Preparing To Sit For The GMAT Exam by: Lawrence Cole on June 16, 2012 | | 4,185 Views June 16, 2012 Copy Link Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Share on Reddit Lack of individuality/Encouraging Conformity The conformist nature of traditional business curriculum sprang largely from the similar manner in which traditional corporate cultures were constructed (I’ve had the misfortune of being a part of such over starched corporate cultures). The most recent trends in company culture have made it incumbent on business schools to produce business people who not only revel in their individuality but can draw on their uniqueness to synthesize new and innovative solutions to problems. Lack of flexibility/too much bureaucracy One of the things that I’m looking for in an MBA program is the freedom to craft my own education. I believe that we are in the midst of a renaissance in education where the idea of formal learning will transcend merely being planned and will become something that is actively pursued based on the intrinsic motivation and unique interests of the individual. The notion that the same business student who will be expected to make decisions that can affect millions of dollars in revenue–if not lives–is somehow seen as incapable of having valuable input on what kind of development he or she will need to get to that point is absurd. What is the point of screening for the most intelligent adults if they are treated like kindergartners upon matriculation? At any rate, if you’d like to view all or some of the video that has put me into this thinking space, I’ve attached the link below. Developing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs MBAOver30 offers the perspective of a 30-something, California-based entrepreneur who is applying to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, MIT, Northwestern, Berkeley, UCLA and the University of Southern California. He hopes to gain acceptance to the Class of 2015 and blogs at MBAOver30. Previous posts on Poets&Quants: How I Totally Overestimated The MBA Admissions Process Musings on MBA Failophobia Letting Go Of An MBA Safety School When A Campus Visit Turns Off An MBA Applicant Yale, Tuck and Booth: The Next Leg of My Pre- MBA Research My Countdown: Less Than 30 Days To The GMAT From Suits To Startups: Why MBA Programs Are Changing Why I’m Not Getting Either A Part-Time MBA or An Executive MBA Previous PagePage 2 of 2 1 2 Questions about this article? Email us or leave a comment below. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.