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This wiki is intended to serve as a repository of information learned by applicants as they progress through the MBA admissions process. Users can share their insights into recent developments in the top schools' admissions processes.
For each school listed, we’ve included five pages where content can be posted:
- The Interview pages are for applicants and students to share their experiences with admissions interviews.
- The Visit pages are for applicants to share their visit experience.
- The Application pages are for applicants and students to share their thoughts on the admissions process (essay topics, strategy, etc).
- The Experience pages are for current students to share news from their MBA experience.
- The Blogs pages list all the current bloggers for each school.
We have also included a Current State section (below) to reflect the latest admissions news at each school (updated weekly).
It's free to sign up and contribute to the Wiki - just click here to create an account or you can e-mail your contribution to wiki@clearadmit.com.
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BERKELEY / HAAS [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: All Round 1 applicants received word of their admissions decisions by last Wednesday, January 27th. A few Round 2 applicants have received interview invites; the adcom stresses that these invites can be sent out at any time before the Round 2 notification deadline in mid-March. The Round 3 deadline passed on February 2nd.
Clear Admit's Haas Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: Berkeley Haas R1 Interview, Haas EWMBA R1 2009, Haas R2, Haas EWMBA R2 2009, Ask a Berkeley Haas MBA Student
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
CARNEGIE MELLON / TEPPER [ Interview ][ Visit ] [ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: The Tepper adcom continues to review applications submitted before the Round 2 deadline, and it seems that a few applicants have received interview invites.
Clear Admit's Tepper Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions
BW Discussions: Tepper Round 2
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
CHICAGO BOOTH [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: While the adcom continues to send out interview invitations as it reviews applications, anxious applicants should note that the adcom will continue to release invites on an ongoing basis until February 17th, the mid-decision date.
Clear Admit's Chicago Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Chicago Discussion Forums | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: Chicago Booth 2010 - Round 2
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: While several candidates completed their interviews before and during the January 23rd Super Saturday event, the adcom is still sending out invitations as it processes Regular Decision applications. For prospective students who are still looking to apply, the final regular decision deadlines are not until March 3rd for international applicants and April 14th for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Clear Admit's Columbia Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: Columbia early decision 2010, Columbia RD applications, Columbia RD, Columbia Class of 2012 - R2 Applicants, CBS - no $$ for international kids, Ask Columbia Business School Admissions
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
CORNELL / JOHNSON [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: The adcom continues to review applications submitted before the Round 3 deadline; it seems that no invites have been released. Meanwhile, many Round 2 applicants have already conducted their interviews and are waiting for the February 16th notification date to arrive.
Clear Admit's Cornell Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide
BW Discussions: Cornell R 2, Cornell Round 3, Ask the Johnson School Admissions Office
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
DARTMOUTH / TUCK [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: Round 1 applicants will receive their final decisions from the adcom by Friday, February 5th. Round 2 applicants can no longer initaite on-campus interviews and must wait for an invitation from the adcom.
Clear Admit's Tuck Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: Tuck 2010 (Class of 2012) R1 - Nov, Tuck Class of 2012 - Rd 1 Waitlist, Tuck January Round - Class of 2012, Tuck Off-Campus Interview
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
DUKE / FUQUA [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: The adcom plans to send out interview invites today, February 3rd.
Clear Admit's Duke Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: Duke Fuqua R1, Duke Fuqua Class of 2012 - Round 2
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
GEORGETOWN / McDONOUGH [ Interview ][ Visit ] [ Application ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: Round 2 applicants should note that they may receive an invitation to interview at any point after they have submitted a completed application.
Most Recent Blog Mentions
BW Discussions: Georgetown R1
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: The adcom has announced that they plan to release the bulk of its interview invitations on Friday, February 12th. About 800 Round 2 candidates will be interviewed, including several waitlisted Round 1 applicants. Applicants should note that the online interview scheduler will go live on Tuesday, February 16th.
Clear Admit's HBS Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: HBS Class of 2012 - Round 2, HBS R1 Waitlist, HBS Admitted Students Weekend, HBS and 'real' TOEFL minimum
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
MICHIGAN / ROSS [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: According to the Ross adcom, Round 2 interview invites will continue to be released until mid-February.
Clear Admit's Ross Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: Ross R1 - Congrats + Rampant Speculation, Ross 2010 interview invites, Ross R2 Interview Invites
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
MIT / SLOAN [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: Round 1 applicants were notified of their final status this past Monday, February 1st. Meanwhile, the adcom continues to review Round 2 applications and has not yet released any invitations to interview.
Clear Admit's MIT Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: MIT Sloan Class of 2012 - Round 1, MIT Sloan Class of 2012 - Round 2
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
NYU / STERN [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: Many Round 1 applicants, it seems to be primarily those who were not extended interview invitations, have already reported receiving their final notifications. The official notification date is set for February 15th. Meanwhile, several Round 2 applicants have already received interview invites.
Clear Admit's Stern Essay Analysis | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: NYU Stern Class of 2012 - Round 1, NYU Langone Spring 2010, NYU part-time vs. full-time
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
NORTHWESTERN / KELLOGG [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: The adcom is in the process of reviewing Round 2 application materials submitted by the Round 2 deadline.
Clear Admit's Kellogg Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: Kellogg Class of 2012 Round 1, Kellogg Class of 2012 - WAITLISTED - R1, Kellogg Class of 2012 R2, Kellogg R2 Off-campus Interviews, Kellogg Part-Time Admissions, Kellogg off-campus interview attire?
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
PENNSYLVANIA / WHARTON [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: The adcom has released quite a few interview invites over the past week and, based on past statements, will continue to do so until February 18th. Meanwhile, according to some reports, waitlisted Round 1 applicants can expect to hear back about their final status by March 26th.
Clear Admit's Wharton Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Wharton student2student Message Boards | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: Wharton Class of 2012 - round 2,
Stanford/Wharton invites - India, Wharton/Lauder 2012 - Round 2, Wharton EMBA 2010 Applicants, Wharton Waitlist 2010, Wharton - What is career services up to?
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
STANFORD GSB [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: It seems that Round 2 interview invites have begun to trickle out of the admissions office, and many applicants are on the edge of their seats waiting for word on their candidacies.
Clear Admit's Stanford Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions:
Stanford GSB Class of 2012 - Round 2, Stanford/Wharton invites - India, Stanford Sloan Program?
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
UCLA / ANDERSON [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: Although all Round 1 applicants have already been notified of their admissions status, fellowship decisions will be made on a rolling basis throughout the spring. Meanwhile, Round 2 applicants have begun to receive interview invitations from the Anderson adcom.
Clear Admit's UCLA Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide
BW Discussions: Anderson 2010 Applicants, UCLA Anderson R2 Applicants
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
UNC / KENAN FLAGLER [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: It seems most Round 2 applicants have completed their interviews. While the final decision deadline is set for February 8th, there are a few applicants who have already been notified of their acceptance.
Clear Admit's UNC Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions
BW Discussions: UNC Kenan-Flagler: Fall 2010
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
USC / MARSHALL [ Interview ][ Visit ] [ Application ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: The Marshall adcom began to send out its Round 1 admissions decisions this Monday, February 1st; reports suggest, though, that decisions will continue to be released throughout the next few weeks. Meanwhile, Round 2 applicants still await word from the adcom. The adcom has stated that applicants should be proactive about checking their status online, as the system may not automatically notify them when their status is posted.
Clear Admit's Marshall Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions
BW Discussions: USC Marshall Round 2, USC Marshall R1 Interviews, Marshall Extracurriculars?
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
UT AUSTIN / McCOMBS [ Interview ][ Visit ] [ Application ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: The admissions committee continues to review applications in the order they were received, releasing interview invites and final decisions on a rolling basis. Applicants are given two weeks to schedule their interviews after receiving an invitation. Several applicants who applied by the suggested January 15th deadline have already received interview invitations from the adcom.
Clear Admit's McCombs Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions
BW Discussions: McCombs Interviews, McCombs 2010
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
UVA / DARDEN [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: All Round 1 applicants were notified of their admissions status last week. The first Round 2 interview invites, meanwhile, have begun to trickle out of the admissions office over the past week.
Clear Admit's Darden Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide
BW Discussions: UVA Darden 2010 Round 1, Darden R1 invites, UVA Darden class of 2012 - Round 2, Darden Rd 2 invites
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
YALE SOM [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: Round 2 interview invites have been trickling out of the admissions office since roughly a week after the Round 2 deadline. The adcom has stated that it intends to interview approximately 35% of applicants, and that invitations can be sent out at any time before the final notification date on April 2nd.
Clear Admit's Yale Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: Yale SOM 2010 applicants, Yale SOM R2, Merits of Yale, New Dean for Yale SOM
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
INSEAD [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: All Round 2 applicants for the September 2010 intake received their interview invites by January 15th, and quite a few have already completed their interviews. The upcoming Round 3 deadline for September 2010, meanwhile, is scheduled for next Wednesday, February 10th; all materials must be submitted by 5:59 PM Eastern Time, or 11:59 PM Central European Time. As for the January 2011 intake, the Round 1 deadline is scheduled for March 10th.
Clear Admit's INSEAD Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: INSEAD Jan 2010 - Waitlisted, Sept. 2010 Applicants, INSEAD Sept. 2010 - WAITLIST, INSEAD & LBS R3, INSEAD Sep vs Jan, INSEAD Reapply
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL [ Interview ][ Visit ] [ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: The adcom plans to send out all of its interview invites by the February 9th interview notification deadline, but few applicants seem to have received word as of yet.
Clear Admit's LBS Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions | Clear Admit School Guide | Clear Admit Interview Guide
BW Discussions: LBS Admissions 2010 - Rd 1, LBS waitlist for 2012 intake,
LBS Admissions 2010 - Rd 2, LBS Round Three -- forget it?, INSEAD & LBS R3, Extend LBS deposit deadline?, Frank opinion on LBS
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
OXFORD / SAÏD [ Interview ][ Visit ][ Application ][ Experience ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: According to reports, Oxford's Stage 2 interview invitations will be sent out this Friday, February 5th.
Clear Admit's Oxford Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
IESE, Spain [ Interview ][ Visit ] [ Application ][ Blogs ]
Current State: 2/3/2010: All Round 2 admissions decisions were released last Friday; the adcom has now moved on to review applications submitted before last month's Round 3 deadline. Those who plan to apply for Round 4 should note that the deadline is scheduled for February 22nd.
Clear Admit IESE Essay Tips | Most Recent Blog Mentions
Twitter Index: Applicants, Students, Schools
