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Published: September 17, 2018
U.S. H-1B Visa Premium Processing Suspension Extended
For those hoping to quickly secure themselves an H-1B visa, the wait just got a bit longer. Last March, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that premium processing for H-1B visa applications would be suspended until September 10, 2018. That suspension, however, was extended until February 19, 2019, according to Bloomberg. Read more
Published: September 16, 2018
Introducing the MIT Sloan MBA Class of 2020
MIT Sloan School of Management earlier this month welcomed its diverse and exceptional MBA Class of 2020 to campus. This year, like every year, the students who make up the class come from a range of backgrounds and bring varied experiences. All told, MIT Sloan admitted 409 students for the Class of 2020,five more than last year. By the Numbers So, who exactly makes up the Class of 2020? International students comprise 38 percent of the class and hail from 49 countries. That’s an increase over last year, when they made up just a third of the class. Read more
Published: September 16, 2018
Planning a Visit to Duke Fuqua: What Should You Do?
Sponsored Content While Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business doesn’t require a campus visit for prospective candidates, it’s highly recommended. A campus visit can give you an idea of what life will be like as a student and allow you to pick up on the intangible aspects of the school that you can’t get in any other way. A campus visit also shows the admissions team that you’re serious about the school. Allison Jamison, Duke Fuqua’s Assistant Dean of Admissions So, how do you make sure that your campus visit goes off without a hitch? Allison Jamison, the Assistant Read more
Published: September 16, 2018
How to Have a Successful Campus Visit According to Michigan Ross
Sponsored Content Online, it’s easy for MBA programs to blend together. During your research phase, they probably all look alike in terms of coursework, experiential experiences, clubs, and recruiting. So, how do you figure out which MBA program is the right one for you. That’s when it’s vital to schedule a campus visit, only then can you gain the insight you need to figure out if the program offers what you need. Diana Economy, the Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions at the Ross School of Business At University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, a campus Read more
Published: September 16, 2018
The Keys to Making Your Cornell Johnson Campus Visit a Success
Sponsored Content Once you start applying for MBA programs, it’s hard to capture exactly what makes a particular school a good fit for you. That’s why there’s no substitute for a campus visit. It gives you specific knowledge and first-hand experience on the campus. This information can then be used to fill out your essays, enhance your interviews, and answer your questions. Judi Byers, the Executive Director of Admissions & Financial Aid at Johnson Cornell A visit to the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management on Cornell University’s Ithaca campus is always a good idea according to Read more
Published: September 16, 2018
How to Make the Most Out of Your Yale SOM MBA Campus Visit
Sponsored Content During the MBA application season, there are countless things to consider. Not only do you have to research the right MBA programs for you and formulate a list of target schools, you have to start crafting your resume, essays, recommendation letters, and more. And a key part of the application process is the campus visit. Bruce DelMonico, the Assistant Dean for Admissions at Yale SOM But before you just jump right in and schedule your MBA campus visit at the Yale School of Management, make sure you’re prepared for success. Here’s what Bruce DelMonico, Read more
Published: September 16, 2018
Tips for a Successful NYU Stern Campus Visit
Sponsored Content You wouldn’t buy a house without first seeing it in person. So, why should you choose to attend the NYU Stern School of Business without first visiting campus? During a visit, you’ll be able to see the general routine of students, get an idea for class dynamics, and better imagine yourself as part of the Stern community. All of which is valuable when it comes to choosing your target school and filling out your application. But, how do you make sure that your campus visit has the type of impact on your admissions that you Read more
Published: September 16, 2018
Visiting the UVA Darden Campus as an MBA Applicant
Sponsored Content Visiting the UVA Darden School of Business campus is a great way to get to know the business school and gain valuable insight into the MBA program. It can also be advantageous to the application process, but only if you go about your visit in the right way. Without the right planning, your campus visit can amount to little more than a short vacation. Dawna Clarke, the Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at UVA Darden So, how do you make sure that you get the most mileage possible out of a trip Read more
Published: September 16, 2018
How Can You Make the Most of an Upcoming Campus Visit?
Sponsored Content While visiting campus isn’t required by most business schools, it’s still an excellent idea. An MBA campus visit will not only give you a better idea of what life would be like as a student of that school, but it also can provide you with valuable application material and demonstrate your interest in a particular program. There’s a reason why most business schools recommend a visit before you apply. The truth of the matter is that on paper and online, most MBA programs look and feel the same. They offer similar courses, experiential experiences, clubs, recruiting, career services, Read more
Published: September 16, 2018
$90 Million Raised at Michigan Ross to Support Student Scholarships
In 2013, the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business identified student scholarships as one of its top fundraising priorities. Five years later, the Victors for Michigan capital campaign has raised more than $90 million to support initiatives that will increase the number of scholarships available to students. In the 2017-18 school year alone, 765 scholarships were awarded to Michigan Ross students. The funds will also support new and innovative outreach programs that will help make Michigan Ross more attainable for all students. Read more
Published: September 13, 2018
More Columbia Business School MBA Students Learn to Code
Like every other elite business school worth its salt, Columbia Business School (CBS)has seen a huge surge in student interest in programming and analytics courses. It started three years ago when Costis Maglaras, the chair of the Decision, Risk & Operations division of CBS, oversaw development of a new analytics curriculum with the goal to ensure that students were being trained in quantitative, data-driven decision-making. Read more
Published: September 13, 2018
Fridays from the Frontline: Embracing Entrepreneurship and the HBS Asian-American Community
Fridays from the Frontline Recent Harvard Business School (HBS) alumus Wilson Kyi (MBA ’18) hosts a popular podcast called Fish Sauce, which is dedicated to “the unique traits and viewpoints Asian-Americans bring to entrepreneurship.” According to Kyi, the podcast was a natural outgrowth of the cross-cultural community that the Asian-American Business Association (AABA) engendered at HBS. Kyi, who according to his bio “leaped into smaller tech after growing tired of big tech,” took to the HBS blog in a recent post to discuss the soup-to-nuts process behind the Fish Sauce podcast and the multifaceted role Read more
Published: September 12, 2018
Real Humans of Duke Fuqua’s MBA Class of 2020
As the MBA Class of 2020 prepares for its first semester on campus at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, we at Clear Admit are excited to feature profiles from incoming students as part of the second in our ongoing series called the Real Humans of the MBA Class of 2020. Read on to learn more about Fuqua, why these students decided it was the right experience for them, and what they hope to get out of their two years there. As an elite MBA program, Fuqua offers students the ability to tailor the curriculum to suit their Read more
Published: September 12, 2018
MBA News You Need: INSEAD Receives Largest-Ever Donation, Stanford Alum Helps Businesses Prepare for the Future of Ownership, Wharton Launched the Leder Behavior Change for Good Initiative, and More
Each week we collect all the MBA news that’s fit to print and provide a quick overview of the latest trending topics from top business schools around the world. Here’s your quick MBA News You Need digest for the week of September 16, 2018. André and Rosalie Hoffmann INSEAD Receives Largest-Ever Individual Donation INSEAD announced that André and Rosalie Hoffmann recently gifted the business school with the largest individual donation in its history. The gift will establish the Hoffmann Global Institute for Business and Society, which Executive Director Katell Le Goulven explains will “forge leaders, managers, Read more
Published: September 11, 2018
Duke / Fuqua Interview Questions & Reports: Round 1 / Second-year Student / Skype
The following Duke / Fuqua interview questions and report were submitted to Clear Admit by a Round 1 applicant. Good luck to them! I was scheduled to interview on campus but it was cancelled due to the storm. I was reached out the night before of the interview with the chance to do it over Skype. I should have prepared better because there was connection issues. The interviewer was extremely nice about it and we made it work. Overall, it lasted about 40-45 minutes. I think I could’ve done much better with more preparation but we will see. I’m hoping I made Read more
Published: September 11, 2018
Incoming MBA Class at Darden Boasts Record-High GMAT Score
Like many of its peer schools, the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business rolled out the red carpet in recent weeks for all 335 members of its MBA Class of 2020. Dean Scott Beardsley pledged to the students assembled in the packed Abbott Auditorium that Darden “will work to ensure that you get exactly what you want out of this 21 months—which will fly by—so that you are prepared for a lifetime of meaningful work.” Headline news regarding Darden’s Class of 2020 is its record-setting average GMAT score of 718, the highest in the Read more
Published: September 11, 2018
Attending an MBA Event at UC Berkeley Haas? Don’t Forget Your Follow-Up!
Sponsored Content Have you attended an MBA event with the University of California-Berkeley Haas School of Business? No matter if it was a fair with multiple schools in attendance, an information meet-and-greet, or an information session, you had a wonderful opportunity to get to know the school and the admissions team in a personal way. This can be invaluable for informing your school decision and improving your application. However, if you really want to be sure you had the best experience possible, don’t forget to follow-up. Berkeley-Haas Senior Associate Director of Full-time MBA Admissions Liz Rosenberg Read more
Published: September 11, 2018
Michigan Ross Admissions Director Talks Event Follow-Up
Sponsored Content Attending a fair, meet-and-greet, or information sessions about the MBA program at University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business is a great idea. During these events, you can gain better insight into the culture of the program so that you can make a more informed application decision. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to meet the admissions team, ask your questions, and network with other applicants. But did you know that you could be missing out on the full experience if you’re not following through. Diana Economy, the Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions at Michigan Read more
Published: September 11, 2018
You’ve Attended an Event! What Should You Do Now?
Sponsored Content MBA events are a critical part of your MBA admissions journey. They’re ideal for gathering information about what graduate business opportunities are available. Some people attend an event with a clear idea of what type of MBA program they’re looking for, while other attend MBA events to compile a short list of schools they want to learn more about. Either way, attending an MBA event can be a great resource to gain insightful tips, hints, and advice from the admissions staff. But once you attend an MBA event—be it a fair, information session, or meet & greet for Read more
Published: September 11, 2018
What Should You Do After Attending an NYU Stern MBA Event?
Sponsored Content Attending an MBA Event put on by the NYU Stern School of Business is a great way to get to know the school, the MBA program, the admissions team, and the application process. Whether you attend a fair, information session, or informal meet-and-greet, the amount of information you can gather is incredibly helpful for making your MBA decision, but only if you do everything you need to do to gain the best experience. Just as you prepared to attend the event, you need to prepare to follow-up after an event. That means reaching back out Read more
Published: September 11, 2018
Attending an MBA Event at Duke Fuqua? Here Are Your Next Steps!
Sponsored Content We love to attend MBA events. Whether it’s a fair, meet-and-greet, or information session, there’s so much we learn about each business school and MBA program we meet in person. And it’s no different when we attend an MBA event put on by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Their events offer unique insight into their culture, admissions process, and program that’s hard to find without meeting in person. Allison Jamison, Duke Fuqua’s Assistant Dean of Admissions But, if you truly want to get the most out of attending a Duke Fuqua MBA event, then you have Read more
Published: September 11, 2018
How to Follow-Up After Attending an MBA Event at Cornell Johnson
Sponsored Content If you’ve attended an MBA event with Cornell University’s Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, you know you know how valuable it can be. You probably walked away far better informed about the school, it’s culture, the admissions process, and more. You may have even gotten a lot of your questions answered by the admissions team. That’s all great, but if you want the best experience possible, make sure you take it one step further with a follow-up plan. Judi Byers, Johnson-Cornell’s Executive Director of Admissions & Financial Aid Judi Byers, the Executive Director of Admissions Read more
Published: September 11, 2018
UVA Darden Admissions Explains What to Do After an MBA Event
Sponsored Content You’ve attended an MBA event; great! Now what? You might have prepared a set of questions, comments, and thoughts before the event and that was great, but you can’t stop there if you want to get the most out of the situation. Whenever you attend an event, meet-and-greet, or fair, there’s some necessary follow-up post attendance that you need to do. For UVA Darden School of Business that follow-up is incredibly important if you want to make the best impression possible. It’s not about throwing yourself in front of the admissions team, but about ensuring Read more
Published: September 11, 2018
Attending an Event at Yale SOM? Admissions Explains ‘What Now?’
Sponsored Content If you’re an MBA candidate, you’ve probably attended many MBA program events for various schools. Events are a great way to get to know a program and to meet the admissions team, alumni, faculty, and even students. There’s just one problem, too often we get so caught up in preparing to attend an event that we forget about what happens afterward. If you’ve attended a Yale School of Management event whether on-campus or off, you know how valuable it is. But have you thought about what to do now to get the most out of Read more
Published: September 10, 2018
Tuck Reports Application Volume Uptick, More International Students, Record-Setting Women in Class of 2020
Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business today became the latest in a string of business schools to share statistics for its incoming Class of 2020, but its headline news comes in contrast to reports from almost every other peer in the United States. At Tuck, application volume was up year over year with 2,621 applications received. It’s a mere 0.4 percent uptick, but it’s an uptick nonetheless in a year when numerous schools have seen double-digit declines. The Class of 2020 is also more diverse internationally, again bucking the trend among U.S. schools, most of which struggled in Read more

MBA Applywire

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January 14, 2025 12:01am ET
Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Northwestern / Kellogg, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, UVA / Darden
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Private Equity tax consulting
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey
GMAT: 675
GPA: 3.95
Years of Work Experience: 9
Location: Bangalore, India
Post MBA Location: East Coast
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I have primarily worked with venture funds and startups covering a range of tax advisory projects from M&A, due diligence, venture fund setup etc. I want to go beyond tax and step into strategy consulting roles, with a focus on fund strategy and portfolio acceleration in private equity.

Extracurricular : Involved with Rotaract for 2.5 years, taken part in multiple corporate responsibility initiatives at the firm , volunteer in pet rescue initiatives for the community
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January 13, 2025 11:26pm ET
Applying: Columbia, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, UPenn / Wharton
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting at MBB; will continue with consulting post-MBA as I am considering firm sponsorship
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Venture Capital Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey , Andressen Horowitz , Sequoia Capital , Other
GRE: 335
GPA: 3.94
Years of Work Experience: 2
Location: India
Post MBA Location: NY, Chicago, Boston
Notes:

- South Asian (Non-Indian), Male, 25 year old

- Bachelor in Finance and Economics (1st in Class) Graduated May 2023

- Activities:
Debating (Coached National Debate Team to its best performance in the World Championship, 3x Asian Top 10 debater, won/competed in finals of Oxford Intervarsity, UCL Intervarsity, Durham-Oxford-Cambridge Open, and many more prestigious competitions, Mentored 100+ debaters across 15 countries and advised Debate Organizations in Australia and China).
Non Profit (Founding member of a student org; Conducted 5 city-wide projects on Food Security, Clothing for the poor in Winter, and Improving sanitation in slums that received national coverage)

- More on Work: My focus is on Growth Tech (Startups and fast scaling businesses) and Public Sector practice area. I have led the writing of a report we co-published with a client (my name is on the acknowledgement section). The client and Partners loved my work and have now staffed me in writing another report for the same client. Evals are highly positive and have endorsements from 2 Senior Partners in the org (who are happy to write my recc)

- What I am doing outside of work now: I had a merit scholarship offer from LBS for its MiM program upon graduation. I have been helping folks from my country get into top tier early career master's programs pro-bono (Most people here cannot afford Western Admissions consultants as the charges are exorbitant for us given the country is an LDC). Since joining work, I have continued to work as a selector for National Debate Team and I take pro-bono sessions for disadvantaged schools. I have also taken sessions at local consulting firms to teach them what I have learned from my MBB experience (I am the first from my country to make it to an MBB after a local undergrad; MBBs do not have offices in my country)

- Future Plan: Continue at MBB and specialize in Venture Capital/ Startups. I have a very good network with VCs and founders in my home country. I would love to raise a fund to help the startup ecosystem of my country in the future or work in the capacity of mentoring founders.

- Target: Full-rides to top schools such as HBS, Wharton, CBS, Sloan. Looking for tips to develop my profile for 2027 Fall entry. I believe that I have what it takes to make it to an M7 but would love to take the 2 years to solidify my profile so that I can be in the mix for a good scholarship

Interests: Martial Arts, Reading (I have read books from Wharton Professors such as Adam Grant, Angela Duckworth, and Katy Milkman) Weightlifting, Marathon Running (I am aware this is super cliche haha)

Side-note: My GRE split is 166 Q (84%ile), 169 V (99%ile), and 5.5 AWA (98%ile). I can improve my Quant to 169-170 but I doubt the extra effort needed now will make a material difference. Would love to have your thoughts
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January 13, 2025 2:37pm ET
Applying: Harvard Business School, INSEAD, London Business School, MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting - Government
Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology, Undecided Companies: Google , Microsoft
GRE: 338
GPA: 3.66
Years of Work Experience: 4
Location: US
Post MBA Location: Undecided
Notes:

Background in design. Graduate degree in design from Harvard. Transitioned public sector consulting and planning work.
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January 13, 2025 6:32am ET
Applying: Columbia, NYU Stern, U. Chicago Booth
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking, Private Equity
GRE: 323
GPA: 3.0
Years of Work Experience: 7
Location: Uzbekistan
Post MBA Location: NYC
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January 12, 2025 11:33pm ET
Applying: Dartmouth / Tuck, UVA / Darden
Pre-MBA Career: Construction and real estate
Post-MBA Target Industry: Other
GMAT: 665
GPA: 7/10
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: India
Post MBA Location: India
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January 16, 2025 2:37am ET
Accepted to Babson / Olin
Round: Round 1
Received via email on December 17, 2024
GMAT: 680
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Entrepreneurship
Application Location: Mumbai, India
January 15, 2025 11:04pm ET
Interview Invite to UVA / Darden
Round: Round 2
Received via email January 15, 2025
GPA: 3.3
EA: 156
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Midwest
January 15, 2025 9:32pm ET
Interview Invite to UVA / Darden
Round: Round 2
Received via email January 15, 2025
GPA: 3.58
GRE: 328
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Marketing
Application Location: USA
January 15, 2025 8:42pm ET
Interview Invite to Dartmouth / Tuck
Round: Round 2
Received via email January 15, 2025
GMAT: 695
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Healthcare
Application Location: China
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Pre-MBA, Pharmaceutical company R&D
January 15, 2025 6:52pm ET
Interview Invite to UVA / Darden
Round: Round 2
Received via email January 15, 2025
GPA: 3.07
GRE: 327
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: Seattle
Note:

Consortium, SOF Military
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