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Published: February 11, 2020
Real Humans of Apple: Rahul Jolly, INSEAD ’18, Channel Insights Manager
Chances are, you are reading this article on an Apple device.  The firm’s technology is ubiquitous, and cultural impact undeniable.  Founded in 1976—legend has it, out of a garage—Apple Inc. passed $1.3 trillion in market capitalization in December of 2019.  They employ over 137,000 people worldwide and corporate headquarters stand in Silicon Valley, with other campuses sprinkled across three continents. In this edition of Real Humans – Alumni, we hear from Rahul Jolly, who joined Apple after earning his MBA at INSEAD in Singapore. INSEAD delivers a one-year MBA program, which can Read more
Published: February 10, 2020
Chicago Booth MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Off Campus Hub
The interview was very conversational. I really felt like the interviewer was genuinely interested in learning about my experience and asked many clarifying questions. The questions below are just what I could remember: He spent a few moments introducing his career and experience at Booth. Questions: How did you get to where you are today? What are your three strengths and three areas of improvement? Detailed / specifics about my resume (team management & collaboration/diversity) What is your 5-yr 10-yr plan and how does Booth fit into that? Asked more details about my desired academic path at Booth Why an Read more
Published: February 10, 2020
CMU Tepper Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / On-Campus
Very friendly! Are there any updates on your candidacy since you submitted your application? What do you do in your current role? Why are you pursuing an MBA? Tell me about a time when you were successful in helping a co-worker. Tell me about a time when you were unsuccessful. Tell me about a time where you did not have the information/tools you needed to complete a task. Tell me about a time you worked with people from different cultures. Why Tepper? What do you do in your free time? Any questions for me? Read more
Published: February 10, 2020
UCLA Anderson Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Skype
Very conversational and relaxed. 40 mins for interview questions and 5-10 mins for my questions. Walk me through your resume. Why MBA / Anderson? Questions about my short- and long-term goals Questions about my community involvement Tell me about a time you worked on a diverse team. What is your biggest strength & weakness? Clear Admit Resources Preparing for your UCLA / Anderson MBA admissions interview?  Check out Clear Admit’s other resources: Clear Admit UCLA / Anderson Interview Guide: Strategic tips for approaching Anderson’s interview questions, and more. Interview Archive: More firsthand Read more
Published: February 10, 2020
Dartmouth / Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: R2 / Second-year Student / On-Campus
Applicant-initiated interview on-campus. It was a pretty good interview; most of the questions were in line with my expectations. They really do turn it into a full day at Tuck, which I thought made a lot of sense (they are clearly aware that they’re at a relative disadvantage due to location, and know they really need people to fall in love with the culture / vibe of the school). I personally really enjoyed the day and true to form, everyone was incredibly nice and helpful. Walk me through your resume. Why an MBA / why Tuck? Tell me about a Read more
Published: February 10, 2020
UCLA Anderson Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-year Student / On-Campus
This was during their “Super Saturday” interview day, so there were about 100 other students on campus that had interviews. During this day there was also scheduled programming like lunch, panels, and hearing from faculty. A very structured day and I left feeling great about the school. Questions: Walk me through your resume. What are your goals? My interviewer also asked me to elaborate on my long-term goal. What was my vision and what soft-skills will I need to make it a reality. This one caught me off guard! Why Anderson? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Tell me about a Read more
Published: February 10, 2020
USC Marshall Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / On-Campus
Interviewer: Elaine Padilla Questions: 1. Tell me about your undergrad (I think this was just the ice breaker, because we then chatted about the state I live in) 2. Why did you choose your undergrad major? 3. Walk me through your resume 4. (She was referring to the ECs on my resume) What is the most meaningful EC you’ve done on this list? 5. What are 3 things your peers would say about you? 6. What is your weakness? 7. What type of person are you on a team? Do you step up? Read more
Published: February 10, 2020
Real Humans of Facebook: Sean Liu, HBS ’14, Director of Product Management at Oculus
Facebook is more than an app for keeping up with friends and family, it is a tech giant with many companies under its umbrella—Instagram, WhatsApp, LiveRail and more. In 2014, Facebook acquired Oculus, which specializes in virtual reality products.  In this edition of Real Humans – Alumni, we catch up with a Harvard Business School alumnus who joined this tech extension of Facebook. Harvard’s MBA program has consistently sent 16 to 20 percent of their graduating classes into the tech industry in recent years.  Sean Liu, who has worked in tech product Read more
Published: February 9, 2020
Episode 80: Wire Taps—Choosing CMU Tepper, USC or UT McCombs with Scholarships
Tune into another podcast episode of Wire Taps, in which Clear Admit’s admissions experts offer advice on the MBA application and decision-making processes.  Graham Richmond and Alex Brown review profiles of prospective MBA applicants as well as an admitted candidate. This week, they dig into three entries from MBA ApplyWire and MBA DecisionWire, including an MBA hopeful who applied to five schools with a 317 GRE. They also advise a prospective applicant who needs to compensate for a low GPA. Read more
Published: February 9, 2020
Real Humans of Bain & Co.: Peter Akinleye, Cornell Johnson ’19, Consultant
Consultants wear many hats and take on innumerable roles at the behest of their clients. Fortunately, MBA programs, like the one at Cornell Johnson, can prepare career switchers and analysts alike for the demanding expectations of the industry.  In this edition of Real Humans – Alumni, we hear from Peter Akinleye, who wanted to switch careers from consumer goods and retail to consulting, and sought out an MBA as the vehicle to do so. Akinleye landed at the prestigious Bain & Co., which was founded in 1973 and is established as the Read more
Published: February 7, 2020
Dartmouth / Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-year student / On Campus
Interviewed as part of full day visit schedule. Other activities include a class visit, campus tour (led by a 1st year student), lunch with two 1st year students, and an info session with adcom members. Honestly, the interview was not even the most memorable part of the day for me. One thing you should keep in mind is that the other interviewees on campus with you will know a lot about Tuck already. The Tuckie mindset starts very early for applicants – so go prepared. Talk to students ahead of time; you don’t want to be the one who cannot Read more
Published: February 6, 2020
China Cancels GMAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL Exams
In light of the impact of the coronavirus (there have been more than 20,000 confirmed cases and 425 deaths at the writing of this article), China canceled the GMAT, GRE, IELTS and TOEFL exams for the month of February.  The goal behind the cancelation is to help contain the spread of the coronavirus in public areas. This means that Chinese students seeking to enter programs in the fall may now be delayed. Moreover, universities and schools across the globe could deal with matriculation planning issues in the coming months. Full refunds are being offered to students who had planned Read more
Published: February 6, 2020
Fridays from the Frontline: Vanderbilt Owen’s Tech Trek
Before joining the workforce, business schools prepare students with hands-on experiences across popular industries.  When it comes to the tech sector, Vanderbilt Owen’s annual Tech Trek gives MBA students first hand exposure to the day-to-day operations of some of the biggest companies in Silicon Valley. In this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, we hear from three current Owen MBA students about their takeaways from this year’s Tech Trek. Tech Trek Helps Students Network at Facebook, Google, LinkedIn and More Students visited 12 tech companies in San Francisco Read more
Published: February 5, 2020
Haas Alum Discusses Inclusion and Accessibility on Business School Campuses
Alvaro Silberstein MBA ’17 chose to attend the Berkeley Haas School of Business not only for its proximity to Silicon Valley and educational strengths, but also because the school had a proud history of helping students with disabilities. Silberstein, who has used a wheelchair since the age of 18 due to a spinal injury, told Financial Times in a recent article, “Coming to Haas from another country, Chile, with a severe disability and living independently without my family for the first time, it helped me a lot to be in an environment Read more
Published: February 5, 2020
Real Humans of Amazon: Michael Larrenaga, Booth ’15, Manager of Vendor Management
What is the path from A to Z?  How do you leave one industry for another?  Anything you need along the way can certainly be delivered by Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer.  And leading MBA programs, like University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, can ensure you are equipped with the leadership, analytical skills and global perspective to thrive. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we hear from Michael Larrenaga, who decided to leave the finance industry for marketing and brand management.  (The founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, had also Read more
Published: February 4, 2020
MBA News You Need: Northwestern Kellogg Deferred MBA, Berkeley Haas App Advice, & more from Yale, Cambridge, & Texas
Each week we collect MBA news from leading business schools to give you a quick overview of the latest trending topics. In this week’s MBA News You Need digest: Northwestern Kellogg announces their new deferred MBA enrollment program; Berkeley Haas offers tips on letters of recommendations; Yale SOM talks about its redesigned Power and Politics course; the Cambridge Judge admissions team offers up MBA interview tips; and UT Austin Texas McCombs reviews its second annual diversity and inclusion conference. Read more
Published: February 4, 2020
Real Humans of BCG: Lauren Rodgers, Northwestern Kellogg ’19, Consultant
Chances are, if your post-MBA goals are in consulting, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is on your list of target firms. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Boston, MA, they are a leader in the industry and a member of the Big Three or MBB. BCG employs more than 18,000 people in 90 offices across 50 countries around the world. More than half of BCG’s employees are consultants.  These numbers may paint a picture of scattered silos and uncoordinated advising efforts, but the culture at BCG is quite the opposite.  They take a team-based approach, bringing together management consultants, data scientists, Read more
Published: February 3, 2020
Episode 79: Super Bowl Commercials Breakdown with Kellogg Professor Derek Rucker
The Kansas City Chiefs of Missouri may have won Super Bowl LIV, but which brand took home the trophy for best ad?  Those (sometimes) clever and (hopefully) memorable 30- to 60-second commercials between football maneuvers can cost millions upon millions of dollars.  What makes the financial cost worth it? Professor Derek Rucker, Northwestern Kellogg School of Management Special guest, Kellogg School Professor Derek Rucker, is here to review and assess the 2020 Super Bowl commercials. At Northwestern Kellogg, Rucker is the Sandy & Morton Goldman Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies in Marketing and his primary research Read more
Published: February 3, 2020
New Features! Like & Sort More on the Clear Admit Wires
We love seeing the lively community on Clear Admit, and are excited to highlight some new added features to MBA ApplyWire, MBA LiveWire and MBA DecisionWire to make these admissions tools more engaging and useful for top-tier MBA candidates. For anyone unfamiliar with the “Wires,” MBA hopefuls can share their target business schools on MBA ApplyWire for feedback and admissions advice from the broader community. Meanwhile, MBA LiveWire lets applicants share their real-time progress through the various stages of the Read more
Published: February 2, 2020
Real Humans of Google: Shammi Quddus, Stanford GSB ’18, Product Manager
These days, Google is a ubiquitous verb.  How many teaspoons in a tablespoon? Google it. What was the final score of the Super Bowl? Google it.  What would it be like to work for Google?  Google it—or, rather, keep reading. Founded in 1998 in Silicon Valley, Google began as a search engine, brought to life by two Stanford University PhD students.  Since then, through innovations and acquisitions, it has evolved into a go-to fount of information, as well as a tech giant with limitless career opportunities.  Indeed, MBA graduates can target roles in all functions from product management and sales Read more
Published: February 2, 2020
Episode 78: Wire Taps—MBA Profiles with 2.75 GPA; 3.83 GPA, 323 GRE; and Clean Energy Goals
In this podcast episode of Wire Taps, Clear Admit’s Graham Richmond and Alex Brown once again offer keen advice to prospective MBA applicants as well as an admitted candidate.  Tune in for tips for your admissions strategies, as well as how to weigh your options when choosing a business school. This week, they review profiles from MBA ApplyWire and MBA DecisionWire, including an MBA hopeful with a 2.75 GPA and challenging upbringing. They also advise an applicant who has solid numbers, but Read more
Published: February 2, 2020
Real Humans of McKinsey: Jenna Benefield, Wharton ’18, Associate
The MBA is a vehicle for advancement in–or into–many industries, and consulting is consistently one of the most popular destinations.  And within the consulting industry, McKinsey & Company is considered one of the most prestigious firms in the world. MBA graduates usually enter McKinsey as an associate, working either as a generalist or as a practice consultant. Generalist consultants move fluidly between different industries and functional areas, whereas practice consultants spend at least 50 percent of their time focused on a particular industry or function. So, what does the pathway to McKinsey look like?  How does Read more
Published: January 30, 2020
Fridays from the Frontline: Duke Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum
The consulting industry is one of the most popular career choices of MBA candidates. Business schools like Duke Fuqua stay on top of new and innovative ways to train their graduates to address real-world consulting problems. Case in point: the Fuqua Client Consulting Practicum (FCCP). Current second-year student McCallen Moser MBA ’20 took to the Duke Fuqua blog to offer a snapshot of her FCCP experience.  Read on for her work on a project for the U.S. Polo Association (USPA) to increase its marketing outreach to women. Gaining Consulting Experience with Fuqua Read more
Published: January 29, 2020
Northwestern Kellogg Professor Explores Value of Super Bowl Ads
Every year, millions upon millions of dollars are spent on Super Bowl ads. The average reported entry cost for just a 30-second commercial is $5.6 million, and that doesn’t include any production costs. For 60-second and 90-second commercial spots, the costs can reach as high as $10 to $20 million! No matter how big your brand, that’s a staggering price tag. Any company could develop a stellar digital marketing campaign or engage with premium influencers for that same price and probably still have money left over. Those millions could also be used to update their product and services or even Read more
Published: January 28, 2020
MBA News You Need: Chicago Booth’s Deferred MBA, Berkeley Haas Application Advice and More from Dartmouth, Georgetown & Michigan
Each week we collect MBA news from leading business schools to give you a quick overview of the latest trending topics. In this week’s MBA News You Need digest: Chicago Booth offers five reasons to choose their Deferred MBA program; Berkeley Haas outlines MBA application advice for explaining your career goals; Dartmouth Tuck re-launches its alumni Lifelong Learning program; Georgetown McDonough announces its first MBA Entrepreneurship Fellows; and Michigan Ross recaps its Winter Wellness Week. Read more

MBA Applywire

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November 29, 2024 6:18am ET
Applying: Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton
Pre-MBA Career: Investment Analyst Endowment
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking, Asset Management, inc. HF Companies: JP Morgan , Morgan Stanley , Blackrock , Goldman Sachs
GMAT: 760
GPA: 3.44
Years of Work Experience: 3.5
Location: Chicago
Post MBA Location: Chicago/NYC
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I currently do direct startup investments and M&A for a healthcare system, and lead coverage of equities in their endowment $15B AUM. I want to peruse an MBA to do a PE secondaries or emerging market research. I have a CFA level 2 so I feel like the former is more doable than the latter.
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November 28, 2024 10:49pm ET
Applying: Arizona State / W.P. Carey
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Accountant
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Booz Allen Hamilton , Ernst & Young
GRE: 311
GPA: 3.22
Years of Work Experience: 2.5
Location: Ghana
Post MBA Location: Accountant/Public
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November 28, 2024 8:12am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology
GMAT: 645
GPA: 84%
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: Brazil
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November 27, 2024 5:44pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Duke / Fuqua, MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton
Pre-MBA Career: Corporate Communication Specialist
Post-MBA Target Industry: Other
GPA: 3.9
Years of Work Experience: 6
Location: Indonesia
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November 27, 2024 12:00pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, London Business School, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Eingeneer
Post-MBA Target Industry: Other
GMAT: 675
GPA: 3,5
Years of Work Experience: 4.8
Location: Chile
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MBA LiveWire

November 29, 2024 1:53pm ET
Accepted to London Business School
Round: Round 1
Received via email on November 25, 2024
GPA: 3.8
GRE: 333
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: New York
November 29, 2024 9:05am ET
Accepted to Cornell / Johnson
Round: Round 1
Received via phone on November 25, 2024
GPA: 3.52
GMAT: 635
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Northeast
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Received a call on Nov. 26. Prior background is work in communications/marketing.
November 29, 2024 5:15am ET
Accepted to UVA / Darden
Round: Early Decision
Received via phone on October 15, 2024
GPA: 67%
GMAT: 705
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: India
November 29, 2024 2:45am ET
Accepted to Cornell / Johnson
Round: Round 1
Received via email on November 26, 2024
GMAT: 740
Program Type: One Year Program
Target Career: Entrepreneurship
Application Location: India
November 28, 2024 4:55pm ET
Applied to Emory / Goizueta
Round: Round 2
Received via email
GPA: 3.19
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: Nigeria
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