Real Humans of MBA Students

Published: December 18, 2024

Real Humans of University of Toronto Rotman’s MBA Class of 2026

We head to the University of Toronto to meet some new MBA students in the Rotman School of Management Class of 2026 in this Real Humans: MBA Students. The new Toronto Rotman MBA class numbers 271 students. Forty-two percent are women and 58 percent hail from outside of Canada. During their undergraduate years, 35 percent had majored in business/commerce. Another 16 percent earned degrees in engineering while 14 percent studied economics. Nine percent had majored in applied sciences and seven percent in life sciences. Toronto Rotman MBAs matriculated with an average of five years Read more

Published: December 16, 2024

Real Humans of the INSEAD MBA Class of 2025

From campuses in Fontainebleau and Singapore, we meet some new members of the INSEAD 25J class in this edition of our ongoing Real Humans: MBA Students series. 486 students matriculated to be part of the INSEAD MBA Class of 2025J. Forty-two percent of the class are women and, all together, the class represents 73 different nationalities. During their undergraduate years, 31 percent had majored in business administration while 24 percent had studied engineering. Fifteen percent earned degrees in economics. Eight percent pursued law/political science majors and another seven percent earned degrees in humanities and Read more

Published: December 11, 2024

Real Humans: MBA Students of the WashU Olin Class of 2026

In this Real Humans: MBA Students, we meet members of the Washington University Olin (WashU Olin) MBA Class of 2026, who represent a mosaic of experiences, ambitions, and talents. Of the 103 students in the class, women make up 53 percent while 44 percent of students are international. Thirty-four percent of U.S. students identify as underrepresented minorities. During their undergraduate years, Olin MBAs earned a median GPA of 3.64 while the average came in at 3.53. Thirty-six percent had earned degrees in natural sciences, engineering & STEM. Business and economics majors closely followed at Read more

Published: December 9, 2024

Real Humans Profile: Dartmouth Tuck MBA Class of 2026

In this edition of our ongoing series Real Humans: MBA Students, we go beyond the class profile to meet some new members of the Dartmouth Tuck MBA Class of 2026. 296 students enrolled in the Tuck MBA program this fall. Forty-four percent are women and 30 percent are international, representing 41 different countries by citizenship. Twenty-nine percent of U.S. students identify as a minority and 15 percent as underrepresented. Seven percent are members of the LGBTQ+ community. During their undergraduate years, the new Tuck MBAs earned an average 3.6 GPA. Forty-five percent had majored Read more

Published: December 4, 2024

Real Humans of the Texas McCombs MBA Class of 2026

The University of Texas McCombs School of Business MBA Class of 2026 brings together an inspiring and diverse group of individuals who have journeyed from across the globe to Austin, Texas, for a transformative experience. Hailing from industries as varied as marine engineering, tech, the military, and finance, these students share a common goal: to push the boundaries of their potential while immersing themselves in the collaborative and resource-rich environment of McCombs. 255 students matriculated to be part of the new class. A third are women and 29 percent are international students. Twenty-three percent of U.S. citizens Read more

Published: December 2, 2024

Real Humans of UCI Paul Merage School of Business MBA Class of 2026

The MBA Class of 2026 at the University of California, Irvine, Paul Merage School of Business exemplifies an impressive blend of global diversity, professional accomplishments, and personal aspirations. Forty-six students make up the new class in California. Forty percent are women and 54 percent are international students. During their undergraduate studies, the Merage students earned an average GPA of 3.43. A fifth had majored in engineering and the same in administration. Nearly 16 percent had studied information and computer science followed by roughly 13 percent earning degrees in the social sciences. Prior to matriculating, UCI Merage students Read more

Published: November 27, 2024

Real Humans of the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business MBA Class of 2026

The Berkeley Haas School of Business MBA Class of 2026 is a vibrant and diverse group of individuals, each bringing a unique perspective, background, and ambition to the table. From entrepreneurs and brand managers to military veterans and sustainability advocates, this cohort exemplifies the Haas spirit of Question the Status Quo and Beyond Yourself. As we’ll see in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, they are united by a shared passion for innovation, impact, and community. Take Angel Tramontin, a Venezuelan-American professional with six years of experience at LinkedIn. Angel was drawn to Haas for its principles, Read more

Published: November 25, 2024

Real Humans of MBA Students: The UCLA Anderson Class of 2026

Get to know some new UCLA Anderson School of Management MBA students in the latest edition of our ongoing series, Real Humans: MBA Students. The UCLA Anderson MBA Class of 2026 is a dynamic group of individuals from around the world, united by their drive to excel, their passion for innovation, and their commitment to collaboration. With diverse career backgrounds, unique personal stories, and bold aspirations, these students embody Anderson’s values of Share Success and Think Fearlessly. Take Brianna Rodriguez, a former teacher and college counselor who spent nearly a decade fostering college access Read more

Published: November 20, 2024

Real Humans of University of Washington Foster MBA Class of 2026

We head to Seattle, Washington, for this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students to meet some new members of the University of Washington Foster School of Business MBA Class of 2026. The Washington Foster MBA Class of 2026 is a cohort brimming with diverse backgrounds, skills, and ambitions, all drawn together by Foster’s tight-knit community. 118 students matriculated at the business school in the heart of Seattle’s tech and innovation hub this fall. Thirty-two percent are women and 46 percent are international students. Fifty-nine percent of U.S. students identify as students of color while Read more

Published: November 18, 2024

Real Humans of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School MBA Class of 2026

The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Carey Business School MBA Class of 2026 students hail from diverse fields including healthcare, technology, engineering, and social impact. Sixty-three students matriculated to be part of the JHU Carey class this fall. Just shy of 59 percent of the class are women and 76 percent of U.S. students identify as a minority. Meanwhile, 60 percent of the new class are international. Students’ average undergraduate GPA was 3.42. Nearly 64 percent earned degrees in a STEM discipline. Roughly 21 percent had majored in law, government, social sciences or humanities. Sixteen percent pursued business, Read more

Published: November 14, 2024

Real Humans of SMU Cox School of Business MBA Class of 2026

The SMU Cox School of Business stands out as a dynamic hub for aspiring professionals seeking to advance their careers through a well-rounded MBA experience. Located in Dallas, Texas, SMU Cox offers students an enriching educational journey, bolstered by a supportive community, a powerful alumni network, and a strong connection to the local business landscape. In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, we hear directly from new members of the SMU Cox community. But, first, let’s take a look at the class profile for the MBA Class of 2026. Eighty-five students matriculated to be part of Read more

Published: November 13, 2024

Real Humans Profile: The Columbia Business School MBA Class of 2026

The newest Columbia Business School (CBS) MBA class brings together a uniquely talented and diverse group, showcasing the program’s dynamic class profile and the global appeal of CBS’s curriculum and culture. From former professional athletes and tech innovators to passionate entrepreneurs and advocates of social impact, each student brings a wealth of experience and perspective, making CBS a vibrant hub for future leaders–and we meet some of them in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. But first, let’s take a look at the class profile stats for the 972 students who matriculated at Read more

Published: November 11, 2024

Real Humans Profile: Wharton’s MBA Class of 2026

The University of Pennsylvania Wharton MBA Class of 2026 represents a global community of ambitious individuals, from military officers to former consultants, all drawn to Wharton’s collaborative and inclusive culture, as we’ll see in the profiles in this Real Humans: MBA Students. The program’s reputation for supporting entrepreneurial ventures and offering unmatched resources across various industries continues to be a pivotal attraction. As the class embarks on their journey, they bring diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to growth, making them a transformative cohort in Wharton’s rich history of business leadership. Wharton welcomed 866 Read more

Published: November 7, 2024

Real Humans of the UMD Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA Class of 2026

In this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series, we meet some new members of the MBA Class of 2026 at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, a dynamic cohort with a shared commitment to impactful leadership. From military veterans transitioning into federal service to experienced analysts with a passion for data-driven decision-making, these students bring unique perspectives shaped by years of experience in fields ranging from technology and consulting to finance and the military. The newest class is comprised of 69 students. Thirty-five percent are women and 68 percent are international. Read more

Published: November 6, 2024

Real Humans of the Cambridge Judge MBA Class of 2025

For this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, some new members of Cambridge University’s Judge Business School MBA join us to share their admissions stories, why they chose Judge and more. 244 students joined the one-year program in the fall of 2024. Women comprise 47 percent of the new class. All together, the group represents 49 nationalities. Upon matriculation, the Cambridge Judge class had six years of average work experience. Fifty-four percent had worked in industry prior to matriculation. Twenty-two percent came from finance and 15 percent from consulting. Their average age landed at 29. Read more

Published: November 4, 2024

Real Humans of the Yale School of Management MBA Class of 2026

We’re introducing some new members of the Yale School of Management MBA Class of 2026, a group of future leaders with a shared mission to create impactful change across industries in this edition of our ongoing series, Real Humans: MBA Students. Each student brings a unique combination of professional experience, cultural perspective, and personal ambition that enriches the vibrant and supportive SOM community. If we look at the Yale SOM MBA class profile first, the class is comprised of 347 students. Thirty-nine percent of the new class are women. Forty-eight percent hold passports for Read more

Published: October 31, 2024

Real Humans of the IESE MBA Class of 2026

Meet some new members of the IESE MBA Class of 2026, a remarkable cohort that embodies diversity, experience, and ambition in this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series. Hailing from Lagos to Baghdad, Santiago to Seoul, these students bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds and aspirations to the vibrant Barcelona campus. The latest IESE class is comprised of about 350 students. The students’ average age is 29 at the time of matriculation, and GMAT scores range from 580 to 750. More than 50 countries are represented by the class, and international students Read more

Published: October 30, 2024

Real Humans of Northwestern Kellogg’s MBA Class of 2026

Meet some new members of the MBA Class of 2026 at Northwestern Kellogg in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. All together, 524 students matriculated in the Kellogg MBA Class of 2026. A full half, 50 percent, are women and 40 percent are international. Based on Federal guidelines, 21 percent of the MBA students identify as Asian American and 17 percent as Hispanic/Latinx. Two percent are Black/African American and another three percent identify as multi-race students. Eleven percent are members of the LGBTQ+ community and six percent are U.S. military veterans. During their undergraduate Read more

Published: October 28, 2024

Real Humans Profile: The NYU Stern MBA Class of 2026

Get to know some NYU Stern MBA students beyond the class profile in this edition of our ongoing series, Real Humans: MBA Students. The NYU Stern class profile shows a diverse cohort of 352 students. Women make up 47 percent of the new class and 40 percent of the class holds international citizenship. Forty-six percent of U.S. students identify as members of a U.S. minority group, with 22 percent who identify as underrepresented minorities. This diversity reflects Stern’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and globally-minded business education. The class boasts an impressive average undergraduate Read more

Published: October 24, 2024

Real Humans of MBA Students: Rochester Simon’s Class of 2026

Meet some new students at the University of Rochester Simon Business School in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. 116 students matriculated at Rochester Simon in the fall of 2024. Forty-six percent are women and the students hail from 22 different countries. Thirty-five percent of U.S. students identify as minorities. During their undergraduate years, the new class reported the 80% range of GPAs to be 2.7 to 3.8. Business & commerce were the most popular majors at 27 percent. Engineering and math/science followed at 22 percent each. Seventeen percent had earned degrees in Read more

Published: October 23, 2024

Real Humans of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business MBA Class of 2026

Get to know some new members of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business MBA Class of 2026 in this edition of our ongoing series, Real Humans: MBA Students. 102 students matriculated to the Athens, Georgia, campus in the fall of 2024. Just over a third, 34 percent, of the new class are women while 19 percent are international. Thirteen percent of U.S. students identify as minorities. Seven percent of the new class have a military background. Ten percent are members of the LGBTQ+ community. During their undergraduate years, the latest Georgian Terry Read more

Published: October 21, 2024

Real Humans of Emory Goizueta Business School MBA Class of 2026

In this Real Humans: MBA Students, we’re taking a trip to Atlanta, Georgia, to meet some new members of the Emory Goizueta Business School MBA Class of 2026. First, let’s review the class profile for the newest cohort. 128 students matriculated to be part of the two-year MBA Class of 2026. Thirty-two percent are women and 45 percent are international, representing 18 countries. Twenty-eight percent of U.S. students identify as underrepresented minorities. Eight percent are members of the LGBTQ+ community. During their undergraduate years, new Emory Goizueta students earned a mean GPA of 3.5. Read more

Published: October 17, 2024

Real Humans of MBA Students: Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Business Class of 2026

Meet some new members of Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Business in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. 175 students joined the Vanderbilt Owen MBA Class of 2026. Twenty-nine percent of the new cohort are women and 30 percent are international. Nineteen percent of U.S. citizens identify as minorities and 10 percent as underrepresented minorities. During their undergraduate years, the class reported a median GPA of 3.4. Forty percent had majored in business/economics and 13 percent in engineering. Eleven percent earned degrees in humanities/fine arts followed by social sciences at 10 percent. Read more

Published: October 16, 2024

Real Humans of the Boston College Carroll School of Management MBA Class of 2026

We are shipping off to Boston for this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series to meet some new members of the Boston College Carroll School of Management MBA Class of 2026. The new class is comprised of 95 students. A quarter are women and 26 percent are international. Another 26 percent of U.S. students identify as African-American, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American. During their undergraduate years, 18 percent had studied business and 25 percent humanities/social sciences. Eleven percent each pursued degrees in engineering or finance. Twenty-two percent had double majors. Their mean Read more

Published: October 14, 2024

Real Humans of the Chicago Booth MBA Class of 2026

In this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series, we go beyond the class profile to get an inside look at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with the new MBA Class of 2026. Out of 5,182 applicants, 652 new students matriculated at Chicago Booth in 2024. Forty-two percent are women and 35 percent are international, representing 66 different countries. Based on Federal reporting guidelines, 30 percent of U.S. students identify as Asian American, eight percent as Black/African America, 10 percent as Hispanic/Latinx, and four percent as multi-race. Read more

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MBA Applywire

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

December 18, 2024 2:57am ET

Applying: IESE, INSEAD, MIT Sloan, U. Chicago Booth

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Engineering

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Undecided Companies: Amazon

GMAT: 690

GPA: 3.26

Years of Work Experience: 4

Location: Chile

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MBA LiveWire

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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