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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
Published: July 3, 2023
MBA Admissions Tip: Addressing Unemployment or Gaps in Employment
Given the emphasis that schools place on a candidate’s work experience, it is important to be proactive in addressing unemployment or gaps in employment. When applying to business school, many candidates worry about how the adcom might perceive gaps in employment. Read our ‘MBA Admissions Tip: Addressing Unemployment Gaps in Employment’ to learn strategies for effectively managing unemployment and employment gaps during your MBA application process. Gaps in Employment It’s not unheard of for an MBA candidate to have a gap in employment, and this will not necessarily make a negative impact on someone’s candidacy. Gaps might be due to Read more
Published: June 19, 2023
Real Humans of J&J: Peter Zhang, Toronto Rotman PharmD/MBA ’22, Marketing Associate
In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, Marketing Associate Peter Zhang reflects on his time at Toronto Rotman, where he earned an MBA as well as a Doctor of Pharmacy. Read on for how the dynamic school and community supported his current work at Johnson & Johnson. Peter Zhang, Toronto Rotman PharmD/MBA ’22, Marketing Associate at Johnson & Johnson Age: 27 Hometown: Thornhill Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Toronto, Immunology & Human Biology Graduate Business School, Graduation Year and Concentration (if applicable): Rotman School of Management, 2022, Combined Read more
Published: June 13, 2023
Admissions Tip: Considering the Campus
There are many factors that go into deciding whether to apply to a specific school, one of which is the physical place where you’ll be spending 1-2 years. Whether speaking with current students or touring the campus for yourself, it’s helpful to approach these information-gathering experiences with as clear a sense of what matters to you as possible. Factors to consider about a business school’s campus: 1. Facilities Are state-of-the-art classrooms and impressive new architecture a priority for you? Would you prefer a school that is headquartered in a single building to one spread over a larger campus? What about Read more
Published: June 4, 2023
HBS MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
The interviewer (a senior adcom member who was also an HBS grad) was so nice and welcoming – really made me feel at ease throughout the process, and it felt really fun! 30 mins went by really quickly, and it did not feel like a rapid-fire Q&A at all. Was surprised at how many questions there are about my prior employer! Here is the list of questions: Why did you pick your undergrad college? How was the exchange program (when you were a high school student) structured? How did you pick your prior employer and move to a different city? Read more
Published: June 4, 2023
Duke Fuqua MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
The interviewer was a second-year US student at Fuqua, who was energetic, engaging and seemed interested in my background and work experience. The interview lasted about 50 mins, with the last 20 mins for me to ask him some questions about his experience at Fuqua. The interview felt different compared to other alumni interviews I experienced, as the interviewer gave his thoughts/comments after each question. It felt casual like a conversation with a friend, which helped to put me at ease. Here is the list of questions: How is this week going so far for you? How did you transition Read more
Published: June 4, 2023
Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom
The interviewer was a recent alum from an emerging market in my region, who was engaging and seemed interested in my background in tech and startups. (He is in a different industry.) The interview lasted about an hour, with the last 15 mins for me to ask him some questions about his experience at Ross. Some unexpected questions that I had to navigate, and some of my answers were too long, but fingers crossed! Here is the list of questions: Tell me more about yourself. Why Business School/MBA? Would you want to work in the US or go back to Read more
Published: June 4, 2023
Berkeley Haas MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom
The interviewer (a Haas alum from the emerging market) was nice and straightforward, asking exactly 5 questions as she laid out the structure before the interview (not counting follow-ups). She seemed nice and curious; it was a laid-back interview. Was surprised that there was no “Walk me through your resume” question. The interview lasted about 50 mins, with the last 20 mins for me to ask her some questions about her experience at Haas. Here is the list of questions: Why MBA now? Why Haas? How will you contribute to DEI at Haas? Tell me about a time when you Read more
Published: June 4, 2023
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom
The interviewer (a Kellogg 2Y alum from my home country) was nice and straightforward, asking questions related to points on my resume and then the typical Why MBA now/why Kellogg (which was closer to the end of the interview, surprisingly). She seemed genuinely curious about my career transitions, my work and community service, and my values as a collaborative team player. The interview lasted about an hour, with the last 10-15 mins for me to ask her some questions about her exp at Kellogg. Here is the list of questions: Walk me through your resume. Is your current community service Read more
Published: June 4, 2023
MIT Sloan MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Zoom
Casual, but straightforward, interview, which put me at ease as I had some issues with the webcam at the beginning of the interview. My interviewer was a senior adcom member who was professional and courteous rather than chatty. The interview is less than 30 mins, so not sure how she feels, but I did the best that I could. Here are the questions: Any updates to your application that you would like us to know about? Tell me about your data visualization. Follow up on data visualization. Tell me about how you joined your current startup (is it pandemic impacted, Read more
Published: May 30, 2023
MBA Admissions Consulting: How to Choose an Advisor
An experienced MBA admissions consulting partner can: Markedly increase an applicant’s chances of MBA program acceptance and scholarship because admissions consulting firms know the applicant competition and have best practices extrapolated from volumes of past client results Give an applicant the clarity and focus around their values and career aspirations to optimize success in recruiting job offers as an MBA student How Can Prospective MBA Applicants Select the Right Advisor? Many applicants to top business school programs hire an MBA admissions consultant for their applications. Applying to business school requires a substantial amount of time and effort, and many candidates Read more
Published: May 17, 2023
Stanford MBA Students Host 3rd Annual Event to Demystify MBA Experience for Black Undergrads
Contributed by the DBLB leadership team. Stanford GSB students who are committed to increasing diversity in the MBA applicant pool and equity in the application process for business schools globally are leading the third annual Dream Big Lead Boldly workshop (DBLB). The DBLB initiative helps demystify the MBA experience for students and young professionals who identify as Black. This free, one-day virtual workshop will take place on Sunday, May 21. The workshop will feature keynote speaker Simone Hill Okafor and will cover the following themes: Designing your life/career Industry breakout conversations Deciding if an MBA is right for you Paying Read more
Published: May 8, 2023
USC Marshall MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Zoom
They asked if they could record me for the panel to view it later. 1. Ice breaker question. 2. Asked about my current position and future career goals. 3. Asked what I would bring different to the program. 4. Asked how I would handle a situation where my group didn’t agree on something on a project or didn’t get along. 5. Asked if I gravitate toward being a leader if everyone in my group had the same personality or if I would take a back seat. 6. Asked about my time management. 7. Asked Read more
Published: May 8, 2023
USC Marshall MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Skype
Nicholas Britz interviewed me and it went very well. Very conversational. I think he always use the same questions and I was asked exactly the same question as other folks. 45 minutes, easy. How did you learn about USC Marshall? Walk me through your resume. Why Marshall? What motivates you? What inspires you? What is success to you? Long-term goals in 10 years? How would you set a goal? A piece of critical feedback that you have received during your professional journey. Questions for him. Overall is very friendly interview, he also told me the next steps at the end Read more
Published: May 3, 2023
Admissions Tip: Reapplying to Business School
Thinking about reapplying to business school? It hurts to get a “no” from all the MBA programs you applied to, but it happens to a lot of applicants – especially those who apply to the very best business schools in the world. The good news is that it’s quite common for unsuccessful applicants to apply a second time. While it’s important to take some time to deal with the disappointment, it’s never too early to begin thinking about the next admissions season. And the goods news is that there are a number of concrete steps you can take to improve Read more
Published: April 27, 2023
Upcoming Virtual Event Series: MBA Application Overview
You’ve got your grades and (maybe) your test scores. You’ve put in the time and effort at work, and have accomplishments and skills to show for it. You’re also active and involved in your community. You have the raw materials. So how do you put them together into a compelling MBA application? Join us for our MBA Application Overview Event Series to get answers to just that question! We’re hosting four events – on consecutive Wednesdays in May – May 3rd, May 10th, May 17th & May 24th, all @ 12pm ET – each with representatives from up to five Read more
Published: April 12, 2023
Rice Business MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Video Assessment
I received the Kira video assessment, which consists of four questions to be completed within 8 minutes. 1. Name and ID (3mins) 2. What’s your plan at Rice? How do you find the balance? (1.5mins) 3. What tactics do you use to try and understand the cultures or perspectives of others? (1.5mins) 4. There are lots of different courses, electives & activities in this MBA program. How are you going to prioritize your life & responsibilities? What is most important to you as you go through this program? (1.5mins) Read more
Published: April 2, 2023
MIT Sloan MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
Interviewer was really friendly, definitely wasn’t a grilling session. They’ll have read your application beforehand so they’ll know your background and video – which was a great icebreaker. 1) Introduce yourself and why you want an MBA. 2) What excites you at work? 3) A challenge faced at work? 4) Tell me about a time you mentored someone. 5) Anything else we haven’t covered? Read more
Published: March 30, 2023
Admissions Director Q&A: Narottam Kishore of BITSoM
Sponsored Content We return to our Admissions Director Q&A with Narottam Kishore, the Head of Admissions & Outreach and Student Affairs at BITS School of Management, Mumbai (BITSoM). BITSoM is a new business school under the aegis of BITS Pilani, identified as Institution of Eminence by the Government of India. Narottam has been at BITSoM for the past two years, leading admissions and outreach initiatives for the full-time MBA program. In his role as the head of the Student Affairs, he is responsible for overseeing student clubs, managing student activities, and promoting student learning and development outside Read more

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December 19, 2024 10:03pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via portal December 19, 2024
EA: 165
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: Brazil
December 19, 2024 7:32pm ET
Interview Invite to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via email December 19, 2024
GMAT: 645
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: Texas
Note:

Invited for virtual interview. Applied as part of round 1 Consortium. Had sort of written it off as a rejection after hearing nothing from them since submitting on Oct 15th
December 19, 2024 6:11pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via email December 19, 2024
GPA: 3.8
GRE: 329
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Marketing
Application Location: Italy
Note:

Interviewed 11/24 and got the email today. Reapplicant after being waitlisted last year. Yay!
December 19, 2024 3:42pm ET
Accepted to Yale SOM
Round: Round 1
Received via phone on December 04, 2024
GPA: 3.83
GRE: 326
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: CA
December 19, 2024 3:25pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 2
Received via email December 19, 2024
GPA: 3.8
GRE: 319
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Marketing
Note:

Received application status update email with link to updated portal
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