Step 1. Choose the right schools and calibrate your profile
School selection is a critical piece of your application and post-MBA success. When deciding which business schools to apply to, start by clearly defining your career and educational goals to identify programs that align with you and your goals. You’ll need to consider specializations, location, campus life and clubs, career outcomes, and the alumni network. Do not neglect culture.
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As we do every year in our annual OMBA ranking, we asked schools to report their acceptance rates for all intakes during the most recent academic year. So, that would be the 2023-2024 academic year for our 2025 ranking.
In an increasingly competitive landscape, standing out is critical. Students, recruiters, and employers demand evidence of legitimacy and academic rigor when evaluating institutions. While accreditations and reputations are important, the sheer volume of business schools makes it essential for institutions to demonstrate their relevance and impact.
Hamid Rafieian already had solid entrepreneurship experience when he enrolled in EDHEC Business School’s Global MBA Class of 2024. He is co-founder and CEO of Karafs, Iran’s leading digital healthcare company. Along with Luna, another digital health startup Rafieian founded, his ventures have attracted more than 8 million users in his country.
