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Not any degree, some degrees are more competitive than others and select on different things. Importantly, (elite) MBAs filter on demonstrated leadership and wo
by foobarqux 12y ago
Not any degree, some degrees are more competitive than others and select on different things. Importantly, (elite) MBAs filter on demonstrated leadership and work accomplishments.
The issue isn't about guaranteeing high quality candidates but narrowing the search. Instead of looking at all applicants you only look at the top 20% from the most elite programs. As you note that is not exclusively MBA: Most people who want to hire a Harvard MBA would be happy with a Rhodes scholar or Harvard Law alumnus.