Ask Stacy Blackman

Dear abhou80,

You note you already have a MBA, so you might not be able to apply for another one. Rice does not award someone the same degree. Before you proceed further, you need to find out if your degree is seen as equivalent to a US MBA. Depending on your coursework, it may or may not be the same. If it is not equivalent and you can apply, then you present a competitive profile for Rice. However, it is how well you present your case for admission that will get you a positive decision. You must present a strong rationale for why you want to go to business school, why Rice, why now and how your past experience plus a MBA make sense for your career goals. Likewise, you need to demonstrate a successful track record in your current career and leadership experiences/leadership potential.

Good luck,
Lisa

Your visa status does not necessarily affect the decision, but you need to determine if you will need to change visa status to F-1 in the event you are accepted. You will, however, be evaluated against the other international applicants so the competition is fierce. Be sure to present the strongest application possible to give yourself the best chance.

Best of luck,
Lisa

You will need to go back to Rice on when you might hear something. In the past, the admissions office has posted a schedule of when you will hear something by each application round. So, check the website and I think you will find the schedule.

Regards,
Lisa