Choosing the right schools is important for a couple of reasons.
First, you want to pick a set of institutions that has three types of schools - ‘reach’ schools where you have a shot but it’s difficult to get in. Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton fall into this category for the majority of our clients. Then there are ‘competitive’ schools where you have a greater than 70% chance of getting accepted. Finally, there are ‘safety’ schools where you have a greater than 90% chance of getting in. You want to have a balance of these schools based on your background and career goals.
Second, you want to go to a school that is a good cultural fit. Our data-driven personality assessment makes sure that we recommend institutions where you’ll thrive. Things such as fit for case-based versus project-based pedagogy, preference for living in a city versus a rural are taken into consideration.
Finally, you want to go to a school that fits your career ambitions. Do you have a management consulting background and aspire to work at a fintech startup after your MBA? Are you looking to transition from sales to finance? Different schools fit the bill for each ambition and goal.