“The Magic 7” – Secrets of America’s Top Business Schools

The United States has many top business schools, among which the most dazzling ones are known as"The Magic 7". The universities that share this name have world-class faculty and reputation, attracting countless outstanding students from around the world to apply every year. Let us introduce you one by one based on the latest Bloomberg 2024 top business school rankings! !

➤Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Located in Silicon Valley, Stanford Business School is an ideal place to cultivate leaders who dare to innovate, adhere to principles, and are good at insight. It emphasizes "small business spirit" and provides rich practical projects such as global management immersion experience. The admission rate is only 7%, but the average GMAT score of students is as high as 738, and the average GPA is 3.78, making it a leader in business education. Three years after graduation, the average salary of students reached $222,625.

 

➤University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Booth School of Business has a high reputation in the field of finance, and its teaching philosophy emphasizes interdisciplinary applications and data analysis. The admission rate is 24%. Although the average GMAT score is only 730, the average GPA is 3.54. The quality of students can be said to be first-rate. After graduation, their average salary is as high as $191,679, which shows that the talents cultivated by the school are very popular in the business community.

 

➤Columbia University Business School
Columbia Business School is located in Manhattan, with a strategic location and close ties to Wall Street. The admission rate here is 16%, the average student GMAT score is 729, and the GPA is 3.60, providing excellent learning opportunities for students in the financial field. After graduation, their average salary reaches $211,543, which can be said to be an excellent choice for investing in the future.

 

➤Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School is famous for its unique case teaching method and attracts countless business elites with its extensive network resources. The admission rate is 12%, the average GMAT score of students is 730, GPA is 3.70, and the minimum IELTS score is 7.5. Three years after graduation, their average salary reaches $210,110, making them a training base for business leaders.

 

➤Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Kellogg School of Management is known for its expertise in the field of marketing, emphasizing practice and teamwork. The admission rate is as high as 27%, while the average GMAT score of students is 729 and the average GPA is 3.70, showing the school's emphasis on diversity. After graduation, their average salary is $186,438. This return on investment is absolutely satisfactory.

 

➤Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania
This is a business palace with a long history. It not only contains rich business knowledge, but also is the cradle of innovation ability. The college offers a variety of academic courses and actively develops cooperative projects with other colleges. The admission rate of Wharton Business School reaches 23%. The average GMAT score of students is as high as 733, the average GPA is 3.60, and the minimum IELTS score must reach 7 points. Three years after graduation, their average salary is as high as $211,543.

 

➤MIT Sloan School of Business
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is a university town with a strong academic atmosphere, integrating high-tech industries and management majors. The Sloan School of Business not only has a strong engineering and technology background, but also attracts many applicants with engineering and science backgrounds. The teaching method here combines theory and practice. Whether it is classroom lectures or case teaching, great efforts are made to cultivate students' independent thinking and innovative practical abilities. Graduates are able to solve various problems with ease. Even if not everyone can become a CEO, they are an indispensable backbone in the company.

MIT's high-tech environment provides students with opportunities to collaborate with engineering students and be exposed to the latest technologies, giving them a unique advantage in today's environment where high-tech management talents are in short supply. Sloan's acceptance rate is 15%, the average student GMAT score is 730, and the average GPA is 3.59. Three years after graduation, their average salary reached $197,177!