Women are going to b-school in greater numbers than before—104,880 women took the GMAT exam in testing year 2009.
For the first time, women now command 39.5 percent of the talent considering business school. More than ever before, women are making one of the best personal investments of their lives—by taking advantage of career-propelling programs ranging from intensive one-year courses, to full- and part-time MBA programs, and four-year doctoral programs.
Graduate business school is giving women a chance to achieve educational, career, and personal objectives in less time than it would take without an advanced degree.
Some Women Uncertain about Taking the B-School Leap
You’re not alone if you don’t feel quite ready to give the b-school idea a true test drive. GMAC data confirm that some women visiting mba.com remain unsure about whether business school is worth the time, effort, and cost. Do any of these sound familiar?
-> 56% of female respondents are concerned that business school will require them to spend more money than they have.
-> 52% of female respondents are also worried that business school will cause them to incur a large financial debt.
-> 28% of female respondents worry that they will struggle to find a job after graduating; 27% of men share the same concern.
-> 36% of women are concerned about their test scores.
-> 35% of women are concerned about how business school will impact their home life.
-> 19% of female respondents are uncertain of their future plans.
Globally, nearly 13 percent of women said they were “undecided” when they were asked, three months after registering on mba.com, if they had had applied or planned to apply to graduate business school.
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