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September 5, 2024 1:12am ET
Accepted to U. Chicago Booth
Round: Rolling Admissions
Received via phone on August 12, 2024
GPA: 3.66
GMAT: 720
Post MBA Career Name: Other
Application Location: Washington, D.C.
Note:

Applied on July 27th, 2024; Interview Invite: July 29th, 2024; Interviewed: August 6th, 2024; Accepted: August 13th, 2024; Scholarship: August 23rd 2024 $

Indian male, with US undergrad, and 5.5 years of work experience. Applied to full time programs two years ago, but didn't work out. I made the career pivot into the industry I wanted to post-MBA (Climate Tech). I want to keep working and get an MBA at the same time hence I chose weekend programs.
August 30, 2024 7:11pm ET
Accepted to Columbia
Round: Round 2
Received via phone on August 29, 2024
GMAT: 735
Program Type: January Intake
August 25, 2024 1:37pm ET
Accepted to Columbia
Round: Round 2
Received via email on August 22, 2024
GPA: 3.5
GMAT: 730
Program Type: January Intake
Post MBA Career Name: Consulting
Application Location: India
August 21, 2024 12:39pm ET
Accepted to Columbia
Round: Round 2
Received via phone on August 04, 2024
GRE: 318
Program Type: January Intake
Post MBA Career Name: Finance
Application Location: NYC
Note:

Applied 6/24 (R2)
Interview Invite 7/31 (via Email)
Interview 8/5 (with Alum)
Offer 8/6 (call from AdCom)
Offer Accepted 8/19
August 20, 2024 8:48am ET
Accepted from Waitlist to Cornell / Johnson
Round: Round 3
Received via email on July 21, 2024
GPA: 3.85
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: General Management
Application Location: Dallas, TX
Note:

Even better! From USA, went to T30 uni (STEM major), and my college program is ranked T5. I was an undergrad trying to skip deferred enrollment. I successfully obtained test waivers for 8 different T25 MBA programs. I got rejected or waitlisted from 7 of them. Now, I was accepted off my last waitlist! With a generous merit-based scholarship! My strategy: submitted an email in mid-July giving urgency to my offer from WashU Olin with a scholarship. I reiterated my interest in the program, advancing Cornell's core mission, and who I was. I gently reminded them the deadline for accepting WashU's offer was in a few days and needed a quick response. I forwarded the email twice before they responded, saying they acknowledged receiving the email and would not expedite the decision. A few days later, on July 22nd, I got an email asking if I was still interested in remaining on the waitlist after the WashU deadline passed. I instantly responded by expressing my interest in staying. A few hours later, I received an acceptance email from Cornell! I guess my dream of getting the MBA program over with is not for nothing! I want to build startups, thus waiting to get one is not so important, and I am not interested in finance either. Thank you again ClearAdmit community for all the applicant tips and tricks!
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August 20, 2024 9:28am ET
Enrolled: Cornell / Johnson
Admitted: Cornell / Johnson $
$40000
 , Washington U. / Olin $
$100000
Applied: Cornell / Johnson, Michigan / Ross, UVA / Darden, Vanderbilt / Owen, Washington U. / Olin
Entering Year: 2024
Post MBA Career: Undecided
GPA: 3.85
Location: Miami, FL
Notes:

This is for applicants who are applying directly from undergrad to an MBA program without "post-bachelor" work experience. It is tough but possible with perseverance.
Sta
July 31, 2024 12:10pm ET
Enrolled: Stanford GSB
Admitted: U. Chicago Booth , Columbia $
$180000
 , Harvard Business School $
$130000
 , Michigan / Ross , Stanford GSB $
$130000
Applied: Harvard Business School, UPenn / Wharton, Stanford GSB, Michigan / Ross, Columbia, U. Chicago Booth
Entering Year: 2024
Post MBA Career: Undecided
GMAT: 750
Notes:

Selecting Stanford GSB for smaller class size and focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.
IES
July 23, 2024 3:58pm ET
Enrolled: IESE
Admitted: Cornell / Johnson , Duke / Fuqua , IESE , UPenn / Wharton , Yale SOM
Applied: Cornell / Johnson, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, IESE, Michigan / Ross, Northwestern / Kellogg, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Entering Year: 2024
Post MBA Career: Entrepreneurship
GMAT: 710
GPA: 3.6
HBS
July 23, 2024 9:21am ET
Enrolled: Harvard Business School
Admitted: Harvard Business School , Stanford GSB
Applied: Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School
Entering Year: 2024
GMAT: 760
Notes:

Opt'ed for HBS given stronger alumni network, larger class/network size, and better placement outside of Tech industry
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July 22, 2024 10:58am ET
Enrolled: Undecided
Admitted: Columbia , IESE $
€25000
Applied: MIT Sloan, London Business School, IESE, Columbia
Entering Year: 2024
Post MBA Career: Other
GMAT: 720
Location: Argentina
Notes:

Looking for advice. I got admission in IESE with scolarship and for CBS J-Term (I still don't know if with or without scolarship). I made all my plans for IESE and now this came through. Is there such a huge difference?
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July 10, 2024 9:28am ET
Location:
United States – West
Status:
MBA Applicant
Rankings:
  1. Harvard Business School
  2. UPenn / Wharton
  3. Stanford GSB
  4. U. Chicago Booth
  5. Northwestern / Kellogg
  6. MIT Sloan
  7. Columbia
  8. NYU Stern
  9. Yale SOM
  10. INSEAD
Factors:
  1. Brand / Reputation
  2. Large Class Size
  3. Post-MBA Salary / ROI
  4. Competitive Culture
  5. Alumni Network
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Wha
June 25, 2024 9:18am ET
Location:
Mexico, Central & South America
Status:
MBA Applicant
Rankings:
  1. Harvard Business School
  2. Stanford GSB
  3. UPenn / Wharton
  4. U. Chicago Booth
  5. Northwestern / Kellogg
  6. NYU Stern
  7. Columbia
  8. MIT Sloan
  9. Cornell / Johnson
  10. London Business School
Factors:
  1. Brand / Reputation
  2. Alumni Network
  3. Post-MBA Salary / ROI
  4. Collaborative Culture
  5. Breadth of Social Activities
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Wha
June 4, 2024 3:35pm ET
Location:
United States – Northeast
Status:
MBA Applicant
Rankings:
  1. Harvard Business School
  2. Stanford GSB
  3. UPenn / Wharton
  4. U. Chicago Booth
  5. NYU Stern
  6. Northwestern / Kellogg
  7. Columbia
  8. MIT Sloan
  9. Duke / Fuqua
  10. Cornell / Johnson
Factors:
  1. Brand / Reputation
  2. Alumni Network
  3. Collaborative Culture
  4. Post-MBA Salary / ROI
  5. Leadership Training
HBS
CBS
Wha
May 23, 2024 1:30pm ET
Location:
United States – Northeast
Status:
MBA Applicant
Rankings:
  1. Harvard Business School
  2. Columbia
  3. UPenn / Wharton
  4. Stanford GSB
  5. MIT Sloan
Factors:
  1. Large Class Size
  2. East Coast Location
  3. Alumni Network
  4. Brand / Reputation
  5. Collaborative Culture
HBS
Sta
NYU
May 20, 2024 5:58pm ET
Location:
United States – Northeast
Status:
MBA Applicant
Rankings:
  1. Harvard Business School
  2. Stanford GSB
  3. NYU Stern
  4. Northwestern / Kellogg
  5. Yale SOM
  6. MIT Sloan
  7. Michigan / Ross
  8. Dartmouth / Tuck
  9. Berkeley / Haas
  10. Duke / Fuqua
Factors:
  1. Brand / Reputation
  2. Alumni Network
  3. Post-MBA Salary / ROI
  4. Large Class Size
  5. Competitive Culture
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September 7, 2024 11:57am ET
Applying: MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Tech and Energy Industry
Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship Companies: Other , Accell Partners , Andressen Horowitz , First Round Capital , Kleiner Perkins , Sequoia Capital , Other
GMAT: 750
GPA: 3.5
Years of Work Experience: 10
Location: Chicago
Post MBA Location: Start-up or Venture Capital
Notes:

Had a PhD degree (GPA 3.65) in power engineering after undergraduate studies. Working experience span from R&D, technology firm and utility (end-users). Became manager 3 years ago. Long-term strategy making and PI of $100+ million DOE grant for a utility. IEEE senior member with 15+ invited panel sessions in the past 4 years.

Short-term goal: Solidify the thoughts, identify potential collaborators and actively search for entrepreneurship opportunities within Stanford study period. Co-fund a new company via Angel Fund or the with DOE SBIR/STTR. May also join Venture Capital to gain broad market insights, before starting my own company.

Long-term goal: Lead an innovation company to provide disruptive solutions for energy industry, and propagate influence through building solid product and providing excellent services.
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September 6, 2024 8:30am ET
Applying: Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Duke / Fuqua, Emory / Goizueta, NYU Stern, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Corporate Finance
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking
GMAT: 760
GPA: 3.5
Years of Work Experience: 4
Location: United States
10
September 5, 2024 10:55pm ET
Applying: Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Pre-MBA Career: Law, Legal
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Asset Management, inc. HF Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey , Bank of America , Goldman Sachs , Merrill Lynch , Morgan Stanley , Amazon , Apple , Facebook , Google , IBM , Microsoft , Oracle , Tesla , Andressen Horowitz , Sequoia Capital , Bain Capital , Blackstone , Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Group , Blackrock , Fidelity , Goldman Sachs
GMAT: 760
GPA: 3.9
Years of Work Experience: 4
Location: Armenia
Post MBA Location: Boston
Notes:

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Yerevan State University (YSU),
Master of Laws (Honours) from American University of Armenia
Gold Medal from President for Academic Excellence , Best Leader of YSU Law SSC, and multiple leadership positions in student societies
Senior Lawyer at top tier legal and business consulting firm in Armenia 3 promotions
Head of Intellectual Games Team and Head of Chair in YSU Law Student Scientific Society
Co-founder of Youth Union NGO, fostering youth development in intellectual, cultural, and travel activities
Provides legal aid and participates in NGO work
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September 5, 2024 12:39pm ET
Applying: HEC Paris, London Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Oxford / Saïd, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Lawyer
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey , Apple , Facebook , Google , Microsoft
GRE: 339
GPA: 3.32
Years of Work Experience: 5.5
Location: India
Post MBA Location: North America/ UK/ Middle-East
Notes:

Career break of 3 years due to ill-health
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September 5, 2024 2:40am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Stanford GSB
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Management consulting
Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology, Venture Capital Companies: Apple , Google , IBM , Battery Ventures , Sequoia Capital , Other
GMAT: 750
GPA: 3.6
Years of Work Experience: 4
Location: Korea
Post MBA Location: West coast
Notes:

Long term goal: Run my own VC focused on deep-tech ventures in East Asia
Short term goal: go back to my consulting company's (MBB) west coast offices for 2 years, and then join an early stage deep-tech venture

At my consulting company I focused on the tech industry (AI, semiconductors, data center, cloud, EV) and geographically East Asia along with few projects in France and the US.

Personally I did side projects on making applications for mental health or prevention of phishing crimes. I also did few volunteer works for 5+ years.

Is my GPA a big no no for my target schools? :(
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