How much does being a woman factor into MBA admissions?

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>I noticed all of these business schools have very low percentages of women in their graduating classes....(most percentages are less than 30 percent). I guess, as the title states, I was just wondering how much being a woman factors into the admission decision. If an applicant were borderline, would it push them over the edge?</p>

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If an applicant were borderline, would it push them over the edge?

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Yes. Check out Fort</p>

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<p>Definitely.</p>

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<p>would being a woman help if i apply straight out of undergraduate without work experience? i want to do a dual spanish,mba program and most of the schools i want to attend have just one application (so they know i want to apply to both rather than schools who ask you to apply seperately to each school and they dont know you applying for a dual degree). i want to apply straight out of UG because of the spanish (im not a native speaker and dont want to lose my studies) i just wrote vanderbilt and they said that if i plan on applying straight out of UG, most applicants have exceptionally high gmat and gpas....i know work experience is necessary for harvard and such, but im honestly not shooting for that. i dont want to major in finance. i like marketing and advertising. im looking more into that realm. i have strong extra curriculars (leadership positions) throughout college and im currently studying abroad for the year in malaga, spain, what do you think</p>

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<p>It would definitely help you but you still need an exceptional application.</p>

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would being a woman help if i apply straight out of undergraduate without work experience?

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<p>Even if you get accepted to an MBA program, you still would not be attractive to recruiters who want MBA graduates with work experience. Why pursue an MBA if you can't get a good job afterwards?</p>

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<p>Employability (particularly in securing a summer internship) is often time considered during the admission process. Assuming you excel on other aspects (stats, leadership etc) and you can convince adcom that your chosen career path is achievable, I don't think you will have a hard time getting in, male or female.</p>