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A new GMAC survey snapshot of nearly 1,800 respondents shows that more than half of prospective students believe that admissions exams improve reliability, fairness, and transparency in evaluating graduate business school candidates. The data collected through mba.com Prospective Students Survey also highlights the diversity of candidates as their perceptions vary by region of citizenship and by preferred study destination (domestic or international). This data addresses questions raised by schools in the Information Needs Survey released earlier this year. It also provides insights to inform schools as they shape their global recruitment strategy.

With applications on the rise this past year, business schools should not lose sight of keeping their brand top of mind with potential candidates.

International students comprise nearly two in three students enrolled in master’s level business programs at British business schools. As a result, Brexit uncertainties coupled with COVID-19 travel restrictions have been particularly severe for many business schools in the UK as international student mobility faced more disruption. Yet, data shows that demand for pursuing graduate business programs in the UK remains strong among international candidates.

A new GMAC research report based on the data collected through mba.com Prospective Students Survey provides insights into the diverse choices and preferences of prospective students planning to pursue graduate management education (GME) in 2021. The findings suggest that demand for GME continues to accelerate as the concerns about the impact of COVID-19 wane. The report identifies at least three notable growth drivers for GME related to employability, flexibility, and regional mobility.

Ten years of data from the mba.com Prospective Students Survey reveal insights and trends on candidate decision making.

A new survey report details shifts in candidate career goals based on the findings of the 2018 mba.com Prospective Students Survey.

Understanding when the average candidate makes major business school decisions can help optimize the timing of your messaging.

A new research report explores prospective students’ preferences for program types, structures, and curriculums based on the 2018 mba.com Prospective Students Survey.