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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: May 28, 2024
Georgetown McDonough’s Flex MBA Online Students Find Community & More
Sponsored Content The Georgetown McDonough Flex MBA Online program offers a dynamic and flexible educational experience designed for working professionals seeking to advance their careers without compromising their current commitments. This program combines rigorous academic coursework with practical, real-world applications, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in today’s competitive business landscape. With access to Georgetown’s renowned faculty, comprehensive career resources, and a diverse network of peers, students are empowered to achieve their professional goals. The program’s flexible online format allows for a customizable learning experience, ensuring that students can balance their studies with their Read more
Published: May 26, 2024
The Week Ahead: Interview Invitations & Decisions, May 27-31, 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! Deferred Enrollment & Late Round News Tuesday, May 28, UPenn / Wharton is scheduled to release its interview decisions for its deferred admissions program. Wednesday, May 29, Georgetown / McDonough is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. HBS is scheduled to release its 2+2 interview invitations or early release decisions. Friday, May 31, Cornell / Johnson is scheduled to release its final notifications for Round 3. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for Read more
Published: May 23, 2024
Change Your Career with the Georgetown McDonough Flex MBA
Sponsored Content The Flex MBA at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business is a catalyst for professionals looking to pivot their careers, offering a comprehensive curriculum and career support tailored to individual goals. Designed for working professionals, the Flex MBA degree is delivered on a timeline—24 to 60 months— that allows students a seamless balance among school, life, and work. The program is taught by the same faculty, follows the same core MBA courses, and confers the same degree as Georgetown’s full-time MBA. Moreover, the MBA Career Center is there every step of the way for Flex MBA Read more
Published: April 28, 2024
The Week Ahead: Late Round MBA Deadlines & Decisions, April 29-May 3, 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 role out. Monday, April 29, UNC / Kenan-Flagler has its Round 4 application deadline. Tuesday, April 30, Georgetown / McDonough has its Round 4 application deadline. Wednesday, May 1, UVA / Darden and Georgetown / McDonough are scheduled to release their Round 3 decisions. Thursday, May 2, Dartmouth / Tuck, Berkeley / Haas and Texas / McCombs are scheduled to release their Round 3 decisions. 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 11, 2024
ROI of the Georgetown University MS-ESM Program
Sponsored Content The Georgetown University Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management (MS-ESM) is a transformative program that merges scientific expertise with business acumen, empowering individuals to tackle pressing environmental challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future within diverse organizational settings. Developed collaboratively by the Earth Commons Institute, the McDonough School of Business, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the MS-ESM program recognizes the pivotal roles of both scientific understanding and business principles in advancing sustainability goals worldwide. In this article, we hear from two MS-ESM alumni who are now making waves in 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: April 3, 2024
Real Humans of Johnson & Johnson: Edward Yap, Georgetown McDonough MBA ’23, Marketing Manager
How does one make a triple transition in function, industry, and geography? For Edward Yap, it was through the MBA program at Georgetown McDonough. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we learn how Yap found Georgetown’s focus on cura personalis and talented cohort exactly what he needed to develop his understanding of core business disciplines and confidence in a new corporate setting. Read on for more on how McDonough prepared him for a huge career leap and success at Johnson & Johnson. Edward Yap, Georgetown McDonough MBA ’23, Marketing Manager at Johnson & Johnson Read more
Published: March 25, 2024
Clear Admit MBA Fair 2024 – May 15th, Chicago
Join leading MBA programs at this exclusive event in downtown Chicago to learn more about management education. Connect with admissions officers, chat with MBA alumni, and pick up expert tips on the application process. Space is limited! Date: Wednesday, May 15th Time: 5:00-8:30 pm Location: LM Studio, 808 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Timing5:20 – 5:50: MBA – WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY?6:00 – 6:30: CONSULTING CAREERS7:00 – 7:30: ADMISSIONS TIPS: TESTS & GRADES, WORK EXPERIENCE, OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES Read more
Published: March 24, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions, March 25-29, 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 2 decisions amid Round 3 deadlines We are now moving to the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and the beginning of Round 3. Monday, March 25, Dartmouth / Tuck and London Business School have their Round 3 application deadlines. Tuesday, March 26, UPenn / Wharton and Yale SOM are scheduled to release their Round 2 decisions. Georgetown / McDonough and Texas / McCombs have their Round 3 application deadlines. Wednesday, March 27, Harvard, Read more
Published: March 21, 2024
From B-School to MBB: Strategy Consulting Jobs Placement at Leading MBA Programs
Take a closer look at MBB consulting jobs placement out of the best MBA programs.  MBA graduates continue to seek out management consulting jobs for the opportunity to provide strategic advice to business leaders operating large companies. Jobs at leading strategy consulting firms such as McKinsey, Bain and BCG (known as the MBB) are particularly coveted by business school students because these firms often provide a fast track to senior positions in large corporations. In addition, M7 business schools such as Booth and Kellogg have very strong track records of MBB job placement. Management Consulting Job Placement for the MBA Read more
Published: March 17, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Admissions Decisions & Deadlines, March 18-22, 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 2 decisions amid Round 3 deadlines We are now moving to the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and the beginning of Round 3. Monday, March 18, Georgetown / McDonough and IESE are scheduled to release their Round 2 decisions. Wednesday, March 20, Emory / Goizueta is scheduled to release its Round 2 decisions. Emory / Goizueta also has its Round 3 application deadline. Oxford / Saïd has its Stage 3 application deadline. Thursday, Read more
Published: March 17, 2024
M7 Business Schools Continue to Dominate in Venture Capital and Private Equity Finance Careers
MBA graduates continue to be drawn to careers in the finance industry due to the large compensation packages, the chance to work on high-profile deals at investment banks, and the opportunity to invest in the next billion-dollar company at a venture capital or private equity firm. As we will see below, the top MBA programs really deliver on finance industry job placement and can accelerate finance careers. In particular, M7 business schools continue to dominate in the buy-side job placements for venture capital, private equity, and investment management. In this analysis, we review Class of 2023 MBA Read more
Published: February 27, 2024
Georgetown McDonough MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / First-Year Student / On Campus
I was surprised to have a first year, but she seemed well-trained and was thorough. Walk me through your resume. Why MBA? How will you adjust your life accordingly? What will you bring to Georgetown? How have your leadership experiences impacted you and how will that shape your contributions to the community? How will you prepare for the academic rigor? After her initial questions, she was very open about sharing her experience thus far and genuinely seemed to appreciate the Georgetown brand. Read more
Published: February 27, 2024
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. Median scores and ranges presented as Read more
Published: February 21, 2024
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. Starting in September 2023, the GRE consists of a 30-minute Analytical Writing section, which includes one essay. An additional Verbal Reasoning section features two sections with 18 minutes allowed for 12 questions and 23 minutes allowed for 15 questions, respectively. Another two Read more
Published: February 19, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of U.S. Minorities at Top U.S. Business Schools
The percentage of U.S. minorities at top U.S. business schools can provide a sense of the diversity you will find in your MBA program. Business school students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and self-identify as African American or Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, Hispanic American or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or those who are multiracial or multiethnic are considered a minority. See the percentage of minorities as reported by top business schools in the chart below. U.S. School % U.S. Minorities ASU W.P. Carey School of Business 26% Carnegie Mellon Read more
Published: February 18, 2024
Georgetown McDonough MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Zoom
It was a Zoom interview. I was asked: Why MBA? Why Georgetown? My short- and long-term goals? Plan B for short-term goals? I was surprised to be asked how will I take care of myself mentally and conduct self-care during my time at Georgetown. Read more
Published: February 18, 2024
Georgetown McDonough MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
Interview was pleasant. Interviewer was from Adcom, her name was Briyon. Standard questions like walk me through your resume, why Georgetown; behavioral questions: what are 3 of my strengths, how would my teammates describe me, how will I contribute to MSB. Felt like the questions were being read off a list, but it had continuity. It was a good interview experience. Read more
Published: February 15, 2024
Episode 337: Leadership Education at Georgetown McDonough
Sponsored Content In this podcast episode, we delve into the world of leadership education, shedding light on the related opportunities at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. Host Graham Richmond welcomes special guests, Professor Evelyn Williams and Georgetown McDonough MBA graduate Matt Gallo, who share their experiences and perspectives on leadership development in business school. Professor Evelyn Williams Professor Williams is the Academic Director for the Masters in Management Program (MIM) and teaches innovation, design-thinking, and leadership courses at Georgetown McDonough, where she earned the distinguished service award. Prior to joining McDonough as a Teaching Professor in Read more
Published: February 14, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: International Student Statistics
International students statistics can showcase an element of diversity at leading business schools. In the chart below, see the percentage of international students at U.S. business schools. U.S. Business School % International Arizona State University W.P. School of Business 39% Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business 53% Columbia Business School 47% Cornell University SC Johnson Graduate School of Management 42% Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business 33% Duke University Fuqua School of Business 47% Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University 33% Emory University Goizueta School of Business 49% Georgetown University McDonough School of Read more
Published: February 13, 2024
Georgetown McDonough MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alum / Zoom
It was a blind interview, resume-based. Questions asked: 1. Walk me through your resume. Why MBA? Why now? 2. Short- & long-term career goals? 3. Why Georgetown? 4. TMAT I received constructive feedback and what was my response. 5. TMAT I had to take a step back from a situation. 6. TMAT I managed a diverse team. 7. TMAT I compromised. 8. How will I prepare for the academic rigor? 9. How will I select schools? Then I asked a couple of questions. Whole interview took 40 minutes, it Read more
Published: February 12, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of Women MBA Students
Over the past decade, the percentage of women MBA students has been on the rise across leading business schools. USC Marshall was the first leading business school to achieve gender parity while others have achieved or continue to strive for that benchmark. The Forté Foundation has also consistently reported that women are either gaining or holding their ground on b-school campuses–and, most recently, reported record highs. Look at the chart below to see the percentage of female MBA students at leading business schools around the 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
Notes:

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
Notes:

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 7:29pm ET
Accepted to UT Austin / McCombs
Round: Round 1
Received via portal December 17, 2024
GRE: 325
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
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Missed the call from a 2Y student, and received 20K/year. Very grateful for the result.
December 17, 2024 6:54pm ET
Rejected at Berkeley / Haas
Round: Round 1
Received via email on December 11, 2024
GPA: 3.7
GRE: 326
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: Intl.
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Will have 3.5 YoE by matriculation.
Applied days before the deadline.
The adcom left me to die and waited until the last day for R1 decisions to let me know of my rejection.
Anyways, I'm pleased about my rejection and knowing I'm not going to a woke school. I still got an acceptance at 2 higher ranked schools.
December 17, 2024 2:58pm ET
Accepted to UT Austin / McCombs
Round: Round 1
Received via phone December 17, 2024
GPA: 3.3
EA: 151
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Brazil
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I got a call today from a student I connected with during the application process! 13y Background: operations, product management, and leadership positions.
December 17, 2024 2:53pm ET
Waitlisted at U. Washington / Foster
Round: Round 1
Received via email on December 12, 2024
GPA: 3.14
GRE: 324
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: SEA
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Still hoping, I don't wanna leave...
December 17, 2024 2:52pm ET
Accepted to Carnegie Mellon / Tepper
Round: Round 1
Received via phone on December 03, 2024
GPA: 3.85
GMAT: 750
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: Boston
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