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Published: October 17, 2023
MBA Admissions Tip: Defining Your Post-MBA Career Goals
Having clear and realistic post-MBA career goals is essential to the business school application process. Though essay prompts tend to vary year to year, the two things that nearly every prospective student can count on being asked are “What are your short-term and long-term post-MBA goals?” and “How will Business School X help you achieve these goals?” Even if this sort of question doesn’t appear in the essay portion of the application, rest assured that you’ll be asked this question in the data forms and/or during your interview. Identifying clear post-MBA career goals will help in everything from Read more
Published: October 16, 2023
Michigan State Broad MBA Interview Questions & Report: Early Round / Second-Year Student / Microsoft Teams
Michigan State/Broad I had an interview with a second-year student. He looked at one screen for questions and typed on another. 1. Can you introduce yourself? 2. What’s your goal after getting an MBA? 3. How would you assess an organization’s operational strategy? 4. Share an instance when you assessed another company’s operational strategy. 5. Describe a leadership challenge you’ve faced. 6.Which country would you like to travel to during your MBA? 7. What will you bring to the Broad MBA program? 8. Any questions for me? Read more
Published: October 15, 2023
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
It was very friendly. Went as below: – Tell me about yourself. – Proudest accomplishment, why was this the proudest. – TMAT you dealt with a high pressure situation. Follow up on how did you make everyone realize the urgency. – TMAT when you had to give feedback to someone with a different way of thinking. Follow up on why I think this person had a different way of thinking. – TMAT when you were encouraging of someone by going out of your way. – TMAT you received negative feedback. Why do you think Read more
Published: October 15, 2023
UVA Darden MBA Interview Questions & Report: Early Action / Adcom + Student / Zoom
I applied in the Early Action round and registered for the Open interview. I was interviewed by an adcom and there was also a student who joined us for the interview. Adcom was the lead interviewer and asked: Why MBA? Why Darden? Goals? Some questions related to resume? How will you contribute to Darden? TMAT when you had a disagreement with a colleague and how you handled it? Any other qs you wanna ask? Interview was 30 mins, and the student was enthusiastic sharing his experiences and also gave me some advice regarding my goals. Hopeful for the admit!!! Read more
Published: October 15, 2023
Duke Fuqua MBA Interview Questions & Report: Early Action / Alumnus / Microsoft Teams
The interviewer was a senior alum – very cordial and pleasant to talk with. He said at the beginning he would ask 5 questions. He asked – Why MBA & Why Fuqua, Goals, TMAT when you had to give a bad review to someone, TMAT when you got a feedback you didn’t agree with, What is your communicative style (with your team). It was around 25-30 minutes, but I think the interview went well. Fuqua alums are great ambassadors of their school, and I’m looking forward to EA decisions! Read more
Published: October 15, 2023
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
The interview was very relaxed and communicative. The interviewer started by introducing herself and then asked the standard questions – Why MBA? Why Tuck? ST/LT Goals? Diversity example? Leadership example. After these qs, she gave me an opportunity to ask about her experience. I asked her about her FYP, internship and club related questions. Overall, it was a pleasant experience for me – the interview was 50 mins. I believe Tuck interviewers are very enthusiastic to get to know you and share their experiences, and I’m looking forward to decisions. Read more
Published: October 15, 2023
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
It was a conversational interview. The interviewer gave a brief intro about herself and then informed me that she only had access to my resume, thus she would base the interview on that only. Questions asked were as follows: 1. Walk me through your resume. 2. Why MBA? 3. Why Tuck? 4. Short-term and long-term goals? 5. Time when out of comfort zone. 6. Proudest moment? 7. Critical feedback you gave to someone? 8. Someone you did not go along with? 9. Any questions for me. Interview went well. No odd balls. Read more
Published: October 15, 2023
Duke Fuqua MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
Set up interview during the open interview period. Was matched with a 2Y within 3 days and was easy to set up a mutual time with my interviewer. Interview lasted ~50 minutes, broken up into 10 minutes of small talk / introductions, 30 minutes of formal interview, and 10 minutes of additional small talk / my questions at the end. Was very conversational and the interviewer game feedback. Interview was semi-blind, I believe the interviewer only had my linkedin/resume. Questions (not in order) -Tell me about yourself. -What are you biggest strengths? -What does diversity mean to Read more
Published: October 12, 2023
Berkeley Haas MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Google Meet
Questions in the interview: Introduce yourself briefly. Why MBA? Why Haas? How will you embody DEI at Haas? A time when you took a professional risk. A time when you influenced someone to collaborate on a work outside of their scope. If you could change anything that you have done in a professional setting what would you change? Recommend an inspiring article. Anything else you want to discuss? Questions for the interviewer? Read more
Published: October 10, 2023
MBA Admissions Tip: Selecting & Preparing Recommendation Writers for your MBA Application
Your letters of recommendation are a critical variable in the MBA admissions equation. They allow the admissions committee to get an outside perspective on your skills and strength, and to learn about your work experience beyond that’s covered in your essays and resume. Who Should Write My MBA Letters of Recommendation? First, your recommenders should hold a position that is senior to yours – unless the school specifically asks for a peer recommendation. The adcom gives greater weight to statements made by your superiors rather than by a peer because a peer is assumed to be essentially a friend and Read more
Published: September 28, 2023
Webinar: Timing Your MBA Application | Clear Admit & MLT
Preparing your application to an MBA program can be a stressful process and leaves you with many questions about whether or not you are putting together the best application you can. Without guidance, it can be difficult to answer some common questions such as, ‘Which Round should I apply in?’ or ‘How do I know if an MBA is right for me?’ Clear Admit has partnered with Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) to put together a panel of MBA students and alumni to answer the tough questions for you and provide you with the guidance you are looking for! Read more
Published: September 26, 2023
5 MBA Interview Questions You Need to Ace (And How to Do So)
Interviews, interviews, interviews…they are the post-essay hurdle to gaining admission. Instead of driving yourself crazy with worry, why not buckle down and perfect your answers to the questions you are most likely to be asked? To help you prepare, we’ve scoured our Interview Guides and Interview Archive to compile our very own list of 5 MBA interview questions you need to ace. These questions are among those that most often make their way into MBA admissions interviews at leading schools. While the questions listed here are most commonly asked as part of resume-based interviews, they can Read more
Published: September 25, 2023
Duke Fuqua MBA Interview Questions & Report: Early Action / Second-Year Student / On Campus
Very positive interview experience. I interviewed with a second-year student that was completing the HSM certificate which I’m very interested in, so it was nice getting his prospective. He started by asking me to tell me about myself which kind of naturally went into why MBA. Really focused on why Fuqua and seemed happy that I had connected with different students. Read more
Published: September 21, 2023
MBA Admissions Tip: Letters of Support
While business schools require candidates to submit anywhere from one to three recommendations as part of the regular admissions process, we’re devoting this admissions tip to a lesser known relative of the formal recommendation: the letter of support. The letter of support is very different from a typical letter of recommendation, in ways that we will detail below. In fact, we’ll use this admissions tip to share the following information: What is a letter of support? Who can author and submit such letters? When should a letter of support be submitted? What should a letter of support cover in terms Read more
Published: September 5, 2023
MBA Admissions Tip: Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Submitting an Optional Essay
We realize that the questions of whether or not to answer an optional essay—and, if so, what to say—are ones that loom large for many MBA applicants. In addition to our school-specific Essay Topic Analysis, we wanted to suggest a few questions that applicants might want to consider when making this call. Is my MBA optional essay relevant? Perhaps this goes without saying, but the only information worth sharing in an optional essay is that which will make a material difference in your candidacy. Whether you wish to comment on an exciting leadership role you’ve just Read more
Published: September 4, 2023
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Published: August 31, 2023
MBA Admissions Tip: Essay Polishing
The deadline is looming and you’re making one final pass through your application before hitting submit. This isn’t the time for drastic changes – but there might still be an opportunity for small improvements. Read on for three big picture, “crunch time” tips! Keep It Professional It’s true that many schools ask “fun” questions and most urge applicants to be themselves rather than submitting “overly polished” material. But it’s important to remember that this is a graduate school application, and you should approach your essays with a degree of formality. You do want your unique narrative voice to come through, Read more
Published: August 29, 2023
MBA Admissions Tip: Word Limits and Character Counts
MBA candidates naturally have a good deal of information they want – and need – to convey in their materials, and getting the important ideas down under restrictive word counts is a difficult task. While it might be tempting to run a bit beyond the guidelines to slip in that one extra thought, it’s important to keep the reasons for these limits in mind. In addition to being a forum for explaining your goals and sharing your story, the essays and short answers also serve as a test of the applicant’s ability to communicate clearly and concisely, not to mention Read more
Published: August 24, 2023
MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series Fall 2023
We’re sure you’ve already heard that application essays are a crucial component of the MBA application. So how can you ace this part of the admissions process without the use of sample essays? Get essay tips straight from admissions representatives at leading business schools during our upcoming MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series! Dates: September 13th, September 20th & September 27th. Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel & 1 pm-1:30 pm Breakout Q&A with Individual Schools (all times Eastern) Each session will start with a 60-minute roundtable panel, hosted by Clear Read more
Published: August 22, 2023
Digging Deep with Your MBA Program Research: Anecdotes & Advocates
Communicating with insiders (current students, alumni, and faculty members) can be beneficial to your MBA applications for a number of reasons. In addition to learning about a given school and your potential fit, you’ll also generate material for your essays, demonstrate your interest in the program, and perhaps even make an ally or two. As you aim to go beyond the schools’ websites and promotional materials, we specifically recommend reaching out to individuals in a few key groups: Current Students People who are currently enrolled in a given program can obviously provide the clearest picture of the present state of Read more
Published: August 8, 2023
MBA Admissions Tip: Know Your Audience
As anyone who’s undergone the MBA Application Process knows, applying to business school is an incredibly demanding journey. In addition to taking the GMAT, assembling academic transcripts and providing recommendation letters, candidates are required to draft multiple essays, job descriptions, lists of activities and more. With the obvious incentive to save time wherever possible, it’s understandable that many applicants simply cut and paste content from an existing résumé and write about their work in the manner that comes most naturally. However, in doing so, countless candidates each year assemble their materials without ever asking a fundamental question: Who will Read more
Published: August 1, 2023
MBA Admissions Tip: Crafting the MBA Essay
For many applicants, the essays (or personal statements) are the most daunting aspect of the MBA application process. But really, MBA application essays present a true opportunity to tell your story and showcase your strengths. Below are a few key tips for presenting yourself and your experiences as advantageously as possible. Take time to reflect. Before diving in and beginning work on a draft of any one essay, it’s often fruitful to think carefully about all of the stories and accomplishments at one’s disposal. These can include experiences from the professional realm, formal outside activities, college clubs and even more Read more
Published: July 31, 2023
Webinar: Chart Your Path to a Tepper MBA – August 2023 – Video Recap
Watch the video recap of our latest event – Chart Your Path to a Carnegie Mellon Tepper MBA Webinar! Tepper MBA combines advanced analytics with personalized leadership coaching to give you a formidable advantage in a competitive market. Join us for this free webinar event where representatives from Carnegie Mellon’s MBA Programs will discuss the seven steps they recommend to help you prepare your MBA Application. At the conclusion of this ‘Chart Your Path’ event, you will leave feeling more prepared to research programs, gather your application materials, and hit that submit button. Here is the video recap from Read more
Published: July 23, 2023
Clear Admit Summer Survey – We Need Your Input!
Where do you get your news? Do you use a music streaming service? What 2-3 websites do you visit most frequently? If answering these kinds of questions sounds like fun, please give us a hand by taking the Clear Admit Summer Media Survey! The aim of this survey is to understand your media habits and preferences, including your favorite news outlets, television programming, podcasts, and more. Just as the MBA admissions process is holistic, Clear Admit aims to take a similar approach to the research we conduct with the MBA applicant and student communities. Read more
Published: July 17, 2023
Your Favorite MBA Community Just Got Upgraded
We’ve got some exciting news! At Clear Admit, we’re constantly aiming to improve your MBA admissions journey and provide you with the right tools to succeed. We’re thrilled to share that we’ve given Clear Admit a fresh, new look, boosted our performance, and improved our navigation to offer our MBA community a more seamless and efficient platform. But that’s not all! The cherry on top is our biggest upgrade: Clear Admit+ is now available and free for all registered members of our community! As our community grows, we’re committed to ensuring that you Read more

MBA Livewire

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
November 16, 2024 2:22am ET
Accepted to HEC Paris
Round: Round 3
Received via email on November 14, 2024
GMAT: 700
Program Type: One Year Program
Target Career: Finance
November 16, 2024 1:16am ET
Waitlisted at Columbia
Round: Round 1
Received via email on November 14, 2024
GRE: 331
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Entrepreneurship
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Waitlisted without interview
November 16, 2024 1:07am ET
Interview Invite to Other
Round: Round 1
Received via email
GPA: 2.7
GRE: 303
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Marketing
Application Location: India
November 15, 2024 4:36pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via phone November 15, 2024
GPA: 3.5
GMAT: 760
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: United States
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