X2 how are these schools with regional/local strengths holding up in the current economy from you've seen/heard? better than hbs, wharton, etc or worse?
for people graduating? fresh grads in new roles or people who have been in the industry?
or from a university perspectve and size/quality of applicants?
schools performance varies, many people out of work decide it may be a good time to go get their grad degrees and prices may be cheaper or with family ties etc its easier to go to a local school.
I am no longer on my undgergrad and grad schools advisory councils, a few years ago when I was, i was able to see real data on applicant stats, class size, avg starting salaries, what %age employed in 3 months, 6 months etc..now I dont have direct insight into that