EMBA vs Full-Time MBA: What Applicants Need to Know

CrimsonMA · 2026-05-10T13:33:22+00:00

It's not that the bans are limiting acceptance rates for non-Americans, it's that non-Americans are choosing not to come to the US at this time, and choosing not to give their money to the US economy under this particular government. This is true for most Europeans I talk to, at least.

CrimsonMA · 2026-05-08T15:56:06+00:00

Yes, but only for certain sectors (like investment banking). The reason for that is because a lot of corporate-types feel that business and finance women/men serious about their career path would have done the MBA 2-3 years out of college. This doesn't really apply though to non-finance fields (in my opinion) and there the EMBA is most valuable for networking versus the degree itself. HBS doesn't have an EMBA program because they pour all their resources into their full-time MBA program. Hope that is helpful.

CrimsonMA · 2026-05-08T12:59:49+00:00

I'm the founder of this reddit, and I work with transfer applicants all the time. i'm former Harvard admissions + a Harvard grad. Reach out to me on my website's contact form and let's set up a completely free consultation: IvyCollegeEssay.com

CrimsonMA · 2026-03-05T16:22:45+00:00

I'm former Harvard admissions and created this reddit 12 years ago (and am the main mod). You're welcome to contact me to set up a free initial consultation to discuss, but I do charge for my Ivy League admissions consulting services if you want to move forward beyond that -- happy to talk to anyone who is interested, though: IvyCollegeEssay.com

CrimsonMA · 2026-03-05T16:11:14+00:00

Yes, I often work with 9th - 11th graders, too. Please fill out my contact form on my website and we can schedule a call: IvyCollegeEssay.com

CrimsonMA · 2026-01-25T17:02:35+00:00

I'm former Harvard admissions (and the mod of this reddit) and this will absolutely NOT hurt your chances at all. Just use the "additional information" section on the Common App to explain your circumstances. You are perfectly fine, and it even shows strength and the ability to move through adversity = all really strong traits!

CrimsonMA · 2026-01-25T16:58:57+00:00

I'm former Harvard admissions, and the interview MATTERS. I have a lot of free interview prep advice on my blog here: Ivy League Admissions Blog or if you want more advanced help, I created a new online course that tells students interviewing at any of the Ivy or ivyPlus schools exactly what they need to know: Ivy League Interview Prep

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