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Published: October 23, 2024
Real Humans of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business MBA Class of 2026
Get to know some new members of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business MBA Class of 2026 in this edition of our ongoing series, Real Humans: MBA Students. 102 students matriculated to the Athens, Georgia, campus in the fall of 2024. Just over a third, 34 percent, of the new class are women while 19 percent are international. Thirteen percent of U.S. students identify as minorities. Seven percent of the new class have a military background. Ten percent are members of the LGBTQ+ community. During their undergraduate years, the latest Georgian Terry Read more
Published: October 6, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, Interview Invites, Decisions, October 7-11, 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! A Little Bit of Everything The 2024-2025 MBA admissions season is now underway. Interview invites are also rolling out, and we have our first set of final decisions this upcoming week. Monday, October 7, Michigan State / Broad has its Round 1 application deadline. Cambridge / Judge has its Round 2 application deadline. Tuesday, October 8, UNC / Kenan-Flagler and Vanderbilt / Owen have their Round 1 application deadlines. Wednesday, October 9, IESE is scheduled to Read more
Published: August 22, 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: UCI Merage WUSTL Olin Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: Boston College / Carroll You can also bookmark our deadlines page for reference. Recommendation Questions Let your recommenders know, the following MBA program has released their  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 31, 2024
Admissions Director Q&A: Cara Sonnier of Georgia Terry
We welcome back Cara Sonnier, Director of Admissions for the Full-Time MBA and M.S. Business Analytics programs at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business for the next installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Since joining the Full-Time MBA program in 2012, Cara has been instrumental in shaping the admissions process, making it more accessible and streamlined for prospective students. With a passion for graduate management education, Cara believes deeply in the transformative power and significant return on investment that the Terry College programs provide. Under her leadership, the admissions Read more
Published: July 11, 2024
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines & Rec Forms
We are serving up 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: Chicago Booth Emory Goizueta Georgia Terry Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: Duke / Fuqua Georgia Terry You can also bookmark our  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: June 23, 2024
Georgia Terry MBA Admissions Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Virtual
Tell me about yourself. Why UGA? Why do you want to get an MBA? Why now? What would you bring to the program? The interview was conversational and I enjoyed it! 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 5, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Cost of MBA Programs in the U.S.
In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the total cost of a full-time MBA per year at U.S. schools. Tuition comprises most of the cost of each program. Other factors, including room and board, program fees, books and supplies, health insurance, transportation and other expenses, have been added to provide the total cost of an MBA in the U.S. by year. Most business schools provide a breakdown of the expenses, which are posted under the financial aid or admissions section of their websites. Schools also typically take the total cost of attendance into account Read more
Published: October 12, 2023
Real Humans of the UGA Terry MBA Class of 2025
In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, we head to Georgia to meet some new members of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business Class of 2025. 65 students matriculated in the Terry Class of 2025. Eighteen percent of students are international. Women make up 29 percent of the class. Fourteen percent of U.S. students identify as minorities. During their undergraduate years, new Terry students earned an average GPA of 3.55. Forty-eight percent had majored in engineering/computer science followed by a fifth who had pursued the sciences. Eighteen percent earned degrees in business Read more
Published: August 23, 2023
Admissions Director Q&A: Leigh Britton of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business
This edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series takes us to Athens, Georgia, to learn all about the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business from Leigh Britton, Associate Director of Admissions for the Full-Time MBA and MS Business Analytics Programs.  Leigh began her UGA career in 2018 as a student services coordinator working with admitted MBA and MSBA students and on the admissions committee for the MSBA program. She transitioned to full-time admissions in 2022. Leigh is a seasoned higher education professional serving multiple intuitions across 3 different states Read more
Published: March 23, 2023
MBA Real Humans: Students – LIVE Webinar Spring 2023
The Clear Admit Real Humans: Students Series spotlights current students of the top MBA programs. Each of the student share their current MBA experiences and what they did after they were accepted to the MBA programs. Join us at 8 pm ET on Wednesday, April 5th to learn about: 1. How do you pick a school? 2. How do you prepare? 3. How do you leave your place of employment? 4. Should you seek a pre-MBA internship? All of this and more! Register below to join this session – we hope to see you there! Read more
Published: January 4, 2023
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Cost of MBA Programs in the U.S.
In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the total cost of a full-time MBA per year at U.S. schools. Tuition comprises most of the cost of each program. Other factors, including room and board, program fees, books and supplies, health insurance, transportation and other expenses, have been added to provide the total cost of an MBA in the U.S. by year. Most business schools provide a breakdown of the expenses, which are posted under the financial aid or admissions section of their websites. Schools also typically take the total cost of attendance into account Read more
Published: December 27, 2022
Real Humans for the Holidays: Hot Cocoa Edition
Come in from the winter cold and warm up with some hot cocoa–and the third installment of our festive short series, Real Humans for the Holidays, inspired by Real Humans: MBA Students! See what students of top MBA programs like to do during the December holidays and their advice for our readers. Scroll down to see what five MBA students chose in a “This or That” game. You can also win a gift this season by participating in the Clear Admit Giveaway on LinkedIn! Myles Stroud, UVA Darden Read more
Published: October 27, 2022
Webinar: Why Experiential Learning is Essential to Your MBA Experience – Video Recap
“What is Experiential Learning?” Experiential learning is an engaged learning process whereby students “learn by doing” and by reflecting on the experience.  Within an MBA program, experiential learning can be a vital piece of the curriculum for both career switchers and career boosters alike, as both sets of students can bring more real-life experiences into the MBA curriculum while still in school. Clear Admit partnered with the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business to discuss this topic and more in a recent webinar event.  We spoke about different ways the Terry MBA program helps students apply academic theory Read more
Published: October 26, 2022
Real Humans of the UGA Terry MBA Class of 2024
We welcome some new students of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business MBA Class of 2024 to this installment of Real Humans: MBA Students. Sixty-nine students matriculated into the Georgia Terry MBA program in the fall of 2022. Thirty-five percent are women and 22 percent are international. Seventeen percent identify as U.S. minorities. During their undergraduate years, Georgia Terry MBA students had an average GPA of 3.55. Twenty-eight percent had earned degrees in sciences and a quarter had studied business/economics. Twenty-six percent had majored in engineering/computer science. Thirteen percent pursued degrees in Read more
Published: September 13, 2022
Admissions Director Q&A: Cara Sonnier of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business
This edition of our Admissions Director Q&A takes us to Athens, Georgia, to learn all about the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business MBA program from Cara Sonnier, the Director of Admissions. Cara began working for Georgia Terry in the alumni relations and development office managing events for the college. Working with the Full-Time MBA program on prospective student and alumni events was where she developed an interest in working for the program. Cara then joined the Georgia MBA office in January 2012 as an admissions counselor where she managed all front-line communications Read more
Published: July 28, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of Female MBA Students
Over the past decade, the percentage of female 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. Look at the chart below to see the percentage of female MBA students at leading business schools around the globe. Business School % Women Arizona State University 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: 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: November 9, 2021
Admissions Director Q&A: Deirdre M Kane of The University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business
Deirdre Kane, Director of Admissions, Full-Time MBA & Dual Degree programs at the University of Georgia This edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series takes us to the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. Deirdre Kane, the Director of Admissions for the Full-Time MBA & Dual Degree programs at Terry College, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of MBA admissions. Deirdre earned her bachelor’s in English literature with minors in French and women’s studies from Drew University, a master’s in English literature from the University of Maryland, Read more
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Class Size: 102
Women: 34%
Mean GMAT: 698
Mean GPA: 3.55
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October 31, 2024 5:05pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Harvard Business School, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, UCLA Anderson, UPenn / Wharton, USC / Marshall, Yale SOM
Pre-MBA Career: attending Community college first and university of oregon finance major
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Asset Management, inc. HF Companies: Accenture , AT Kearney , Bain , Booz Allen Hamilton , BCG , Deloitte , Ernst & Young , KPMG , McKinsey , PWC , Bank of America , Barclays , Capital One , Citibank , Credit Suisse , Deutsche Bank , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan , Merrill Lynch , Morgan Stanley , JP Morgan Chase , RBC Capital , Wells Fargo Securities , Accell Partners , Andressen Horowitz , Battery Ventures , Charles River , Draper Fisher , First Round Capital , Kleiner Perkins , NEA , Sequoia Capital , Venrock , Bain Capital , Blackstone , Carlyle Group , Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Group , TPG , KKR , Blackrock , Fidelity , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Asset Management , State Street , Vanguard
GPA: 3.7
Years of Work Experience: 8
Post MBA Location: Berkeley, nyu, harvard, ucla
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I’m a 23-year-old currently attending Chemeketa Community College in Oregon, planning to transfer to the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business to complete a degree in finance. Since a young age, I’ve been involved in managing and growing my family’s restaurant business, which currently has five locations that I intend to expand. I’m hoping to clarify if my years of experience working in the family business can be considered relevant work experience for MBA applications right after undergrad.
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October 31, 2024 3:42pm ET
Applying: Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Michigan / Ross, UNC Kenan-Flagler
Pre-MBA Career: Cybersecurity Consultant
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking
GMAT: 740
GPA: 3.4
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: United States
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Looking to use an MBA to career switch into Finance. Have a CISSP certification. First Gen College Student. MS in Information Systems right after undergrad (2.9 GPA - concerned this might be an issue). Will have 5 YOE by matriculation (looking to apply Summer/Fall 2025). One promotion to Senior Consultant.
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October 30, 2024 10:17am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, , Duke / Fuqua, Emory / Goizueta, Harvard Business School, Indiana / Kelley, INSEAD, Johns Hopkins / Carey, Lauder Institute, Michigan / Ross, Rice / Jones, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UPenn / Wharton, UVA / Darden, Vanderbilt / Owen, Washington U. / Olin,
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Pharmaceuticals
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Goods Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey , Amgen , Astra Zeneca , Johnson & Johnson , Merck , Novartis , Pfizer , Roche , Anheuser Busch InBev , Mondelez , Nestle
GRE: 315
GPA: 3.37
Years of Work Experience: 7
Location: Nigeria
Post MBA Location: USA
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October 30, 2024 4:22am ET
Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Emory / Goizueta, Georgia / Terry, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden, Vanderbilt / Owen
Pre-MBA Career: US Military
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Consumer Goods, MF, Auto, Aerospace Companies: Accenture , McKinsey , Nike , PepsiCo , Boeing
GRE: 317
GPA: 3.92
Years of Work Experience: 7
Post MBA Location: Charlotte or Atlanta
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Army Officer and United States Military Academy grad with an engineering undergrad degree. Worried about GRE scores for target schools, casting wide net right now, but may not take test again due to other circumstances.
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October 29, 2024 6:33am ET
Applying: MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Medical Doctor
Post-MBA Target Industry: Pharmaceutical Companies: Roche
GMAT: 675
GPA: 2.7
Years of Work Experience: 9
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November 1, 2024 8:55am ET
Rejected at Cornell / Johnson
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 1, 2024
GPA: 3.32
GRE: 324
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: Pakistan
November 1, 2024 8:15am ET
Rejected at Cornell / Johnson
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 1, 2024
GPA: 3.78
GRE: 321
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Other
Application Location: Pakistan
November 1, 2024 7:16am ET
Interview Invite to Emory / Goizueta
Round: Round 1
Received via email November 1, 2024
GPA: 8.03/10
GRE: 329
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Entrepreneurship
Application Location: India
November 1, 2024 5:48am ET
Interview Invite to U. Chicago Booth
Round: Round 1
Received via portal on October 30, 2024
GPA: 3.37
GRE: 332
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: New York
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November 1, 2024 3:54am ET
Interview Invite to Cornell / Johnson
Round: Round 1
Received via portal October 31, 2024
GPA: 3.52
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
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