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Published: December 16, 2024
MS-ESM Georgetown McDonough Alumni Share ROI
Sponsored Content In a world where sustainability is increasingly integral to business strategy, Georgetown University’s Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management (MS-ESM) program offers a launchpad for professionals eager to make an impact. Combining the analytical rigor of business with environmental science, the 10-month interdisciplinary program empowers graduates to excel at the intersection of corporate responsibility and sustainability. But what is the return on investment (ROI) for this unique degree? The experiences of four recent graduates—Brianna Jefferson, Harsh H. Patel, Caitlin Boyle, and Ryan Cafritz—illustrate how the MS-ESM program transforms career trajectories. Whether transitioning from Read more
Published: December 12, 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. With competition for applicants continuing to rise among schools, 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 piece, we take Read more
Published: December 8, 2024
The Week Ahead: Many MBA Decisions & Boston Carroll Deadline, December 9-13, 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 Decision Week Many final decisions are now being released. Monday, December 9, Rice / Jones is scheduled to release its Round 1 decisions. Tuesday, December 10, Boston College / Carroll has its Round 2 deadline. Harvard, UPenn / Wharton and Georgetown / McDonough are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Wednesday, December 11, Northwestern / Kellogg, UVA / Darden, UNC / Kenan-Flagler and Johns Hopkins / Carey are scheduled to release their Round 1 Read more
Published: December 5, 2024
Clear Admit Event Series: Masters in Management Application Overview, February 2025
Join us for this upcoming Masters in Management Event! 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. Register now to secure your spot and gain access to a video recording of our December series, “Insights into Master in Management Programs 2024” . Read more
Published: November 14, 2024
Episode 395: Insights into the Georgetown McDonough Flex MBA Online
Sponsored Content In this episode of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast, we dig into the Georgetown McDonough Flex MBA Online, addressing its structure, student experience, and unique advantages. The McDonough Flex MBA Online is a part-time program, now offered in either an in-person or online format. It is designed to be flexible, as candidates can complete the program over the course of 24 to 60 months. Anne Kilby Joining host Graham Richmond, two special guests from the McDonough community shed light on myriad facets of the online MBA. We welcome Anne Kilby, who serves as Associate Dean Read more
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: October 27, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions, Deadlines & Interview Invites, October 28-November 1, 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! Round 1 Continues The 2024-2025 MBA admissions season is underway. Interview invites are also rolling out, and final decisions continue for early action round candidates. Wednesday, October 30, Georgetown / McDonough is scheduled to release its Early Action round decisions. Friday, November 1, Cornell / Johnson is scheduled to release its Round 1 interview invites. UC Irvine / Merage has its Round 1 application deadline. Oxford / Saïd has its Stage 3 application deadline. Maryland / 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 17, 2024
Georgetown McDonough MBA Interview Questions: Early Round / Alumna / Virtual
1) Tell me about yourself. 2) After completing your MBA, what industry do you want to work in? 3) Describe a situation where you faced a challenge in your team. 4) Describe a situation where you faced a conflict in your team. 5) Situation describing facing diversity and how was your experience? 6) A time where you stepped out as lead and gave the chance to others? 7) Situation you failed and what were your learnings? 8) Constructive criticism that u received from some one? 9) Why Georgetown? 10) Why did Read more
Published: October 9, 2024
Real Humans of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business MBA Class of 2026
The Georgetown University McDonough School of Business MBA Class of 2026, as we see in this Real Humans: MBA Students, is a vibrant group of students who bring diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds to their MBA journey. From journalism and civil engineering to finance and entrepreneurship, this cohort embodies a wide range of professional experiences, each with a common goal: to grow as leaders in their respective fields. There are 263 members of the Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 2026. Thirty percent are women and 49 percent are international. A third of U.S. students Read more
Published: September 23, 2024
Georgetown McDonough’s New Initiative: The Business of Health
The Georgetown McDonough School of Business has announced the launch of their new Business of Health Initiative through which medical and business professionals will work together to tackle healthcare’s pressing issues.  “Student learning and career opportunities, community outreach, and thought leadership are the cornerstones of the Business of Health Initiative,” Paul Almeida, dean and William R. Berkley Chair at Georgetown McDonough, says. “We will identify new opportunities for business students to understand the dynamics of the healthcare industry while advancing research Read more
Published: September 19, 2024
Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Global Business Ambitions
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business MBA Class of 2026 profile has been released, and based on their backgrounds and experience, this cohort promises to be changemakers and innovators “in the world of global business.”  Of the 1,642 applications received, 263 enrolled at Georgetown McDonough this summer. Thirty percent of the new class are women. A third of U.S. students identify as minorities while 14 percent classify as underrepresented minorities, signifying African American, Hispanic American, and Native Americans. Nearly half the class — 49 percent — are international students, representing 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 10, 2024
U.S. Business Schools Join the MiM Trend
Just a few years ago, most of the world’s leading Master in Management (MiM) programs could be found in Europe. Now, they’re gaining popularity in the U.S., with programs springing up across a number of top business schools.  Let’s take a look at how the MiM works, why it’s an appealing choice for so many, and which business schools offer these programs.  What Is a Master in Management (MiM)? A Master in Management (MiM) program offers a graduate degree designed for recent college graduates seeking a management education to Read more
Published: September 8, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Admissions Deadlines, September 9-13, 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! Round 1 is Underway! The 2024-2025 MBA admissions season is now underway. Monday, September 9, Michigan / Ross has its Round 1 application deadline. Georgetown / McDonough has its Early Action round deadline. Tuesday, September 10, Stanford GSB, Columbia, Yale SOM and INSEAD have their Round 1 application deadlines. Wednesday, September 11, Northwestern / Kellogg has their Round 1 application deadline. John Hopkins / Carey has its Early Action round deadline. Thursday, September 12, Berkeley / 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: July 30, 2024
Early & Round 1 MBA Deadlines 2024-2025
To help you stay organized, we’ve compiled a chart of the earliest deadlines, including Early Action and Round 1, of the top business schools in one place. For schools that have announced their essay topic(s), you’ll find links to our corresponding Essay Topic Analysis in the “Essay(s) Released” column. We will continue to update this table as more Round 1 MBA deadlines and essay topics are announced. Deadlines are for Round 1 (unless otherwise noted). Last updated: August 19, 2024 School Deadline Decision Essay(s) Released? Application Live? Cambridge / Judge 8/27/2024 Yes Read more
Published: July 18, 2024
Ready, Set, Write!
The essay requirements of MBA applications are well documented as extremely time consuming and utterly crucial. With high effort and high stakes, it’s no wonder that many candidates spend swathes of time and effort attempting to simplify the application process, hunting for explanatory resources and poring over clarifying analysis. With some of the essay questions for the 2024-2025 season released and since analyzed, perhaps your mind has already been eased and preparation is already underway. Perhaps you feel as if you have a firm grip on what schools are likely to ask you, Read more
Published: July 18, 2024
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines & Rec Forms
We are back with another Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site, as we prepare for the 2024-2025 admissions cycle. 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: Georgetown McDonough Indiana Kelley Johns Hopkins Carey MIT Sloan Stanford GSB Washington Foster Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: Georgetown McDonough Johns Hopkins Carey 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 2, 2024
Episode 363: Roundtable Insights from Duke Fuqua, Emory Goizueta, Georgetown McDonough & Yale SoM
We are capping off our panel discussions from the Clear Admit MBA Fair with this podcast episode, which focuses on MBA application components such as tests, grades, work experience and outside activities. The panel includes Allison Jamison, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Duke Fuqua; Melissa Rapp, Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions, Emory Goizueta; Shelly Heinrich, Associate Dean & Managing Director, MBA Admissions, Georgetown McDonough; and Amber Walsh, Senior Associate Director, MBA Admissions, Yale School of Management. The admissions representatives answer questions 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
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CLASS SIZE: 263
Women: 30%
MEAN GMAT: 696
MEAN GPA: 3.3
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December 17, 2024 6:19am ET
Applying: Columbia, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Georgetown / McDonough, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, UT Austin / McCombs
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Registered Nurse
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey
GRE: 326
GPA: 3.5
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: Colorado
Post MBA Location: Chicago/NYC
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Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (GPA: 3.5) from a top 2 nursing school
Work Experience: 3 years as a high-risk OB Registered Nurse at a major hospital, with leadership roles in various healthcare initiatives and patient care management.
Additional Experience: Currently working as a GP
Operations Specialist at an early-stage healthcare/tech-focused venture capital firm, where I optimize operational processes and support investment decisions in the healthcare sector.
I understand my background is somewhat non-traditional for an MBA program and that my stats are about average for these schools, but I believe my experience in healthcare and VC provides a unique perspective and skill set. Which M7 or T15 schools do you think I should realistically target, especially those known for strong consulting programs? With my stats and experience do I realistically have a shot at admission to a top program? I have a particular interest in Kellogg and Booth, as I'm planning on pursuing a career in healthcare consulting.
Additionally, I would love any guidance on how to present myself as a competitive candidate and effectively showcase my strengths and experiences in healthcart and venture capital. Thank you for your help!
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December 17, 2024 12:03am ET
Applying: Columbia, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, NYU Stern, UCLA Anderson, UVA / Darden, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Worked in Tech vertical at Barclays
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking Companies: Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan , Merrill Lynch , Morgan Stanley
GRE: 335
GPA: 3.2
Years of Work Experience: 2.5
Location: India
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With an experience of 2.5 years and a promotion to mid-managerial level as a data analyst, I look forward to MBA for a broader global exposure and be in the decision making position to see how my work brings a real time impact for the organisation.
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December 16, 2024 6:24am ET
Applying: Columbia, Dartmouth / Tuck, Georgetown / McDonough, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Risk management security services/operations
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting
GRE: 320
GPA: 3.75
Years of Work Experience: 4
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December 15, 2024 6:03pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, UCLA Anderson, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Finance
Post-MBA Target Industry: Venture Capital
GRE: 325
GPA: 3.2
Years of Work Experience: 4
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December 13, 2024 7:23am ET
Applying: Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Private Equity Tax Operations
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity
GRE: 335
GPA: 3.30
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: India
Post MBA Location: New York
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Undergraduate: US took 6 years to graduate due to health issues. Took 1 gap year, 6 months of co-op in college + covid.
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December 17, 2024 11:43am ET
Accepted to UT Austin / McCombs
Round: Round 1
Received via phone December 17, 2024
GPA: 3.53
GRE: 322
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Operations Management
Application Location: Austin
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Got a call from current student, an official email with scholarship info will be released later today.
December 17, 2024 11:33am ET
Waitlisted at UT Austin / McCombs
Round: Round 1
Received via email December 17, 2024
GPA: 3.27
GMAT: 645
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: New York
December 17, 2024 11:22am ET
Accepted to UT Austin / McCombs
Round: Round 1
Received via phone December 17, 2024
GPA: 8.03/10
GRE: 329
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: General Management
Application Location: India
December 17, 2024 11:20am ET
Accepted to UT Austin / McCombs
Round: Round 1
Received via phone December 17, 2024
GPA: 2.9
EA: 167
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: West Coast
December 17, 2024 11:20am ET
Accepted to UT Austin / McCombs
Round: Round 1
Received via phone December 17, 2024
GPA: 3.61
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: San Antonio
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received call this morning at 10:10am CT; ORM; received a test waiver for GRE/GMAT but have a MS in ComSci with 3.89 GPA as well. very excited for next year!
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