Business schools are recalibrating admissions as applicants use AI and schools add video assessments to detect inauthentic, over‑polished applications. Admissions consultants predict 2026 will be defined by tighter rules around AI use, more asynchronous video prompts, and new evaluation tools that prioritize spontaneity and real‑time judgment. At the same time, online MBAs are proving a viable route for career changers: recent OMBA data show roughly one in four online MBA graduates changed employers after graduation. B‑schools are responding by refining admissions methods and beefing up career supports to signal clear ROI to applicants.