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The Week Ahead: Late Round Deadlines & Decisions, April 20-24, 2026

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Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week!

Late Round Deadlines & Decisions

Several leading MBA programs continue to have application deadlines, while a few are also continuing to release decisions.

Tuesday, April 21, SMU / Cox has its Round 4 application deadline.

Wednesday, April 22, UPenn / Wharton has its deferred admissions application deadline. UNC / Kenan-Flagler is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions.

Friday, April 24, Georgia Tech / Scheller is scheduled to release their Round 3 decisions. Oxford / Saïd is scheduled to release its Stage 5 decisions.

How “The Wires” Can Help

Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision notifications. There are 5 Ways MBA LiveWire Helps You Navigate Admissions.

Access MBA ApplyWire to explore the application strategies of fellow candidates. Add your plan and get quick feedback on your profile.

Explore MBA DecisionWire to see how your target MBA programs stack up with their peer schools based on previous candidates’ choices. The filter option is available for registered users.

Simplify your MBA admissions journey with guidance from our new AI tool, “Ask Clear Admit.”

That’s all for this week! Good luck to everyone.

 

 

Lauren Wakal
Lauren Wakal has been covering the MBA admissions space for more than a decade, from in-depth business school profiles to weekly breaking news and more.