Posts by Matthew Korman

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Matthew Korman is a contributing author and editor for Clear Admit. Since graduating from Rowan University with a degree in journalism and political science, Matthew has worked with numerous academic institutions, in addition to roles as a music industry writer, promoter, and data analyst. His works have appeared in publications such as NPR and Sports Illustrated.

Published: September 20, 2016

Stanford GSB Introduces USA MBA Fellowship, Inaugural Year to Focus on Midwest

Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) this year has launched a new USA MBA Fellowship program, which will provide financial assistance to MBA students committed to improving economically impoverished areas in the United States. In its inaugural year, the fellowship will focus on the Midwest, covering tuition and associated fees (amounting to approximately $160,000 over two years) for students who demonstrate both financial need and a strong connection to at least one Midwestern state (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin). Applicants whose level of need exceeds the fellowship amount may also be eligible for additional financial assistance to cover the full amount of the program. (Attendance for a first-year MBA student this year, inclusive of tuition and all other expenses, is an estimated $109,218.) Read more

Published: September 19, 2016

HBS U.S. Competitiveness Project Report: Political Divide Holding Economy Back

With the divisive national election launching an onslaught of emotionally-charged headlines against the backdrop of a continually bearish national economy, it may not be surprising to hear that some of Harvard Business School’s top minds are worried. As part of the 2016 U.S. Competitiveness Project report, "Problems Unsolved and a Nation Divided," HBS Professors Michael E. Porter, Jan W. Rivkin and Mihir A. Desai, together with Program Director and Senior Researcher Manjari Raman, reveal their findings that the very vocal and public dysfunction of the political system is the key factor holding the U.S. economy back. The report contains five years of in-depth analysis of the country’s economic competitiveness with other global developing economies based on surveys of HBS alumni and the general public. It also offers what the researchers believe is the most prudent approach to solving the issue. Read more

Published: September 19, 2016

Cornell’s Business, Medical Schools Debut EMBA/Healthcare Leadership Masters Program

It can be nearly impossible for today’s medical students to stay up to date with the ever-evolving healthcare industry. Now, a new two-year executive MBA/M.S. healthcare leadership dual-degree program offered by the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management and the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences offers a way to meet that challenge. “This new program will enable medical professionals to innovate as hospitals and healthcare systems face increasing challenges to their business model,” Cornell College of Business Dean Soumitra Dutta said in a statement. “The key lies in providing a unique blend Read more

Published: September 18, 2016

NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business Makes Notable Progress in Just Six Months

Last February, New York University’s Stern School of Business launched the Center for Sustainable Business, aided by a $1 million investment from the Citi Foundation. And in just a few short months, the center has steadily made notable progress. Since launching, the center also assembled its corporate advisory board, recruited a host of industry research scholars, hosted Unilever CEO Paul Polman on its campus and published the “How Corporate America Can Support the Paris Climate Deal” op-ed in Fortune on Earth Day, April 22, 2016. Each important move reflects the center’s overall theme of “A Better World through Better Business.” Read more

Published: September 15, 2016

Chicago’s McGowan Charitable Fund Announces 7th Class of Fellows

Since 2010, the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund has been naming 10 outstanding second-year MBA students as members of its annual class of McGowan Fellows. The fund was created and named in honor of William G. McGowan, an American business leader and founder of MCI Communications, following his passing in 1992. The selected fellows join a prestigious group of alumni from some of the best business schools around the United States. One fellow is chosen annually from each of 10 partner business schools. Each receives full tuition for the second year of his or her MBA studies. Read more

Published: September 14, 2016

Business Ethics at Darden: Learning from the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal

When word of German car giant Volkswagen’s inconspicuously-titled “Diesel Dupe” broke in late 2015, it was hard to imagine anyone spinning it into a positive teaching opportunity. The scandal erupted when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discovered that the manufacturer had implanted what it called a “defeat device” that altered the performance of its diesel engine vehicles during emission testing in an effort to improve results. Those results, which Volkswagen later admitted were manufactured, were a core of the company’s marketing strategy for its diesel vehicles. Around 11 million cars were implanted with the device, including eight million in Europe, which disguised hazardous gas emissions that were often 40 times the legal U.S. limit. Read more

Published: September 14, 2016

University of Chicago Booth School of Business Names Interim Dean

Accounting professor Douglas J. Skinner has been named interim dean for the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the school announced quietly earlier this summer. University of Chicago President Robert Zimmer praised Skinner in his new role, saying, “Doug’s appointment will help sustain the momentum that has been built to further establish Chicago Booth as one of the world’s preeminent business schools while the search for the next dean is conducted.” Chicago Booth Interim Dean Douglas Skinner Chicago Booth Interim Dean Skinner came to Booth in 2005 from the Read more

Published: September 13, 2016

ENTREPRENEURSHIP@ UNC Kenan-Flagler: “Game-Changer” Adams Apprenticeship Program

With its September 15th deadline looming, entrepreneurial first-year MBA students at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School are busily putting the finishing touches on their applications, hoping to secure a spot in the next cohort of an innovative program the school unveiled in early 2015. For the 20 to 30 students chosen, participation in the Adams Apprenticeship could be a “game-changer,” according to Ted Zoller, director of Kenan-Flagler’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. The program, named for UNC benefactor, entrepreneur and pharmaceutical pioneer John Adams and based partially on research done by Zoller himself, is part of a long-term Read more

Published: September 12, 2016

Do You Know the Names of the Wharton MBA Clusters?

For most, the images of a lion, dragon, bee and tiger probably aren't the first thing that come to mind when thinking of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. But for first-year MBA students arriving on campus, they quickly become central. The incoming MBA class at Wharton is comprised of 860 students, divided into four 210-student clusters. The names of the clusters? You guessed it. Lion, dragon, bee and tiger. The clusters are further divided into 12 cohorts of 72 students and then further again into 144 “learning teams” made up of five or six students. Read more

Published: September 11, 2016

Yale SOM Waives Application Fees For Forté MBALaunchers, MLT MBA Prep Fellows

In the days leading up to Wednesday's first round MBA application deadline for the Yale School of Management (SOM), the school has announced a unique opportunity for all Forté MBALaunchers and Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) MBA Prep Fellows. All application fees for corresponding applicants will be waived for the 2016-17 cycle. Forté MBALaunch is a 10-month preparatory program for women applying to business school, designed to help participants build a stronger support network and create a more direct path toward a successful career. Yale SOM has been a proud partner of the Forté Foundation since its founding in 2001. Since then, Forté has helped more than 5,000 women obtain more than $110 million in fellowships to apply toward business school tuition. Read more

Published: September 8, 2016

UCLA Anderson Venture Accelerator Gains Heavy Support

Since 2004, the Ojai Valley Century annual bike ride has fostered a growing appreciation of the beauty and serenity of the Los Padres National Forest northwest of Los Angeles. The alluring mountain views and unique opportunity have helped the popularity of the event the grow steadily over the course of the last 12 years. As more routes have been added, the bike ride has drawn national praise. But aside from the view and journey itself, the bike ride has also fostered growth within the nearby community. This year, the event served as an incubator of sorts. By the Read more

Published: September 7, 2016

ENTREPRENEURSHIP@MIT: MIT Demo Day Celebrates Next Generation of Startups

On Friday, September 9th, 17 teams of MIT students, including MBA students from MIT Sloan School of Management, will have a chance to make a lasting impact on the startup community when they present their pitches for MIT Demo Day. Eighty-six total entrepreneurs comprise the 17 teams, 74 percent male and 26 percent female. The vast majority of the 86 entrants come from backgrounds in business and engineering, mixed with students involved in science, policy and political science, and design. In total, nine “industry verticals” will be represented by the teams: logistics, energy, Read more

Published: September 6, 2016

Tuck Shines a Spotlight on Its Many Joint/Dual Degree Programs

Students can take multiple paths with an MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business, but they can also combine the degree in creative and powerful ways thanks to a range of joint- and dual-degree programs that draw on the strengths of Dartmouth’s other postgraduate schools. This array of opportunities gives students at Tuck even more refined ways to direct their burgeoning careers. Tuck’s three joint-degree programs with Dartmouth are the MD/MBA, MPH(Master of Public Health)/MBA, and a PhD/MBA. The MD/MBA joint degree, offered in partnership with Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine, can be completed within five to six years. By preparing them to practice both medicine and management, this degree can lead students toward careers in biotech, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and a multitude of similar industries. Read more

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November 22, 2024 5:21pm ET

Accepted to Toronto / Rotman

Round: Round 1

Received via email November 22, 2024

GPA: 3.6

GMAT: 770

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

November 22, 2024 4:57pm ET

Accepted to NYU Stern

Round: Round 1

Received via phone November 22, 2024

GPA: 4.6/5

GRE: 321

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Abuja

Note:

Full tuition scholarship. Stern Advance Women in Business Scholarships.

November 22, 2024 4:41pm ET

Applied to Harvard Business School

Round: Round 2

Received via n/a

GPA: 3.7

GRE: 331

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Los Angeles

Note:

Starting the R2 conversation here. T15 graduate, MBB consultant --> nonprofit strategy, hoping it's enough of a differentiator

November 22, 2024 3:59pm ET

Accepted to Ohio State / Fisher

Round: Early Decision

Received via email November 22, 2024

GPA: 8.89

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: India

Note:

Received a full ride!

November 22, 2024 3:56pm ET

Accepted to Georgetown / McDonough

Round: Round 2

Received via phone November 22, 2024

GPA: 3.91

Target Career: Technology

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