BIZ SCHOOL RESEARCH WORKSHEET

Basic Info

School Name:

Location:

Class Size:

GMAT Range / GPA Range:

My Positioning

Summary of my general positioning (career goal, reason for MBA, story):

School Strengths

Stated Strengths (from brochures, website, etc.):

Common Knowledge Strengths (from alumni, students, personal observations, etc.):

School Strengths in Context of My Goals:

Seeking Applicants

What School Is Looking for in Ideal Candidate:

How I Fit Their Vision (with examples / stories):

Curriculum + Teaching Style

School’s Description of Teaching Style (from website or brochure):

My Ideal Teaching Style(s):

School’s Description of Program Structure (majors, core curriculum, capstones, etc.):

Majors or Concentrations (bold ones interested in):

Courses That Strike My Fancy (and why):

Professors Who Strike My Fancy (and why):

Extracurriculars + Global Opportunities

Activities I’m Interested in (clubs, case studies, research, volunteer opportunities, etc.):

Global Opportunities I’m Interested in (study abroad, club trips, volunteering, etc.):

Employment Stats

Top Employers (industry and company):

Companies of Interest that Recruit:

Notes from Alumni in Field:

Notes + Insights from Campus Visit / Alumni Interviews:

Class Visited + Professor (if applicable):

Alumni Contacted (if applicable):

School-Specific Positioning

Summarize your positioning in terms of this school + its resources (why this school?):