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News items that we think are relevant and potentially of interest to MBA applicants and anyone interested in business school.
Published: December 17, 2024
How Does Trump’s Re-election Affect Prospective MBA Applicants?
In November this year, Trump was re-elected for a second presidential term. With higher education, immigration, and the economy all much-debated topics in the run-up to the election, we were curious about what Trump’s success meant for MBA programs, students, and applicants. To find out more, we turned to our Clear Admit community of prospective MBA applicants. We wanted to gauge the general sentiment in the applicant pool with regards to the re-election; to take a quick temperature check on the thoughts and opinions held. As well as getting a sense of the re-election’s impact,
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Published: December 9, 2024
The Wharton School: What You Need to Know About Applying
The Wharton School of Business enjoys an internationally renowned reputation. It is considered a global leader of MBA programs and an influential force in the landscape of business education. It is rigorous, global, and highly selective. The school’s high level of selection translates to an acceptance rate of 24.8%, and a class with an average GMAT score of 732. Admission is incredibly competitive. With this in mind, we’ve put together this guide to applications at the Wharton School. The guide will walk you through the admissions process, detailing what
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Published: December 5, 2024
Submit a Chicago Booth, HBS, INSEAD, 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 Chicago Booth, HBS, INSEAD, Stanford GSB, or UPenn Wharton by Sunday, December 8th, 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 Commentary (Did
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Published: November 20, 2024
MBA Salary Insights: How Much Does An MBA Boost Your Salary?
The impact an MBA has on salary varies according to several factors. In this article, we’ll walk you through the main ones, analyzing the starting salaries of MBA graduates according to their school and industry. Does an MBA Boost Your Salary? The answer to this is, unequivocally, yes. Candidates who hold MBA degrees have been shown time and time again to earn higher salaries than their peers in comparable jobs who only hold bachelor degrees. For example, the GMAC’s 2021 corporate recruiters survey projected a median starting
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Published: November 12, 2024
Affordable MBA Online Programs That Won’t Break the Bank
Are you interested in taking an affordable MBA online? You’re not alone. In recent years, interest in affordable online MBAs has grown steadily. Students are drawn in by promises of salary increases and career advancement without sacrificing flexibility or breaking the bank. Perhaps, however, you’re not sure where to start when it comes to choosing your affordable online MBA program. After all, there are a lot out there! To help with your decision, we’ve put together this guide to affordable MBA programs that
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Published: November 10, 2024
Columbia Tuition Costs for the MBA Program in 2024
Columbia Business School is renowned for its world-class teaching, its high employment rates and its M7 status. The rewards of their MBA program are well-documented and clear—but how much would it cost a student to complete it? How much does Columbia tuition actually cost? This article will help you find out. We’ll break down the various costs of one year (the 2024-2025 academic year) on the MBA program at Columbia Business School (CBS), sharing what they are, how they shift, and how you should budget. To Bear in
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Published: November 9, 2024
Highlights of the Chicago Booth School of Business
The Chicago Booth School of Business is world-renowned. Ranking in the Financial Times’s top 10 best MBA programs this year, its stellar reputation is in no doubt. We’ve put together these highlights on what makes Booth stand out from other MBA programs. What can this business school offer students in terms of its curriculum, community, and career options? Read on to find out. Academic Quality Rooted in Business Fundamentals The Booth School of Business’s curriculum approach is simple:
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Published: November 6, 2024
Unpacking 2024’s High MBA Application Rates
“Workers,” proclaimed The Wall Street Journal at the end of October, “are applying to business school in numbers not seen in years.” Applications to MBAs have been flooding in this year. Nowhere is this more prominent than for part-time and online MBAs, buoyed to popularity by their inbuilt flexibility. According to the WSJ, these high application numbers are a clear demonstration of the MBA’s “newfound popularity.” Students are flocking to business school like never before, and the MBA is reaching new heights. This
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Published: November 5, 2024
Stanford GSB: A Closer Look at a Top MBA Program
The Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB)’s MBA program is underlined by their motto: “Change lives. Change organizations. Change the world.” The motto captures the essence of the school—its ground-breaking, change-making, innovative culture. The GSB MBA program’s worldwide fame is grounded in the unique academic atmosphere that results from this, and it is against this backdrop that the program excels. And excel it most certainly does, since GSB is widely considered to offer the gold standard in MBAs. Classes are small, and admission is tough—mean candidate GMAT
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Published: November 4, 2024
The Best Online MBA Degrees in 2024
Online MBA programs are growing more popular, and their growth comes as no surprise. Online MBAs offer higher flexibility than in-person programs, the chance to hang on to your day job while studying, and often a way to skirt around the high MBA fees. But with so many programs now available to select from, how do you know which to choose, and which are the best online MBA degrees? We’re here to help. In this article we’ll guide you through the best online MBA programs of
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Published: October 30, 2024
Spooky Admissions Mistakes: Nightmares for AdCom Members
Let’s pumpkin spice things up! On this Halloween, we wanted to take a look at some of the most chilling nightmares that adcom members can face when evaluating MBA applicants. So, what are the scariest mistakes an MBA applicant can make? Clear Admit co-founder Graham Richmond shares his insights below so you can avoid admissions missteps like the houses that hand out raisins for Halloween treats. 1. Don’t Wear an Icarus Costume One of the scariest things for an admissions office is to encounter an applicant with a
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Published: October 29, 2024
Calling MBA Applicants & Current Students: We Need Your Input! Amazon Gift Card Opportunity!
How have relationships influenced your decision about whether to apply to a school or not? What are your preferences around MBA admissions events? We certainly have some ideas – but we want to hear from you! Clear Admit is conducting an online survey to learn more about your decision-making when it comes to choosing which schools to apply to, your preferences around admissions events, and how schools can gauge your interest in their program based on your direct engagement. If you’re a current MBA student, applying now or considering applying to full-time MBA programs, then we’d love
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Published: October 22, 2024
The M7 Business Schools & Why They Matter
Anyone preparing an MBA application will have seen the phrase “M7” crop up in their research. Time and time again “M7” will be thrown in a comparative article, a “best-schools” listicle, or an employability review. Each article references them as the pinnacle of business-school prowess, the ultimate application goal, the top-of-the-game MBA offering. So, what actually is an M7 school? The short answer is that the M7 are a super-elite, informal group of private business schools in the U.S. The “M” stands for “magnificent” or, occasionally, “magic.” The long answer involves decades of careful
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Published: September 25, 2024
Is an MBA Worth It? Here’s All You Need to Know
Many aspiring business leaders and prospective entrepreneurs find themselves contemplating if an MBA is worth it. It’s only natural to weigh the potential benefits against the significant investment of time, money, and effort required to obtain this coveted qualification against the current state of one’s career. With the promise of advanced market knowledge, enhanced leadership skills, and expanded career opportunities, the allure of an MBA is undeniable. But, are MBAs worth it in 2024? For most people looking to achieve a leadership role or preparing to launch a business, the answer is absolutely yes! Of course,
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Published: September 5, 2024
Registration Opens for the GMAC Business Writing Assessment
MBA programs demand rich analytical and strong communication skills — the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is providing another way for MBA applicants to prove these abilities in the admissions process with the new GMAC Business Writing Assessment. What Is the GMAC Business Writing Assessment? The GMAC Business Writing Assessment is a 30-minute writing exercise. Test takers are given an argument to analyze, critiquing the argument’s reasoning and evidence objectively and clearly. It is designed to measure analysis, reasoning, and written communication skills. It costs $30 to take and results can be sent to target MBA programs for free. Filling
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Published: August 19, 2024
MBA Famous Alumni: Finance & Philanthropy
Famous MBA Alumni in Finance And Philanthropy Our series on famous MBA alumni has uncovered the stories of tech giants and retail innovators, leading us through fast tracks to fame as well as quirky success stories. To wrap it all up, we’ll be looking at two of the largest names of them all. The heads of JP Morgan and the Gates Foundation – two very famous organizations, with worldwide impact and influence, and with potentially very different outlooks. Two organizations where, once again, the professional journeys of
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Published: August 15, 2024
Famous MBA Alumni: Automotive & Energy
Below in our series about famous MBA alumni, we meet leaders in the automotive and energy industries. You can learn about other famous alumni from tech & media and healthcare & retail in our other installments. Our series on famous MBA alumni has plucked diverse and impressive names from across the world of business and traced their successes all the way back to their MBAs. In this article, we’ll be looking at some of the top names in the automotive and energy industries, detailing the educational histories of people wielding
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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
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Published: August 12, 2024
Famous MBA Alumni: Healthcare and Retail
At first glance, it might be hard to draw parallels between the leaders of industry giants in the healthcare and retail sectors, especially when retail can range from footwear and hardware to food and beverage lines. While these industries share an impact on the daily lives of the average person – through healthcare, home activity and purchasing – their methods of execution vary greatly. You would expect that this variation is reflected across their leaders and founders, and for the most part that is true – with the exception of one point that many of them have in
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Published: August 7, 2024
Famous MBA Alumni: Big Tech & Social Media
Are you familiar with the famous MBA alumni in tech? The names at the top of major corporations boast diverse and impressive resumes. They’ve founded companies, networked with household names and generated strategies that have changed the face of business. There is, however, one thing that these people have in common; one point that crops up time and time again amongst the lengthy lists of accomplishments. For many of these leaders, it all started with an MBA: the degree that laid the foundations of success for some of the biggest names in business.
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Published: August 5, 2024
What’s Going on with the Job Market?
Over the past year and a half, a number of reports have been released that sparked concern among the graduates and students of MBA programs. The finance, tech and consultancy sectors on which many MBAs set their sights appear to be struggling, and the job market lacks the abundance promised just a few years ago. You might be wondering what this means for you as a new or incoming MBA. To help you get to grips with it all, here is a guide on what is going on with the job market, why it’s all happening,
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Published: August 4, 2024
You Belong in Business School: Taylor Swift Lyrics for MBA Applicants
Taylor Swift’s lyrics might be your unexpected guide to crafting a standout MBA application and understanding the admissions process better. From “I Can Do It with a Broken Heart” to “Shake It Off,” Taylor’s words resonate with lessons on resilience, authenticity, and self-expression—qualities essential for aspiring MBA students. In this article, we’ll explore how her iconic songs can inspire and inform your admissions strategy. “You are what you did.” – “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” The Tortured Poets Department While some Swifties may bristle at the true context of this statement, the core of the message is true: You
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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
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Published: March 21, 2024
Here’s What to Consider When Financing Your MBA in 2024
Partner Content We asked our friends at Juno to share their wisdom on financing the MBA. Nicolas Echegaray, Wharton MBA 21’ and Juno’s General Manager, shared the following to help recent MBA Admits better prepare for their upcoming programs. If you haven’t done so already, consider joining Juno’s MBA student loan negotiation group (free and no commitment). We use group bargaining power to get the best deal possible on your student loans! Join here for early member benefits. What to Consider When Financing Your MBA in 2024 Nicolas Echegaray By Nicolas
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Published: March 17, 2024
Spring 2024 Survey – We Need Your Input!
At this point in the 2023-2024 admissions season, many of our community members are still awaiting word on their options for business school next fall. Meanwhile, another admissions season is just around the corner for those just beginning to think about graduate management education for 2025. Now’s your chance to provide feedback and support all of the great Clear Admit resources you have come to depend on during the application process. We are interested in hearing from individuals who are currently applying to business school or considering an MBA in the future, as well as those who have already been
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