Just found out I got rejected from my number one choice for an executive MBA. Based on the resume review process and all interactions, I was the “ideal” candidate. Cont...

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Sorry, just got my official acceptance yesterday to my first choice. In my case my interview was with the dean of the program and was very upfront and honest with me. You might try asking directly with the program.

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I hope your first choice was Phoenix online university

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@AD1 in this context, it is best to share advice without taking the opportunity to share your own good news . Happy for you but please consider OP's perspective.

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Gotta let him flex yo 😂

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Sorry to hear... 1) don’t take it personally, who knows how they really make these decisions, there are a lot of good schools and programs and this is not going to change a thing in the long term. 2) Ask for specific feedback on what you can improve in your CV and/or areas where to focus to get into an EMBA program. Also ask if, based on their feedback, it would make sense for you to apply again once you get additional experience and work on the areas they suggest. That shows you are committed to the school, really care about it, and are willing to do what it takes to get in.

Worst case... you are $200K richer, go buy yourself a Porsche...

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D1 completely agree with AP1. I can understand how you feel, I went through a similar experience few years ago but in the larger scheme of things it will blur overtime. Right now it’s the most important thing to you but it will be different 5 years down the line. The fact that you are actively seeking to improve says a lot, I am sure you will do well anywhere you go

I even applied months before the initial deadline. Really shocked I didn’t get waitlisted. Any folks know how to solicit feedback from the admissions team or track down what part of your file might have been a deterrent??

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D1: sorry to hear this. It might help contacting admissions/interviewer and see what they can share. May I ask if you can consider Depaul or Loyola for EMBA?

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Nope. They weren’t. I work at a boutique digital agency. Moved over here from the big4. Does that matter though? If an individual is qualified on merit and if the firm sends a sponsorship letter suggesting they are going to let me take the time I need for the program, isn’t that enough to know?

Waiting to hear from my first choice and it is nerve wracking. I would hope that they provide decent feedback, especially if invited to interview

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Absolutely DM me

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May I ask which program?

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What’s he acceptance rate for EMBAs? Thought it was pretty easy if you can pay.

Yeh I didn’t assume you were in if you could pay but they do recommend a resume review before you even apply. If they don’t think you are fit, they tell you to consider applying in a couple years. But the feedback I got was overly positive by more than one admissions person which I guess gave me the impression that was the right type of candidate for the program

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