I really enjoyed the abstract mark in logo #8, your bright star!
In logos #7 and #8, I liked the differentiation between "Management" and "Institute", it makes it easier to read. If the logo is printed rather small, it seems that it might be easier to read if it were a more angular type-fonts, like on #7 and #8.
By the way, the slogan does not need to be in the logo, we just included it to give more info on the business.
Thanks for the additional entries! Obviously we like them. #25 is now ranked 1st.
In terms of the eclipse shape, we felt it might be stronger without the "shooting star." Specifically we had a stronger reaction to the simpler version of the eclipse/horizon abstract mark in #9 than the more complex mark in #25, #26, #27, and #28. What do you think? Is it a question of shape or a question of relative weight, since the tail of the "shooting star" is so much lighter than the "eclipse" curve? We don't know, but just wanted to give you a gut reaction. We love where you're going!