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Published: March 24, 2025
Esade Achieves Carbon Neutrality and Significant Emissions Reduction
Top-ranked international business school Esade announced a major milestone in its climate sustainability efforts, achieving scope 1 and scope 2 carbon neutrality and reducing its emissions by 84 percent since 2019. Esade credits its results to a comprehensive reduction and offset strategy that reduced its carbon footprint more efficiently and effectively than a traditional offset approach.  “This milestone reveals that the education sector can co-lead the path towards a more environmentally responsible future. This not only has a positive impact on our institution, but also sends Read more
Published: March 24, 2025
Real Humans of McKinsey: Cinthia Loera, Duke Fuqua MBA ’23, Associate
In this Real Humans: Alumni feature, Cinthia Loera, Duke Fuqua MBA ’23, walks us through how she carved a path based on social impact–with jobs in politics, higher ed and, ultimately, consulting. Her focus on community matched the one she found with “Team Fuqua” and her post-MBA choice of McKinsey bolsters her passion for social impact. Cinthia Loera, Duke Fuqua MBA ’23, Associate at McKinsey Age: 34 Hometown: Corcoran, CA Undergraduate Institution and Major: UCLA, Chicana/o studies major, minor in labor & workplace studies Graduate Business School, Graduation Year and Read more
Published: March 20, 2025
Real Humans of Microsoft: Cedrick Agorbia-Atta, Indiana Kelley MBA ’23, Business Planner
“Embrace change, embrace it uncomfortably,” says Cedrick Agorbia-Atta, a recent Indiana Kelley MBA graduate who spent seven years in investment banking before becoming a business planner at Microsoft. His diverse experiences with dynamic and global business projects are only part of his rich perspective on personal and professional growth, and, quite simply, success. Read on for more of his advice and journey to and through a Microsoft internship and Kelley MBA in this edition of Real Humans: Alumni. Cedrick Agorbia-Atta, Indiana Kelley MBA ’23, Business Planner at Microsoft Read more
Published: March 19, 2025
Real Humans of JPMorgan Chase: Thomas De Clercq, Michigan Ross MBA ’23, Analytics Solutions Associate
Thomas De Clerq’s story is one of finding the right fit. With his “engineering goggles” on at Zego, a mentor showed him the importance of using a business lens as well. Knowing he learns best by doing, an MBA at Michigan Ross, where action-based learning reigns, was a natural next step in his career growth. Growing up in Belgium and studying at the University of Leuven (the city where Stella Artois was founded) perhaps naturally leant itself to an internship at Anheuser-Busch during his MBA. But, it wasn’t quite the right fit. He re-recruited his second year–going Read more
Published: March 17, 2025
Real Humans of Netflix: Bria Mosley, Columbia Business School MBA ’24, Content Strategy
Yes, Netflix, we’re still watching–probably in part thanks to Bria Mosley! In this Real Humans: Alumni, Bria, who works in Content Strategy at Netflix, recounts how pursuing an MBA at Columbia Business School led her to unexpected places, from NYC to LA and small business to large enterprise clients. Bria also highlights her Netflix internship during her MBA and shares advice as a member of the Columbia MBA alumni community. Bria Mosley, CBS MBA ’24, Content Strategy at Netflix Age: 28 Hometown: Bloomington, IL Undergraduate Institution and Major: The Ohio State University (Business/Marketing) Graduate Read more
Published: March 13, 2025
Real Humans of PepsiCo: Amy Ho, NYU Stern MBA ’20, Senior Manager
In this installment of Real Humans: Alumni, PepsiCo Senior Manager, Amy Ho, shares her journey to the leading CPG firm with the help of an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business. The diverse class and immersive learning at NYU Stern provided the foundation she needed for corporate innovation and venturing at PepsiCo. Read on for her story and advice about career planning and more. Amy Ho, NYU Stern MBA ’20, Senior Manager at PepsiCo Age: 33 Hometown: Changzhou, China Undergraduate Institution and Major: NYU Read more
Published: March 12, 2025
Real Humans of Deloitte: Eike Hoffmann, Emory Goizueta MBA ’24, Senior Consultant
In this Real Humans: Alumni, we hear from Eike Hoffman, a recent Emory Goizueta MBA grad who turned an internship at Deloitte into a full-time role. In addition to a walk through his b-school experience and journey to consulting, Eiki offers some keen advice–mainly, enjoy the experience more and “run your own race.” Eike Hoffmann, Emory Goizueta MBA ’24, Senior Consultant at Deloitte  Age: 30 Hometown: Irvine, California Undergraduate Institution and Major: UC Santa Barbara, Economics & Accounting Pre-MBA Work Experience: Associate, KPMG, 2017-18, Read more
Published: March 10, 2025
Real Humans of Pfizer: Karen Verboski, Rice Business MBA ’24, Finance Manager
Karen Veroboski turned an internship at Pfizer during her Rice Business MBA into a full-time offer. Pfizer, one of the oldest pharmaceutical companies in America, offered the culture and fast-paced environment Karen sought. Read on for how her MBA experience at Rice Business and Pfizer internship prepared her for such a dynamic role in this Real Humans: Alumni. Karen Verboski, Rice Business MBA ’24, Finance Manager at Pfizer Age: 33 Hometown: Teresina, PI, Brazil Undergraduate Institution and Major: Federal University of Piauí – Read more
Published: March 6, 2025
Real Humans of Microsoft: Ashwani Sharma, UCI Merage MBA ’24, Business Program Manager
Since its founding in 1975, Microsoft has evolved into a global tech powerhouse, shaping the future of AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation. Ashwani Sharma, UCI Merage MBA ’24, has joined this innovative landscape as a Business Program Manager, leveraging his expertise in strategy and AI commercialization. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, he shares his MBA journey, career insights, and how he landed his dream job at Microsoft. Ashwani Sharma, UCI Merage MBA ’24, Business Program Manager at Microsoft Age: 31 Hometown: Delhi, India Read more
Published: March 5, 2025
Real Humans of JPMorgan Chase & Co.: Denise Liu, Berkeley Haas MBA/MPH ’23, Investment Banking Associate
If you’re looking to break into investment banking, this is a must-read edition of our ongoing series Real Humans: Alumni in which recent MBA graduates share their journeys to their post-MBA roles. JPMorgan Chase traces its roots back to 1799, making it one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States. Over the centuries, it has played a crucial role in shaping the global banking industry, from financing the construction of the Panama Canal to supporting major tech IPOs. Today, professionals like Denise Liu, Berkeley Haas MBA/MPH ’23, are continuing that legacy in Read more
Published: March 3, 2025
Real Humans of American Express: Gabriel Rondon Ichikawa, HBS MBA ’24, Chief of Staff
“Don’t Leave Home Without It” is the iconic slogan that landed American Express cards in millions of wallets worldwide. American Express was originally founded in 1850 as an express mail business before evolving into one of the world’s most recognized financial services companies. Today, it continues to be a leader in innovation, employee engagement, and customer service. Gabriel Rondon Ichikawa, Harvard Business School MBA ’24, has embraced this dynamic environment in his post-MBA career, leveraging his background in economics and labor theory to shape HR strategies at American Express. In this edition of our annual series Read more
Published: February 25, 2025
Real Humans of the Harvard Business School MBA Class of 2026
In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, we get a peek at student life at Harvard Business School through the eyes of some new members of the MBA Class of 2026. The new class is a diverse and accomplished group, each bringing a unique perspective and ambition to the program. From technology and human resources to venture capital and engineering, HBS students represent a broad spectrum of professional experiences and aspirations, united by their drive to lead and make an impact. First we meet Austin Regalado, a Read more
Published: February 25, 2025
Texas McCombs MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report
For the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, the MBA Class of 2024 demonstrates the school’s strengths in the face of economic challenges. The MBA employment report showcases the achievements of this year’s 221 graduates, with 86 percent of those seeking employment receiving a job offer within three months of graduation and 85 percent accepting positions. The reported average base salary for the class is $151,178, and the mean signing bonus is $31,003. Seventy-eight percent of the Read more
Published: February 19, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Christine Drummy of Babson College Olin
Our Admissions Director Q&A series continues with a visit to the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College to meet Christine Drummy, Director of Graduate Admissions.  With over a decade of experience in higher education admissions, Christine is an accomplished and results-driven professional currently serving as the Director of Graduate Admissions at Babson College. Since July 2023, she has been responsible for leading the development and execution of comprehensive admissions strategies that foster student engagement and maximize enrollment success. Christine has held various key roles in Graduate Admissions at Babson Read more
Published: February 17, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Teresa Peiro-Camaro of INSEAD
In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back Teresa Peiro-Camaro, Associate Director of Global Admissions at INSEAD. Based in Fontainebleau, France, she leads the Admissions Office team, which oversees the admissions process for Degree Programmes and is responsible for the class composition for Executive Degrees and MBAs. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that each INSEAD cohort brings together people, cultures, and ideas to develop responsible leaders who transform business and society. Teresa and her team accompany candidates along the entire application journey, helping them explore their driving motivation Read more
Published: February 9, 2025
LBS MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report: Global Demand
London Business School (LBS) has released its MBA Class of 2024 employment report. With all 502 members of the graduating class reporting their employment outcomes, we have a complete picture of how in-demand the LBS MBA graduates are globally. Within three months of graduation, 87 percent had received an offer of employment, and 86 percent had accepted an offer. Twenty-two graduates reported starting a new business or other self-employment.  “What sets London Business School apart is our unwavering commitment to every student’s career journey. Read more
Published: January 29, 2025
Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report
The University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business has released their employment report for the MBA Class of 2024. Of the 255 Haas MBA graduates, 207 sought employment post-MBA. By three months post-graduation, 86 percent of the students looking for jobs had received an offer of employment, and 84 percent accepted. More than 70 percent sourced job offers through school-facilitated activities. Entrepreneurs starting their own businesses instead of seeking employment made up 3.5 percent of the class.  The reported median base annual salary is $160,000, Read more
Published: January 27, 2025
Cornell Johnson MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report
The Cornell SC Johnson Graduate School of Management has released the MBA Class of 2024 employment data. This year, 261 out of the 291 graduates of the two-year program were seeking employment. Within three months of graduation, 81 percent had received job offers and 79 percent had accepted offers.  The median base salary is unchanged from 2023 at $175,000. The average base salary was reported at $161,967 and average signing bonus landed at $38,438. The top employers for the Class of Read more
Published: January 22, 2025
INSEAD MBA 2024 Employment Report: Classes of December 2023 and July 2024
INSEAD has released the 2024 employment report for MBA graduates from the December 2023 and July 2024 classes, representing a “world of talent.” The statistics bear that out.  Combined, the two classes reported an overall median salary of €111,400 with a median sign-on bonus of €27,600. The median performance bonus came in at €21,900. Eighty percent of those seeking employment reported receiving at least one job offer by three months after graduation, and four percent of INSEAD MBA grads were recruited into company leadership programs.  Read more
Published: January 22, 2025
Real Humans of MBA Students: Esade MBA Class of 2026
We head to Barcelona for this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students to meet some new members of the Esade MBA Class of 2026. In 2024, 182 students matriculated at Esade, the first Spanish school to earn the three most prestigious accreditations: AACSB International, EQUIS, and AMBA. Thirty-four percent of the new class are women and 98 percent hail from outside Spain, representing 43 different nationalities. During their undergraduate years, 36 percent had majored in business and management. A quarter had pursued engineering studies followed by 12 percent earning degrees in technology. Eight Read more
Published: January 20, 2025
Real Humans of the HEC Paris MBA Class of 2026
From a chateau just outside of Paris, we meet some new members of the HEC Paris MBA Class of 2026 in this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series. HEC Paris, a name synonymous with global excellence, continues to attract an incredibly diverse and dynamic cohort of MBA students, each bringing unique perspectives and inspiring career trajectories. The new class numbers 268 students. Forty percent are women and 95 percent hail from outside of France, representing 60 nationalities. New HEC Paris students matriculated with an average of six years of work experience at Read more
Published: January 19, 2025
Chicago Booth MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report: Curious & Grounded Graduates
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business released the MBA Class of 2024 employment report and the graduating class of leaders and innovators are finding success in the global business community. Of the 641 graduates, 521 (81.3 percent) were seeking employment. The report shows that by three months post-graduation, 86.8 percent of the class seeking employment reported receiving full-time job offers, while 84.1 percent accepted offers. The median salary reported for the class is a robust $175,000, and the median sign-on bonus is $31,000.  Read more
Published: January 15, 2025
Real Humans of the Carnegie Mellon Tepper MSM Class of 2025
The Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business has long been synonymous with innovation, analytics, and leadership, and the Master of Science in Management (MSM) Class of 2025 upholds this legacy with a dynamic mix of talent and global perspectives. Representing a diverse array of backgrounds, industries, and aspirations, these students bring their unique stories to the heart of Tepper’s collaborative and rigorous environment. From Claudia (Shiyu) Zhang’s entrepreneurial journey across gaming, education, and new media in China to Karan Patel’s goal of transitioning from technical roles into leadership within his family business, the Tepper Read more
Published: January 13, 2025
Real Humans of the Emory Goizueta MiM Class of 2025
We learn more about the Emory Goizueta Master in Management (MiM) directly from new members of the Class of 2025 in this edition of our Real Humans series. Get to know the tight knit community that is a hallmark of the leading business as well as insights into what to expect in admissions and more. To start, Hailey Hunt, a Boston native and Emory alumna, showcases how non-traditional academic backgrounds can spark an interest in business. Her diverse internship experiences, including roles in policy and marketing, position her to bring innovative problem-solving and collaboration Read more
Published: January 8, 2025
Real Humans of the Manchester AMBS MBA Class of 2026
In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, we get a peek at student life at Manchester AMBS through the eyes of some new members of the MBA Class of 2026. The Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) MBA program hosts a diverse and dynamic community, drawing professionals from across the globe, who complete the MBA over the course of 15 or 18 months. 113 students joined the MBA Class of 2026, an increase from the usual class size of 95 to 100. Ninety-seven percent of the new class are international, representing 27 different countries. Read more

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March 25, 2025 5:26pm ET
Accepted to USC / Marshall
Round: Round 2
Received via email on March 21, 2025
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 8.6/10
GMAT: 705
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: India
Note:

With full tuition dean’s scholarship
March 25, 2025 5:23pm ET
Waitlisted at Yale SOM
Round: Round 2
Received via email on March 19, 2025
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 8.6/10
GMAT: 705
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: India
March 25, 2025 3:30pm ET
Accepted to Dartmouth / Tuck
Round: Round 2
Received via phone
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.92
GMAT: 665
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Entrepreneurship
Application Location: Denver, CO
March 25, 2025 1:57pm ET
Interview Invite to Dartmouth / Tuck
Round: Round 3
Received via email on March 23, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.66
GRE: 323
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Salt Lake City
Note:

Waitlisted in round 2 about a week and a half ago. Received interview invitation via email yesterday.
March 25, 2025 1:35pm ET
Accepted to Cornell / Johnson
Round: Round 2
Received via phone on March 19, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.47
GRE: 326
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Marketing
Application Location: Washington, DC
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