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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: January 31, 2024

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: January 30, 2024

Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumna / Google Meet

Pretty chill, interviewer started by sharing her own background. Paused to take notes between questions. 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why an MBA? Why Ross? 3. Tell me about a time you had to make a decision with limited information. 4. Tell me about a time you received negative feedback or criticism. 5. Tell me about a time you had to work with someone with a different background or experience. 6. Tell me about a time you had to convince a supervisor you thought was on the wrong path. 7. How will 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 7, 2024

The Week Ahead: MBA Admissions Deadlines, January 8-12, 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 deadlines galore! Round 2 application deadlines come thick and fast at the beginning of the New Year! Monday, January, 8, Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Emory / Goizueta, and UNC / Kenan-Flagler have their Round 2 application deadlines. Cambridge / Judge has its Round 3 application deadline. Tuesday, January 9, Duke / Fuqua and IESE have their Round 2 application deadlines. Wednesday, January 10, Northwestern / Kellogg and Cornell / Johnson have their Round 2 Read more

Published: December 17, 2023

Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Zoom

Alum interviewer Resume based Questions: Why MBA? Why Ross? Why Now? Biggest Failure? Post Grad Goals? It was very conversational and I wasn’t surprised by anything. Read more

Published: December 3, 2023

The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions & Interview Invites, December 4-8, 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! Busy Week for Round 1 Decisions Decisions for Round 1 applications are now rolling out. Tuesday, December 5, Yale SOM is scheduled to release its Round 1 decisions. Wednesday, December 6, Harvard, UVA / Darden, Emory / Goizueta and CMU / Tepper are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Thursday, December 7, Stanford, Dartmouth / Tuck, Berkeley / Haas and Georgetown / McDonough are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Friday, December 8, Duke Read more

Published: November 16, 2023

Webinar: Admissions Tips from Leading MBA Programs

Join us for a special event devoted to crafting competitive applications for some of the world’s leading MBA programs. You’ll hear from admissions officers at Berkeley Haas, Cornell Johnson, Duke Fuqua, Michigan Ross, NYU Stern, UVA Darden and Yale SOM. Following the panel, you will also have the opportunity to visit school-specific breakout sessions and connect with admissions representatives to learn about each program’s unique process and get your questions answered. This MBA Admissions Tips Webinar will have an admissions rep panel followed by breakout Q&A sessions with each individual school. Read more

Published: November 16, 2023

MBA & Sustainability Spotlight: Michigan Ross

We take a closer look at the MBA and sustainability with Jerry Davis, Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Read on for how students at the leading business school can learn about sustainability through the curriculum, initiatives and more. Clear Admit: How does the curriculum for full-time MBA students support leadership in sustainability, or how is it evolving to do so? Jerry Davis: Michigan Ross students have a variety of paths they can take to acquire the skills necessary to be leaders in sustainability: One, students Read more

Published: October 31, 2023

Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Zoom

Ross interviews are typically resume-based. Once I got the shortlist, I was asked to upload my resume on the portal, and I got matched with an interviewer. I was matched with a much older alum (Class of ’08) who is currently a C-Suite executive at a top company in India. Reached out to him via mail to set a date and time for the interview and I scheduled it via Zoom. Questions asked in the actual interview – 1) With walk me through your resume. 2) Why MBA? 3) Why Ross? 4) What can you bring to the Ross Read more

Published: October 30, 2023

Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Alumnus / Skype

Interview was very conversational. 1. Walk me through your resume. 2. Why MBA? 3. Why Ross? 4. Short term and long term goals? 5. TMAT you worked in a diverse group. 6. TMAT when your idea helped solve a problem with an ambiguous project scope. 7. TMAT when you received critical feedback and how you handled it. 8. TMAT when you relied on other’s suggestions/opinions on your project. 9. Any other things you want to share that I missed/do you have any questions for me? Total time – 45 min 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 17, 2023

Michigan Ross Employment Report: Consulting Careers Lead the MBA Class of 2023

The University of Michigan Ross School of Business is celebrating another year of outstanding employment outcomes for its MBA graduates. The MBA Class of 2023 employment report reveals impressive statistics, and for the third consecutive year, the job offer rate has exceeded 95 percent, reflecting the consistently strong performance of Ross graduates. “We are very pleased with the employment results for this year’s Michigan Ross Full-Time MBA graduates,” said Heather Byrne, managing director of the Career Development Office at Michigan Ross, in the Read more

Published: October 12, 2023

Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2025 Profile: High Representation and Achievement

The University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business MBA Class of 2025 profile is a striking demonstration of the school’s commitment to bringing together an accomplished cohort with diverse experiences. Out of a class numbering 379, more than 40 percent across the board are women, U.S. minorities, or international students. Here are some key elements of the profile: Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2025: Undergraduate Background Average Undergraduate GPA 3.43 Percent majoring in STEM 44% Percent majoring in business 34% Percent majoring Read more

Published: October 11, 2023

Real Humans of the Michigan Ross School of Business MBA Class of 2025

We are here for another look at student life in this installment of Real Humans: MBA Students, this time with the Michigan Ross School of Business MBA Class of 2025. Michigan Ross welcomed 379 students to the Class of 2025. Forty-three percent of the new group are women and 43 percent are international. Forty-three percent identify as U.S. students of color. LGBTQIA2S+ make up 10 percent of the new Ross class. During their undergraduate years, the Ross MBA Class of 2025 averaged a GPA of 3.43. Thirty-four percent had majored in business, 44 Read more

Published: September 18, 2023

Stanford GSB Tops Bloomberg Businessweek’s U.S. Business School Rankings 2023-2024

Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2023-2024 Best B-Schools ranks the top business schools globally by region, charting assessments of programs in the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific region, and Canada through a rigorous analysis of data and survey responses. This year, the ranking covers 110 full-time MBA programs. To qualify, programs had to be taught primarily in English. Bloomberg Businessweek surveyed 6,574 students, 10,347 alumni, and 713 employers, and also weighed compensation and employment data to determine schools’ scores. The top five of the U.S. business schools ranking sees the same schools as last year’s, with some slight shuffling. The Stanford Graduate Read more

Published: September 10, 2023

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, September 11-15, 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 are upon us. The new application season is underway. Tuesday, September 12, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM and INSEAD have their Round 1 application deadlines. Wednesday, September 13, Columbia and Northwestern / Kellogg have their Round 1 application deadlines. Thursday, September 14, Berkeley / Haas and Michigan / Ross have their Round 1 application deadlines. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision Read more

Published: August 24, 2023

MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series Fall 2023

We’re sure you’ve already heard that application essays are a crucial component of the MBA application. So how can you ace this part of the admissions process without the use of sample essays? Get essay tips straight from admissions representatives at leading business schools during our upcoming MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series! Dates: September 13th, September 20th & September 27th. Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel & 1 pm-1:30 pm Breakout Q&A with Individual Schools (all times Eastern) Each session will start with a 60-minute roundtable panel, hosted by Clear Read more

Published: June 29, 2023

MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series Summer 2023

We’re sure you’ve already heard that the application essays are a crucial component of the MBA application. So how can you ace this part of the admissions process without the use of sample essays? Get essay tips straight from admissions representatives at leading business schools during our upcoming MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series! Dates: July 12, July 19, July 26 & August 2. Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel & 1 pm-1:30 pm Breakout Q&A with Individual Schools (all times Eastern) Each session will start with a 60-minute roundtable panel, Read more

Published: June 29, 2023

Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus 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 June 26th, 2023. 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: Indiana / Kelley London Business School Michigan / Ross MIT Sloan Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that Read more

Published: June 26, 2023

Real Humans of McKinsey: Jordan Morris, Michigan Ross MBA ’20, Engagement Manager

Being uncomfortable sounds unappealing, but when it comes to growth and change, it’s a necessity. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we meet Jordan Morris, whose desire to stretch and grow his skill set led him to Michigan Ross MBA. Read about Morris’s journey into an exciting career as a “Swiss Army knife” of business in consulting at McKinsey & Co. Jordan Morris, Michigan Ross MBA ’20, Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company Age: 32 Hometown: Champaign, IL Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Illinois-Urbana Read more

Published: June 20, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Nathan Eisenberg of Michigan Ross

Dig into MBA admissions at the University of Michigan – Stephen M. Ross School of Business with Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Nathan Eisenberg, M.S., in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Nathan was raised in the Ann Arbor area of Michigan and earned his undergraduate degree at Eastern Michigan University and graduate degree at Northwestern University. Prior to Michigan Ross, he spent 11 years in admissions at other universities in New York and Illinois ranging from undergraduate admissions, continuing education, and specialized Master’s degrees. He loves the Michigan Ross Read more

Published: June 4, 2023

Michigan Ross MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Zoom

The interviewer was a recent alum from an emerging market in my region, who was engaging and seemed interested in my background in tech and startups. (He is in a different industry.) The interview lasted about an hour, with the last 15 mins for me to ask him some questions about his experience at Ross. Some unexpected questions that I had to navigate, and some of my answers were too long, but fingers crossed! Here is the list of questions: Tell me more about yourself. Why Business School/MBA? Would you want to work in the US or go back to Read more

Published: May 25, 2023

Real Humans of McKinsey: Justin Rufen-Blanchette, Michigan Ross MBA ’22, Associate, Digital Strategy

Justin Rufen-Blanchette had plenty of reasons to pursue an MBA: his family values, the success of siblings who had already earned the degree, seeing the acquisition of a startup in real-time, and discovering his knowledge gaps. But, it was his desire to be at the busy intersection of strategy and investment in sports, media, and technology that led him to choose Michigan Ross. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, Rufen-Blanchette shares how Ross prepared him for the exciting and rapidly changing world of consulting at McKinsey. Justin Rufen-Blanchette, Michigan Ross MBA ’22, Associate, Digital Read more

Published: May 21, 2023

The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions, May 22-26, 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! Decisions for Late Round Applicants Continue Late round news rolls out as we get closer to the end of the cycle. Monday, May 22, UNC / Kenan-Flagler is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. Tuesday, May 23, Stanford GSB is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. Thursday, May 25, Chicago / Booth is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. Michigan / Ross is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. How “The Wires” Read more

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Michigan / Ross

CLASS SIZE: 396

Women: 40%

MEAN GMAT: 728

% INTERNATIONAL: 44%

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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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Note:

100% scholarship

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