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Published: August 9, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Stephanie Kluth of ESMT Berlin

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we meet Stephanie Kluth, the Director of Admissions at ESMT Berlin. Stephanie has been working for ESMT since its founding in 2002 and has been heading the Admissions office since 2005. Prior to joining ESMT Berlin, Kluth worked at the Aspen Institute Berlin and the Jewish Museum Berlin. Berlin has been her home for many more years, so she knows the city inside and out. She knows every full-time MBA alumnus/a who has studied at ESMT, and she and her rescue Read more

Published: August 7, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Blair Mannix of The Wharton School

We welcome Blair Mannix, the Director of Admissions of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, to this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Blair has over 16 years of experience in selective admissions at the University of Pennsylvania. She was made Director of MBA Admissions in 2018. In 2020, Blair was instrumental in delivering the Class of 2022 through pandemic lockdowns. She created a homegrown virtual platform, called Wharton HQ, to communicate with admitted students. Wharton HQ was home of virtual tours, webinars, FAQs, and a direct line to Read more

Published: August 3, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Melissa Rapp of Emory Goizueta

For this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A, we welcome back Melissa Rapp, Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions for the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Melissa leads the teams responsible for the recruitment, evaluation, and matriculation of students across the portfolio of graduate business programs including a One-Year MBA, Two-Year MBA, Evening MBA, Executive MBA, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Master of Analytical Finance, Master in Management, and the Master in Business for Veterans. A longtime higher education professional with more than 18 years of experience, Melissa Read more

Published: August 2, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Chris Healy of Manchester AMBS

In this edition of our ongoing Admissions Director Q&A series, we have Chris Healy, the Head of MBA Marketing & Recruitment at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) at the University of Manchester, returning to bring us his insights into the culture at AMBS, what to expect during the MBA program, and more about their admissions. Chris has 15 years of experience in graduate management education and a passion for GME that has only grown over time. He’s implemented and developed marketing and recruitment strategies both domestically and internationally, to meet the academic and commercial Read more

Published: July 31, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Jana Kierstead of Harvard Business School

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome Jana Kierstead, Executive Director, MBA and Doctoral Programs at Harvard Business School. Jana brings over 25 years of experience to this role, with more than 20 years dedicated to leadership in business education. In her role as the Executive Director, Jana leads a team of over 120 full-time professionals who manage the student experience from admissions and financial aid, to student life and career services. In 2013, Jana was selected to lead the School’s online learning initiative, Harvard Business School Online (formerly Read more

Published: July 27, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Dawna Levenson of MIT Sloan

In the latest interview for our Admissions Director Q&A series, the Assistant Dean of Admissions at the MIT Sloan School of Management, Dawna Levenson, returns to delve into all things MBA admissions. As the leader of the admissions team, Dawna oversees all recruiting, evaluation, conversion, and marketing activities in support of the MBA, Sloan Fellows MBA, Master of Finance (MFin), Master of Business Analytics (MBAn), MBA Early Admission, and Master of Science in Management Studies (MSMS) programs. Prior to this role, Dawna was the Director of Admissions for five years and the Associate Director for MFin Read more

Published: July 26, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Maria Pineda of the UMD Smith School of Business

In this Admissions Director Q&A, we get an update on MBA admissions at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Senior Director of Admissions Maria Pineda has been with UMD Smith for over 15 years. Maria manages the recruiting efforts for Full-Time MBA and Specialty Master’s Programs. She joins us again this year to share her insights into the admissions process, what to expect during the interview, what makes a great essay, and more. Maria Pineda, Senior Director of Admissions at The University of Maryland Clear Admit: What is the one Read more

Published: July 24, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Paula Amorim of IESE

In the latest installment of our Admissions Director Q&A, we take a deep dive into MBA admissions with Paula Amorim, the Director of Admissions of the Full-Time MBA at IESE Business School. Paula joined the Admissions team after completing her MBA at IESE in 2016 and was previously responsible for the Latin American market, based in the Sao Paulo campus. She is an Industrial engineer from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, in her hometown, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Prior to the MBA, she dedicated her career to management consulting in local firms Read more

Published: July 19, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Debbie Macedonia & Jessica Lunce of SMU Cox

Get deeper insights into MBA admissions at the SMU Cox School of Business in this Admissions Director Q&A with two leaders from their full-time MBA admissions team, Debbie Macedonia and Jessica Lunce. Debbie is the Assistant Dean of Full-Time MBA and MS Admissions at SMU Cox. She started her career working in financial reporting with Cambridge Associates and quickly found parallel professional interests in recruiting, mentoring, and training. In her career in higher education, Debbie has held various roles across marketing, student services, and admissions with the College of Charleston, Carnegie Mellon Read more

Published: July 17, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Rebekah Lewin of the University of Rochester, Simon Business School

Let’s dig into MBA admissions at the University of Rochester, Simon Business School with Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions and Programs Rebekah Lewin in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Rebekah has over 20 years of undergraduate and graduate admissions and program management experience. In her current role, she oversees strategy related to recruitment, admissions, financial aid, career management, and student experience aspects for full-time, part-time, and online MBA and MS programs. Rebekah is involved in board and advisory roles, including as a Board Trustee for the Consortium Read more

Published: July 12, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Shari Hubert of Duke Fuqua

Go behind the scenes of MBA admissions at the Duke University Fuqua School of Business with Associate Dean of Admissions Shari Hubert in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Hubert oversees recruitment and admissions for the school’s portfolio of ten business degree programs. Prior to Fuqua, she was in charge of admissions for the Full-time and Evening MBA programs at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. Hubert has extensive experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, and entered higher education after working for the Peace Corps as director of recruitment within Read more

Published: July 10, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Donna Swinford of Chicago Booth

Get an inside look at admissions at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business with Donna Swinford, Associate Dean for Student Recruitment and Admissions for MBA Programs, in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Donna has been at Booth since 1997 and joined the Office of Admissions in 2005. She’s seen the admissions process at Booth from pretty much every angle over the course of her tenure, having served in several roles, including head of Operations and Evaluation, before transitioning to her current position as Associate Dean Read more

Published: July 5, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Rebecca Mallen-Churchill of ASU Carey

Let’s dig into Admissions Director Q&A ASU Carey with Rebecca Mallen-Churchill, Director of Graduate Student Recruitment, in our latest Admissions Director Q&A. Mallen-Churchill graduated from ASU in 2005; while earning her degree in theatre and Italian, she also discovered her love for higher education while working for the Graduate Admissions office. After gaining work experience in the hospitality industry and traveling the world, Rebecca returned to Arizona and joined W. P. Carey in 2013. In her time working with the graduate program’s office, Rebecca has recruited students from every corner of the globe. She Read more

Published: July 4, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Lindsay Loyd of NYU Stern

Take a deep dive into MBA admissions at the NYU Stern School of Business with Lindsay Loyd, Executive Director of MBA Admissions, in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series. 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 Fashion & Luxury MBA. She joined NYU Stern in January 2023 after a 20-year career in financial services. Lindsay is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in acquisition, engagement, Read more

Published: June 29, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Charlotte Russell-Green of Cambridge Judge

Go behind the scenes of MBA admissions at Cambridge Judge Business School with Head of MBA Recruitment and Admissions Charlotte Russell-Green in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series. After training in Drama and Theatre at Goldsmiths in London, Charlotte transitioned into marketing after graduation and has now worked in the MBA market for over 10 years. She started her MBA career at QS, managing the marketing for the World MBA Tour events in North America, and has worked in admissions and recruitment for the Cambridge MBA for 8 years, admitting Read more

Published: June 27, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Imran Kanga of Toronto Rotman

Get a closer look into MBA admissions at the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management with Director of Recruitment and Admissions Imran Kanga in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Imran’s motivation to join Rotman stemmed its culture of community and collaboration inherent in the students, faculty and staff there. Rotman’s focus on students’ academic and career success as well as being a catalyst for positive change is what drew Imran to Rotman. With almost a decade of experience in higher education, Read more

Published: June 22, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Hollie Hinton of The Ohio State Fisher

Get an insider’s view of MBA admissions at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business with Senior Director of Admissions Hollie Hinton in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Hollie is a versatile professional who, prior to becoming Senior Director of Admissions, forged multimillion-dollar partnerships between The Ohio State and various industries in the Office of Corporate Relations. In addition to her experience leading a multistate marketing team at DLZ Corporation, she spearheaded the Ohio Governor’s Office for Women’s Initiatives, advocating for policies benefiting Ohio’s 6 million 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: May 24, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Coni Zingarelli of Rice Business

In this Admissions Director Q&A, we hear from Coni Zingarelli, the executive director of recruiting, admissions and student financial services at Rice Business. Previously, she served in roles with Temple Fox and UCI Merage. She is passionate about helping students find the right graduate program to further their personal and professional aspirations. Coni spent the first 12 years of her career in the hospitality industry working in San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles. She earned her MBA from UCI Merage and her B.A. from the Pennsylvania State University. Now that Coni has spent Read more

Published: March 30, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Narottam Kishore of BITSoM

Sponsored Content We return to our Admissions Director Q&A with Narottam Kishore, the Head of Admissions & Outreach and Student Affairs at BITS School of Management, Mumbai (BITSoM). BITSoM is a new business school under the aegis of BITS Pilani, identified as Institution of Eminence by the Government of India. Narottam has been at BITSoM for the past two years, leading admissions and outreach initiatives for the full-time MBA program. In his role as the head of the Student Affairs, he is responsible for overseeing student clubs, managing student activities, and promoting student learning and development outside Read more

Published: March 29, 2023

Admissions Director Q&A: Liz Hutchinson of IE Business School

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome Liz Hutchinson, the Head of Admissions, Graduate Programs at IE University in Madrid. In this role, Liz oversees the enrollment for over 30 master’s degrees within IE Business School, IE School of Architecture and Design, IE Law School, IE School of Science and Technology, and IE School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs. Liz has over 10 years of experience in university admissions both in the United States and abroad with leadership positions at Harvard Business School and Berklee College of Music. In this podcast interview with Graham Read more

Published: December 21, 2022

Admissions Director Q&A: Benoit Banchereau of HEC Paris

We are delighted to have Benoit Banchereau return for another Admissions Director Q&A on behalf of HEC Paris. Benoit has been leading the marketing and the recruitment for the full-time MBA, EMBA and Trium EMBA programs of HEC Paris for the last seven years. He started his career as a journalist in France and in the UK before joining the strategy consulting firm AT Kearney, where he oversaw marketing and communications for the French market for a decade. He then joined Freshfields, the UK law firm, in France as Director of business development for Read more

Published: October 25, 2022

Admissions Director Q&A: Melissa Rapp of Emory Goizueta

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A, Melissa Rapp, Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions for Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, digs into MBA admissions, how to approach the application essays and much more. Melissa leads the teams responsible for the recruitment, evaluation, and matriculation of students across the portfolio of Graduate Business programs including MBA programs, MS in Business Analytics program, and Master of Analytical Finance program. A longtime higher education professional with over 18 years of experience, Melissa has worked at both small and large institutions helping to form and implement successful admissions Read more

Published: October 18, 2022

Admissions Director Q&A: Shari Hubert of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business

In this Admissions Director Q&A, get the inside scoop on MBA admissions at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Shari Hubert, Associate Dean of Admissions, is responsible for overseeing recruitment and admissions for the school’s portfolio of ten business degree programs. Prior to Fuqua, she was in charge of admissions for the Full-time and Evening MBA programs at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. Hubert has extensive experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, and entered higher education after working for the Peace Corps as director of recruitment within the Office Read more

Published: October 13, 2022

Admissions Director Q&A: Teresa Peiro-Camaro of INSEAD

We continue our Admissions Director Q&A series with Teresa Peiro-Camaro, the Associate Director, Global Admissions at INSEAD. Based in Fontainebleau, France, she leads the Admissions Office team, which oversees the admissions process for Degree Programmes and is responsible for the class composition for Executive Degrees and MBA. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that each INSEAD cohort brings together people, cultures, and ideas to develop responsible leaders who transform business and society. Teresa and her team accompany candidates along the entire application journey, helping them to explore their driving motivation and to fulfill Read more

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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

Notes:

I applied to my programs via the Consortium.

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

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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

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.

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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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