In previous posts we’ve covered why following the latest b-school rankings is a waste of time, and what the (pretty static) rankings of the programs are. In this post we’ll talk about two programs that have defied this general convention: Georgetown (McDonough) and Yale (YSM).
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In an earlier post we discussed some of the problems with the annually published full time MBA ranking reports and why prospective b-school students shouldn’t pay much attention to the fluctuations on the list. This blog post will delve into our view on rankings. It also generally represents the business community at large, and is also borne at by the depth of recruiting done by the most prestigious companies at these programs.
Read MoreThere are many services that provide rank business schools. Business Week and the Wall Street Journal, US News are a few names among a host – each with their own methodology to provide them with a claim that they are best. Some focus purely on salary improvement, some look at a broad mix of indicators, some poll recruiters. It is quite interesting to see all the different approaches used to tackle the question.
Read MoreDon’t let anybody tell you otherwise: culture fit is important at business school. I chose Wharton and had a great time there, but it certainly wasn’t the first school I looked at. In fact it was one of the last. A lot of that had to do with Wharton’s (somewhat well-deserved) reputation.
Read MoreI learned a lot about many subjects in business school, including a few strategy classes. However the best education I got in the subject while there was probably at my weekly poker game.
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One of the big selling points of business school is the opportunity to enjoy new experiences and take part in adventures. Examples include glacier hiking in Patagonia, extended immersion trips in foreign land, or even listening to important guest speakers as they attempt to influence tomorrow’s leaders. Despite how well publicized these opportunities are to applicants, I’d wager that 9 out of 10 MBA have an experience that they never imagined they would going in.
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A significant part of the value derived from attending an MBA program is in the network you develop. It’s very hard to build relationships when you’re a die hard outdoorsman, and the rest of the school is filled with sci-fi junkies.
Read MoreWe here at 7L Associates are fans of Freakonomics. Great book and a fascinating podcast/blog. They use economics to tackle all sorts of interesting questions. The May 1 episode entitled “It’s Crowded at the Top”
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