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The Week Ahead: Decisions, Deadlines & Duke Interview Invites, March 17-21, 2025

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Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week!

Round 2 Decisions & Round 3 Deadlines

Final decisions for Round 2 are now rolling out, as some programs have Round 3 application deadlines.

Monday, March 17, Notre Dame / Mendoza has its Round 3 application deadline.

Wednesday, March 19, UNC / Kenan-Flagler is scheduled to release its Round 2 decisions. Emory / Goizueta has its Round 3 application deadline. Johns Hopkins / Carey has its Round 3 application deadline.

Thursday, March 20, Yale SOM and Georgetown / McDonough are scheduled to release their Round 2 decisions. IESE has its Round 3 application deadline.

Friday, March 21, INSEAD is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. Duke / Fuqua is scheduled to release its Round 3 interview invites.

How “The Wires” Can Help

Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision notifications.  There are 5 Ways MBA LiveWire Helps You Navigate Admissions.

Access MBA ApplyWire to explore the application strategies of fellow candidates. Add your plan and get quick feedback on your profile.

Explore MBA DecisionWire to see how your target MBA programs stack up with their peer schools based on previous candidates’ choices. The filter option is available for registered users.

Simplify your MBA admissions journey with guidance from our new AI tool, “Ask Clear Admit.”

That’s all for this week! Good luck to everyone.

Lauren Wakal
Lauren Wakal has been covering the MBA admissions space for more than a decade, from in-depth business school profiles to weekly breaking news and more.