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Published: November 13, 2024
Round 2 MBA Application Deadlines 2024-2025
To help you stay organized, we’ve compiled all of the Round 2 MBA application deadlines (and some Round 3 ones) all in one place. You’ll find links to our corresponding Essay Topic Analysis in the “Essay Analysis” column. School Deadline Decision Essay Analysis Application Live? INSEAD (R2 August Intake) 11/5/2024 1/10/2025 Yes Yes Michigan State Broad 11/15/2024 1/31/2025 Yes Yes Minnesota Carlson 12/1/2024 2/1/2025 Yes Yes Indian School of Business Read more
Published: November 12, 2024
Affordable MBA Online Programs That Won’t Break the Bank
Are you interested in taking an affordable MBA online? You’re not alone.  In recent years, interest in affordable online MBAs has grown steadily. Students are drawn in by promises of salary increases and career advancement without sacrificing flexibility or breaking the bank. Perhaps, however, you’re not sure where to start when it comes to choosing your affordable online MBA program. After all, there are a lot out there!  To help with your decision, we’ve put together this guide to affordable MBA programs that Read more
Published: November 4, 2024
The Best Online MBA Degrees in 2024
Online MBA programs are growing more popular, and their growth comes as no surprise. Online MBAs offer higher flexibility than in-person programs, the chance to hang on to your day job while studying, and often a way to skirt around the high MBA fees. But with so many programs now available to select from, how do you know which to choose, and which are the best online MBA degrees? We’re here to help. In this article we’ll guide you through the best online MBA programs of Read more
Published: October 24, 2024
Clear Admit Event: Insights into Master in Management Programs, 2024
Is a master’s in management (MiM) the right fit for you? Full-time MBA programs traditionally require several years of full-time work experience, but specialized master’s programs allow candidates to apply during their senior year of college for a program that would begin the Fall term after they graduate or after a limited amount of experience. Dates: December 3rd & December 4th 2024 Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel (all times Eastern) What makes someone a good fit for this kind of program? How are Master in Management programs structured? What Read more
Published: October 24, 2024
Clear Admit Webinar Series: Deferred Enrollment MBA Programs, November 2024
Do you have your sights set on deferred enrollment MBA programs? Join us to hear how to amp up your application for these special pathways to b-school. Full-time MBA programs traditionally require several years of full-time work experience, but deferred enrollment MBA programs allow candidates to apply – and secure a seat in a future class – during their senior years of college or final years of masters study. How can you demonstrate your fit for this kind of program? How should you approach the admissions process? Hear directly from leading programs in this two-part Deferred Enrollment MBA Read more
Published: September 30, 2024
Real Humans of the Carnegie Mellon Tepper MBA Class of 2026
Learn more about student life at the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Tepper School of Business as we meet some new members of the MBA Class of 2026 in this Real Humans: MBA Students. From military leadership to startup ventures and corporate finance, these students are embarking on their MBA journeys to advance their careers and sharpen their skills. 156 students matriculated at the program in Pittsburgh this year. Thirty-one percent of the new class are women and 39 percent are international. Fifty-five percent of U.S. students identify as minorities as 27 percent as underrepresented Read more
Published: September 29, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Interview Invites, September 30-October 4, 2024
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Busy Week for Round 1 Deadlines, First Interview Invites of the Season The 2024-2025 MBA admissions season is now underway. Monday, September 30, MIT / Sloan has its Round 1 application deadline. HBS is set to release Round 1 interview invitations, waitlist and early release notifications at noon EST. Tuesday, October 1, Duke / Fuqua, UCLA / Anderson, CMU / Tepper, USC / Marshall, Washington / Foster, Maryland / Smith, SMU / Cox  and Minnesota / Read more
Published: September 17, 2024
The Financial Times 2024 MiM Ranking: Europe Holds on to Top Spots
The Financial Times (FT) has released its rankings of the 100 best Masters in Management (MiM) programs for 2024. As they have done for years, HEC Paris and the University of St. Gallen jostle for top spot. This year, the Financial Times ranks the University of St. Gallen in first place and puts HEC Paris in second, a reversal of 2023’s order. This is the 13th time the Swiss business school has gained first place.  In third is INSEAD Read more
Published: September 16, 2024
Bloomberg Businessweek B-School Rankings 2024-2025 Key Takeaways
Graduating students, recent alumni, and companies that recruit MBAs weigh in via survey to form Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2024-2025 Best B-Schools ranking. Top business schools globally are sorted by region, with assessments of programs spanning the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific region, and Canada through a rigorous analysis of data and survey responses. This year, the ranking covers 111 full-time MBA programs. To qualify, programs had to be taught primarily in English and meet a minimum threshold of survey response rates. Bloomberg Businessweek surveyed 5,292 students, 9,222 alumni, and 734employers, and also considered compensation and employment data to determine schools’ Read more
Published: August 29, 2024
A Guide to Test Waivers: Should You Request a Waiver for Submitting a GMAT or GRE Score?
It is no secret that standardized tests are not the part of the MBA application process that applicants most cherish. Some applicants simply aren’t good at standardized testing; others feel they do not have the time to invest in studying properly. Due to COVID-19 and the related impact on testing centers and availability, test waivers became a more prevalent option in b-school admissions. Whether you’re hesitant or excited about the GMAT or GRE, what are valid reasons to request a test waiver? Even if you have a valid reason, does it make sense to request a test waiver? In this Read more
Published: August 15, 2024
Inside the MBA Admissions Process Webinar Series Fall 2024
Join our exclusive webinar series designed specifically for prospective MBA applicants! Gain insider knowledge from admissions officers of 15 top MBA programs. This series of three virtual interactive events will provide invaluable insights and tips to navigate the MBA admissions process successfully. Dates: September 11th, September 18th & September 25th. Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel & 1 pm-1:30 pm Breakout Q&A with Individual Schools (all times Eastern) Event Highlights: – Exclusive Access: Hear directly from admissions officers of 15 top MBA programs. – Expert Guidance: Clear Admit co-founder, Read more
Published: August 15, 2024
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines & Rec Forms
We’re back with another Weekly Refresh, in which we list this week’s admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. Essay Tips Drafting your application essays? See the latest of our experts’ advice in our Essay Topic Analysis. The following schools recently released their essays—click for our advice: ASU Carey Babson Olin CEIBS CMU Tepper Esade Florida Warrington HEC Paris Maryland Smith Minnesota Carlson The Ohio State Fisher Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: ASU Carey Babson Olin CEIBS Read more
Published: August 14, 2024
MBA Degrees & Majors with a STEM Designation
The past few years have seen a surge in business schools that run MBA programs with a STEM designation. MBAs, that is, that are now classified as a science, technology, engineering or mathematics degree. The new STEM MBA designation is promising students a multitude of new opportunities – but what is it, really? Read on to find out what a STEM MBA is, which schools offer it, and what this all might mean for you.  What Is a STEM MBA? The structure of a STEM MBA is relatively simple. The foundational knowledge and core concepts of Read more
Published: August 8, 2024
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines & Rec Forms
It’s time for another Weekly Refresh, in which we list this week’s admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. Essay Tips Drafting your application essays? See the latest of our experts’ advice in our Essay Topic Analysis. The following schools recently released their essays—click for our advice: Rice Business UNC Kenan-Flagler Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: Carnegie Mellon Tepper UCI Merage UNC Kenan-Flagler You can also bookmark our deadlines page for reference. Recommendation Questions Let your recommenders know, the following MBA Read more
Published: July 9, 2024
GMAC Common Letter of Recommendation Analysis for MBA Applicants and Recommenders
Applying to business school entails a great deal of work for prospective students – and almost as much effort for the people writing their letters of recommendation. An effective MBA recommendation provides rich information about the candidate’s strengths, key accomplishments, and leadership abilities. It’s also important that a recommendation fully address every question that is asked by the admissions committee. So, when an applicant is targeting six schools that ask different questions across their recommendation forms, this can translate to a great deal of time and effort for already-busy recommenders. To alleviate some of this pressure, Read more
Published: July 4, 2024
Admission Director Q&A: J.R. McGrath of Carnegie Mellon Tepper
For this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back J.R. McGrath, Executive Director of Masters Admissions at the Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business. J.R. has been at Tepper for the past 3.5 years and accepted the role of Executive Director in October 2022. He has previously served in leadership roles at SMU Cox, TCU, and Syracuse. In addition to his professional responsibilities, J.R. and his wife have a young daughter that keeps them busy. J.R. also enjoys running, golf, and anything to do with Pittsburgh sports teams. Keep reading for his Read more
Published: June 27, 2024
MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series Summer 2024
We’re sure you’ve already heard that the 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: July 10, July 17, July 24 & July 31. 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, Read more
Published: June 25, 2024
Episode 361: Roundtable Insights from CMU Tepper, Northwestern Kellogg, LBS & Texas McCombs
We continue to share panel discussions from the Clear Admit MBA Fair with this podcast episode, which focuses on articulating career goals, brainstorming for essays, choosing recommenders, and preparing for interviews. The panel includes J.R. McGrath from Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business, Alessandra Gazzola from London Business School, Jerry Langfelt from Northwestern Kellogg, and Rodrigo Malta from Texas McCombs, with each sharing their expertise on specific topics. The admissions representatives answer questions such as: When a business school asks an applicant Read more
Published: June 19, 2024
The Consortium Expands to 25 Member Schools
The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in graduate business education and American business, recently expanded to 25 member schools. The Consortium partners with top-ranked MBA programs across the U.S. to increase the representation of underrepresented minorities in business education and corporate leadership. Following the addition of Duke Fuqua earlier this year, Chicago Booth was subsequently selected to become its 25th member school. A Long History at Fuqua In its announcement of the nomination of Duke Fuqua, Read more
Published: June 2, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Admissions Decisions, June 3-7, 2024
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Rounds 3 and 4 Decisions Round 3 and 4 decisions continue to roll out. Wednesday, June 5, Carnegie Mellon / Tepper is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. Thursday, June 6, Texas / McCombs is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. Friday, June 7, London Business School is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision Read more
Published: May 5, 2024
The Week Ahead: Late Round Decisions & Deadlines, May 6-10, 2024
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Rounds 3 and 4 Underway. Round 3 decisions are beginning to roll out. Monday, May 6, CMU / Tepper has its Round 4 application deadline. Tuesday, May 7, Cambridge / Judge has its Round 5 application deadline. Wednesday, May 8, Northwestern / Kellogg, Emory / Goizueta and CMU / Tepper are scheduled to release their Round 3 decisions. Thursday, May 9, Texas / McCombs has its Round 4 application deadline. Friday, May 10, Duke / Fuqua Read more
Published: April 25, 2024
Upcoming Virtual Event Series: MBA Application Overview
Calling all future MBA Applicants! 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 three events – on Wednesdays in May – May 8th, May 22nd, & May 29th, all @ 12pm ET – each with representatives from up to five top MBA Programs. The full series currently includes 15 Top MBA Programs. We’ll start with a 60-minute roundtable panel. MBA admissions professionals will share some insight into their programs and Read more
Published: April 11, 2024
‘Big Tech’ Hiring Declined for Class of 2023 MBA Graduates
Tech jobs have been a popular choice for MBA candidates since the early 2000s – gradually becoming one of the top three career paths that many business school graduates pursue (along with consulting and finance). In this analysis, we take a closer look at which leading MBA programs managed to place their graduates into tech industry jobs in 2023 despite the overall decline in tech industry hiring. We also review recent trends in MBA graduate hiring at Amazon, Apple, Google and Microsoft (aka Big Tech). Technology Industry Job Placement for the MBA Class of Read more
Published: April 8, 2024
U.S. News 2024 Best Business Schools: Wharton & Stanford GSB Share Top Spot
The 2024 U.S. News Best Graduate Programs Rankings rolled out and we’re taking a closer look at the Best Business School list. Stanford GSB jumps five spots from last year to join The Wharton School in the top spot. These two replace last year’s #1 school, Chicago Booth, which now ranks third along with Northwestern Kellogg. Clear Admit Co-Founder Graham Richmond notes, “For the second year in a row, the US News ranking methodology favors career outcomes (salaries, rates of employment, recruiter Read more
Published: March 28, 2024
Webinar: Pursuing an MBA without a Business Background – April 2024
Considering an MBA, but you’re not sure if your academic or professional background is the right fit? Join Clear Admit and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business as alumni discuss their non-traditional backgrounds and the skills and knowledge gained during their time at Tepper and how it’s shaped their careers post MBA. This event will take place on April 3, 2024 at 12pm Eastern time.  Please click the link below to register for this free event! CMU Tepper MBA Webinar Speakers: TBA Read more
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MEAN GMAT: 696
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November 14, 2024 8:16pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Cambridge / Judge, Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, emlyon, IESE, Imperial, INSEAD, London Business School, Manchester / AMBS, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, UPenn / Wharton
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Hospitality
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Consumer Goods, Other Companies: Amazon , Apple , Google , Coca Cola , LVMH , Nestle , Nike
GRE: 326
GPA: 3.46
Years of Work Experience: 6
Post MBA Location: Consultancy
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November 14, 2024 6:29am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Georgetown / McDonough, UVA / Darden
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting, Capital Project Development (Renewable Energy/CCS)
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Commercial Banking, Family Business, Entrepreneurship
GMAT: 664
GPA: 2.9
Years of Work Experience: 7
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Pakistani male, looking to get into the financial services industry short term, and long-term make a significant contribution to the family business or pursue entrepreneurship. Studied engineering from UT Austin for undergrad followed by three jobs (roughly 2 years each) and a nine month break in between job 2 and 3. Planning to take the GMAT again in 3 weeks to offset GPA. Goal score is 695. Mitigating circumstances around GPA are just illness and general family/self issues but doubt they will be very convincing.
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November 13, 2024 11:52am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Dartmouth / Tuck, Georgetown / McDonough, Michigan / Ross, UNC Kenan-Flagler, USC / Marshall
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Real Estate Development Analyst and Acquisitions Project Manager
Post-MBA Target Industry: Private Equity, Family Business, Entrepreneurship Companies: Other
GPA: 3.44
Years of Work Experience: 3
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November 13, 2024 3:41am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Cambridge / Judge, Columbia, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Oxford / Saïd, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UCLA Anderson, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Pharmaceutical
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Pharmaceutical Companies: AT Kearney , Bain , BCG , McKinsey , Other , Amgen , Astra Zeneca , Johnson & Johnson , Merck , Novartis , Pfizer , Roche
GRE: 329
GPA: 3.1
Years of Work Experience: 4
Location: Tokyo
Post MBA Location: US
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November 12, 2024 5:15pm ET
Applying: Columbia, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Investment Banking
Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology, Consumer Goods, Entrepreneurship Companies: Amazon , Google , IBM , Microsoft , 3M , Anheuser Busch InBev , LVMH , Mondelez
GPA: 3.6
Years of Work Experience: 2
Location: New York
Post MBA Location: New York
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I would like to attend a top business school to launch my career as a strong business leader. I am a senior dual major in Information Technology and Business Analytics. I'm involved in greek life at my school and also have founded and quickly grown my school's Finance Club. I will begin my career in investment banking but would like to gain admission to a deferred admission MBA track before I join the workforce.
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November 15, 2024 9:02am ET
Interview Invite to Oxford / Saïd
Round: Round 3
Received via email November 15, 2024
GMAT: 675
Program Type: One Year Program
Target Career: Entrepreneurship
Application Location: India
November 15, 2024 5:15am ET
Interview Invite to Duke / Fuqua
Round: Round 1
Received via email on November 12, 2024
GPA: 7.9
GMAT: 755
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: India
November 15, 2024 12:47am ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via phone November 14, 2024
GMAT: 760
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
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Interviewed at 10/22 and got offer call today. Offical offer letter and scholarship information will be updated through portal tomorrow(11/15).
November 15, 2024 12:41am ET
Interview Invite to Berkeley / Haas
Round: Round 1
Received via email on November 12, 2024
GRE: 318
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
November 15, 2024 12:19am ET
Waitlisted at NYU Stern
Round: Round 1
Received via portal November 14, 2024
GPA: 3.85
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: Southeast Asia
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