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Published: July 27, 2022
Admissions Director Q&A: Rebecca Mallen-Churchill of ASU Carey
Get the inside scoop on the ASU W. P. Carey School of Business, as Rebecca Mallen-Churchill, Director of Graduate Student Recruitment, shares what you need to know about getting into the MBA program in our latest Admissions Director Q&A. Mallen-Churchill graduated from ASU in 2005; while earning her degree in theatre and Italian, she also discovered her love for higher education while working for the Graduate Admissions office. After gaining work experience in the hospitality industry and traveling the world, she returned to W. P. Carey in 2013. She has led the recruitment team there since 2019. Read on Read more
Published: July 12, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Class Size of Top U.S. MBA Programs
Business schools come in all shapes and sizes and the class size of top MBA programs can be a factor in considering fit. From networking to a tight-knit culture to campus opportunities, class size can reveal much about an MBA program. No matter which program you choose, the top MBA programs strive to ensure relationship building during full-time b-school life. Some larger programs, such as Harvard Business School and CBS, mainly break the student body down into cohorts/sections/clusters of dozens of students. Other U.S. business schools, like Wharton, also have Learning Teams, groups of 5-6 students who Read more
Published: July 5, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GRE Scores by Top U.S. Business Schools
Average GRE scores by business school can provide applicants with a sense of the rigor of the MBA program, expectations of the adcom and general competitiveness of the applicant pool. While the GMAT used to be the only accepted admissions exam at leading MBA programs, many have opened up to other options, including the GRE. The GRE consists of a 60-minute Analytical Writing section, which includes two essays that applicants have 30 minutes each to complete. An additional Verbal Reasoning section also features two 30-minute sections of 20 questions each. Another two sections are devoted to Quantitative Read more
Published: June 20, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GMAT Scores at Top U.S. MBA Programs
See where your GMAT score lands among the top U.S. MBA programs, as we report the average GMAT scores in the chart below. If you have yet to take the GMAT, you can also get a sense of what score you need to target. Business school admissions use the GMAT score as a sign of applicants’ academic abilities and a high score can help you stand out in admissions. Also, average GMAT scores play a role in schools’ rankings. Review the average GMAT scores for your b-schools in the U.S. below. U.S. School Avg. GMAT Arizona State Read more
Published: January 24, 2022
Three-Way Tie for Top of U.S. News 2022 Online MBA Ranking
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2022 Best Online Programs rankings, including online MBA programs. At the top of the list, three schools tied for first in online MBA programs: Indiana University–Bloomington, University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, and the University of Southern California. Carnegie Mellon, which tied for first last year, landed at fourth for the 2022 ranking. The University of Florida stayed in fifth place this year, but was joined by the University of Washington. “We see a lot of the usual suspects dominating the online MBA program ranking,” says Clear Admit Read more
Published: October 14, 2021
Real Humans of ASU Carey’s MBA Class of 2023
This edition of Real Humans: MBA Students takes us to Arizona to meet new members of the ASU W.P. Carey School of Business Class of 2023. Out of 691 applicants, 59 students matriculated in the W.P. Carey Class of 2023. Twenty-nine percent of students are international and 31% are women. Thirty-one percent of W.P. Carey’s Class of 2023 pursued undergraduate degrees in business. Fourteen percent each had pursued social sciences/humanities or math/science in their undergraduate years. Fourteen percent had also earned bachelor’s degrees in economics and 12% studied engineering. Overall, the average GPA for Read more
Published: September 20, 2021
Admissions Director Q&A: Rebecca Mallen-Churchill of ASU Carey
Rebecca Mallen-Churchill, Director of Graduate Student Recruitment, ASU W.P. Carey School of Business Get the dish on MBA admissions at ASU W. P. Carey School of Business, as Rebecca Mallen-Churchill, Director of Graduate Student Recruitment, shares what you need to know about getting into the MBA program in our latest Admissions Director Q&A. Mallen-Churchill graduated from ASU in 2005; while earning her degree in theatre and Italian, she also discovered her love for higher education while working for the Graduate Admissions office. After gaining work experience in the hospitality industry and traveling the Read more
Published: January 4, 2021
Real Humans of ASU Carey’s MBA Class of 2022
We head to Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business to meet some of the newest members of the Class of 2022 in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. Sixty students matriculated at the Carey School of Business for the Class of 2022. Forty-five percent of the class are women and 45 percent are international. The new class averaged a GPA of 3.56 during their undergraduate years. Forty-eight percent had majored in business and 28 percent in engineering. Eight percent each had studied social sciences or science/math. Three percent each Read more
Published: November 18, 2020
Forté Foundation Report Reveals Women Holding Their Ground in MBA Programs
Women, disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic at work, are poised to be at the forefront of the coming recovery. The Forté Foundation has released a report indicating that, despite conditions that have widened the gender gap in the worldwide economy, enrollment of women in its member schools' MBA programs held its ground. Read more
Published: July 12, 2020
Admissions Director Q&A: Rebecca Mallen-Churchill of ASU Carey
In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A, the Director of Graduate Student Recruitment, Rebecca Mallen-Churchill, joins us to discuss the W.P. Carey School of Business at the Arizona State University (ASU). ASU is located just outside of Phoenix, AZ, and the W.P. Carey MBA program boasts executive connections and an interdisciplinary curriculum. Rebecca Mallen-Churchill, Director of Graduate Student Recruitment, ASU W.P. Carey School of Business Mallen-Churchill graduated from ASU in 2005; while earning her degree in theatre and Italian, she also discovered her love for higher education while working for the Graduate Admissions Read more
Published: May 11, 2017
MBA Applicant Spotlight: Prioritizing Fit to Choose Between Haas, Booth, Kellogg, and ASU
In this edition of MBA Applicant Spotlight, we catch up with Michael Sahm, a healthcare professional who submitted half a dozen business school applications and found success at Chicago Booth, Northwestern / Kellogg, Berkeley / Haas, and Arizona / Carey. Sahm has worked in the healthcare industry for seven years, first as a management consultant and now at Tenet Healthcare, one of America’s largest healthcare providers. He really enjoys the healthcare space and hopes to explore career opportunities in healthcare venture finance or healthcare tech after business school. As an undergraduate, he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern California, where he was a Dean’s Scholar. Where did you apply?  What were the results? I applied to six MBA programs—HBS, Stanford GSB, Chicago Booth, Kellogg, Berkeley Haas, and Arizona State. I was rejected at HBS and Stanford (no interviews) and accepted to Booth, Kellogg, Berkeley, and ASU. Read more
Published: March 13, 2017
7 Takeaways from the 2018 U.S. News Business School Ranking
The schools making up the top 10 in this year’s U.S. News & World Report ranking of the nation’s best MBA programs—released today—were exactly the same as last year. That said, there are a smattering of surprises in terms of how top schools rose and fell relative to one another—and in movement among schools outside of the top 15. At quick glance, here are this year’s top 10, in order of their 2018 rank (2017 rank in parentheses): 1 Harvard Business School (1) 1 University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School (4) 3 University of Chicago Booth Read more
Published: March 7, 2017
Application Tip from ASU’s W. P. Carey School: How to Choose the Right Recommenders
Sponsored Content The b-school application process has several components. And while you can complete the majority of the application on your own, the letters of recommendation require a bit more time and consideration. These letters are a key opportunity to distinguish yourself from other candidates, so make sure to get the ball rolling as early as possible in the application process. Opt for Quality Selecting the right people for the job is a crucial step. While it may look impressive to see your CEO’s name on a recommendation letter, unless you worked directly with the CEO, the gaps Read more
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Class Size: 56
Women: 43%
MEAN GMAT: 698
Mean GPA: 3.52
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January 7, 2025 12:38pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, London Business School
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Sociología
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking Companies: Citibank
GMAT: 300
GPA: 209
Years of Work Experience: 8
Location: Italia
Post MBA Location: Gerente
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January 7, 2025 12:16pm ET
Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Yale SOM
Pre-MBA Career: Head of Strategy and Growth
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Consumer Goods, Family Business Companies: AT Kearney , BCG , Ernst & Young , PWC
GRE: 331
GPA: 3.2
Years of Work Experience: 3.9
Location: India
Post MBA Location: New york, London, Mumbai
Notes:

1) Studied at the best college in India for BA economics, with a WES(World Education Services) conversion of 3.27 out of 4. (2020) (male applicant if that's important)
2) Doing my master's in economics with 72% ( not sure what 4-point conversion is) from distance education while working in my family business.
3) Joined family business immediately after graduating from UG- Interned in a product role, and operations role in a startup while working side by side. - saw 30% growth since I joined, spearheaded expansion strategies to new domains- manufacturing and impact investment (just started).
4) active volunteer with Teach for India teaching mathematics and social sciences.
5) Have a dip in 2 subjects in Undergrad due to getting SA-ed by a professor and he failed me in those classes when I complained- not sure if I should mention that to Ad com, I have all As and Bs and then a random D and c. - I know the question will come up, but not sure if I should mention that I was SA- ed by a prof.

6) Hobbies: Trekking (did the Himalayas in 2023), Backpacking ( Went to bail and Vietnam), and painting.
7) Will be applying in round 1 2026, Yale Som is the only MBA school I'm interested in due to their focus on molding leaders who are conscious of society and are working towards its betterment and the open elective courses are more interesting and in line with my goals. - Duke Fuqua is another ill be applying to.
8) If I don't get into these 2 I will not be applying anywhere else.
9) My long-term aim is to get into consulting (Hopefully MBB, or big 4, Dalberg, strategy& etc). if not I would like to take my learning and implement those into my family business.
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January 6, 2025 5:21pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Duke / Fuqua, Georgetown / McDonough, Harvard Business School, NYU Stern, Rice / Jones, Stanford GSB, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UT Austin / McCombs, Vanderbilt / Owen, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Military
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Entrepreneurship Companies: Accenture , Bain , BCG , Deloitte , McKinsey , Google
GMAT: 635
GPA: 2.8
Years of Work Experience: 11
Location: Korea
Post MBA Location: Denver
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January 6, 2025 4:07pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Healthcare
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey
GRE: 332
GPA: 3.5
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: Florida
Post MBA Location: Consulting
Notes:

RN of 3 years aiming to transition into healthcare
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January 6, 2025 4:32am ET
Applying: Columbia, Duke / Fuqua, Lauder Institute, NYU Stern, UPenn / Wharton, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Corporate Strategy
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Media Companies: Accenture , Bain , BCG , McKinsey , 21st Century Fox , CBS Corp , Comcast , Time Warner , Viacom , Walt Disney
GMAT: 710
GPA: 3.58
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: New York
Post MBA Location: New York
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January 8, 2025 4:15am ET
Applied to UVA / Darden
Round: Round 2
Received via email
GRE: 324
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: India
January 8, 2025 4:15am ET
Applied to Dartmouth / Tuck
Round: Round 2
Received via email
GRE: 324
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: India
January 8, 2025 4:14am ET
Applied to Michigan / Ross
Round: Round 2
Received via email
GRE: 324
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: India
January 8, 2025 4:13am ET
Applied to Georgetown / McDonough
Round: Round 2
Received via email
GRE: 324
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: India
January 8, 2025 1:17am ET
Interview Invite to Dartmouth / Tuck
Round: Round 2
Received via phone January 7, 2025
GPA: 3.3
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Healthcare
Application Location: India
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Submitted app on 1/06. Received interview invite today (non-guaranteed)
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