schools. Through rigorous coursework with world-class faculty, students at MIT Sloan experience provocative experiential learning. Moreover, they engage in hands-on teamwork and leadership experiences.  

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Harvard University - Harvard Business School  

The Harvard Business School is one of the oldest and most prestigious business schools. Its case study method and immersive learning atmosphere help students prepare to face and deal with real-world challenges. It is ranked sixth in US News Rankings.

The Business School at Harvard University offers various specializations, a few of which are mentioned below: 

• E-commerce 
• Entrepreneurship 
• Real estate
• Public administration
• International Business  

The average tuition fee is $74,910 per year. Upon graduation, around 70.80% of full-time program graduates gain employment. The students are active both on and off campus, with over 400 official student societies, including extracurricular, co-curricular, and athletic opportunities.  

New York University - Leonard N. Stern School Of Business

Stern School of Business is housed on a campus in New York City. It is ranked at 7th position out of 124 in the Best Business Schools list. Stern offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, including majors in 

• Information Systems 
• Real Estate 

The school offers five types of MBA programs: full-time, part-time, Dual-degree, executive, and tech MBA. However, with a low 13% acceptance rate, it is tough to get in.  

Haas School of Business - University of California, Berkeley  

Haas School of Business focuses on sparking innovation, promoting sustainability, and social responsibility. Its close ties to the tech industry and entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Bay Area are vitally important. International students are attracted to the University of California, Berkeley, because of its abundant distinctive courses in varied academic fields. Some of them are:

• Information Systems

The comprehensive curriculum offers students a high degree of flexibility and freedom. They can design their own course of study while, at the same time, a common core teaches them theory and practice in the fundamentals of management, from accounting to strategy.  

Yale University - Yale School of Management  

Housed in New Haven, Connecticut, Yale's School of Management (SOM) is a vital component of Yale University, a prestigious institution in the US. It prepares students with the skills, insights, and ethical foundation necessary to thrive in the current, quickly evolving global business landscape. Some of the specializations it offers are: 

• Management (tie)

The average cost of a full-time MBA is $82,200. The student-faculty ratio is 6:1. The institute’s alumni network is a close-knit community that offers career advice and industry insights to recent graduates.  

Dartmouth College- Tuck School of Business

Tuck School of Business is the graduate b-school of Dartmouth College. It was founded in 1900 and housed in Hanover, New Hampshire. It is among the 6 Ivy League business schools in the USA. The curriculum at this business school is immersive, intensive, and hands-on. Popular majors are:

• Management 

Tuck School of Business has a vibrant, welcoming community and giving culture that promotes trust and builds strong bonds and lifelong connections. The average cost of a Full-Time MBA is $77,520.

These top 10 business schools in the world stand out for their academic excellence, industrial network, and commitment to preparing future leaders. Attending one of these B-schools can open doors to exciting opportunities and help you achieve your career goals.  

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