Admit It: Rice Business MBA Blog

What’s not to love about skipping the GMAT or the GRE? Here are some answers about the process: who’s eligible for a waiver, who’s most likely to get one – and above all, why you should think twice about seeking a waiver unless it’s absolutely necessary.

We’re living in extraordinary times right now ⁠— times that demand thoughtfulness, strength, and maybe above all, preparedness. An MBA can be a powerful way to meet this demand.

Spring is a big season at Rice Business: there’s the thrill of the Business Plan Competition, the satisfaction of Investiture, the sheer energy of our being on a beautiful campus. Here’s how the business school has adapted its culture and strengths during the era of coronavirus.

Professor David Van Horn explains the difference between the Action Learning Project and Capstone, and the ways in which they prepare Rice Business students with the skills required in consulting, creating well-rounded and solution-oriented leaders.

What’s the sticker price of an MBA? Even for candidates who know their next step is business school, the financial commitment is significant. But you may be surprised at how affordable a Rice MBA really is.

Class of 2020 FTMBA Student, Ashley John, has four main pieces of advice:
1. Take the GMAT/GRE ASAP!
2. Be genuine in your essays
3. Be patient, trust the process
4. Get to know your professors now! Do some research

Looking for a job that’s future-proof? At Rice Business, we train you instead to make your own future, with first-rate foundational knowledge, expert technical training, practical experience -- and powerful relationships based on collaboration and shared values.

Class of 2020 FTMBA Student, Stacy Fish, has two main pieces of advice:
1. Have a defined message and
2. Trust your instincts

Here in the heart of America’s most diverse city, the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice seeks, values and champions students from a range of backgrounds.

It’s a big leap, applying for an MBA. How do you know which business school best suits your career goals? Current students and recent alumni explain what sets Rice Business apart.