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Episode 503: Admissions Director Q&A with Tricia Baione of CBS

Published: July 21, 2026 by Lauren Wakal
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Episode 503: Admissions Director Q&A with Tricia Baione of CBS
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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.
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July 21, 2026 2:00pm ET
Accepted from Waitlist to Penn / Wharton
Round: Round 2
Received via portal July 21, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.6
GRE: 315
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Energy
Application Location: Boston
Note:

I had already put down a deposit for another school (Tuck), but happy to know I was able to still remain competitive this late in. My advice, stats are table stakes, stories really matter!
Juno Member: Yes
July 21, 2026 11:28am ET
Accepted from Waitlist to UT Austin / McCombs
Round: Round 2
Received via email on May 13, 2026
Standardized Test: Granted Waiver
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Consulting
Juno Member: Not yet
July 21, 2026 6:22am ET
Accepted to INSEAD
Round: Round 1
Received via phone on May 15, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.0
GRE: 335
Program Type: One Year Program
Post MBA Career: Consulting, Finance
Application Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Note:

I am so happy to get admitted to INSEAD. Applying to INSEAD was tough because work became more intense around that period. Thanks to my admissions consultants, Edwards Consulting, I was able to navigate the process easily without my work performance slipping. They also helped me with the scholarship essays and I got a lot of funding.
Juno Member: Not yet
July 20, 2026 5:13pm ET
Rejected from Waitlist at USC / Marshall
Round: Round 4
Received via email
Standardized Test: I haven't taken any of the standardized tests yet.
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laughable considering 15+ years of work experience, other graduate degrees. too hefty a price tag.
Juno Member: Not yet
July 17, 2026 3:19pm ET
Accepted to Columbia Business School
Round: Round 1
Received via email July 17, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.2
GMAT: 685
Program Type: January Intake
Post MBA Career: Finance, Venture Capital
Application Location: India
Juno Member: Not yet
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