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Published: March 28, 2024
Webinar: Pursuing an MBA without a Business Background – April 2024
Considering an MBA, but you’re not sure if your academic or professional background is the right fit? Join Clear Admit and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business as alumni discuss their non-traditional backgrounds and the skills and knowledge gained during their time at Tepper and how it’s shaped their careers post MBA. This event will take place on April 3, 2024 at 12pm Eastern time.  Please click the link below to register for this free event! CMU Tepper MBA Webinar Speakers: TBA Read more
Published: March 28, 2024
Real Humans of Merck: Erick De Jesus Loyo, UMD Smith MBA ’20, Associate Director
In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we hear from Erick De Jesus Loyo, whose MBA program at UMD Smith led him to his goal of a new career in the pharmaceutical industry at Merck. Loyo was drawn to business school by the need to improve his skillset and fill knowledge gaps to advance his professional and personal growth. Smith provided a strategic combination of community, student-to-professor ratio, location, and cost, and a curriculum that increased both his business acumen as well as his creative and problem-solving abilities. Read his story here. Erick De Read more
Published: March 27, 2024
MIT Sloan MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
It was quite formal and pleasant. I was asked mostly “tell me about a time” questions. 1. Has anything changed on your resume since you submitted it? 2. Tell me about your professional journey so far in a couple of minutes. 3. Tell me about a time at work when you had a different point of view than anyone else. What did that experience teach you about your leadership role? 4. Tell me about a time when you faced a challenge as a team leader and how you handled it. 3. Tell me about your Read more
Published: March 27, 2024
Real Humans of General Mills: Taylor Valentine, Wharton MBA ’22, Sr. Associate Brand Manager
In this installment of our Real Humans: Alumni series, Taylor Valentine tells us how The Wharton School MBA allowed her to explore a variety of industries, learn state-of-the-art analytics, and gain a strong entrepreneurial mindset to prepare for brand management at General Mills. Valentine found that she was no longer energized by her current career path and wanted to be in the “driver’s seat,” leading and being a changemaker. Though she had a great transferable skillset, she lacked enough industry-specific knowledge and needed a more powerful network to change industries. Read on to learn how the Wharton MBA Read more
Published: March 25, 2024
Clear Admit MBA Fair 2024 – May 15th, Chicago
Join leading MBA programs at this exclusive event in downtown Chicago to learn more about management education. Connect with admissions officers, chat with MBA alumni, and pick up expert tips on the application process. Space is limited! Date: Wednesday, May 15th Time: 5:00-8:30 pm Location: LM Studio, 808 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Timing5:20 – 5:50: MBA – WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY?6:00 – 6:30: CONSULTING CAREERS7:00 – 7:30: ADMISSIONS TIPS: TESTS & GRADES, WORK EXPERIENCE, OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES Read more
Published: March 25, 2024
Real Humans of Bain & Co.: Amanda Tan, IMD MBA ’22, Consultant
In this installment of our Real Humans: Alumni series, we meet Amanda Tan whose IMD MBA experience led her to becoming a consultant at Bain & Co. IMD’s emphasis on personal growth and leadership development was exactly what she needed to succeed in the high-demand world of consulting. Read below for her story. Amanda Tan, IMD MBA ’22, Consultant at Bain & Company Age: 30 Hometown: Jakarta, Indonesia  Undergraduate Institution and Major: Durham University, BA Combined Honours in Social Sciences Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
CBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Zoom
Interview lasted a full hour, with the first 45 minutes or so being the interview and the last 15 minutes being reserved for questions I had. I was asked what activities I was interested in getting involved in at Columbia, what my role is in group projects, and what classes and professors I was excited about. The interviewer was very friendly and very engaged. Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
Berkeley Haas MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Recorded Interview / Kira
1) Why an MBA? Why Haas? 2) Talk about an experience you have had with DEI. How can you use this experience to contribute to DEI on campus? 3) Talk about a time you had a worked cross functionally, and you struggled to align on something, how did you tackle it? 4) Talk about a time you took an initiative to do something, what was your thought process 5) Is there anything else you want us to know? Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Zoom
Adcom over Zoom. Quick intro, did not ask me to “tell me about yourself.” Why MBA from Kenan-Flagler? What’s the difference between a leader and a manager? What do you bring to Kenan-Flagler? How would your boss describe you? Tell me about a time you: Solved a problem in a creative way Had to deliver bad news Had to make a decision where you wish you had more info Faced an ethical dilemma or your values were put to the test Led a diverse team At exactly 30 minutes said: “That’s all Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
Cornell Johnson MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
It was very laid back! They told us about their backgrounds pre-MBA etc., then it started from there 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why MBA now? (ST and LT goal) 3. What can you bring to Cornell? 4. What can you gain from Cornell? They had follow up questions about specific community engagement I mentioned, how that could actually benefit me etc. 5. Tell me about an accomplishment that you are proud of. 6. Tell me about a time that you failed after many attempts of trying. Then she also asked Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
SMU Cox MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Career Management / Zoom
Interview was conducted via Zoom and it was very conversational. I had an issue with my internet and with the browser sound settings, so it took me 2/3 minutes to reset everything again and I was nervous that it might leave a bad impression (in my defense, I use Zoom and nothing like that ever happened before). I finally got an admit with a scholarship for the 1 yr program, so I would say they were pragmatic about it. Interview Qs: 1. Please introduce yourself. 2. Follow up Q from the answer I gave for (1) and on Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions, March 25-29, 2024
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 amid Round 3 deadlines We are now moving to the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and the beginning of Round 3. Monday, March 25, Dartmouth / Tuck and London Business School have their Round 3 application deadlines. Tuesday, March 26, UPenn / Wharton and Yale SOM are scheduled to release their Round 2 decisions. Georgetown / McDonough and Texas / McCombs have their Round 3 application deadlines. Wednesday, March 27, Harvard, Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
MBA Wire Taps 345—730 GMAT, retake ? Super 3.96 GPA. Fuqua vs Tuck
Weekly Roundup for Clear Admit’s MBA Podcast In this week’s MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the MBA application deadlines and decision notifications for this season. Interview invites for Round 2 are now coming to an end as schools have shifted into handing out admissions decisions. Speaking of which, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM, Harvard, London Business School, Stanford, Northwestern / Kellogg, and Washington / Foster are releasing their final Round 2 results next week.  Best of luck to everyone awaiting word! Graham highlighted the new Spring survey that Clear Admit is running, to get a better Read more
Published: March 21, 2024
Here’s What to Consider When Financing Your MBA in 2024
Partner Content We asked our friends at Juno to share their wisdom on financing the MBA. Nicolas Echegaray, Wharton MBA 21’ and Juno’s General Manager, shared the following to help recent MBA Admits better prepare for their upcoming programs. If you haven’t done so already, consider joining Juno’s MBA student loan negotiation group (free and no commitment). We use group bargaining power to get the best deal possible on your student loans! Join here for early member benefits. What to Consider When Financing Your MBA in 2024 Nicolas Echegaray By Nicolas Read more
Published: March 21, 2024
From B-School to MBB: Strategy Consulting Jobs Placement at Leading MBA Programs
Take a closer look at MBB consulting jobs placement out of the best MBA programs.  MBA graduates continue to seek out management consulting jobs for the opportunity to provide strategic advice to business leaders operating large companies. Jobs at leading strategy consulting firms such as McKinsey, Bain and BCG (known as the MBB) are particularly coveted by business school students because these firms often provide a fast track to senior positions in large corporations. In addition, M7 business schools such as Booth and Kellogg have very strong track records of MBB job placement. Management Consulting Job Placement for the MBA Read more
Published: March 21, 2024
Real Humans of JPMorgan Chase & Co.: Joshua Paulus, The Ohio State Fisher MBA ’23, Senior Associate
In this edition of our Real Humans: Alumni series, Joshua Paulus explains why The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business was the natural choice for his MBA, and how Fisher’s focus on problem-solving and collaboration helped him leverage his career in finance at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Joshua Paulus OSU Fisher MBA ’23, Senior Associate at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Age: 30 Hometown: Versailles, Ohio Undergraduate Institution and Major: The Ohio State University, Sports Industry Major Graduate Business Read more
Published: March 20, 2024
Real Humans of Hulu: Jess Keane, NYU Stern MBA ’22, Senior Content Acquisition Associate
Jess Keane’s passion for storytelling and film ultimately led her to Hulu, a career pivot enabled by an MBA from NYU Stern. In this edition of our Real Humans: Alumni series, Keane shares her story of how she found the perfect program to pursue her dreams–one with an entertainment specialization, emphasis on emotional intelligence and empathy, and industry opportunities that helped her galvanize the skills she needed to embark on her new career. From investment banking to entertainment, follow her path below. Jess Keane, NYU Stern MBA ’22, Senior Content Acquisition Associate at Read more
Published: March 19, 2024
Esade to Open New Madrid Campus in 2025
Esade, which has three campuses located in Barcelona, Sant Cugat, and Madrid, Spain, now plans to open an additional campus in Madrid in early 2025. The new campus facilities will be located in the northern Mirasierra district, which already includes several educational institutions, improving the area’s status as a hub for research, education, and talent development.  Xavier Mendoza, Esade’s director general, stated in the school’s announcement, “This new campus is in response to the increased demand for our Executive Education programs and we will bolster this campus as a meeting point Read more
Published: March 18, 2024
Real Humans of EY-Parthenon: Andrew Davey-Greaves, Yale SOM MBA/MEM ’18, Senior Director
This edition of Real Humans: Alumni takes us to Denver, where dual degree candidate Andrew Davey-Greaves strives to impact environmental sustainability and human rights out of EY-Parthenon. But first, in his pursuit of higher education, Andrew recognized that Yale School of Management (SOM) had positioned itself as the place to have the related forward-looking conversations on business and society. Read on to learn how Yale SOM’s MBA & MEM programs prepared Andrew to excel as a strategist.  Andrew Davey-Greaves, Yale SOM MBA/MEM ’18, Senior Director at EY-Parthenon Age: Read more
Published: March 18, 2024
Real Humans of Nike: Anton de Avila, Berkeley Haas MBA ’22, Senior Brand Marketing Associate
In this installment of Real Humans: Alumni, we head to Nike to meet Anton de Avila, who knew that to round out his business acumen, broaden his network, and gain great life experience, he would need an MBA. The small class size, humble community, and move from the Midwest to the West Coast enticed him to enroll at Berkeley Haas. Read his story below to learn how Haas helped de Avila pivot to consumer goods brand marketing at Nike, where he was selected as one of five associates for Nike’s post-MBA marketing Read more
Published: March 17, 2024
Spring 2024 Survey – We Need Your Input!
At this point in the 2023-2024 admissions season, many of our community members are still awaiting word on their options for business school next fall. Meanwhile, another admissions season is just around the corner for those just beginning to think about graduate management education for 2025. Now’s your chance to provide feedback and support all of the great Clear Admit resources you have come to depend on during the application process. We are interested in hearing from individuals who are currently applying to business school or considering an MBA in the future, as well as those who have already been Read more
Published: March 17, 2024
NYU Stern MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumna / Zoom
I had a Round 1 interview with a very friendly alumna via Zoom. She made me feel comfortable throughout it and the conversation was very chill. The questions I remember were: – Quick intros with ice-breaker (have your pitch ready) – What’s your leadership style? – How would you co-workers describe you? And your boss? – What will you bring to Stern? – Have your worked with diverse teams? Tell me about it. – Anything else you’d like to tell me? – Time for my questions. Go conscious of your leadership traits Read more
Published: March 17, 2024
Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Super friendly student. Walk through resume / why MBA / why Owen / post-MBA career goals. How would your supervisors/colleagues describe you? How would your friends describe you? What would you bring to Owen and what would you expect from your fellow students? There was a question about diversity, but I can’t remember the wording. Hobbies? Read more
Published: March 17, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Admissions Decisions & Deadlines, March 18-22, 2024
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 amid Round 3 deadlines We are now moving to the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and the beginning of Round 3. Monday, March 18, Georgetown / McDonough and IESE are scheduled to release their Round 2 decisions. Wednesday, March 20, Emory / Goizueta is scheduled to release its Round 2 decisions. Emory / Goizueta also has its Round 3 application deadline. Oxford / Saïd has its Stage 3 application deadline. Thursday, Read more
Published: March 17, 2024
M7 Business Schools Continue to Dominate in Venture Capital and Private Equity Finance Careers
MBA graduates continue to be drawn to careers in the finance industry due to the large compensation packages, the chance to work on high-profile deals at investment banks, and the opportunity to invest in the next billion-dollar company at a venture capital or private equity firm. As we will see below, the top MBA programs really deliver on finance industry job placement and can accelerate finance careers. In particular, M7 business schools continue to dominate in the buy-side job placements for venture capital, private equity, and investment management. In this analysis, we review Class of 2023 MBA Read more

MBA Applywire

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November 26, 2024 6:16am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Dartmouth / Tuck, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, UCLA Anderson
Pre-MBA Career: Software Engineer
Post-MBA Target Industry: Other
GRE: 331
GPA: 3.2
Years of Work Experience: 4.5
Location: United States
Notes:

I am aiming to pivot from Software Engineering to Product Management. My undergrad degree was in Computer Science from an Ivy League school where I was a D1 varsity athlete. EC's outside of that are pretty slim, although I am involved with charities and volunteer organizations sporadically. Have organized and led a small handful of hobby groups among friends and colleagues as well. Work experience includes solid brand recognition, and my previous 2.5 YoE are in the music/entertainment industry.
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November 26, 2024 5:48am ET
Applying: Columbia, NYU Stern
Pre-MBA Career: product Manager in Entertainment
Post-MBA Target Industry: Undecided
GPA: 3.57
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: New York
Notes:

I am a woman of color and a Product Manager at a major streaming service with three years of experience thus far. I hold a degree in Cinematography from a CUNY school and began my career as an NBCUniversal Page. Since then, I’ve worked for prominent media companies like NBCU, Peacock, A+E Networks, and Paramount+. While I didn’t initially plan on pursuing an MBA, my career trajectory has naturally led me in that direction due to my rapid career growth. I’m preparing for the GMAT (focus edition) with a target score of 655 or higher.

As a non-traditional candidate, are there any potential red flags in my profile? Additionally, are there other MBA programs I should consider? Thank you!
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November 26, 2024 12:03am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Pre-MBA Career: Government Affairs at technology startup
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey , Amazon , Apple , Facebook , Google , LinkedIn , Microsoft , Tesla , Uber
GMAT: 770
GPA: 3.4
Years of Work Experience: 3
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November 25, 2024 11:01am ET
Applying: Arizona State / W.P. Carey, Georgetown / McDonough, Indiana / Kelley, U. Washington / Foster, UCLA Anderson, USC / Marshall
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Military: Acquisition Program Manager
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology Companies: Accenture , Bain , Deloitte , McKinsey , Amazon , Apple , Facebook , Google , IBM , Lenova , LinkedIn , Microsoft , Oracle
GRE: 317
GPA: 2.43
Years of Work Experience: 9
Location: Los Angeles
Post MBA Location: West Coast
Notes:

Undergrad was at a Service Academy. Also earned a Masters of Science with a GPA of 4.0, Project Management Professional certification holder, and volunteered for two years at service to schools helping veterans get into an undergraduate program.
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November 25, 2024 7:58am ET
Applying: Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB
Pre-MBA Career: Equity Research at Goldman Sachs, and long only Asset Management (healthcare sector)
Post-MBA Target Industry: Asset Management, inc. HF Companies: Fidelity
GMAT: 735
GPA: 3.6
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: San Francisco CA
Post MBA Location: San Francisco CA
Notes:

I took a gap year in college and switched majors taking longer to graduate so I’m 30, would matriculate at 32 and graduate at 34. Seems like I’m an outlier and worried I’m too old.
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November 26, 2024 2:43pm ET
Interview Invite to NYU Stern
Round: Round 2
Received via email on November 24, 2024
GPA: 3.8
GRE: 324
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: United States
November 26, 2024 2:22pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via portal November 26, 2024
GPA: 9.48
GMAT: 705
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: India
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Interview 11/12
November 26, 2024 2:21pm ET
Interview Invite to Duke / Fuqua
Round: Round 1
Received via email on November 13, 2024
GMAT: 735
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: India
Note:

Interviewed on 11/22.
November 26, 2024 2:19pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 26, 2024
GMAT: 735
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: India
Note:

Interviewed on 11/7.
November 26, 2024 2:18pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 26, 2024
GPA: 3.6
GMAT: 675
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
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