Need your help in shortlisting the b schools .

[r_p_aruns]

Hi ,

First , I would like to thank you for spending your time to help me .


I had selected some b schools based on FT rankings and their tuition Fees . The schools are as follows

Goizueta Business School
Australian Graduate School of Management
Lancaster University Management School
SDA Bocconi
University of Maryland
National University of Singapore
University of Toronto
University of North Carolina
University of Texas at Austin - Mc combs
University of Melbourne
University of Arizona
Rice University
The Ohio State University
Kelley School of Business


I am planning to apply to five b schools for Fall 2011 . I had been searching various ranking websites to shortlist my list of b schools . But each website provides different set of results .

Can you please help me shortlist these schools mentioned above , based on their

1. Reputation among employers
2. career guidance provided by the school for current students
3. Course framework compared to other top b schools
4 . finally , the placements of previous batches.

It would be of great help if you can help in this regard. Thanks in advance . awaiting reply .

[Stacey Oyler]

Hi,

Thanks for your post. You will find a pretty wide variance in rankings and this is because each ranking system uses a different metric - some rank on ease of recruiting based on a survey of employers, others rank on graduating class career placement statistics, others on salary, etc. Given that each ranking does use a different metric it would be quite hard to combine all of them and pull our exactly the information you are looking for.

It sounds to me like employment upon graduation is the most critical issue or concern for you. I suggest looking at the placement statistics which can be found on each schools' career services webpage. These statistics cite number of those employed at graduation, average salaries, industry, jobs, employers, etc. This information will help you with your specific quest to find the right bschool.

Regards,

Stacey