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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: November 29, 2023

Real Humans of the IESE Business School MBA Class of 2025

We head to IESE Business School of the University of Navarra in Barcelona to meet some new Class of 2025 candidates in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. IESE’s class is comprised of over 350 students and 35 percent are women. Eighty-five percent are international. Twenty-four percent of new students hail from Asia. Another 20 percent each joined from North America or Latin America. Outside of Spain, 16 percent sourced from the rest of Europe. Fifteen percent came from Spain and five percent from the Middle East & Africa. The IESE students’ average age was 29 at Read more

Published: November 27, 2023

Real Humans of the Texas McCombs School of Business MBA Class of 2025

In this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series, we hear from some new members of the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business MBA Class of 2025. 241 students comprise the Texas McCombs MBA Class of 2025. Women make up 35 percent of the class while international students comprise 26 percent of the new group. Of U.S. students, 35 percent identify as a minority and 18 percent as historically underrepresented minority students. A fifth were first-gen college students in their families and 14 percent of the students are active-duty U.S. military or veterans. Read more

Published: November 26, 2023

UVA Darden MBA Employment Report: Class of 2023 Sets New Records in Compensation

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business marks a new record-high average base salary for its MBA graduates in the employment report for the MBA Class of 2023, who landed earnings of $167,899. “Against an every-shifting economic backdrop, we could not be prouder of these forward-thinking students wo not only achieved excellent career outcomes, but also reached new heights in average compensation,” Career Center Assistant Dean Jeff McNish was quoted in the report. “As these numbers show, Darden MBA graduates are highly valued by leading global companies Read more

Published: November 22, 2023

Real Humans of the London Business School MBA Class of 2025

This edition of Real Humans: MBA Students introduces London Business School (LBS) candidates for the Class of 2025 from five different continents, which is representative of the global diversity of the program. Of the 487 new students, only six percent hail from the United Kingdom. There are 63 nationalities represented in the LBS MBA Class of 2025. Thirty-three percent come from Asia followed by 18 percent from North America. Another 17 percent have roots in Central and South America while 12 percent come from Europe, not including the UK. When it was time to Read more

Published: November 20, 2023

LinkedIn Ranks The 50 Best U.S. MBA Programs For 2023

Business- and employment-centered social media site LinkedIn has tapped its vast professional network in an attempt to rank the top MBA programs in the U.S. The site’s “50 best U.S. business schools to grow your career” is its first foray into annual MBA program rankings and effectively uses its own data to do so. What differentiates LinkedIn’s MBA rankings from existing sources such as U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg, and Financial Times? First, the site researched how valuable an MBA degree is by looking at its own aggregated profile data, Read more

Published: November 20, 2023

Real Humans of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business MBA Class of 2025

We head to Washington, D.C. to continue our Real Humans: MBA Students series with new members of the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business MBA Class of 2025. 258 students make up the McDonough MBA Class of 2025. Women comprise 31 percent of the class and 59 percent are international, representing 40 different countries. African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American students make up 42 percent of the class. Nineteen percent identify as underrepresented U.S. minorities. Eleven percent had served or are serving in the U.S. military. During their undergraduate years, McDonough MBA’s Read more

Published: November 19, 2023

London Business School MBA Class of 2025: A Global Cohort

The London Business School (LBS) MBA Class of 2025 arrived on campus in August of 2023 for a program that will last 15, 18 or 21 months, depending on a candidate’s choice of structure. This year’s student cohort demonstrates the global draw and diversity of LBS. The MBA Class of 2025 is comprised of 487 students, of which 43 percent are women, which is within striking distance of gender parity. There are 63 nationalities represented in the LBS MBA program with just six percent hailing from Read more

Published: November 16, 2023

Cornell SC Johnson MBA Class of 2023 Employment Report: New Salary Highs

Cornell University’s Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management MBA Class of 2023 employment report showcases the robust market demand for the class. 285 out of 306 graduates were seeking employment and, within three months of graduation, 94 percent of the class secured employment offers. Ninety-three percent accepted job offers within three months of graduation. The average base salary for the Class of 2023 of $162,808 marks a five percent increase compared to the previous year’s class, and the average signing bonus increased slightly as well Read more

Published: November 15, 2023

Real Humans of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School MBA Class of 2025

In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, new members of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School (JHU Carey) MBA Class of 2025 share their admissions journeys. The Carey Business School MBA Class of 2025 numbers 65 students. Fifty-one percent are women, which marks the fourth time in the last five years that Johns Hopkins Carey has had a total enrollment of at least 50 percent women in our full-time MBA programs. Eighty-six percent of domestic students identify as U.S. minorities. Sixty-six percent of the class are international, representing 14 countries. During their undergraduate years, the Read more

Published: November 15, 2023

Yale SOM MBA Class of 2023 Employment Report: High Salaries & Northeast U.S. Placement

Nearly 92 percent of the Yale School of Management’s (SOM) MBA Class of 2023 secured job offers within three months of graduation, according to the latest employment report. Of the 336 graduates, 294 sought employment; 269 were successful in receiving job offers while 261 accepted them. Of those not seeking employment, 16 were company sponsored and 10 started their own businesses. Another six graduates continued their education. The median salary for the class jumped nearly $15k compared to last year, Read more

Published: November 13, 2023

Real Humans of the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Class of 2025

We continue our Real Humans: MBA Students with a visit to UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School to hear from new members of their MBA Class of 2025 about applicant & student life. 253 students matriculated at Kenan-Flagler in the Fall of 2023. Women comprise a third of the class and 34 percent of students are international. Twenty-six percent of U.S. students identify as a minority and 13 percent as underrepresented minorities. Fourteen percent had served or continue to serve in the military. The new Kenan-Flagler MBA class landed a mean GMAT score of 696. During Read more

Published: November 8, 2023

Real Humans of the Cambridge Judge MBA Class of 2024

For this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, we meet some new MBA candidates at Cambridge University’s Judge Business School (CJBS). 226 students joined the one-year program in the Fall of 2023. Women comprise 42 percent of the new class. All together, the group represented 45 nationalities. Upon matriculation, the Cambridge Judge class had six years of average work experience. Their average age landed at 29. When they took the GMAT, they earned an average score of 690. Get to know their diversity beyond the stats in the following pages, as six Cambridge Judge Read more

Published: November 8, 2023

Emory Goizueta MBA Class of 2023 Employment Report: Continuing the Track Record of Success

Emory University’s Goizueta Business School has released its MBA Class of 2023 employment report, showcasing impressive statistics that underscore the school’s consistent record of success. Within three months of graduation, 96 percent of the MBA Class of 2023 had received and accepted job offers. Goizueta has maintained a 95 percent or higher job placement rate for nine out of the past ten years, reaching an all-time high of 99 percent in 2021. The median salary for the class stands at Read more

Published: November 6, 2023

Real Humans of the Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business Class of 2025

Learn more about business school life in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students featuring new candidates at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. 104 students matriculated for the Class of 2025. Women comprise 31 percent of the class and another 34 percent are international students, representing 19 countries. Among domestic students, 20 percent are underrepresented minorities. Another 20 percent of U.S. students are military veterans. During their undergraduate years, the new Mendoza class had a mean GPA of 3.4. Twenty-four percent were the first in their families to earn a Read more

Published: November 6, 2023

Forté Foundation Reports Record High Women’s MBA Enrollment

The 2023 Forté Foundation report on the results of its efforts toward gender parity in business reveals that women’s enrollment in full-time MBA programs reached a record 42 percent across its 58 member schools. The enrollment represents two decades of investment and reinvestment in women, as the non-profit works to increase opportunities for women in leadership through access to business education and professional development. When Forté was established in 2002, women represented less than 28 percent of MBA students. This year’s enrollment numbers represent a more than 10 percent increase since 2011. “Given Read more

Published: November 1, 2023

Real Humans of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2025

In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, new members of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2025 talk about applicant & student life. 327 students comprise the Stern MBA Class of 2025. Forty-three percent are women and 48 percent have international citizenship. Forty-seven percent of the class are U.S. minority students, and 17 percent are historically underrepresented minorities. Twenty-seven percent of students in the Stern MBA Class of 2025 hold undergraduate degrees in business, while another 27 percent majored in a STEM discipline. Nineteen percent had studied the social sciences and another 17 percent had Read more

Published: October 30, 2023

Real Humans of Emory Goizueta’s Business School MBA Class of 2025

In this edition of our ongoing Real Humans: MBA Students series, five new students at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School shed light on their road to joining the Class of 2025 and why they chose the leading program. The Two-Year MBA Class of 2025 at Goizueta is comprised of 125 students. Thirty-four percent are women and nearly half, 49 percent, are international. Overall, the class represents 16 different countries. A quarter of the new class identify as African American, Hispanic/Latinx, or Native American/Alaskan. During their undergraduate years, they earned a mean GPA of 3.47. Fifty-eight Read more

Published: October 25, 2023

Real Humans of the Boston College Carroll School of Management MBA Class of 2025

We welcome some new students of the Boston College Carroll School of Management MBA Class of 2025 to this installment of Real Humans: MBA Students. Eighty-six students matriculated into the Carroll MBA program in the fall of 2023 at a 56 percent acceptance rate. Twenty-nine percent are women and 27 percent are international. Twenty-seven percent of U.S. students identify as African-American, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American. During their undergraduate years, Carroll MBA students had an average GPA of 3.22. Twenty-one percent had earned degrees in business and the same percentage had studied humanities/social sciences. Ten percent Read more

Published: October 23, 2023

Real Humans of the INSEAD MBA Class of 2024

In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, we meet some new members of the 2024J cohort at INSEAD. 429 students matriculated at INSEAD in September of 2023 for the July-graduating class. They represent 66 different nationalities/passports and resided in 58 different countries before joining the program. Thirty-seven percent of the new class are women. Overall, the group averaged an age of 29 and 5.7 years of work experience. The middle 80 percent range of work experience fell between three and nine years. Get to know INSEAD students behind the class profile in the Read more

Published: October 18, 2023

Real Humans of the Cornell Johnson MBA Class of 2025

We head to Ithaca, NY, to meet new members of the Cornell Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management Two-Year MBA program in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. 283 students matriculated to be part of the Johnson MBA Class of 2025. Forty-two percent of the incoming class are international students and represent 39 countries. Forty-three percent are women, and 35 percent identify as U.S. underrepresented minorities–Black/African American, Native American, or Hispanic American. The median GMAT score for the Class of 2025 came in at 710 while their undergraduate GPA landed at a Read more

Published: October 17, 2023

Michigan Ross Employment Report: Consulting Careers Lead the MBA Class of 2023

The University of Michigan Ross School of Business is celebrating another year of outstanding employment outcomes for its MBA graduates. The MBA Class of 2023 employment report reveals impressive statistics, and for the third consecutive year, the job offer rate has exceeded 95 percent, reflecting the consistently strong performance of Ross graduates. “We are very pleased with the employment results for this year’s Michigan Ross Full-Time MBA graduates,” said Heather Byrne, managing director of the Career Development Office at Michigan Ross, in the Read more

Published: October 16, 2023

Real Humans of Rochester Simon’s MBA Class of 2025

We visit upstate New York for this installment of Real Humans: MBA Students to meet some new students of the Class of 2025 at the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School. The new class numbers 96 students. Forty-nine percent are women and 47 percent are international. Thirty-five percent of U.S. students identify as minorities and underrepresented minorities. The middle 80 percent of GPAs during their undergraduate years ranged from 2.9 to 3.9. Thirty-five percent had majored in business/commerce while 23 percent earned degrees in humanities/social science. A fifth had studied math/science. Another 14 percent Read more

Published: October 16, 2023

Landmark Gift Endows Powerful Kellogg Entrepreneurship Program

The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University’s Zell Fellows Program has received a $25 million gift from the Zell Family Foundation in honor of the program’s 10th anniversary, creating a permanent home for it at Kellogg. Established in 2013 by the recently passed Sam Zell, the Zell Fellows Program is an “applied entrepreneurial experience” for select MBA candidates interested in starting a new venture or acquiring an existing small business. Up to 20 students who demonstrate drive, humility, and a sense of community are chosen Read more

Published: October 12, 2023

Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 2025 Profile: Effecting Change in Global Business

Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business introduced the MBA Class of 2025 with the latest class profile, noting they are “a group of students who bring academic, professional, and personal diversity to our programs, and who are driven to effect change in the world of global business.” Numbering 258 students, the cohort was selected from 1,428 applications. Women comprise 31 percent of the class and 59 percent are international, representing 40 different countries. African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American students make up 42 percent of the Read more

Published: October 12, 2023

Real Humans of the UGA Terry MBA Class of 2025

In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, we head to Georgia to meet some new members of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business Class of 2025. 65 students matriculated in the Terry Class of 2025. Eighteen percent of students are international. Women make up 29 percent of the class. Fourteen percent of U.S. students identify as minorities. During their undergraduate years, new Terry students earned an average GPA of 3.55. Forty-eight percent had majored in engineering/computer science followed by a fifth who had pursued the sciences. Eighteen percent earned degrees in business Read more

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November 17, 2024 12:58am ET

Rejected at Columbia

Round: Round 1

Received via portal on November 14, 2024

GPA: 3.49

GMAT: 740

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: India

November 17, 2024 12:46am ET

Interview Invite to Duke / Fuqua

Round: Round 1

Received via email on November 12, 2024

GPA: 3.49

GMAT: 740

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: India

November 16, 2024 12:19pm ET

Interview Invite to Northwestern / Kellogg

Round: Round 1

Received via email

GRE: 320

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Application Location: India

November 16, 2024 10:45am ET

Accepted to Boston College / Carroll

Round: Round 1

Received via phone on November 12, 2024

GPA: 3.91

GRE: 318

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Texaa

November 16, 2024 9:42am ET

Accepted to Ohio State / Fisher

Round: Early Decision

Received via email on November 14, 2024

GRE: 316

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

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