Do you think that the number of people on the waitlists are going to increase this year? Due to the current recession and the increased demand for MBA programs?
Waitlists?
Posted Nov 09, 2009 17:40
Posted Nov 10, 2009 11:37
Yes i do. as you say, there is a growing demand for MBA programs, and although there are new ones every day, most people aim at the established programs, which will makes the waiting lists grow......
Posted Nov 10, 2009 14:03
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. You're right that people aim at the established programs, but I also think that's why we've been seeing so many brand new programs, ones that aren't accredited, especially - there's so much demand for further business education that people are pushed onto the waitlists and then start looking at less established programs... It's probably a good time to start a business school!
Posted Nov 11, 2009 11:41
waitlist are for those, whose application is not strong! or if you applied late for school
so what schools do, they may like your application, but they will keep it on hold, till the end, if they have vacant seats they will confirm your admission otherwise not !
i hope you guys are living in 2009, dont blame recession for god sake, america was the most hit of recession, and they recently came out with 3 or 6% growth, so dont worry about all that,,,
competition will always be there, what matters is your profile guys, not recession or waitlist!
so what schools do, they may like your application, but they will keep it on hold, till the end, if they have vacant seats they will confirm your admission otherwise not !
i hope you guys are living in 2009, dont blame recession for god sake, america was the most hit of recession, and they recently came out with 3 or 6% growth, so dont worry about all that,,,
competition will always be there, what matters is your profile guys, not recession or waitlist!
Posted Nov 12, 2009 11:46
what you say about the recession might be true, but still, many people do think it is better to sit out for a few years, and that it is a good time to further their education. this led to a boom on the MBA market, which in turn leads to longer waiting lists and harder competition on places in good b - schools.
i am not saying you are not right, and that a good profile always has a good chance - but what about thous whose profile are good but not excellent? they would maybe stand a chance to get a place in a good school 2 years ago, but hardly stand a chance now.....
i am not saying you are not right, and that a good profile always has a good chance - but what about thous whose profile are good but not excellent? they would maybe stand a chance to get a place in a good school 2 years ago, but hardly stand a chance now.....
Posted Nov 23, 2009 13:49
I think you're right about that. My feeling is that it would be better to be on a waitlist than to not apply at all - and if the waitlist doesn't pan out, to wait another year to improve your profile. Also, to apply to a couple of 2nd or 3rd tier schools just in case.
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