What Matters in Choosing an MBA Program

[View this email in your browser]( This Week's Trending Articles [What Matters in Choosing an MBA Program]( by [Vantage Point MBA]( When evaluating top MBA programs, rankings such as those published by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, The Economist, and several others, are a logical starting point and can provide a general pulse on how the market feels about each school. That said, have you ever noticed how widely rankings can vary by source, depending on methodology and even the year? This volatility indicates the importance of diving deeper into your MBA program research to understand fit for you. [2021 AIGAC Conference and the Latest Business School Admissions Trends]( by [P]( MBA Coach]( This week has been a busy one for Personal MBA Coach and for the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC) #AIGAC2021. As a member of the AIGAC Board of Directors, I had the pleasure of meeting with and facilitating sessions with admissions directors from top MBA programs including HBS, MIT Sloan, Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, UVA Darden, Berkeley Haas, Michigan Ross, Yale SOM, London Business School and others at our annual conference. [Comparing Top EU MBA Programs Vs. Top US Programs]( by [S]( Blackman Consulting]( INSEAD in France, London Business School, Oxford’s Saïd Business School, and Cambridge’s Judge Business School are among the top EU MBA programs. While INSEAD and LBS rank highest, HEC Paris, Italy's SDA Bocconi, and Spain's IESE shine in their home markets. There are several factors to consider while weighing whether an MBA in Europe will help you reach your career goals. From cost to duration to brand reputation and more, keep the following in mind as you make your decision. This Week's Featured Forum Discussions [Can you answer this GMAT Data Sufficiency Question?]( On a certain nonstop trip, Marta averaged x miles per hour for 2 hours and y miles per hour for the remaining 3 hours. What was her average speed, in miles per hour, for the entire trip? (1) 2x + 3y = 280 (2) y = x + 10 [Can you answer this GMAT Sentence Correction Question?]( As xenophobia reached new highs right before the start of American involvement in World War I, the Immigration Act of 1917 halted immigration from most Asian countries into the United States, formally the exclusion was ended by the McCarran-Walter Act in 1954. Hall of Fame I Beat the GMAT Success Story [GMAT Killer: 490 to 770 in 3 Months]( by joshcollins joshcollins was really unsure when he started his prep, but he discovered the right way of approaching the process, and that helped him conquer the exam. Don’t miss his amazing GMAT journey from 490 to 770. Follow us for the latest Beat the GMAT News and Events! Copyright © 2021 Beat The GMAT, All rights reserved. Beat The GMAT Membership Our mailing address is: Beat The GMAT 3900 W. Alameda AvenueBurbank, CA 91505 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.