Hello,
To anyone with experience applying to both US & EU schools:
Does it make more sense to apply to US schools first and then to the EU ones? It appears that the US schools have a longer timeline as compared to EU B Schools. Plus most EU B-schools need a deposit from a successful applicant shortly after notification of acceptance. Any thoughts?
advice re: applying to both US & European B-Schools
Posted Nov 23, 2019 22:41
To anyone with experience applying to both US & EU schools:
Does it make more sense to apply to US schools first and then to the EU ones? It appears that the US schools have a longer timeline as compared to EU B Schools. Plus most EU B-schools need a deposit from a successful applicant shortly after notification of acceptance. Any thoughts?
Posted Nov 24, 2019 03:46
Yes, I think you are right.
Posted Nov 24, 2019 04:39
It's a good question. Generally speaking as Duncan pointed out you are correct. It makes sense to apply to US schools first in their early rounds. There is variance, some US schools R1 conclude by Sept while for others it may conclude only by Oct end/Nov mid.
You may want to prioritize your schools, spread your risk and then time your applications accordingly the best you can so to have all decisions at the same time making it easier for you to decide without anxiety.
You may want to prioritize your schools, spread your risk and then time your applications accordingly the best you can so to have all decisions at the same time making it easier for you to decide without anxiety.
Posted Nov 26, 2019 19:59
I'd say that you should first narrow your goals.
Those who apply to programs in Europe and US usually don't have a clear sense of what they're looking for, which impacts their school selection and prioritizing.
Figure out what you want to do with your MBA first, then pick a location from there, and finally, pick the schools.
Those who apply to programs in Europe and US usually don't have a clear sense of what they're looking for, which impacts their school selection and prioritizing.
Figure out what you want to do with your MBA first, then pick a location from there, and finally, pick the schools.
Posted Dec 07, 2019 15:44
Interesting and thank you.
Does not this go into a circular argument though? B school location likely affects the type of job opps post-graduation which in turn is influenced greatly by the job market in the respective location. So if the goal is global mobility should not I look for high ranking schools in my function or for b-schools with graduates that are employed in the specific locations I am interested in? Am I missing something?
I'd say that you should first narrow your goals.
Those who apply to programs in Europe and US usually don't have a clear sense of what they're looking for, which impacts their school selection and prioritizing.
Figure out what you want to do with your MBA first, then pick a location from there, and finally, pick the schools.
Does not this go into a circular argument though? B school location likely affects the type of job opps post-graduation which in turn is influenced greatly by the job market in the respective location. So if the goal is global mobility should not I look for high ranking schools in my function or for b-schools with graduates that are employed in the specific locations I am interested in? Am I missing something?
[quote]I'd say that you should first narrow your goals.
Those who apply to programs in Europe and US usually don't have a clear sense of what they're looking for, which impacts their school selection and prioritizing.
Figure out what you want to do with your MBA first, then pick a location from there, and finally, pick the schools.[/quote]
Posted Dec 07, 2019 17:59
For global mobility it would make sense to look for the best possible school you can get into. The top schools have much wider global networks and brand name recognition.
But even for global mobility, you have to start somewhere.
Usually it is best idea to study where you want to work afterwards. Keep in mind the language barrier (click on Duncan's profile to see a link to read about speaking the local language).
But even for global mobility, you have to start somewhere.
Usually it is best idea to study where you want to work afterwards. Keep in mind the language barrier (click on Duncan's profile to see a link to read about speaking the local language).
Posted Dec 09, 2019 19:17
Does not this go into a circular argument though? B school location likely affects the type of job opps post-graduation which in turn is influenced greatly by the job market in the respective location. So if the goal is global mobility should not I look for high ranking schools in my function or for b-schools with graduates that are employed in the specific locations I am interested in? Am I missing something?
That's exactly what I'm suggesting.
Does not this go into a circular argument though? B school location likely affects the type of job opps post-graduation which in turn is influenced greatly by the job market in the respective location. So if the goal is global mobility should not I look for high ranking schools in my function or for b-schools with graduates that are employed in the specific locations I am interested in? Am I missing something?[/quote]
That's exactly what I'm suggesting.
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