Admission is highly competitive at top US B-Schools, with about 5 out of 6 applicants getting rejected. In an article entitled, “Bouncing Back from Rejection,” Alina Dizik of BusinessWeek reassures candidates they are not alone in the world of rejection from top MBA programs, and provides some solid advice to improve chances before reapplying. If you’ve recently received news that you didn’t get into a school you are passionate about attending, try following some of Ms. Dizik’s advice including:
- Start fresh with a new application
- Get involved with the program you want to attend
- Seek feedback from admissions professionals
- Re-evaluate your recommenders
