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Published: October 30, 2024
Real Humans of Northwestern Kellogg’s MBA Class of 2026
Meet some new members of the MBA Class of 2026 at Northwestern Kellogg in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. All together, 524 students matriculated in the Kellogg MBA Class of 2026. A full half, 50 percent, are women and 40 percent are international. Based on Federal guidelines, 21 percent of the MBA students identify as Asian American and 17 percent as Hispanic/Latinx. Two percent are Black/African American and another three percent identify as multi-race students. Eleven percent are members of the LGBTQ+ community and six percent are U.S. military veterans. During their undergraduate Read more
Published: October 29, 2024
Vanderbilt Owen MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Very friendly and outgoing person. Made the interview very conversational and it put me at ease tbh. 20 min of questioning and 10 min of me asking questions. Started off with: – Walk me through your resume. – Why Owen? – Why MBA and why now? – One thing you want to improve at Vanderbilt and how? Good Luck!! Read more
Published: October 29, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / On-Campus
– Walk me through your resume. – Why Tuck? – Why MBA? ST and LT goals, why now? (all asked in on breath) – Time you had to give constructive feedback. – Time you received constructive feedback. – You have quite a bit of community service experience, why is giving back important to you? Read more
Published: October 29, 2024
UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Early Decision / Adcom / On-Campus
– Tell me about yourself/walk me through your resume (she straight up said take 5-7 mins to walk me through your resume/story/tell me about yourself so its a bit longer than most schools). – Why MBA? – Asked about some career transitions I had made. – Short-term & Long-term Goals? – Why Darden? – Tell me a time you had a challenging situation at work. – What do you like to do for fun? – Tell me about a time you worked with someone different than you. Read more
Published: October 29, 2024
Duke Fuqua MBA Interview Questions & Report: Early Action / Second-Year Student / On-Campus
My interview was with a 2nd-year student. Fuqua’s was a bit more conversational style compared to any other school I’ve interviewed with so far, she sprinkled in the questions throughout the conversation organically. – She opened by asking me about one of the hobbies I had on my resume and we talked about random hobbies for almost 15 mins. – Asked me about some career transitions I had made. – Why Fuqua? – Short-term and long-term goals? – Tell me about a time you failed. – Tell me about your greatest success. – Chatted Read more
Published: October 29, 2024
Calling MBA Applicants & Current Students: We Need Your Input! Amazon Gift Card Opportunity!
How have relationships influenced your decision about whether to apply to a school or not? What are your preferences around MBA admissions events? We certainly have some ideas – but we want to hear from you! Clear Admit is conducting an online survey to learn more about your decision-making when it comes to choosing which schools to apply to, your preferences around admissions events, and how schools can gauge your interest in their program based on your direct engagement. If you’re a current MBA student, applying now or considering applying to full-time MBA programs, then we’d love Read more
Published: October 29, 2024
UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
Great virtual interview with a really friendly member of the adcom via Zoom. Lasted 45mins and was broadly structured around the following questions (although it was very conversational and free-flowing across multiple smaller topics as well): – Provide a 10-minute overview of your career and academic history. – Discuss a challenging situation in the workplace, and how you managed it. – Describe your experience with diversity in the workplace. – Why do you want an MBA and how does this align with your career aspirations? – Why Darden? There was then an opportunity for any follow-on Read more
Published: October 29, 2024
MBA Admissions Interview Tip: Questions for the Interviewer
In this MBA Admissions Tip, we highlight the importance of thinking about what questions you might ask your interviewer when you’re interviewing. Virtually all business school interviewers conclude their discussion by offering the applicant a chance to ask some questions about the program. While it might be tempting to claim that you’ve already learned all you need to know about the school, this is actually a great opportunity to gain additional insight, show your enthusiasm about a specific element of the curriculum or community, and demonstrate that you appreciate the opportunity to learn from your interviewer’s Read more
Published: October 29, 2024
USC Marshall MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / AdCom / Zoom
– Walk me through your career since graduation. – Why MBA? – Why Marshall? – Things you do for fun? – Time you had a team conflict? – How do you see yourself contributing to an academic team? – Time you had a challenging situation? – Last book you read? Read more
Published: October 28, 2024
Yale SOM MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alum / Zoom
Standard questions. Introduce yourself. Career goals? Why MBA? Tell me about your experience with conflict management. What achievement are you most proud of? What’s your quote and how will you contribute to Yale? Is there anything else you’d like to mention? Very conversational, relaxed, interviewer gave positive feedback all the time (I liked this conversation a lot!) Read more
Published: October 28, 2024
Yale SOM MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Zoom
Was a pretty good interview. Fairly structured and to the point. Lasted exactly 30 minutes (including questions that I had). The interviewer was an alum who graduated this year (in 2024). Started off with him sharing some details like how he would be taking notes and how the interview report that he sends will be one additional data point that will be considered in the application, but the result will look at the application holistically (seemed as though stakes of the interview were not too high). The following were the questions: 1. He said that he has seen Read more
Published: October 28, 2024
Episode 392: On-Campus or Online? Indiana Kelley’s +Flex Lets MBA Students Decide
Sponsored Content In this special edition of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast, we dive into some groundbreaking news from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, where they’ve introduced a game-changing level of flexibility to their full-time MBA program. Flexibility is becoming a highly sought-after feature in today’s MBA landscape, and Indiana Kelley has just taken a big step forward by launching their new +Flex option. With this, full-time MBA students now have the choice to complete their second year either online or in person. This opens up endless Read more
Published: October 28, 2024
Real Humans Profile: The NYU Stern MBA Class of 2026
Get to know some NYU Stern MBA students beyond the class profile in this edition of our ongoing series, Real Humans: MBA Students. The NYU Stern class profile shows a diverse cohort of 352 students. Women make up 47 percent of the new class and 40 percent of the class holds international citizenship. Forty-six percent of U.S. students identify as members of a U.S. minority group, with 22 percent who identify as underrepresented minorities. This diversity reflects Stern’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and globally-minded business education. The class boasts an impressive average undergraduate Read more
Published: October 27, 2024
Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alum / Zoom
Was super nervous before the interview, but the Alum made the environment really comfortable. Started off with a brief overview of alum’s background and asked me the following: Tell me about yourself. Why MBA? Why Ross? TMAT you assisted a team member. TMAT you dealt with a conflict when working with others. TMAT you led a team and faced challenges. Compared to other schools that I have interviewed with, Ross definitely asked more of struggle/perseverance questions. Just something to be aware of. Good Luck. Read more
Published: October 27, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-year student / Zoom
The interview was with a second-year student and was a pleasant, stress-free experience—quite the opposite of what I had expected. The interviewer seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me and gathering the insights needed for the report to the admissions committee. Overall Structure: Introduction, Why MBA, Why Tuck? Introduce yourself. Provide an overview of your professional experience, focusing on the reasoning behind each role you’ve taken on. Why an MBA? What are your short-term and long-term goals? Follow-up on short-term goal: specify the role I aim to pursue and why I chose that role specifically. Why Tuck? Behavioral Questions: Read more
Published: October 27, 2024
Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alum / Online Google Meet
The interview was a very comfortable experience. The interviewer had to reschedule at the last moment due to a health issue, which spiked my anxiety with the sudden change in plans. However, he quickly put me at ease, maintaining a friendly demeanor and asking thoughtful follow-up questions. He often rephrased my answers to ensure he understood everything accurately and captured it all in his notes. The interview began with a few technical hiccups on his end. After resolving them, he took a few minutes to review my resume and then asked me to introduce myself and share some background. I Read more
Published: October 27, 2024
Columbia MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Virtual
The interview was very conversational. I was interviewed by a recent alumnus from CBS in a resume-based format, with no prior knowledge of my full application. It began with a brief introduction by the interviewer and an overview of the interview structure. The entire process lasted 40 minutes. I was responsible for sending my resume, sending the initial calendar invite, and setting up a video chat link before the interview (CBS provided plenty of notice for these tasks). Questions during the interview: Tell me about yourself. Why are you pursuing an MBA at this point in your career? Why Columbia? Read more
Published: October 27, 2024
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
I was nervous while waiting, but I felt calm and steady once the interview began. The interviewer was from the Admissions office and mostly took notes as I answered. There were no surprising questions, and we discussed my leadership experience in depth. I rambled a bit, and paused to think several times, but she patiently waited. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, though perhaps not as lively as an interview with an alum or current student might be. 1. Where are you joining from? 2. How do you like Chicago? 3. I read your resume (not the entire Read more
Published: October 27, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions, Deadlines & Interview Invites, October 28-November 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! Round 1 Continues The 2024-2025 MBA admissions season is underway. Interview invites are also rolling out, and final decisions continue for early action round candidates. Wednesday, October 30, Georgetown / McDonough is scheduled to release its Early Action round decisions. Friday, November 1, Cornell / Johnson is scheduled to release its Round 1 interview invites. UC Irvine / Merage has its Round 1 application deadline. Oxford / Saïd has its Stage 3 application deadline. Maryland / Read more
Published: October 27, 2024
MBA Wire Taps 391—Italian, test waiver. Solid profile, Tuck invite. Brazilian, EA test.
Weekly Roundup for Clear Admit’s MBA Podcast In this week’s MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the activity on MBA LiveWire; UPenn / Wharton released its interview invites for Round 1 last week, while Chicago / Booth released deny decisions for those who it did not invite for an interview. Several other top MBA programs continue to roll out interview invite decisions. For this upcoming week, Cornell / Johnson is scheduled to release its interview invite decisions for Round 1, while Irvine / Merage, Oxford / Said, Maryland / Smith and Washington / Olin all have application Read more
Published: October 26, 2024
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Video Essays
These questions are from the video essays that are a part of the Kellogg MBA application, not the live admissions interview. – Why Kellogg ? – Tell us something about you we wouldn’t know from your resume. – Tell us your favorite thing about working on a team. Read more
Published: October 24, 2024
Washington U. Olin MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Student / Virtual
Walk me through your resume. Why pursue an MBA now? If you could reset, what would you change about your journey? Tell me about a time you faced an ethical issue. What is the difference between a manager and a leader? What will you contribute to the Olin community? Tell me something about yourself that isn’t on your resume. Do you have any questions for me? The interview lasted around 31 minutes (done via direct messaging). Read more
Published: October 24, 2024
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-year student / Virtual
My interviewer was a second-year student, and the conversation was very casual and friendly. We started by chatting about the weather, which helped break the ice. Here’s a list of the questions they asked: What’s your hobby? Walk me through your resume. What are your short-term and long-term goals? What do you enjoy most about your job? Tell me about a time you had to change your behavior when things didn’t go as expected. Tell me about a time you received constructive feedback. How would your colleagues describe you? Is there anything else you’d like to add? (asked twice) Do Read more
Published: October 24, 2024
Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1/ Alumnus/ Virtual
I had a virtual interview with someone who lives in the same country as I do. He was very friendly and approachable, which helped boost my confidence. The interviewer asked me several questions, including: ‘Walk me through your resume,’ ‘Why an MBA?’ ‘Why Ross?’ ‘How do you handle uncertainty?’ ‘How do you manage projects when you’re unfamiliar with the topic?’ ‘What was your last piece of tough feedback?’ and a DEI question about working with team members from different parts of the world, which is part of my job. Throughout the interview, he asked follow-up questions to ensure he understood Read more
Published: October 24, 2024
Clear Admit Event: Insights into Master in Management Programs, 2024
Is a master’s in management (MiM) the right fit for you? Full-time MBA programs traditionally require several years of full-time work experience, but specialized master’s programs allow candidates to apply during their senior year of college for a program that would begin the Fall term after they graduate or after a limited amount of experience. Dates: December 3rd & December 4th 2024 Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel (all times Eastern) What makes someone a good fit for this kind of program? How are Master in Management programs structured? What 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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MBA LiveWire

November 26, 2024 11:33am ET
Interview Invite to INSEAD
Round: Round 2
Received via email November 26, 2024
GMAT: 645
Program Type: One Year Program
November 26, 2024 11:19am ET
Interview Invite to Rochester / Simon
Round: Round 2
Received via email November 26, 2024
GPA: 7.01
EA: 161
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: India
November 26, 2024 10:53am ET
Accepted to London Business School
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 26, 2024
GPA: 3.7
GMAT: 655
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
November 26, 2024 10:32am ET
Accepted to Rochester / Simon
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 26, 2024
GPA: 3.76
GRE: 328
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: Pakistan
Note:

Admitted with 60% Scholarship
November 26, 2024 10:00am ET
Accepted to London Business School
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 26, 2024
GRE: 328
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: Based in UK but Caribbean
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