So many MBA applicants want to go to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, or bust, due to their strong reputation and brand. But what makes them different? Should you ONLY apply to these schools? In this video, Poets&Quants’ John Byrne chats with mbaMission Founder/President Jeremy Shinewald about the experience at these three schools, what sets them apart from one another and other business schools, and how you can choose the best business schools for you.

00:39 The HBS/GSB/Wharton experience
03:18 Is HBS too competitive?
04:38 Misconceptions about H/S/W
07:04 Choosing an MBA program for YOU
10:12 Business school culture
12:09 How Jeremy chose Darden
13:48 Does the H/S/W “brand bump” matter?
15:41 H/S/W alumni
17:59 H/S/W or bust? NO!

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