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Undergrad and B-School at Same University

by NextGreatLeader » Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:01 pm
If you went to undergrad at the same place where you are applying to b-school, does it have any impact on your odds for admission? For example, if you went to Stanford for undergrad, is it any easier to get into Stanford GSB? If you went to Dartmouth, is it any easier to get into Tuck? Etc..? Do adcoms care about that at all?
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by myEssayReview » Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:54 pm
I do not think it should make any difference as long as you can prove that the school's specific offerings match your interest and needs to help you achieve your career goals. The Ad Com only care about how well you can answer the following questions;

Do you have a clear plan for future?
Are they a good fit for you?
What value you would bring to the school?

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by Jon@Admissionado » Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:49 am
In general, there is an advantage to returning to your alma mater, especially if you did well. Plus you have the advantage of knowing the ins and outs of the place more intimately than the majority of other candidates.
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by PrepMBA.AlexLeventhal » Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:07 am
I would tend to concur with Jon on this issue. Having already been at a school and done well is certainly a signal that you can handle the rigor.

But also keep in mind that having gone to a certain school will put you into a bucket, and you will be competing with others who have that same advantage. And a school will not take an endless number of applicants from any given school.

So at the end of the day, it helps, but the competition is nonetheless fierce.

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