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Published: January 7, 2021
Fridays from the Frontline: Medical Group Benefits from MBA Skills during the Pandemic
Rahul Singh, a Two-Year MBA candidate at the S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management, shares how his MBA education helped fight back against the impact of the pandemic in this week’s Fridays from the Frontline. Medical Group Benefits from MBA Skills during the Pandemic By Rahul Singh, Two-Year MBA ’21 Providing affordable and accessible healthcare, especially in rural America, is a challenge. It is a complex financial proposition for hospitals and medical practices to provide quality care while simultaneously experiencing declining revenues and increasing costs in the Read more
Published: January 6, 2021
McCombs MBA Employment Report: Another Strong Year for Technology Jobs
The University of Texas Austin McCombs School of Business has released its 2020 MBA employment report. This year saw an increase in MBAs entering technology careers, one of McCombs graduates’ strongest industries, and the utilization of the school’s vast employer and alumni network to keep candidates competitive in the slowing economy. Eighty-eight percent of the class received an offer within three months of graduation with 85.6 percent accepting offers in the same time frame. McCombs facilitated 79.5 percent of job opportunities through internships, recruiting through Texas McCombs corporate partner ecosystem, alumni and staff networking, or other Read more
Published: January 5, 2021
Episode 142: Balancing B-School, Work & Family
Sponsored Content Admissions, B-school & Children – we cover the ABC’s of pursuing an MBA while raising a family in this special podcast feature. Graham Richmond welcomes someone who not only earned an MBA, but who did it while raising a family and working full time.  She is also the associate dean of admissions and marketing for a leading MBA program!  Our special guest today is Shelly Heinrich from the Georgetown McDonough School of Business. Shelly Heinrich, M.Ed., MBA, Assoc. Dean, MBA Admissions and Director of Marketing Heinrich leads the MBA Admissions team in both its marketing and Read more
Published: January 5, 2021
Real Humans of Rochester Simon’s MBA Class of 2022
In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, we head to just south of downtown Rochester, NY, where a small and diverse MBA cohort studies management and more at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School. Just 126 students enrolled in Simon’s latest class, which the school aims to be small and diverse. Forty-two percent of the new class are women and 37 percent are international, representing 19 countries of origin. Forty-six percent of U.S. students come from underrepresented groups. During their undergraduate years, 32 percent had majored in humanities/social sciences. Twenty-nine Read more
Published: January 4, 2021
Real Humans of ASU Carey’s MBA Class of 2022
We head to Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business to meet some of the newest members of the Class of 2022 in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. Sixty students matriculated at the Carey School of Business for the Class of 2022. Forty-five percent of the class are women and 45 percent are international. The new class averaged a GPA of 3.56 during their undergraduate years. Forty-eight percent had majored in business and 28 percent in engineering. Eight percent each had studied social sciences or science/math. Three percent each Read more
Published: January 4, 2021
Chicago Booth Employment Report: MBA Class of 2020 Finds Success in a Changing Economy
The Chicago Booth School of Business has released its 2020 MBA employment report. Nearly 93 percent of the 2020 graduating class received job offers within three months of graduation–an impressive feat in the changing economy, but still down 3.5 percent from 2019. Overall, 91.4 percent of Booth MBAs accepted offers after graduation. Chicago Booth facilitated over 80 percent of job opportunities across summer employer programs, the Entrepreneurial Internship Program, industry treks, campus interviews and the recruitment portal. Faculty and student groups, and Booth recruiting and networking events such as Corporate Conversation and Booth Panel Discussions Read more
Published: January 3, 2021
Episode 141: Wire Taps—Duke Fuqua, UCLA Anderson or Northwestern Kellogg for Tech?
Happy New Year! Alex Brown and Graham Richmond are here to help you kick off 2021 with some sound MBA admissions advice in our new podcast episode of Wire Taps. See which profiles from MBA ApplyWire and MBA DecisionWire they discuss below, then tune in. One applicant likely needs to retake the GMAT: Another MBA hopeful is looking to pivot in their career: Finally, the third profiled candidate needs help choosing between UCLA Anderson, Duke Fuqua and Northwestern Kellogg: Happy listening! Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast Episode 141: Wire Read more
Published: December 31, 2020
Cornell / Johnson MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Very casual interview. The only questions which threw me off were the last two. Questions: – Walk me through your resume. – Why do you want an MBA? – Tell me more about your short-term goal. – What is your back-up plan if your goals don’t work? – How will Cornell help you? – What do you know about Professor X (someone that I had mentioned in my previous answer)? – What are the most important qualities or principles that you look for when working in a team? – If someone on Read more
Published: December 30, 2020
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Zoom
Interview style was quite casual, but the interviewer (alumnus) was often asking me follow-up questions on my answers. Questions: – Tell me about you and your story. – Why’d you leave your last job? – What are your goals? – How can an MBA help? – Why Kellogg? – What are some challenges you would face in your MBA? – What would you bring to the Kellogg classroom? – Question diving deeper into my goals and geographic preferences. – What would you do if you don’t get the MBA at all? Read more
Published: December 30, 2020
Yale School of Management Employment Report: 2020 MBAs See Increased Salaries and Start-ups
The Yale School of Management employment report for the MBA Class of 2020 reveals consistent industry draws, but regional shifts for career destinations. More graduates remained in the U.S. to work, but also saw higher salaries. While the number of graduates receiving offers within three months of graduation (90.2 percent) and those accepting offers (85.9 percent) represents a decline from 2019, this year 6.1 percent of graduates opted to start their own business, an increase of 1.7 percent over last year. Yale School of Management Employment Report: Top 5 Industries Consulting 36.9% Read more
Published: December 29, 2020
Wharton MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Like all interviews this year, my team-based discussion was hosted on Zoom by two second-year Wharton students. As everyone logged onto the platform, we introduced ourselves and kept some light chatter. Once the interview officially kicked off, the two second-year students kept their video on and watched us carry out the TBD. The prompt was based on creating a new type of engagement program, and was a very easy discussion. Interviewees took turns introducing their prompt, and we came up with basically a mix and match of everyone’s ideas in the end. We also had to present, which we were Read more
Published: December 29, 2020
Real Humans of Yale SOM’s MBA Class of 2022
We head to New Haven, Connecticut, to meet some of the newest members of the Yale School of Management’s Class of 2020 in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. 350 students matriculated at Yale SOM in the fall of 2020. Thirty-nine percent of the new class are women and 40 percent are international passport holders. Of the total class, 32 percent are U.S. students of color and 11 percent are underrepresented U.S. students of color. Eight percent identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Ten percent are first-generation college students and Read more
Published: December 28, 2020
Real Humans of Cambridge Judge Business School’s MBA Class of 2021
Welcome to another edition of Real Humans: MBA Students featuring members of the one-year MBA program at the Cambridge Judge Business School in Cambridge, England. 174 students joined the Cambridge MBA class that will be graduating in 2021. Thirty-seven percent of the group is comprised of women and, altogether, the class represents 38 different nationalities. Engineering and business/accounting/finance were the most popular undergraduate majors, each claiming 28 percent. Social and political sciences/languages followed at 24 percent. Another 14 percent had studied STEM majors and six percent had pursued the arts. New Cambridge Read more
Published: December 27, 2020
MIT Sloan Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
Interview was very light, conversational, lasted around 30 minutes. I had heard that interviews were very serious, however felt lighthearted. The interviewer was genuinely interested in getting to know me past the information on the application. Asked about my hobbies, what I liked to do for fun. Did not ask me any questions about the interview essays. Also asked typical questions: – Why MBA/Why Now/Why Sloan – Biggest accomplishment at work – Time you had a conflict at work & how you solved it Received admissions offer with $$. Read more
Published: December 27, 2020
Harvard Business School Employment Report: MBA Class of 2020 Finds Success & New Businesses
The Harvard Business School employment report for the MBA Class of 2020 details significant accomplishments and notable entrepreneurial spirit for the graduating class. Ninety percent of the MBAs received an offer after graduation and 83 percent accepted, while another 11 percent defied the pandemic economy and began their own business ventures. Harvard Business School Employment Report: Top  Industries Financial Services 34% Consulting 24% Technology 19% Healthcare 7% Manufacturing 4% Non-profit/Government 4% Harvard Business School Employment Report: Regional Placement Northeast 41% West 25% Midwest 8% Southwest 6% South 3% Mid-Atlantic 3% Top Industries Financial services remains Read more
Published: December 27, 2020
Episode 140: Wire Taps—Can I Negotiate a Scholarship?
In this week’s podcast episode of Wire Taps, we focus on two MBA hopefuls weighing the timing and strategies of their applications as well as a candidate choosing between programs. Preview the profiles from MBA ApplyWire and MBA DecisionWire below and then tune in for advice from our admissions experts, Graham Richmond and Alex Brown. One applicant is already looking ahead to next year: An accepted candidate needs help weighing their options: Finally, the third profiled applicant is looking to continue their career in investment banking: Read more
Published: December 25, 2020
MIT Sloan Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
Interview was done online. Very friendly interview, be prepared to answer mostly behavioral questions. 30 minutes will be over before you know it – practicing your STAR’s (Situation, Task, Action, Result) before the interview is absolutely a must. Overall, be prepared to answer 3-6 behavioral questions around collaboration/teamwork and why MBA, why Sloan and asking your own insightful questions at the end. No big surprises: the process went by exactly as communicated by the school – because the interview is so short, you have to be adept at knowing which stories/anecdotes you want to use. Read more
Published: December 24, 2020
Michigan Ross Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
The interview was over Zoom. It was professional, they reviewed my resume in-depth, and all initial questions were based from my resume. Asked Why and MBA, Why Ross, Why specific industry and how will Ross help you get there. The interviewer surprised me by asking in depth questions relating to my military career. Read more
Published: December 22, 2020
Real Humans of Emory Goizueta’s MBA Class of 2022
MBA students in this Real Humans feature say they were drawn to Emory Goizueta for the close-knit community within a larger university. Altogether, the MBA Class of 2022 at Goizueta numbers 145 students and the school boasts a student to faculty ratio of 5:1. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the school’s full-time MBA program allows students to customize their MBA experience by focusing on industry specific skills and knowledge in addition to the foundational core courses. Eighty percent of the new Goizueta class scored between 640 and 740 on the GMAT and their Read more
Published: December 22, 2020
Ross MBA Employment Report: Consulting & Tech Top Industry Choice for Class of 2020
The Michigan Ross MBA 2020 Employment Report showcases the success the Class of 2020 found while navigating the changing and uncertain economic climate. This year, 95 percent of the graduating class are career switchers, up from 89 percent in 2019. Over 83 percent of the class received a job offer by graduation. Within three months, 90.3 percent had received an offer and 88.4 percent had accepted. Ross MBA Employment Report: Top 5 Industries Consulting 35.7% Technology 24.5% Finance 11.9% Consumer Packaged Goods 7.2% Healthcare 5.3% Ross MBA Employment Report: Regional Placement Midwest 30.2% West 26.7% Read more
Published: December 21, 2020
Real Humans of the CEIBS MBA Class of 2022
In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, we head to Shanghai, China, home of the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). The 18-month CEIBS MBA is well known for its China Focus, called “China Depth, Global Breadth,” as well as for preparing international leaders to enter the global business economy. 157 students from 26 different countries chose this leading program for their MBA studies in the Fall of 2020. Forty percent of the new class are women and nearly 34 percent joined from overseas. Sixty-six percent of students had resided in Read more
Published: December 20, 2020
MIT Sloan Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom + Observer / Zoom
My interviewer and an observer welcomed me with a poker face. Kinda felt awkward. After a brief presentation of herself, my interviewer started right away: 1. Is there any update since you applied? 2. Did you have any failure? 3. What are the differences between the company A and the company B you worked for? Which one do you prefer? Cultural point of view? 4. Tell me a time when you had to deal with a difficult person. 5. What is your biggest achievement? 6. Tell me time when you did not meet expectations. Read more
Published: December 20, 2020
Duke MBA Employment Report: Team Fuqua’s Class of 2020 Success Stories
The Duke MBA employment report has been released for the Daytime MBA Class of 2020 at the Fuqua School of Business. The report indicates full-time offers and school-facilitated job placement are both up over last year, and average first-year compensation reached a record high. Ninety percent of the Class of 2020 had a job offer by graduation, with 84 percent accepting, and 93 percent had an offer by three months after graduation with 91 percent accepting. “Despite the challenges of this year’s market conditions, our graduates demonstrated a proactive, focused approach to their job searches. Read more
Published: December 20, 2020
Episode 139: Wire Taps—Dartmouth Tuck with Scholarship or Northwestern Kellogg without One?
This podcast episode of Wire Taps tackles the full range of the admissions cycle, from choosing where to matriculate and strategizing Round 2 applications to thinking ahead to next year. Preview the profiles from MBA DecisionWire and MBA ApplyWire below and then tune in to hear Graham Richmond and Alex Brown offer keen admissions advice. An accepted MBA candidate needs help choosing between programs: An applicant is worried about their GMAT: Finally, the third profiled applicant is seeking advice on how to prepare for next year: Happy listening! Clear Read more
Published: December 17, 2020
Wharton MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Second-Year Student
The first interview was a team based discussion with 5 other applicants. There were 75% men and 25% women, myself included. The question discussed was how to plan the inauguration of a new building on the UPenn campus. What surprised me was that some candidates were completely silent and some completely dominated the conversation repeating unnecessary information. What also surprised me was how quickly we as a group made a consensus around the action plan for the prompt. The proctors watching did not intervene at all. My second interview was a phone call from a second-year student. The only question Read more

MBA Applywire

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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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November 27, 2024 9:07am ET
Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Michigan / Ross, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Finance Manager
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Accenture , AT Kearney , Bain , BCG , Deloitte , Ernst & Young , McKinsey , PWC
GMAT: 690
GPA: 3.79
Years of Work Experience: 2
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November 27, 2024 9:07am ET
Applying: Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Duke / Fuqua, Michigan / Ross, Notre Dame / Mendoza, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UVA / Darden, Vanderbilt / Owen
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Banking
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Commercial Banking Companies: Accenture , AT Kearney , Bain , PWC , Bank of America
GRE: 306
GPA: 3.64
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: Africa
Notes:

Recently wrote the GRE. It's not a super score but I will probably apply with it anyway. I am still considering retaking the test, as the next time I can take it is around the Round 2 deadline.

My educational background is in social sciences, so wasn't very quant-heavy. Looking at taking an additional quant course to back up my GRE score as the exam fee is about 10x the minimum wage in my country. Any suggestion is welcomed.
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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
November 28, 2024 1:14pm ET
Interview Invite to Berkeley / Haas
Round: Round 1
Received via email on October 27, 2024
GPA: 84%
GMAT: 645
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: Brazil
November 28, 2024 10:17am ET
Interview Invite to Indiana / Kelley
Round: Round 1
Received via email on October 16, 2024
GPA: 83%
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: Nigeria
November 28, 2024 10:15am ET
Interview Invite to Emory / Goizueta
Round: Round 1
Received via email on November 07, 2024
GPA: 83%
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: Nigeria
November 28, 2024 9:53am ET
Interview Invite to INSEAD
Round: Round 2
Received via email on November 26, 2024
GMAT: 655
Program Type: One Year Program
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: France
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