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The Week Ahead: Wharton Interview Invites, JHU Deadline, & Early Decisions, October 20-24, 2025

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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!

Wharton Interview Invites, JHU Carey Deadline, & Early Decisions

The new season of full-time MBA admissions is underway with application deadlines, interview invites and final decisions forthcoming.

Wednesday, October 22, Johns Hopkins / Carey has its Round 1 application deadline. UPenn / Wharton is scheduled to release its Round 1 interview invites. UVA / Darden and Johns Hopkins / Carey are scheduled to release their Early Action 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.