The Leading Independent
Resource for Top-tier MBA
Candidates

Recent News

Published: February 25, 2024
Chicago Booth MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / On Campus
1) Walk me through your resume. 2) What are your short- and long-term goals? 3) Why Booth? 4) Tell me about a time you worked on a team. 5) What is your leadership style and what leadership traits do you want to develop? Read more
Published: February 25, 2024
Cornell Johnson MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
2nd year student – seems to be a blind interview since a lot of the things they asked were already in my app/resume. Felt more like a conversation and was very chill/super relaxed. Some questions: Tell me about yourself. Why MBA/Why Johnson? Tell me about your leadership experience at work. Tell me about a time where you ran into trouble at work. What is your target industry after grad? Why IB? What location are you targeting? What subset of IB are you targeting? Have you done any prep work for this (the above)? Have you talked to any current students/alumni? Read more
Published: February 25, 2024
MBA Wire Taps 340—First gen, from Mexico. Auditor, seeking test waiver. Anderson vs Tepper
Weekly Roundup for Clear Admit’s MBA Podcast In this week’s MBA Admissions podcast we began with our usual rundown of the latest MBA application deadlines and interview releases. Interview invites continue for many top MBA programs. We predicted that MIT / Sloan will have released their interview invites towards the end of last week; Sloan is the last leading MBA program to release interview invites in batch form. On Wednesday, this week, Clear Admit continues its event series for Masters in Management programs, signups are here: https://bit.ly/camimfeb The following Wednesday, March 6, Clear Admit will be hosting an AMA Read more
Published: February 25, 2024
The Week Ahead: Dartmouth Tuck & USC Marshall Deadlines, February 26-March 1, 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! Second Round continues as Round 3 underway. We are now into the interview period for Round 2 candidates, and the beginning of Round 3. Friday, March 1, Dartmouth / Tuck has its Round 3 application deadline for a guaranteed interview. USC / Marshall has its Round 3 application deadline. 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 Read more
Published: February 22, 2024
Upcoming: Ask Us Anything! Live Chat with NYU Stern Admissions Officers
Have questions for NYU Stern Admissions Directors about their MBA program? This Ask Me Anything (AMA) Live Chat is for YOU! Are you considering applying for NYU Stern’s final deadline on April 18 or are you thinking about a future cycle? No matter where you are in the application process, NYU Stern admissions officers can answer your questions to guide you as you enter the next phase of your MBA journey. Bring all of your questions for this interactive chat session and, whether you are in the research phase or trying to make a final decision on which Read more
Published: February 22, 2024
Webinar: Carnegie Mellon Tepper – The Tepper MSBA Experience – March 2024
Interested in the Carnegie Mellon Tepper Master of Science in Business Analytics?  Join the Intelligent Future! We invite you to join current Tepper MSBA students as they expound upon their experience in the Tepper STEM-designated program, and share insight into how the curriculum and Tepper community have prepared them for the next stage of their career. This event will take place on March 5, 2024 at 12pm Eastern time.  Please click the link below to register for this free event! CMU Tepper MSBA Webinar Speakers: TBA Read more
Published: February 22, 2024
Fridays from the Frontline: NYU’s Student-led Impact Investment Fund
In this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, Brian Ward, a third-year MBA/MPA dual-degree candidate at the NYU Stern School of Business and Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, shares how NYU’s student-led impact fund helped him chart a course to make an impact. Learning To Drive System-Wide Change Through NYU’s Student-led Impact Investment Fund By Brian Ward, NYU MBA/MPA ’24 Our world faces challenges that media headlines frequently characterize as insurmountable – climate change, economic inequality, demographic inversion, and over 100 million refugees and people displaced from their homes. For many prospective Read more
Published: February 21, 2024
USC Marshall MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Virtual
I was interviewed by an Adcom who was, without a doubt, the kindest person I met in all my interviews. She followed along with the traditional questions, but also asked follow-ups and seemed genuinely interested in my background. At the end she gave me a heads up that R2 acceptance notifications will likely be sent out before the date listed on their website. The intention is to allow those accepted enough time to plan a trip for admit weekend in April. She asked the following questions (via Microsoft Teams): Tell me about your current job. (Follow-ups related to answer) Why Read more
Published: February 21, 2024
UCLA Anderson MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Very relaxed and easy conversation. Questions are below: 1. Walk me through your resume. 2. Short-term and long-term goals? 3. How can Anderson contribute to your goals? 4. How do you see yourself involved at Anderson? 5. Follow-up on more of Plan B. 6. How do you overcome a challenge? Read more
Published: February 21, 2024
Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alum / Zoom
The questions lasted for 30 minutes, followed by a reverse questioning session where I had three questions, each for 10 minutes, and I was able to ask all the questions I had prepared. The interviewer was very friendly and easy to talk to, and I was able to feel the wonderful culture of Ross even during the interview. Questions: ・Tell me about your career. ・(Related to my response) You are proficient in two seemingly different areas, A and B. What motivates you in each of these areas? ・Why MBA? Why now? ・Why Ross? ・How have Read more
Published: February 21, 2024
Real Humans of Citi: Diana Pacer, Chicago Booth MBA ’23, Investment Banking Associate
We kick off our Real Humans: Alumni series, which invites MBA graduates to discuss their paths to post-MBA employment, with Diana Pacer, Chicago Booth MBA Class of 2023. Having settled in Chicago with her family and experiencing the data-based, intellectual approach to teaching at the University of Chicago, Pacer knew it was where she wanted to be to achieve her career goal of working in investment banking. Read on to learn how the Booth network, students, and clubs prepared her for recruitment into the finance industry and her role as an investment banking associate Read more
Published: February 21, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GRE Scores by Top U.S. Business Schools
Average GRE scores by business school can provide applicants with a sense of the rigor of the MBA program, expectations of the adcom and general competitiveness of the applicant pool. While the GMAT used to be the only accepted admissions exam at leading MBA programs, many have opened up to other options, including the GRE. Starting in September 2023, the GRE consists of a 30-minute Analytical Writing section, which includes one essay. An additional Verbal Reasoning section features two sections with 18 minutes allowed for 12 questions and 23 minutes allowed for 15 questions, respectively. Another two Read more
Published: February 20, 2024
MBA Admissions Interview Primer: Unusual Interview Practices
This look at unusual MBA interview practices is the final part of our four-part interview series. We’ve tackled open versus invitation-only, resume- versus application-based and the team-based discussion interview. Let’s review which schools go beyond the typical admissions interview, whether by format or additional requests. Advice on how to tackle these unusual MBA interview practices is integrated into these summaries. HBS and the Post-Interview Reflection Though it’s been over a decade now since Harvard Business School (HBS) introduced its post-interview reflection, no Read more
Published: February 19, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of U.S. Minorities at Top U.S. Business Schools
The percentage of U.S. minorities at top U.S. business schools can provide a sense of the diversity you will find in your MBA program. Business school students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and self-identify as African American or Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, Hispanic American or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or those who are multiracial or multiethnic are considered a minority. See the percentage of minorities as reported by top business schools in the chart below. U.S. School % U.S. Minorities ASU W.P. Carey School of Business 26% Carnegie Mellon Read more
Published: February 18, 2024
Chicago Booth MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
It was a very nice experience. The interviewer was very friendly, and the interview was very conversational. These were the questions that were asked: – Introduction – What kind of team do you work with best? What kind of roles do you shine in the most? – Long-Term Goals & Short-Term Goals? – Why MBA? Why Booth? Why now? – A person whom you have met who has broadened your horizon? – How do you juggle multiple priorities? – Anything you wanna tell us which any of the questions couldn’t cover? – Any Read more
Published: February 18, 2024
Georgetown McDonough MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
It was a Zoom interview. I was asked: Why MBA? Why Georgetown? My short- and long-term goals? Plan B for short-term goals? I was surprised to be asked how will I take care of myself mentally and conduct self-care during my time at Georgetown. Read more
Published: February 18, 2024
Berkeley Haas MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom
Alum interview based on my resume. Surprisingly it was very conversational and an overall friendly atmosphere. Some of the questions included: – Why an MBA and why Haas? – A time you’ve fostered a diverse / inclusive environment. – A time you have taken a risk and what you learned. – A time you had to convince your team to do things a certain way. Read more
Published: February 18, 2024
Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Virtual
The list of questions: Tell me about yourself. Why MBA? Why Vanderbilt? Tell me a misconception about you. Tell me when you failed. Any questions for me? Read more
Published: February 18, 2024
Duke Fuqua MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / On Campus
– Walk me through your resume. – Why Fuqua? – Why MBA? – TMAT when you worked on a diverse team. – What will you do if you are not accepted to Fuqua? Read more
Published: February 18, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Student / Skype
1. Talk about experiences/motivations for getting an MBA. 2. ST / LT goals? 3. What’s the most interesting conversation you’ve had recently? 4. Tell me about a time you had a difficult conversation. 5. Tell me about a time you received feedback. 6. What do you want to get out of an MBA? Read more
Published: February 18, 2024
Cornell Johnson MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Off-Campus Hub
The interviewer was very welcoming and made me feel relaxed. I was expecting it to be with a 2nd-year student. Questions asked: 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. ⁠Why MBA and why now? 3. ⁠Short-term and long-term career goals? 4. ⁠How will your short-term career goals help you achieve your long-term goals? 5. What’s your plan B if your short-term goals don’t work out? 6. Why Cornell? 7. ⁠Any clubs you want to join? Read more
Published: February 18, 2024
Georgetown McDonough MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
Interview was pleasant. Interviewer was from Adcom, her name was Briyon. Standard questions like walk me through your resume, why Georgetown; behavioral questions: what are 3 of my strengths, how would my teammates describe me, how will I contribute to MSB. Felt like the questions were being read off a list, but it had continuity. It was a good interview experience. Read more
Published: February 18, 2024
Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
1. Self-introduction. 2. Career Goals? 3. Why MBA? 4. Why Emory? 5. What’s your leadership style? 6. Tell me a time you lead a team to overcome a challenge. 7. Community Services? 8. Teamwork Experience? Read more
Published: February 18, 2024
UCLA Anderson MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Very conversational interview. Current student was happy to share about their experience. Questions: 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why Anderson? 3. What kinds of leadership roles do you want to hold here? 4. Short-term and long-term goals? 5. Tell me a story of perseverance. 6. Questions for me? Read more
Published: February 18, 2024
Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Google Meet
Small talk. Tell me about some highlights on your resume. Why do you want an MBA now? How do you plan to be involved in Ross’s community? TMAT when you received some harsh feed back. Follow up with what that person specifically said. How did you know how to improve? TMAT when you worked on a team with someone difficult. TMAT when you worked on a project that you had little very little information on the background of the project. Questions for me? Was less than 30 and then 10ish minutes for questions. Read more

MBA Applywire

7
January 8, 2025 10:33pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Dartmouth / Tuck, Harvard Business School, IESE, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: BCG
GMAT: 655
GPA: 3.53
Years of Work Experience: 7
Post MBA Location: Consulting
7
January 8, 2025 12:58pm ET
Applying: Dartmouth / Tuck, Emory / Goizueta, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, UVA / Darden, Vanderbilt / Owen
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Big Tobacco
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Other Companies: Accenture , Bain , BCG , Deloitte , McKinsey , PWC , Apple
GRE: 321
GPA: 2.59
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: Bangladesh
Post MBA Location: USA
2
January 7, 2025 12:38pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, London Business School
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Sociología
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking Companies: Citibank
GMAT: 300
GPA: 209
Years of Work Experience: 8
Location: Italia
Post MBA Location: Gerente
2
January 7, 2025 12:16pm ET
Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Yale SOM
Pre-MBA Career: Head of Strategy and Growth
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Consumer Goods, Family Business Companies: AT Kearney , BCG , Ernst & Young , PWC
GRE: 331
GPA: 3.2
Years of Work Experience: 3.9
Location: India
Post MBA Location: New york, London, Mumbai
Notes:

1) Studied at the best college in India for BA economics, with a WES(World Education Services) conversion of 3.27 out of 4. (2020) (male applicant if that's important)
2) Doing my master's in economics with 72% ( not sure what 4-point conversion is) from distance education while working in my family business.
3) Joined family business immediately after graduating from UG- Interned in a product role, and operations role in a startup while working side by side. - saw 30% growth since I joined, spearheaded expansion strategies to new domains- manufacturing and impact investment (just started).
4) active volunteer with Teach for India teaching mathematics and social sciences.
5) Have a dip in 2 subjects in Undergrad due to getting SA-ed by a professor and he failed me in those classes when I complained- not sure if I should mention that to Ad com, I have all As and Bs and then a random D and c. - I know the question will come up, but not sure if I should mention that I was SA- ed by a prof.

6) Hobbies: Trekking (did the Himalayas in 2023), Backpacking ( Went to bail and Vietnam), and painting.
7) Will be applying in round 1 2026, Yale Som is the only MBA school I'm interested in due to their focus on molding leaders who are conscious of society and are working towards its betterment and the open elective courses are more interesting and in line with my goals. - Duke Fuqua is another ill be applying to.
8) If I don't get into these 2 I will not be applying anywhere else.
9) My long-term aim is to get into consulting (Hopefully MBB, or big 4, Dalberg, strategy& etc). if not I would like to take my learning and implement those into my family business.
12
January 6, 2025 5:21pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Duke / Fuqua, Georgetown / McDonough, Harvard Business School, NYU Stern, Rice / Jones, Stanford GSB, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UT Austin / McCombs, Vanderbilt / Owen, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Military
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Entrepreneurship Companies: Accenture , Bain , BCG , Deloitte , McKinsey , Google
GMAT: 635
GPA: 2.8
Years of Work Experience: 11
Location: Korea
Post MBA Location: Denver
View or Submit Entries

MBA LiveWire

January 9, 2025 3:35am ET
Applied to Berkeley / Haas
Round: Round 2
Received via portal
GPA: 3.53
GMAT: 655
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
January 9, 2025 1:35am ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 2
Received via phone January 8, 2025
GPA: 3.82
GRE: 324
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
January 9, 2025 12:21am ET
Interview Invite to Rice / Jones
Round: Round 2
Received via email January 8, 2025
GMAT: 705
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: India
Note:

Applied on 3rd January
January 8, 2025 11:59pm ET
Waitlisted at Cornell / Johnson
Round: Round 1
Received via email January 8, 2025
GPA: 7.01
EA: 161
Program Type: One Year Program
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: Hyderabad
Note:

Waitlisted after interview.
January 8, 2025 10:05pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via phone January 8, 2025
GMAT: 725
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: United States
Note:

Consortium applicant. So technically applied R2 per Stern's website. Got a call today around 3pm PST. Portal to be updated Friday with 100% tuition scholarship.
View or Submit Entries
Live
Wire