Information sources
Public, verifiable, never paywalled.
MBAfolio uses only publicly available information — institutional websites, programme brochures, official curriculum disclosures and government education registers. We do not reproduce proprietary rankings, paywalled datasets or copyrighted ranking tables.
Programme classification
Eight qualitative dimensions, no fake percentages.
Each programme is classified across qualitative dimensions, expressed as tiers rather than spurious percentages:
Experiential learning
Capstones, consulting projects, simulations.
Networking intensity
Cohort scale, alumni reach, peer seniority.
Global exposure
International modules, exchange, cohort diversity.
Leadership development
Executive coaching, labs, 360° tools.
Flexibility
Modular, weekend, online, hybrid delivery.
Collaboration style
Cohort cohesion, group work, learning teams.
Practical vs theoretical
Applied learning vs academic rigour.
Digital experience
Platform quality, async tooling.
Your priorities
You tell us what matters. We weight accordingly.
During onboarding you tell us what matters most — networking, flexibility, global exposure, leadership development, practical learning, prestige, career transition or work/life compatibility. These priorities directly weight your match scores.
Match scoring
Transparent rules, honest language, no false precision.
We combine your priorities with each programme's classification using a transparent rule-based engine. We deliberately avoid fake precision — you'll see qualitative descriptors like "Strong networking emphasis" or "Highly experiential" instead of percentages.
Why we don't use rankings
Fit-first, not prestige-first.
Traditional rankings optimise for a narrow set of metrics that rarely reflect individual fit. MBAfolio is intentionally fit-first. Where we reference institutional reputation, we use our own internally generated qualitative classifications.
Continuous review
Classifications refresh as programmes evolve.
Programme details change. We refresh classifications regularly and encourage you to verify critical details (fees, dates, admissions criteria) directly with each institution.
Limitations
Guidance, not guarantees.
MBAfolio provides personalised guidance, not admissions advice or guaranteed outcomes. No programme is universally "best" — the right choice depends on your circumstances.
Ready when you are
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