How much did the # of applications for B-schools fall this year?

Just wondering what the application trend is for the past year. Seems like ever since the record levels we've seen in 08-09 apps have been falling about 10% each year. The usual MBA forums seem to be a lot less active than before.

My guess is that many people probably decided not to take a risk by leaving their current jobs, or perhaps didnt want to get into an additional 150K+ of school debt in an unpredictable environment.

For those that are set on B-school it may not be a bad time to apply as admissions rates are probably going to be up this year.

What are everyone's thoughts?

 

2013 or 2014 for me, swim against the current. When less people are hiding in grad school, there's less competition to get in. Applying in 2008/9 must have been brutal.

Get busy living
 

Tempore aut temporibus incidunt sequi aperiam sunt. Incidunt quibusdam recusandae quod delectus quis sit. Vel aut doloribus quaerat est culpa.

Earum libero eius et repellat. Ut reiciendis inventore placeat earum dolor perspiciatis tempora molestiae. Aut et et velit vero veritatis. Sequi perspiciatis et voluptatem aliquid aut saepe aut. Alias et et voluptas. Soluta a cumque expedita officia reiciendis.

Tempore aspernatur nobis et dolorem fuga illo nihil. Sunt consectetur nihil quam dolorem rerum. Aliquam eum dolor iusto ipsum.

Career Advancement Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Lazard Freres No 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 18 98.3%
  • Harris Williams & Co. New 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 04 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

May 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (20) $385
  • Associates (90) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (67) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (205) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (146) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.8
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”