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Christina Griffith is a writer and editor based in Philadelphia. She specializes in covering education, science, and criminal justice, and has extensive experience in research and interviews, magazine content, and web content writing.

Published: February 3, 2022

Berkeley Haas 2021 MBA Employment Report: Compensation Climbs

The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, has released its latest MBA employment report, and compensation climbed for the Class of 2021. The median base salary reported for the class is $149,000, a growth of 6.5% over last year. The average base salary increased from $139,423 for the Class of 2020 to $143,696 this year. More than 72% had received a sign-on bonus, with the median reported amount at $33,775. Additionally, 42.6% reported receiving stock options with their compensation package. Within three months of graduation, nearly 90% of Haas MBAs Read more

Published: February 1, 2022

Cornell Johnson Reports Record Highs in 2021 MBA Employment Report

Cornell University’s S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management 2021 MBA employment report shows encouraging growth over 2020 for Johnson graduates in terms of jobs, salaries and more. “Johnson students enjoyed outstanding placement success in 2021. We experienced record highs in offer rate, acceptance rate, average base salary, and average signing bonus, with particular strength in MBB Consulting, Tech and Investment Banking,” Cornell Johnson Dean Mark Nelson, PhD, tells Clear Admit. He adds, “An unprecedented number of recruiters interacted with our students, and we employed cutting-edge technology infrastructure to Read more

Published: January 26, 2022

Yale SOM 2021 MBA Employment Report: Graduate Skills in High Demand

See the employment report for the Yale SOM MBA Class of 2022 here. The Yale School of Management’s 2021 MBA employment report shows how graduates found success in an array of industries and around the world. Eighty-two percent of the Yale SOM MBA Class of 2021, which numbers 312 students, sought employment. Their three-month post-graduation job offer rate came in at 95.7%, and the acceptance rate was 94.1%. The median base salary for the class is $140,400. The median signing bonus, reported by 76.4% of Read more

Published: January 20, 2022

MIT Sloan 2021 MBA Employment Report: ‘Sloanies’ Are Motivated to Advance and Make an Impact

See coverage of the MIT Sloan employment report for the MBA Class of 2022 here. The MIT Sloan School of Management 2021 MBA employment report is out, and the graduates demonstrate the value of a Sloan degree in the job market. “The outcomes highlight the value of the MIT Sloan MBA, especially in times that call for agile business leaders who solve complex problems with ingenuity,” wrote Susan Brennan, Assistant Dean, MIT Sloan Career Development Office, in the report. Within three months of Read more

Published: January 11, 2022

Northwestern Kellogg 2021 MBA Employment Report Showcases Perseverance and Adaptability

See coverage of the Northwestern Kellogg employment report for the MBA Class of 2022 here. Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management has released its MBA Class of 2021 Employment Report. The achievements of the full-time two-year MBA graduates are unhindered by the current pandemic-related economic disruption, with impressive job offers and acceptance numbers plus a 100% internship success rate. At three months post-graduation, 97.1% of MBAs reported receiving a job offer, and 96.1% had accepted a job offer. The median base salary across all industries reached $150,000, and 85.5% reported receiving Read more

Published: January 4, 2022

Duke Fuqua MBA 2021 Employment Report: Graduates Set Records in Salary and Employment Rates

See coverage of the Duke Fuqua MBA employment report for the Class of 2022 here. Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business has released its 2021 MBA Employment Report, and the Class of 2021 has set new records for the school in annual salary and employment rates. Duke Fuqua MBA Employment Records At the three-month post-graduation mark, 98 percent of MBAs had received a job offer, and acceptances reached 96 percent, a five percent jump from 2020. International students saw a seven percent increase in their employment Read more

Published: December 28, 2021

Columbia MBA Employment Report: Class of 2021 Moves on from Morningside Campus to Bright Careers

See the Columbia MBA employment report for the Class of 2022 here. The Columbia Business School employment report touts the program’s expansive alumni network as an integral part of the MBA Class of 2021’s success. The report marks a landmark year, as these graduates are the last for the Morningside campus. The new business school campus, located in Manhattanville, will see students in the spring semester at its two new buildings: Henry R. Kravis Hall and David Geffen Hall, which together encompass 492,000 square feet, twice the size of the previous Read more

Published: December 21, 2021

HBS MBA Employment Report Shows Class of 2021 Coming Out on Top

See coverage of the HBS MBA Class of 2022 employment report here. Harvard Business School’s MBA Class of 2021 epitomizes a class rebounding from pandemic disruptions like remote—or even cancelled—internships, hybrid learning, and a changed economy. The school’s latest employment report shows their success in an economy hungry for skilled workers. At three months past graduation, 96 percent of the HBS MBA class had received an offer of employment, and 92 percent had accepted, up from 83 percent at the same point last year. Entrepreneurship drew many MBAs, especially to Read more

Published: December 14, 2021

Dartmouth Tuck MBA Class of 2021 Employment Report: Graduates in High Demand

See the employment report for the Tuck MBA Class of 2022 here. The Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business has released its employment report for the MBA Class of 2021. The report shows Tuck graduates had impressive acceptance rates that nearly matched the school’s record high. Three months after graduation, 98 percent of job-seeking graduates received an offer, just short of the school’s record 99 percent. The job acceptance rate at the three-month mark reached 97 percent. The median signing bonus landed at $30,000 and the median salary at $150,000. This brings Read more

Published: November 28, 2021

Forté Foundation Celebrates Record Women’s MBA Enrollment on 20th Anniversary

The Forté Foundation is kicking off its 20th anniversary by celebrating the findings of its most recent research report. In the fall of 2021, women’s MBA enrollment reached 41%, exceeding the 40% milestone the foundation had been hoping would be met in 2020. Forté’s research has revealed impressive gains in the effort to close the gender gap in MBA programs. For the first time, three business schools—The George Washington University School of Business, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Read more

Published: November 21, 2021

Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 2023 Profile: More Diverse and More Selective

Georgetown McDonough has released its fall 2021 incoming MBA class profile, and once again, it is the most diverse and high-achieving class of students the school has admitted. McDonough has increased its enrollment benchmarks for diversity, historically underrepresented minorities, and international enrollment. The class numbers 283, reflecting a 10 percent increase in applications coupled with a seven percent increase in enrollment. An impressive jump in average GMAT scores contributed to the nine percent improvement in the selectivity rate. Shelly Heinrich, associate dean for MBA admissions, stated in the school’s press release Read more

Published: November 18, 2021

Vanderbilt Owen MBA Class of 2023 Profile

The Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management has released its MBA Class of 2023 class profile. This year, the class of 182 students comes from a diverse group of countries and top undergraduate institutions. This MBA cohort will be present for the August 2022 opening of the new $55 million renovated and expanded Owen Graduate School of Management building. Here are some key elements of the profile: Vanderbilt Owen MBA Class Profile: Undergraduate Background Average Undergraduate GPA 3.33 Percent majoring in arts, humanities, social sciences 20.8% Percent majoring in science, technology, engineering, Read more

Published: November 14, 2021

Wharton MBA Employment Report for 2021 Reveals Impressive Results for Grads

See the Wharton MBA employment report for the Class of 2022 here. The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School has released its MBA employment report for the Class of 2021, and its successes point to a Wharton degree’s value in the job market. An impressive 99% of MBA graduates seeking employment received a job offer within three months of graduation, while 96.8% had accepted job offers. The median class salary was $155,000, a record high for the school. Maryellen Reilly, Deputy Vice Dean of Wharton’s MBA Program, had this Read more

Published: November 2, 2021

CMU Tepper’s MBA Class of 2023 Demonstrates Curiosity and Resilience

Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business has released its MBA Class of 2023 profile. This year’s class of 231 is more typical than last year’s pandemic-shrunk 141-member class, and reflects the challenges that have changed the business school landscape. Kelly R. Wilson, Executive Director of Masters Admissions at the school, had this to say about the incoming MBA students: “We have found the incoming class to have a great deal of enthusiasm, optimism, and empathy and look forward to their contributions throughout the coming year. As with Tepper MBAs before them, they demonstrate their resilience as their curiosity Read more

Published: October 31, 2021

MIT Sloan MBA Class of 2023 Reflects a Year of Adaptation

See the MIT Sloan MBA Class of 2024 profile here. The MIT Sloan MBA Class of 2023 profile reflects the school’s efforts to be flexible for students facing the challenges of the pandemic and economic uncertainty. This year the class numbers 450, down from the expanded 484-member class enrolled in the fall of 2020. Sloan credits the diversity of skills and experience of students as critical to the MBA program. Here are some key elements of the profile: MIT Sloan MBA Class Profile: Undergraduate Background Median Undergraduate GPA 3.59 Percent majoring in arts, humanities, social Read more

Published: October 28, 2021

NYU Stern Class of 2021 Employment Report: Graduating Class Sees Record Success Despite Uncertainty

See the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2022 employment report coverage here. NYU Stern has released its full-time two-year MBA Class of 2021 Employment Report. It is another record-setting year for graduates who have achieved gains in employment rate and salary in the face of an uncertain world economy still impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Associate Dean of Career Services Beth Briggs said of the results, “For more than a year, the world has contended with an unprecedented amount of change, but one constant has been the continued success of our students. Our talented MBA graduates Read more

Published: October 24, 2021

Chicago Booth MBA Class of 2023 Profile: A Class of Future Business Leaders

See the Chicago Booth MBA Class of 2024 profile here. The University of Chicago Booth School of Business MBA Class of 2023 profile demonstrates how an emphasis on diversity of background attracts future business leaders who are ambitious, supportive, and intellectually curious to the program. This year’s class numbers 620 students. Fourteen are enrolled in Booth’s accelerated joint degree program in law and business. Here are some key elements of the profile: Chicago Booth Class Profile: Undergraduate Background Average Undergraduate GPA 3.6 Percent majoring in arts, humanities, social sciences 11.6% Percent majoring in science, technology, Read more

Published: October 21, 2021

Stanford GSB MBA Class of 2023: Diversity Initiatives Pay Dividends in Representation

See the Stanford GSB MBA Class of 2024 profile here. The Stanford Graduate School of Business has released its profile of the MBA Class of 2023, showcasing how the school’s investment of resources in increasing all aspects of diversity in its prestigious MBA program has paid off in greater representation for a wide array of racial, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds. Kirsten Moss, Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid, said in the school’s press release on the class profile, “We’re pleased to welcome this class of talented students. Their diverse perspectives Read more

Published: October 14, 2021

Kellogg MBA Class of 2023 Sets New Standard for Representation and Achievement

See the class profile for the Northwestern Kellogg MBA Class of 2024 here. Kellogg School of Management has released MBA Class of 2023 profile. The 508 incoming students bring with them the school’s highest average GPA, and the greatest representation of both women and US minorities in MBA class history. Here are some highlights of the class profile: Kellogg MBA Class Profile: Undergraduate Background Average Undergraduate GPA 3.7 Percent majoring in arts, humanities, social sciences 21% Percent majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math 35% Percent majoring in business 49% Kellogg MBA Class of 2023 Read more

Published: October 12, 2021

Berkeley Haas Full-Time MBA Class of 2023

The UC Berkeley Haas School of Business has released its MBA Class of 2023 profile. This year, an impressive number of first-generation college students, LGBTQ+ students, and veterans comprise the 291 enrolled class. Here are some key elements of the profile: UC Berkeley Haas MBA Class Profile: Undergraduate Background Average Undergraduate GPA 3.67 Percent majoring in arts, humanities, social sciences 36% Percent majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math 34% Percent majoring in business 22% Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2023 GMAT Statistics Average GMAT Score 726 GMAT Middle 80% 690 – 760 Berkeley Haas MBA Class of Read more

Published: October 7, 2021

Wharton MBA Class of 2023 Achieves Long-Sought Milestone

See the Wharton MBA Class of 2024 profile here. The years-long effort to promote gender parity in the business leadership pipeline has paid off for The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, whose MBA Class of 2023 hit a historic milestone for the representation of women. The 897-member class also made records for GMAT score highs and LGBTQ representation. Keep reading for more details about the latest Wharton MBA class profile. Dean Erika James, who also has the distinction of being the first woman appointed to lead the school, announced in the school’s press Read more

Published: September 30, 2021

UVA Darden MBA Class of 2023 Breaks Multiple Academic and Diversity Records

See the UVA Darden MBA Class of 2024 profile here. The University of Virginia Darden School of Business full-time MBA Class of 2023 has broken school records for representation and academic achievement. Here is the breakdown of stats within the 351-student strong profile at Darden. Darden MBA Class of 2023: GPA, GMAT & GRE Scores Average Undergraduate GPA 3.52 Average GMAT Score 715 Average GRE (Combined) 321 Darden MBA Class of 2023: Student Characteristics Women 40% Countries Represented (by citizenship) 40 International Students 40% Average Work Experience 5 years The new class includes Read more

Published: September 29, 2021

NYU Stern’s MBA Class of 2023 Demonstrates the Applicant-Centric Approach

See the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2024 profile here. New York University’s Stern School of Business has released its MBA Class of 2023 profile, proudly introducing a diverse crop of future business leaders with a competitive edge in both experience and academic achievement. Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions Lisa Rios credits Stern’s applicant-centric approach and coronavirus response measures in adding additional test options and waivers for the increased demand and growth in the program. “The combination of a more seamless process for applicants and continued strong demand for our rigorous program led to an 8% Read more

Published: September 27, 2021

Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2023: Record-Setting Return

See the Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2024 profile here. The University of Michigan Ross School of Business MBA Class of 2023 Profile demonstrates a return to normal on some fronts as international students come roaring back, and the class reaches above and beyond with record academic achievement and representation. In a statement provided by the school, Soojin Kwon, managing director of Full-Time MBA Admissions and Program at Michigan Ross stated, “The Class of 2023 has broken nearly all our admissions records after being selected from what was Read more

Published: September 23, 2021

Bloomberg Businessweek Ranks Best Business Schools for 2021-2022

Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2021-22 Best B-Schools ranks the top business schools globally by region, charting assessments of programs in the US, Europe, Asia, and Canada through a rigorous analysis of data and survey responses. The ranking covers 119 MBA programs. To qualify, all programs had to be taught primarily in English. The rankings are based on 19,955 surveys from students, recruiters, and alumni, in addition to compensation and employment data. The top four ranked US schools have retained their positions since the 2019-20 rankings. The Stanford Graduate School of Business retook the top spot, scoring a 100 overall. Read more

MBA Livewire

November 24, 2024 5:48am ET

Interview Invite to Stanford GSB

Round: Round 1

Received via email on September 22, 2024

GRE: 326

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Healthcare

Application Location: London, UK

Note:

Date of interview: 9/30/2024

Question: I am now in the post-interview pre-decision stage. I received a promotion from work (MBB strategy consulting) two days ago and am considering writing a few paragraphs and uploading the doc to the 'New Information' section of the portal (and maybe also an email to AdComs?).
Has anyone done this before? How should I structure the document? What is advised to be included?
FYI: My responsibilities do not change much, just a more standalone, senior strategy consultant.
I would appreciate any advice, thank you so much!

November 23, 2024 7:37am ET

Accepted to NYU Stern

Round: Round 1

Received via portal on November 21, 2024

GPA: 6.42

GMAT: 760

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Technology

Application Location: India

November 23, 2024 12:41am ET

Accepted to SMU Cox

Round: Round 1

Received via email November 22, 2024

GPA: 3.6

GRE: 331

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Marketing

Application Location: Delta, Nigeria

November 22, 2024 11:09pm ET

Accepted to NYU Stern

Round: Round 1

Received via portal November 22, 2024

GPA: 3.65

Program Type: One Year Program

Target Career: Technology

Application Location: NY

Note:

Submitted on 9/1, interview invite on 10/8, interviewed on 10/30. No phone call but portal updated on 11/22 around 1pm est. No scholarship..

November 22, 2024 8:42pm ET

Accepted to SMU Cox

Round: Round 1

Received via phone November 22, 2024

GPA: 3.9

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Mississippi

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