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The following sheet would give you an idea about the class size at various Business Schools.Class size is one of the important factors that students consider while selecting a Business School. Both small class size and large class size have their own benefits.

Here are some of the excerpts that I gathered from Business Week and various Schools. Read on.

Benefits of a Small Community as mentioned by students.

Babcock is a very integrated program that enabled me to learn a lot about a variety of disciplines such as finance, operations, marketing, etc. In addition, the small size fosters a close relationship between students and faculty. Finally, alumni and other staff were readily available to assist in career search and other aspects of the MBA program. — Investment Banking

The Simon School’s class size is small and it allows the students to have a lot of face time with professors and career management staff. Additionally, I am much more capable to tackle real-life business decisions than I was before I began my MBA program. — Operations

I loved Stanford’s MBA program - the size of the class created a real sense of community that made the experience so worthwhile and rich. I got so much out of my 2 years there, both in and out of the classroom, and learned a great deal about myself. — Marketing

Stanford’s small size doesn’t allow anyone to get lost in the cracks. — Marketing

Benefits of a Large Community:

Our community’s size and breadth create a club for almost every interest, from professional opportunities to sports, hobbies, and community service. Each year’s clubs are shaped by the interests of the incoming MBA class – so if you don’t find what you’re looking for, it’s an opportunity to create it!– The Wharton School

I had high expectations for Wharton given the school has a reputation that precedes itself. The students are extremely down to earth, and have unbelievable experiences. And the sheer size of the class – for me, I wanted a larger network versus smaller one. At the hedge fund this summer, I’ve already tapped into other classmates interning at other firms. I was looking at a stock the other day and I remembered that two of my friends were interning at the company this summer. I called them to ask questions. It’s unbelievable to me how quickly you can use that network. The Wharton School

“I came to HBS because I liked the large class size,” says Bobby. “It’s a great way to meet a lot of different people with varied interests and experiences. The large number of international students—about 30 percent of the class—brings a wide range of perspectives to the cases we discuss.” Harvard Business School

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Further Readings:

• Business School Profiles- Average GMAT Scores
• Business School Profiles- Average GPA
• Business School Profiles- Average Work Experience

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