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Published: November 13, 2024

Round 2 MBA Application Deadlines 2024-2025

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) 11/5/2024 1/10/2025 Yes Yes Michigan State Broad 11/15/2024 1/31/2025 Yes Yes Minnesota Carlson 12/1/2024 2/1/2025 Yes Yes Indian School of Business Read more

Published: November 3, 2024

The Week Ahead: INSEAD Deadline & Other Decisions, November 4-7, 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! Decisions & Deadlines The 2024-2025 MBA admissions season continues with another deadline and some more final decisions. Tuesday, November 5, INSEAD has its Round 2 application deadline. Thursday, November 7, Washington / Olin is scheduled to release its Round 1 decisions. Friday, November 8, Oxford / Saïd is scheduled to release its Stage 2 decisions. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision notifications. Read more

Published: October 30, 2024

Forté Foundation Reports Record Level Of Gender Parity

The Forté Foundation, a non-profit working to increase opportunities for women in leadership, has released its 2024 report on women’s enrollment in full-time MBAs. Enrollment has climbed to new heights of over 6,000, they report, and eight of their member schools have reached gender parity—an all time high. Forté has been working closely with business schools, corporations and universities since 2002 to increase opportunities for women at every stage of their careers. This report details the latest development in a considerable and steady upward trend of women’s MBA enrollment, proving once again the Read more

Published: October 27, 2024

The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions, Deadlines & Interview Invites, October 28-November 1, 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 Continues The 2024-2025 MBA admissions season is underway. Interview invites are also rolling out, and final decisions continue for early action round candidates. Wednesday, October 30, Georgetown / McDonough is scheduled to release its Early Action round decisions. Friday, November 1, Cornell / Johnson is scheduled to release its Round 1 interview invites. UC Irvine / Merage has its Round 1 application deadline. Oxford / Saïd has its Stage 3 application deadline. Maryland / Read more

Published: October 24, 2024

Washington U. Olin MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Student / Virtual

Walk me through your resume. Why pursue an MBA now? If you could reset, what would you change about your journey? Tell me about a time you faced an ethical issue. What is the difference between a manager and a leader? What will you contribute to the Olin community? Tell me something about yourself that isn’t on your resume. Do you have any questions for me? The interview lasted around 31 minutes (done via direct messaging). Read more

Published: October 2, 2024

Washington University Olin MBA Class of 2026: A Record Breaking Year

Washington University in St. Louis Olin Business School (WashU Olin) has released its MBA Class of 2026 profile, showcasing a record-breaking class. With 103 students, the class is 25 percent larger than last year after seeing a 10-year high in application volume. WashU Olin MBA Class of 2026 “This class profile is extremely strong,” says Evan Bouffides, senior associate dean of graduate programs. “We hit Olin records on many important dimensions, including test scores, undergraduate GPA, and selectivity. As importantly, we achieved historic highs related to Read more

Published: September 29, 2024

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Interview Invites, September 30-October 4, 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! Busy Week for Round 1 Deadlines, First Interview Invites of the Season The 2024-2025 MBA admissions season is now underway. Monday, September 30, MIT / Sloan has its Round 1 application deadline. HBS is set to release Round 1 interview invitations, waitlist and early release notifications at noon EST. Tuesday, October 1, Duke / Fuqua, UCLA / Anderson, CMU / Tepper, USC / Marshall, Washington / Foster, Maryland / Smith, SMU / Cox and Minnesota / Read more

Published: August 27, 2024

MBA Programs Without GMAT or GRE Requirements in 2024

Pursuing an MBA without the GMAT or GRE has become more accessible in recent years as many business schools have lifted this requirement from their admissions process. For many prospective students, avoiding the stress and cost associated with standardized testing is a major advantage. Below is a list of reputable MBA programs that do not require GMAT or GRE scores, making them ideal for candidates who excel in other areas of their application, such as professional experience and academic achievements. Quick List of MBA Programs Without GMAT or GRE: Babson College – F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business Georgia Tech 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: August 14, 2024

Admissions Director Q&A: Mikale Elliott of WashU Olin

We’re back to Washington University’s Olin Business School with Associate Director of Recruiting Mikale Elliott in this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Mikale spent her undergraduate career at the University of Missouri–Columbia studying business communication and gaining experience recruiting underrepresented minorities. After graduating, she took a non-traditional pathway working as a flight attendant for a few years. Eventually, she returned to higher education to work on an HIV prevention research project. Through all these pivots, the thing that brought her back to admissions was her passion for others from diverse backgrounds to 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 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 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: 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 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

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: 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: December 11, 2023

Real Humans of the Washington University Olin MBA Class of 2025

We continue with our Real Humans: MBA Students series by meeting some new members of the Washington University (WashU) Olin Business School MBA Class of 2025 in St. Louis. Eighty-three students comprise the MBA Class of 2025. Thirty-seven percent are women and 51 percent are international students. Thirty-four percent identify as underrepresented U.S. minorities. During their undergraduate years, WashU Olin MBAs averaged a 3.6 GPA. Forty percent had majored in business or economics. Thirty-nine percent pursued studies in natural science, engineering or STEM. Twenty-two percent had earned degrees in the humanities or social sciences. The Read more

Published: August 24, 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 August 21st, 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: Carnegie Mellon / Tepper UCI Merage Vanderbilt / Owen WashU / Olin Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have Read more

Published: August 10, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Mikale Elliott of WashU Olin

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back Mikale Elliott, Associate Director of Recruiting at Washington University’s Olin Business School. Mikale spent her undergraduate career at the University of Missouri–Columbia studying business communication and gaining experience recruiting underrepresented minorities. After graduating, she took a non-traditional pathway working as a flight attendant for a few years. Eventually, she returned to higher education to work on an HIV prevention research project. Through all these pivots, the thing that brought her back to admissions was her passion for others from diverse backgrounds Read more

Published: January 4, 2023

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Cost of MBA Programs in the U.S.

Published: December 20, 2022

Real Humans for the Holidays: Winter Snow Edition

‘Tis the holiday season and we’re bringing you a festive short series inspired by Real Humans: MBA Students, called Real Humans for the Holidays! Read what students and alumni 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! Jessica Berry, Wharton MBA Class of 2024 What do you like most about the December holidays? Read more

Washington U. / Olin

Class Size: 103

Women: 53%

Median GMAT: 740

Median GPA: 3.64

% International: 44%

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November 30, 2024 3:11am ET

Applying: Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Duke / Fuqua, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UVA / Darden

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Banking and Fintech: top fintech unicorn, Citi, and Local bank

Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking Companies: Citibank , Deutsche Bank , Goldman Sachs

GRE: 314

GPA: 3.75

Years of Work Experience: 4.5

Location: Lusaka Zambia

Post MBA Location: Banking

November 29, 2024 6:18am ET

Applying: Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton

Pre-MBA Career: Investment Analyst Endowment

Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking, Asset Management, inc. HF Companies: JP Morgan , Morgan Stanley , Blackrock , Goldman Sachs

GMAT: 760

GPA: 3.44

Years of Work Experience: 3.5

Location: Chicago

Post MBA Location: Chicago/NYC

Notes:

I currently do direct startup investments and M&A for a healthcare system, and lead coverage of equities in their endowment $15B AUM. I want to peruse an MBA to do a PE secondaries or emerging market research. I have a CFA level 2 so I feel like the former is more doable than the latter.

November 28, 2024 10:49pm ET

Applying: Arizona State / W.P. Carey

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Accountant

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Booz Allen Hamilton , Ernst & Young

GRE: 311

GPA: 3.22

Years of Work Experience: 2.5

Location: Ghana

Post MBA Location: Accountant/Public

November 28, 2024 8:12am ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Consulting

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology

GMAT: 645

GPA: 84%

Years of Work Experience: 3

Location: Brazil

November 27, 2024 5:44pm ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Duke / Fuqua, MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton

Pre-MBA Career: Corporate Communication Specialist

Post-MBA Target Industry: Other

GPA: 3.9

Years of Work Experience: 6

Location: Indonesia

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December 1, 2024 2:27am ET

Applied to Michigan State / Broad

Round: Round 2

Received via n/a

GPA: 3.0

GMAT: 645

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Technology

Application Location: shanghai

Note:

I have 6 years of experience in the technology/manufacturing industry. I am primarily responsible for the marketing/sales side of the business, specializing in cross-cultural communication and interaction.

November 30, 2024 8:02am ET

Interview Invite to Cornell / Johnson

Round: Round 1

Received via portal

GPA: 3.4

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: Washington, DC

Note:

Applied via Consortium, Invited for LEAD Event on 11/22.

November 29, 2024 5:22pm ET

Accepted to NYU Stern

Round: Round 1

Received via email on November 25, 2024

GPA: 3.65

GRE: 339

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Non Profit / Social Impact

Application Location: USA

November 29, 2024 1:53pm ET

Accepted to London Business School

Round: Round 1

Received via email on November 25, 2024

GPA: 3.8

GRE: 333

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: New York

November 29, 2024 9:05am ET

Accepted to Cornell / Johnson

Round: Round 1

Received via phone on November 25, 2024

GPA: 3.52

GMAT: 635

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Northeast

Note:

Received a call on Nov. 26. Prior background is work in communications/marketing.

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