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Published: December 7, 2023

Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Adcom / Off-Campus

1. Walk me through your resume. 2. Why did you choose this major? 3. Short-term goal & long-term goal. 4. Describe your job. 5. Outside of work, what do you do? 6. Any question to me ? Read more

Published: November 8, 2023

Emory Goizueta MBA Class of 2023 Employment Report: Continuing the Track Record of Success

Emory University’s Goizueta Business School has released its MBA Class of 2023 employment report, showcasing impressive statistics that underscore the school’s consistent record of success. Within three months of graduation, 96 percent of the MBA Class of 2023 had received and accepted job offers. Goizueta has maintained a 95 percent or higher job placement rate for nine out of the past ten years, reaching an all-time high of 99 percent in 2021. The median salary for the class stands at Read more

Published: November 2, 2023

Emory Goizueta Opens Applications to Annual John R. Lewis Racial Justice Case Competition

Emory University is excited to announce its 4th Annual John R. Lewis Racial Justice Case Competition (JLCC), a national case competition focused on the intersection of business and racial equity. Spearheaded by Goizueta Business School’s students, the University is carrying on its tradition of honoring the late civil rights icon, John R. Lewis by connecting corporate and community leaders with talented university students to help devise bold, actionable, and innovative solutions to address issues of racial inequities within businesses and industries. In past years, more than 90 universities from across the country have participated including student teams Read more

Published: October 30, 2023

Real Humans of Emory Goizueta’s Business School MBA Class of 2025

In this edition of our ongoing Real Humans: MBA Students series, five new students at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School shed light on their road to joining the Class of 2025 and why they chose the leading program. The Two-Year MBA Class of 2025 at Goizueta is comprised of 125 students. Thirty-four percent are women and nearly half, 49 percent, are international. Overall, the class represents 16 different countries. A quarter of the new class identify as African American, Hispanic/Latinx, or Native American/Alaskan. During their undergraduate years, they earned a mean GPA of 3.47. Fifty-eight Read more

Published: October 24, 2023

Clear Admit Event: Insights into Master in Management Programs, 2023

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. What makes someone a good fit for this kind of program? How are Master in Management programs structured? What can you do to put your best foot forward in the application process at leading MiM programs? Hear directly from Read more

Published: October 1, 2023

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Interview Invites, October 2-6, 2023

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! First Round deadlines continue. The new application season is now underway. Monday, October 2, Georgetown / McDonough and CMU / Tepper have their Round 1 application deadlines. Tuesday, October 3, Washington / Foster has its Round 1 application deadline. Cambridge / Judge has its Round 2 application deadline. IESE is scheduled to release its Round 1 interview invites. Wednesday, October 4, UVA / Darden and Emory / Goizueta have their Round 1 application deadlines. HBS will Read more

Published: August 22, 2023

Emory Goizueta Launches Master in Management Program

Emory University’s Goizueta Business School has unveiled a new educational opportunity designed for graduates with non-business backgrounds: the Master in Management program. Designed to elevate the value of their undergraduate degrees by equipping them with essential business knowledge and skills, this program stands as a stepping stone for those seeking to broaden their career horizons. Students complete a dynamic curriculum in just ten months, setting the stage for accelerated professional growth through a fast track for students to gain a valuable business education and expand their career options. With 12 of Read more

Published: August 10, 2023

Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Deadlines & Rec Forms

Welcome to Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. In this edition, we round up the essays, recommendation questions and deadlines from the week of August 7, 2023. We Need Your Input! Take the Clear Admit Summer Media Survey and share your opinions. This anonymous survey will take just a few minutes to complete. Responses to the survey will be used to help leading business schools find new ways to reach outstanding talent. Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: Esade You can also Read more

Published: August 3, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Melissa Rapp of Emory Goizueta

For this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A, we welcome back Melissa Rapp, Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions for the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Melissa leads the teams responsible for the recruitment, evaluation, and matriculation of students across the portfolio of graduate business programs including a One-Year MBA, Two-Year MBA, Evening MBA, Executive MBA, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Master of Analytical Finance, Master in Management, and the Master in Business for Veterans. A longtime higher education professional with more than 18 years of experience, Melissa Read more

Published: August 1, 2023

New Master in Business for Veterans Program at Emory Goizueta Business School

Goizueta Business School at Emory University has launched an innovative new program designed for active-duty military, veterans, National Guard, and Reserve personnel. The Master in Business for Veterans is an 11-month degree program focused on improving and accelerating the transition from military service to a successful civilian business career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States is home to approximately 18.4 million veterans as of 2022. Despite historically low unemployment rates, many veterans still view employment as a top challenge during their transition Read more

Published: July 20, 2023

From Pharma to Consulting with the Emory Goizueta MBA

Sponsored Content The Emory Goizueta Full-Time MBA program not only supports your vision for the future, but challenges you to dream bigger. When Connor Marshall matriculated into the full-time MBA program in 2021, she had a clear plan within the pharma industry. However, with access to the community, knowledge and support of Emory Goizueta, she discovered more possibilities—not only within herself, but also for her career. Read on for Connor’s journey and how Goizueta empowered her to switch careers. Connor Marshall, Emory Goizueta MBA ‘23 Age: 27 Hometown: Charleston, SC Undergraduate Institution and Major: Boston College, Psychology and Biology Graduate Read more

Published: July 3, 2023

Real Humans of BCG: Bren Marschner, Emory Goizueta MBA ’20, Project Leader

In this Real Humans: Alumni, Bren Marschner, Emory Goizueta MBA ’20, shares his story of pivoting to a consulting career and landing a position at his target firm, BCG. Read on to see how Emory Goizueta‘s curriculum, community, and consulting mastery guided him to a new career. Bren Marschner, Emory Goizueta MBA ’20, Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group Age: 30 Hometown: Decatur, AL Undergraduate Institution and Major: Birmingham-Southern College Graduate Business School, Graduation Year and Concentration (if applicable): Goizueta Business School, 2020 Pre-MBA Work Experience Read more

Published: June 21, 2023

Real Humans of Goldman Sachs: Alexia Brown, Emory Goizueta MBA ’22, Investment Banking Associate

In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we meet Alexia Brown, Emory Goizueta MBA ’22, who recognized that she not only wanted to grow her own professional abilities, she also wanted to serve underrepresented communities in the business world. Find out how Emory Goizueta MBA‘s student-led supportive community prepared her for her chosen path and to join Goldman Sachs. Alexia Brown, Emory Goizueta MBA ’22, Investment Banking Associate at Goldman Sachs Hometown: St. Andrew, Jamaica Undergraduate Institution and Major: Political Science Graduate Read more

Published: June 15, 2023

Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines

Welcome to Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. In this edition, we’re catching up with essay tips and deadlines for schools that have released info thus far for the 2023-2024 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: Columbia Business School Harvard Business School Stanford GSB Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled Read more

Published: May 15, 2023

Real Humans of Pfizer: Alexa Ceballos, Emory Goizueta MBA ’20, Senior Manager, US Marketing

There are so many facets to the healthcare industry — direct patient care, R&D, hospital management, sales, marketing, and more — that there are almost unlimited opportunities. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we meet Alexa Ceballos, now a Senior Manager at Pfizer, who wanted to move from sales to a more strategic role in the healthcare business. Read on to find out how Emory Goizueta became her school of choice, owing to its location and strong marketing cohort, and how even today, Ceballos uses her coursework in her Read more

Published: May 7, 2023

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions, May 8-12, 2023

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Late Rounds Continue Late admissions rounds continue with additional deadlines and decision releases. Wednesday, May 10, UPenn / Wharton, Northwestern / Kellogg and Emory / Goizueta are scheduled to release their Round 3 decisions. Thursday, May 11, Texas / McCombs has its Round 4 deadline. Berkeley / Haas is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. Friday, May 12, Cornell / Johnson has its initial notification deadline for its April round. IESE is scheduled to release Read more

Published: April 27, 2023

Upcoming Virtual Event Series: MBA Application Overview

You’ve got your grades and (maybe) your test scores. You’ve put in the time and effort at work, and have accomplishments and skills to show for it. You’re also active and involved in your community. 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 four events – on consecutive Wednesdays in May – May 3rd, May 10th, May 17th & May 24th, all @ 12pm ET – each with representatives from up to five 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: March 19, 2023

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions, March 20-24, 2023

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 final decisions are coming. Round 2 decisions are starting to roll out, Round 3 application deadlines are also beginning. Monday, March 20, IESE is scheduled to release its Round 2 decisions. Tuesday, March 21, Georgetown / McDonough is scheduled to release its Round 2 decisions. Wednesday, March 22, UCLA / Anderson is scheduled to release its Round 2 decisions. Emory / Goizueta has its Round 3 application deadline. Oxford / Saïd has its Stage Read more

Published: March 14, 2023

‘Big Tech’ Jobs & Careers Remain Popular with MBA Graduates

Take a closer look at MBA graduates’ tech industry jobs placement overall and at Big Tech firms for the full-time MBA Classes of 2018 to 2022. Despite a recent decline in tech industry hiring, the technology sector continues to be a popular choice for MBA graduates because it provides them with the chance to impact a domain with a big influence on everyday life. For example, a project manager role in tech offers MBA graduates an opportunity to manage and launch the latest consumer tech brands. In addition, the top MBA programs have a strong track record Read more

Published: March 12, 2023

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions, March 13-17, 2023

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 final decisions are coming. Round 2 decisions are starting to roll out, Round 3 & 4 application deadlines are also beginning. Monday, March 13, UNC / Kenan-Flagler is scheduled to release its Round 2 decisions. Tuesday, March 14, Washington / Foster and IESE have their Round 3 application deadlines. Wednesday, March 15, UVA / Darden and Emory / Goizueta are scheduled to release their Round 2 decisions. NYU / Stern has its Round 4 Read more

Published: February 14, 2023

From B-School to MBB: Consulting Jobs Placement at Leading 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 (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 Kellogg have a particularly strong track record of MBB job placement. Management Consulting Job Placement for the MBA Class of 2022 All of the top MBA programs provide their MBA graduates with the opportunity to pursue a Read more

Published: February 1, 2023

M7 Business Schools Dominate in Venture Capital and Private Equity Fields

MBA graduates continue to be drawn to finance jobs due to the lucrative 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 regarding the MBA Class of 2022, the top MBA programs really deliver on finance industry placement and can accelerate finance careers. In particular, M7 business schools dominate in the buy-side job placements for venture capital, private equity, and investment management. In this analysis, we review MBA Class of 2022 Read more

Published: January 26, 2023

Interview Report Round-Up: Emory Goizueta, UVA Darden, Vanderbilt Owen

In another Interview Report Roundup, we take a closer looks at MBA admissions interview reports that Emory Goizueta, UVA Darden and Vanderbilt Owen applicants have recently shared to the Clear Admit Interview Archive. A Round 2 applicant to Goizueta had a pleasant interview experience: An MBA hopeful for UVA Darden spoke with a second-year student for about an hour for their interview: Meanwhile, over at Vanderbilt Owen, a Round 2 applicant faced the following questions: We’d love to hear how your Read more

Published: January 25, 2023

Emory Goizueta MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom

I just had my interview. I feel really good about it. My adcom made it comfortable and conversational. It was about getting to know me. Very straightforward. They weren’t trying to trick me or quiz me. 1. Why MBA? 2. Why now? 3. Why Goizueta? 4. Walk me through your resume, a few follow up or clarification questions. 5. Why your undergrad? 6. What will you bring to Emory? 7. Tell me about your current role and if you oversee anyone. 8. What’s your post-MBA plan? Which location? 9. What questions do Read more

Emory / Goizueta

CLASS SIZE: 128

Women: 32%

Mean GMAT: 705

Mean GPA: 3.5

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December 21, 2024 12:13pm ET

Applying: Dartmouth / Tuck, Northwestern / Kellogg, UPenn / Wharton, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Military/Corporate Logistics

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey

GRE: 302

GPA: 3.63

Years of Work Experience: 9

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Submitting for R2, but retaking GRE after application deadline. Military Vet with Corporate experience.

December 20, 2024 5:17pm ET

Applying: Columbia, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Healthcare

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Bain , BCG

GRE: 332

GPA: 3.5

Years of Work Experience: 3

Location: Florida

Post MBA Location: Consulting

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25F, lgbtq, 3 years as a registered nurse. also have started working for an early stage VC in the past several months.

December 19, 2024 4:44pm ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Stanford GSB

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Insurance

Post-MBA Target Industry: Entrepreneurship

GRE: 318

GPA: 3.59

Years of Work Experience: 3.5

Location: Georgia

Post MBA Location: Southeast

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Looking to launch a tech startup post MBA, without any background in tech. Come from a quant heavy background and undergraduate coursework. I regularly attended admissions events, in person and online at my schools. I hope that focusing energy on my few top schools and spending a lot of time on essays will help me overcome the less than average test score (164 quant 154 verbal) and GPA.

Serial entrepreneur with a history of profitable small businesses. Was promoted twice in 3.5 years. Involved in many extracurricular activities in and outside of work. My background is very centered around financial services/insurance, is this a red flag for a pivot to Tech Entrepreneurship?

Transferred between two state schools in the southeast. School I graduated from is a top 25 undergrad business program. Obtained a few professionals designations post grad.

December 18, 2024 11:38am ET

Applying: Michigan / Ross, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Vanderbilt / Owen

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Held various positions in Finance and Accounting in a healthcare institution

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Other Companies: BCG , Deloitte , Other

GPA: 3.0

Years of Work Experience: 11

Location: International

Notes:

I am passionate about healthcare enhancing patient quality care. So exploring in that field is what I would love. Got a 72k scholarship from Vandy and named Forte Fellow. UNC 50k. I'm having a hard time deciding though my heart is leaning towards Owen

December 18, 2024 10:23am ET

Applying: Arizona State / W.P. Carey, Indiana / Kelley, Ohio State / Fisher

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Facility management

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting

GRE: 309

GPA: 2.8

Years of Work Experience: 3

Notes:

Graduate GPA -3.869

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December 21, 2024 8:37am ET

Accepted to Duke / Fuqua

Round: Round 1

Received via phone on December 11, 2024

GMAT: 675

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

December 21, 2024 2:38am ET

Waitlisted at Duke / Fuqua

Round: Round 1

Received via phone on December 10, 2024

GPA: 3.27

GMAT: 760

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: CA

December 20, 2024 11:16pm ET

Accepted to Babson / Olin

Round: Round 1

Received via email on December 17, 2024

GPA: 3.9

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: South Asia

December 20, 2024 7:50pm ET

Accepted to Columbia

Round: Round 1

Received via portal on December 10, 2024

GMAT: 750

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Application Location: India

Note:

$100k scholarship

December 20, 2024 3:21pm ET

Accepted to Yale SOM

Round: Round 1

Received via email December 20, 2024

GPA: 4.0

GMAT: 750

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

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100% scholarship

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