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Get the inside scoop on Claremont Graduate University (Drucker) admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Alumni
All they required was a fairly simple application form and a short essay. (In addition to GRE scores and transcripts of course.) I wish they would...   READ MORE
Alumni
Rolling admissions process, no interview. I visited the campus, and followed up with phone calls to determine application status once I started g...   READ MORE
Alumni
Drucker takes an overall snapshot of a candidate - GMAT, GPA, work experience, ability to communicate - and transforms that into a scalable system t...   READ MORE
Alumni
The admissions process is on par with most MBA programs. The admission fee is a lot less though. It is primarily essays and the selectivity is q...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Note: the dual degree program I completed is one of many optional variations. Most students choose only the MBA, which you can do full- or part- t...   READ MORE
Alumni
One of the biggest reasons to attend is the once in a lifetime opportunity to take classes taught by Peter Drucker himself. These classes are int...   READ MORE
Alumni
There is a 60 credit system, usually made up of 15 4 credit classes. The core is made up of 24 credits in the usual basics. Outstanding professors...   READ MORE
Alumni
The case study based applicable knowledge focus was key to me and an invaluable learning method. The professors are high quality from Harvard, St...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Career opportunities at the school follow a boom and bust cycle with the economy. Generally, it is not on the top of most employers list for a couple ...   READ MORE
Alumni
As it is a small program, career, job and internship prospects will be what you put into it; it won't be served up to you. As with any program, get t...   READ MORE
Alumni
Career Services is an absolute disaster. It's a three person office and makes very little contact with local industries and organizations. Based on ...   READ MORE
Alumni
Campus recruiting has improved significantly and there are good networking opportunities with alumni. The Drucker name and the Drucker Foundation bri...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Claremont is a charming and very safe small community. Given the location in the middle of the suburban concrete jungle it is a surprising oasis w...   READ MORE
Alumni
Most housing is off campus. The program has a segment of part-timers, so there isn't much campus life, although you do have some access to the fa...   READ MORE
Alumni
Claremont is a safe, quiet town 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Graduate dorm housing is available and there are many apartment communities ...   READ MORE
Alumni
Quality of life in Claremont is good. Lots of option of things to do, if you have the time to do them. Very safe and quite affordable in the sur...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
See above. Do NOT attend CGU if it is an active social life that you seek. It is better suited to married students or those who are focused on the...   READ MORE
Alumni
Not much social due to workload and part-time students. Some basic campus facilities (snack bar, breakout rooms, lounge areas), outdoors in the c...   READ MORE
Alumni
With downtown LA 35 miles away and Hollywood over 50 miles away, Claremont takes a back seat to premier restaurants, bars, and entertainment options...   READ MORE
Alumni
Some social events in close proximity but most quality bars and clubs are a drive away. With LA being so close, there are lots of options if you ...   READ MORE

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