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Published: July 31, 2024
Our Favorite MBA Admissions Essay Topics & What We Would Ask
As a team at Clear Admit, we are very familiar with the ins and outs of MBA admissions. We offer advice on essay topics, review applicant profiles and welcome admissions directors to share their insider insights – and more. As we guide MBA applicants through the admissions process, we thought it would be fun to share our favorite essay topics (in no particular order) of the season and what we would ask applicants if we were in the admissions office. Personal Favorites of the Clear Admit Team Three Votes for a Creative Essay We each 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 11, 2024
Admissions Director Q&A: Lindsay Loyd of NYU Stern
In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back Lindsay Loyd, Executive Director of MBA Admissions at the NYU Stern School of Business. Lindsay leads the recruiting and admissions efforts for Stern’s Full-time MBA Programs, including the two-year Full-time MBA, and focused one-year MBAs: the Andre Koo Technology & Entrepreneurship MBA and Luxury & Retail MBA. She joined NYU Stern in 2023 after a 20-year career in financial services, serving in roles of progressive responsibility in analytics, marketing, and strategy at Capital One and American Express. She holds a Bachelor 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: 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: June 17, 2024
NYU Stern Announces Updates to Specialized MBA
NYU Stern’s one-year MBA in luxury is changing: after a five-year stint as the ‘Fashion and Luxury’ MBA, it has been refreshed and given the new name of NYU Stern Luxury & Retail MBA. Stern is rolling out updates for the one-year program – promising to put its wildly-popular experiential learning firmly at the front and center, to rebrand in order to better reflect program content, and to imbue its curriculum with ever more industry contact.  What Prompted These Changes? The industries with which Read more
Published: June 13, 2024
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines
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: Cambridge Judge Northwestern Kellogg NYU Stern Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have Read more
Published: June 11, 2024
Episode 357: Insights from Top MBA Admissions Directors
Recorded live at the Clear Admit MBA Fair, admissions directors from top business schools share their insights on key questions prospective MBA students often need answering in this special episode of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast. The episode features Eddie Asbie from Cornell Johnson, Dana Fernandez from Harvard Business School, Matthew Ganderson from Michigan Ross, and Lindsay Lloyd from NYU Stern. Together, they answer questions such as: What are the different teaching methods employed in MBA programs, and can you describe experiential learning? Do you have any Read more
Published: May 30, 2024
Fridays from the Frontline: Building Community-Powered Entrepreneurship in India
Rutu Suthar of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2024 provides a look into the kind of real-world experience MBA students can expect to gain during their studies. In this edition from Fridays from the Frontline, Suthar recounts her Stern Solutions experiential learning project that met her goals of social and international impact. Building Community-Powered Entrepreneurship in India By: Rutu Suthar, NYU Stern MBA ‘24 During the Spring 2024 semester, NYU Stern offered a new Stern Solutions experiential learning project, “Social Enterprise Incubation in India,” which challenged students to explore new ways to support Read more
Published: April 14, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Interview Invites, April 15-19, 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 Deadlines & Interview Invitations We are now completed the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and have moved on to Round 3. Monday, April 15, USC / Marshall has its Round 4 application deadline. Wednesday, April 17, Oxford / Saïd is scheduled to release its Stage 3 interview invites. Thursday, April 18, NYU / Stern has its Round 4 application deadline. Friday, April 19, UPenn / Wharton is scheduled to release its Round 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: March 31, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Admissions Deadlines & Decisions, April 1-5, 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 deadlines amid Round 2 notifications. We are now completing the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and Round 3 application deadlines continue. Monday, April 1, NYU / Stern has its Round 3 initial notification deadline. Tuesday, April 2, UPenn / Wharton has its Round 3 application deadline. Wednesday, April 3, Columbia, Northwestern / Kellogg, and UVA / Darden have their Round 3 application deadlines. Thursday, April 4, Chicago / Booth and Michigan / 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 21, 2024
MBA Career Trends: MBB Consulting Jobs & Top B-Schools
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 20, 2024
Real Humans of Hulu: Jess Keane, NYU Stern MBA ’22, Senior Content Acquisition Associate
Jess Keane’s passion for storytelling and film ultimately led her to Hulu, a career pivot enabled by an MBA from NYU Stern. In this edition of our Real Humans: Alumni series, Keane shares her story of how she found the perfect program to pursue her dreams–one with an entertainment specialization, emphasis on emotional intelligence and empathy, and industry opportunities that helped her galvanize the skills she needed to embark on her new career. From investment banking to entertainment, follow her path below. Jess Keane, NYU Stern MBA ’22, Senior Content Acquisition Associate at Read more
Published: March 17, 2024
MBA Career Trends: M7 B-Schools Lead in VC & PE 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: March 14, 2024
Submit an HBS, INSEAD, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB or UPenn Wharton MBA Interview Report – Receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card
If you’re interested in sharing your MBA interview experience, we are awarding a $10 Amazon gift certificate to each applicant who submits an MBA interview report for HBS, INSEAD, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB or UPenn Wharton by Sunday, March 17th, 11:59 pm EST. To be eligible for the $10 gift card, you must be signed into your clearadmit.com account at the time that you submit your report. You must also include the following information in your report:* School/Date/Admissions Round Description/location of visit and/or interview atmosphere Type of interview (alum/adcom/first- or second-year student, resume-based vs. application-based) List of interview questions Read more
Published: February 27, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GMAT Scores at Top U.S. MBA Programs
If you completed the new GMAT Focus edition, now simply referred to as the GMAT, with a score ending in a 5, please refer to Coming to Grips with the New GMAT Scores. The analysis below refers to the traditional GMAT test. 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 Read more
Published: February 22, 2024
Upcoming: Ask Us Anything! Live Chat with NYU Stern Admissions Officers
Have questions for NYU Stern Admissions Directors about their MBA program? This Ask Me Anything (AMA) Live Chat is for YOU! Are you considering applying for NYU Stern’s final deadline on April 18 or are you thinking about a future cycle? No matter where you are in the application process, NYU Stern admissions officers can answer your questions to guide you as you enter the next phase of your MBA journey. Bring all of your questions for this interactive chat session and, whether you are in the research phase or trying to make a final decision on which Read more
Published: February 22, 2024
Fridays from the Frontline: NYU’s Student-led Impact Investment Fund
In this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, Brian Ward, a third-year MBA/MPA dual-degree candidate at the NYU Stern School of Business and Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, shares how NYU’s student-led impact fund helped him chart a course to make an impact. Learning To Drive System-Wide Change Through NYU’s Student-led Impact Investment Fund By Brian Ward, NYU MBA/MPA ’24 Our world faces challenges that media headlines frequently characterize as insurmountable – climate change, economic inequality, demographic inversion, and over 100 million refugees and people displaced from their homes. For many prospective 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 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
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Women: 47%
MEAN GMAT: 733
MEAN GPA: 3.64
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February 18, 2025 9:55am ET
Applying: Columbia, NYU Stern, UCLA Anderson, USC / Marshall
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Brand Consulting
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Other Companies: Bain , BCG
GRE: 319
GPA: 3.47
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: California
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I applied to my programs via the Consortium.
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February 17, 2025 9:03pm ET
Applying: All Schools, Arizona State / W.P. Carey
Intake Year: 2028
Pre-MBA Career: LC
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity Companies: Wells Fargo Securities , Other
GMAT: 624
GPA: OO
Years of Work Experience: 1979
Location: Netherlands, Aarle-Rixtel
Post MBA Location: Netherlands, Aarle-Rixtel
Notes:

I want forgathering useful information, this post has got me even more info!
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February 15, 2025 7:12am ET
Applying: Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Michigan / Ross, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, UCLA Anderson
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Tech
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Bain , BCG
GMAT: 705
GPA: 8.23
Years of Work Experience: 6.5
Location: Pune
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February 14, 2025 6:41pm ET
Applying: Duke / Fuqua, HEC Paris, Michigan / Ross, Northwestern / Kellogg, Oxford / Saïd, Toronto / Rotman, UNC Kenan-Flagler, USC / Marshall
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting
Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology, Pharmaceutical, Entrepreneurship Companies: Microsoft , Amgen , Johnson & Johnson , Pfizer
GRE: 292
GPA: 3.0
Years of Work Experience: 2.5
Location: DC
Post MBA Location: NYC or Canada
Notes:

I am looking to start MBA in Fall 2026, so by then I would have 4 years of work experience. I am thinking about receiving a dual-degree, but haven't looked much into the admissions process of the second degree in healthcare. Mainly, I am debating and need help deciding if Fall 2026 is the right timeline to start an MBA, and I'll be fully prepared as a candidate, or if I need gain more experience to improve my resume.

Your help is greatly appreciated !! :)
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February 14, 2025 7:44am ET
Applying: Columbia, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, INSEAD, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Private Markets
Post-MBA Target Industry: Private Equity
GRE: 331
GPA: 2.99
Years of Work Experience: 8
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February 22, 2025 3:00am ET
Interview Invite to Duke / Fuqua
Round: Round 2
Received via email on February 13, 2025
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.3
GMAT: 615
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
February 21, 2025 10:18pm ET
Interview Invite to USC / Marshall
Round: Round 2
Received via email
Standardized Test: Granted Waiver
GPA: 3.3
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
February 21, 2025 7:16pm ET
Interview Invite to U. Chicago Booth
Round: Round 2
Received via portal
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.0
GMAT: 650
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
February 21, 2025 7:13pm ET
Interview Invite to U. Chicago Booth
Round: Round 2
Received via portal
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.0
GMAT: 650
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
February 21, 2025 5:28pm ET
Rejected at MIT Sloan
Round: Round 2
Received via portal February 21, 2025
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.5
GMAT: 750
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Entrepreneurship
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Rejected from LGO and full time
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