Another MBA program rejection! WTF
I got rejected from an MBA program even though I have a competitive resume (FAANG + Senior PM job + Tech/Eng Background). This is my 3rd MBA program rejection (2x MIT rejection previously) Is the MBA Admissions teams just after a good story? Like do I need a whole Disney movie as a life to stand out from the crowd? Note: this was the Boston University MBA Anyways, what now? #pm #product #productmanager
Boston U seems like a low ranked school given your profile. Surprised you didn’t get in - maybe they think you’re a flight risk
Yea i expected admission since I have more qualifications than most standard MBA apps. And it's a low rank... I actually got into a top 10 program in the past with less experience.
There’s your answer probably! You’re shooting too low for your safety schools
You need to change how you identify your gender and race.
Hahaha perhaps that's what it is
The problem is..MBA is more of a breadth first leadership course. They cram lot of subjects in two years expecting students to learn to make sense and decisions from the data given. As better part of learning happens during discussions with classmates, they seek diversity. Your profile might be really strong, but the IT - FAANG bucket would have filled out fast. An oil sales enginner with experience in Turkey having half of your salary and GMAT score has better chances. Don't lose heart, it's a narrow door for you. Why do you want to do MBA ? engineers earn a lot more than Product Managers anyways. If you are interested in finance etc. go for a CFA or some other specialized course.
Is your GMAT score not 700+? Considering you are a PM, you should be able to do well with your resume, essays and interviews. I don’t understand how can BU reject a FAANG PM. Anyway, If I were you, I wouldn’t bother about an MBA unless it can help you get a VP role post-MBA which could happen if you go to top 5 and join a Series E (or earlier) start up post-MBA.
Never mind i done read what u said a gin
Please read my comment again.
Why do you want an MBA? It's not that useful other than checking a block.
Yea but it checks a block! Lol
Are you trying for full-time or exec MBA?
Go Part-Time. No one cares if it was Full-Time or Part-Time, once you have the degree.
Yea this was a part time online program
I would still encourage doing a full-time program. MBA is all about the experience, not much on the materials.
What is your GPA and GMAT scores?
use MBA admission service- it's all about good stories. it doesnt say anything about your capabilities or you as a person. just need to make the reason for mba and your story compelling. MBA service can help, pay a bit money but a lot more likely to get in
tho my position is 'fuck mba', it's 2022 already
Yea I feel like I could do that, but don't want to spend any more money than needed on theoretical degrees