What are the criteria used by top schools to decide on applications?
Top schools use different systems, but for the most part they look for the following in a candidate: • Strong academic promise • Demonstrated leadership potential • Diversity/personal attributes • Communications interpersonal skills Wharton, e.g., states that it looks at the following criteria when making admissions decisions: • Academic profile • Professional development and goals • Personal qualities and leadership For more on what it takes to get into top business schools, read our article.
