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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 13, 2024

The Week Ahead: MBA Admissions, October 14-18, 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! Late Round 1 Deadlines & More Monday, October 14, Rice Business has its Round 1 application deadline. Tuesday, October 15, The Consortium has its Early Application round deadline. Texas / McCombs, Arizona / Carey, Boston College / Carroll, Indiana / Kelley, Notre Dame / Mendoza and Florida / Warrington have their Round 1 application deadlines. Wednesday, October 16, NYU / Stern has its Round 2 application deadline. Friday, October 18, Imperial College is scheduled to release 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 1, 2024

The Week Ahead: Round 1 & Early Action Deadlines, September 2-6, 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 Deadlines The 2024-2025 MBA admissions season is now underway. Monday, September 2, Oxford / Saïd has its Stage 1 application deadline. Wednesday, September 4, Harvard and UPenn / Wharton have their Round 1 application deadlines. Duke / Fuqua has its Early Action application deadline. Thursday, September 5, UVA / Darden and Notre Dame / Mendoza have their Early Action application deadlines. Friday, September 6, London Business School has its Round 1 application deadline. How 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 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 1, 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: IESE INSEAD ISB Notre Dame Mendoza Oxford 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 25, 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: Vanderbilt Owen Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: HEC Paris Imperial College London Business School The Ohio State Fisher USC Marshall Vanderbilt Owen WashU Olin You can also bookmark our Read more

Published: July 18, 2024

Admissions Director Q&A: Claire Fitzgibbon of Notre Dame Mendoza

In this Admissions Director Q&A, we meet Claire Fitzgibbon, Senior Director of Graduate Enrollment at the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business, for a deep dive into MBA admissions there. Claire is responsible for the strategy and oversight of all aspects of the graduate admission process. She began her career at Notre Dame in 2023 after many years leading undergraduate admission teams. Claire graduated from Mendoza while also a member of the Notre Dame Drumline. She also holds an M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Hofstra University. Read on 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 20, 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: Dartmouth Tuck Michigan / Ross UVA / Darden Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: Read more

Published: May 2, 2024

Real Humans of Microsoft: Claudia Santa Cruz, Notre Dame Mendoza MBA ’21, Senior Sales Specialist

If you’re looking to advance to the next stage in your career, pivot to a new industry, embrace new experiences, engage with new people, and refine your leadership style, how do you make it happen? For Claudia Santa Cruz, it was through an MBA program. Santa Cruz was drawn to Notre Dame Mendoza by its close-knit community and the school’s priorities of ethical leadership and social impact, which resonated with her values. In this installment of our Real Humans: Alumni series, we learn how Mendoza provided Santa Cruz the skillset she needed to transition to Read more

Published: March 11, 2024

Real Humans of Amazon: Tanique Philogene, Notre Dame Mendoza MBA ’23, Senior Program Manager

In this Real Humans: Alumni, Tanique Philogene reveals how the Notre Dame Mendoza MBA program’s hands-on experiential learning gave her exactly the skills she needed for her pivot from finance to the tech industry. Some individuals know for sure where their path leads, and are just looking for the right opportunity at the right time. For Philogene, who knew before graduating high school she wanted an MBA, that opportunity was during the pandemic, when she had the time to prepare for the next stage of her career and personal development. Tanique Philogene Notre Dame 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 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

Published: January 18, 2024

Clear Admit Event Series: Masters in Management Application Overview, February 2024

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. 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 Read more

Published: January 4, 2024

Fridays from the Frontline: Seven Weeks in Silicon Valley

In this edition from Fridays from the Frontline, Notre Dame Mendoza MBA student, Gautier Tonongbe, recounts the lessons he learned from his trip to Silicon Valley. Seven Weeks in Silicon Valley: A Transformational Journey! By: Gautier Tonongbe, Notre Dame Mendoza MBA Class of 2024 Immersing myself in classes led by Notre Dame professors Sarv Devaraj, Jan Poczobutt, Rebecca Tower and Nick Berente has been an unparalleled experience. These weeks have redefined my approach to innovation and entrepreneurship. In this short span, I’ve delved deep into discussions with entrepreneurs, product managers and engineers from Read more

Published: December 21, 2023

Fridays From the Frontline: My Mod-Away in Chile

In business school, experiential learning extends beyond campus to international projects. In this edition from Fridays from the Frontline, Notre Dame Mendoza student, Bailey Harrison, sums up her MBA study abroad experience in Chile. My Mod-Away in Chile By: Bailey Harrison, Notre Dame MBA Class of 2024 Notre Dame Mendoza’s Mod Away program has allowed me to grow personally and professionally within a supportive environment. During our seven weeks in Chile, we participated in four courses: International Marketing, International Economics, International Finance and Chilean Business Immersion. Each International course focuses on Chilean (and more generally Latin American) Read more

Published: November 6, 2023

Real Humans of the Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business Class of 2025

Learn more about business school life in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students featuring new candidates at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. 104 students matriculated for the Class of 2025. Women comprise 31 percent of the class and another 34 percent are international students, representing 19 countries. Among domestic students, 20 percent are underrepresented minorities. Another 20 percent of U.S. students are military veterans. During their undergraduate years, the new Mendoza class had a mean GPA of 3.4. Twenty-four percent were the first in their families to earn a 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 30, 2022

Round 2 MBA Application Deadlines 2022-2023

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) 11/15/2022 1/20/2023 Yes Yes Indian School of Business 11/27/2022 2/2023 Yes Yes Dartmouth / Tuck 1/4/2023 3/16/2023 Yes Yes Harvard Business School 1/4/2023 3/29/2023 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 19, 2022

Early & Round 1 MBA Deadlines 2022-2023

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 16, 2022 School Deadline Decision Essay(s) Released? Application Live? Oxford / Saïd 8/31/2022 10/26/2022 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

Notre Dame / Mendoza

CLASS SIZE: 104

% Women: 31%

MEdiAN GMAT: 710

MEAN GPA: 3.4

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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

Notes:

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.

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.

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

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

Notes:

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.

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 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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Consortium

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

October 31, 2024 8:36pm ET

Interview Invite to Duke / Fuqua

Round: Round 1

Received via email October 31, 2024

GPA: 3.2

GMAT: 645

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Healthcare

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date of application submission: 10/1
date of interview invite: 10/31

October 31, 2024 6:36pm ET

Interview Invite to Duke / Fuqua

Round: Round 1

Received via email October 31, 2024

GMAT: 710

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Application Location: LATAM

October 31, 2024 6:35pm ET

Interview Invite to Babson / Olin

Round: Round 1

Received via email on October 22, 2024

GPA: 3.76

GRE: 329

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Technology

Application Location: Pakistan

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