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Published: April 23, 2025
Real Humans of BCG: Vittorio Monferrino, IESE MBA ’24, Consultant
Vittorio Monferrino only applied to one MBA program: IESE. He wanted a two-year program, a supportive community, top-notch education, and strong consulting opportunities–all of which he found at the Barcelona-based business school. Vittorio’s attitude and drive, along with the community and MBA education he found at IESE, led to his current role as a consultant at BCG. Learn more from his journey in this Real Humans: Alumni. Vittorio Monferrino, IESE MBA ’24, Consultant at BCG Age: 29 Hometown: Genova, Italy Undergraduate Institution and Major: Read more
Published: April 23, 2025
The SMU Cox MBA: Careers, Connections, and the Power of the Texas Economy
Sponsored Content This special episode of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast is about an innovative business school making waves in Texas – the SMU Cox School of Business. As corporations flock to the Lone Star State and big markets like Dallas experience serious growth, SMU has been on the frontlines capitalizing on these opportunities. To dig deeper into careers, connections and the power of the Texas economy, we welcome Shelly Heinrich, the Senior Assistant Dean of Career Management and Graduate Admissions at SMU Cox. Shelly Heinrich, Senior Assistant Dean of Career Management and Graduate Admissions, SMU Read more
Published: April 23, 2025
Real Humans of Disney: Daniel Murray Flores, UCI Merage MBA ’24, Senior Analyst
From Ecuador to Epcot, Daniel Murray Flores, UCI Merage MBA ’24, shares his personal and professional journey in this Real Humans: Alumni. Read on to learn how UCI Merage was the perfect MBA for his plans, what he learned along the way and more that led to his career at Disney. Daniel Murray Flores, UCI Merage MBA ’24, Senior Analyst, Disney Age: 32 Hometown: Quito, Ecuador Undergraduate Institution and Major: Universidad San Francisco de Quito, BS Civil Engineering  Pre-MBA Work Experience: Project Manager, Read more
Published: April 22, 2025
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Finance Industry Placement
In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the percentages for placement in the finance industry at top business schools. Finance has typically been in the top three of industry choices for full-time MBA graduates, alongside tech and consulting. The finance industry presents myriad options for MBA graduates to pursue dynamic and lucrative careers, and the quantitative rigor of leading MBA programs supports such paths. Business School % in Finance Boston College Carroll School of Management 29% Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business 19% Cambridge Judge Business School 26% Carnegie Mellon Read more
Published: April 22, 2025
MBA Admissions Tip: Consider Pre-MBA Courses Before Applying
As you prepare for the MBA admissions process, you might want to consider whether you should undertake additional undergraduate-level course work before you apply. Who Should Take Additional Pre-MBA Coursework? There are two reasons that it might benefit a candidate to complete additional coursework as part of their MBA application strategy. If your undergraduate transcript is devoid of quantitative coursework, the admissions committee might be concerned about the lack of data points as they assess whether you’re prepared for an MBA curriculum. Taking additional college-level coursework to demonstrate proficiency in this area can alleviate this concern. Of course, if your Read more
Published: April 21, 2025
Real Humans of Morgan Stanley: Nick Goomer, Berkeley Haas MBA ’24, Associate
Nick Goomer wanted to chart a more deliberate career path–and this intention led him to pursue his MBA at Berkeley Haas and then investment banking at Morgan Stanley. In this Real Humans: Alumni, Nick shares what he discovered along the way, including the community, common values and more. Read on for his story. Nick Goomer, Berkeley Haas MBA ’24, Associate at Morgan Stanley Age: 27 Hometown: Millbrae, CA Undergraduate Institution and Major: UC Berkeley, Economics Pre-MBA Work Experience: Consultant, EY-Parthenon, 2 ½  years, management Read more
Published: April 20, 2025
The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions & Deadlines, April 21-25, 2025
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 News Attention now turns to Round 3 and beyond. Monday, April 21, Rice Business is scheduled to begin releasing its Round 3 decisions. Wednesday, April 23, Harvard Business School has its 2+2 application round deadline. UPenn / Wharton has its deferred admissions application deadline. UNC / Kenan-Flagler and CMU / Tepper are scheduled to release their Round 3 decisions. Friday, April 25, Ohio State / Fisher has its Round 4 application deadline. Imperial Business Read more
Published: April 20, 2025
MBA Wire Taps 420—Potential degree collector. Darden vs wait. INSEAD vs Stern’s Tech MBA.
Weekly Roundup for Clear Admit’s MBA Podcast In this week’s MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the Round 3 activity on LiveWire; interview invites are now starting to roll out for this shortened application round. Next week Harvard and UPenn / Wharton have deadlines for their deferred admissions programs. Graham noted Clear Admit’s Application Overview May series of events. These online events will be hosted on May 6 and 7, and May 20 and 21. Signups are here: https://bit.ly/appoverview25 Sandwiched in the middle of these events is Clear Admit’s MBA admissions fair in Boston, on May 14th. This Read more
Published: April 17, 2025
Webinar: It’s Not Too Late: Applying to Tepper School MBA for Fall Admission – April 2025
Are you still considering your MBA plans for Fall 2025? It’s not too late to join the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University. Thursday, April 24, 2025 8:00 p.m. Eastern Register Below! Join us for a live webinar focused on applying in Round 4, Round 5, and rolling admissions for the Tepper School MBA. Whether you’re still finalizing your decision, recently discovered the Tepper School, or need more time to prepare your application, this session is designed to give you the clarity and confidence you need to apply. You’ll Read more
Published: April 17, 2025
From Tuck to Social Impact: Three Tuck MBAs Driving Positive Change Across Industries
Sponsored Content Social impact careers are not limited to nonprofits and development. MBA alumni leaders in technology, education, and the energy sectors are leveraging the hard and soft skills learned and earned from Dartmouth Tuck to provide clean water, generate sustainable energy, and transform classroom outcomes for children of all economic strata. Tuck MBAs working in social impact can see their passion for making the world a better place realized with efficiency, growth, and financial success. The Tuck MBA offers small class sizes with a passionate, committed community where meaningful connections are easily forged. The school community’s Read more
Published: April 17, 2025
Real Humans of energyRe: Diego Pedrazas, Rice Business MBA ’24, M&A and Investments Associate
In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we meet Diego Pedrazas, a recent graduate of Rice Business and a rising leader in the renewable energy investment space. Originally from Bolivia, Diego brought five years of engineering experience at Shell into the MBA program at Rice University, where he focused on finance to pivot into strategic and deal-focused roles. Now serving as a Mergers & Acquisitions and Investments Associate at energyRe, Diego reflects on how his MBA prepared him to navigate high-stakes transactions and align his technical background with broader business impact. Read more
Published: April 16, 2025
M7 Business Schools Continue to Dominate in Venture Capital and Private Equity Fields
Despite a slowdown in finance industry hiring, MBA graduates continue to be drawn to careers in the finance industry due to the large compensation packages, the chance to work on high-profile deals at investment banks, and the opportunity to invest in the next billion-dollar company at a venture capital or private equity firm. As we will see below, the top MBA programs continue to have a strong track record of finance industry job placement and can accelerate finance careers. In particular, M7 business schools continue to dominate in the buy-side job placements for venture capital, private equity, Read more
Published: April 16, 2025
Real Humans of Amazon: Pratibha Shivnani, Washington Foster MBA ’23, Sr. Product Manager
In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we head to the Pacific Northwest to hear from Pratibha Shivnani, who recently graduated with an MBA from the University of Washington Foster School of Business. Her time at Foster—marked by hands-on learning, a collaborative community, and an impactful internship at Amazon—equipped her with the skills to thrive in ambiguity and lead with a customer-first mindset. Passionate about innovation and the startup space, she continues to chart a dynamic path in tech with Amazon Web Services while calling Seattle home. Read on for her story. Pratibha Shivnani, Washington Foster MBA Read more
Published: April 15, 2025
MBA Admissions Tip: Reapplying to Business School
Thinking about reapplying to business school? It hurts to get a “no” from all the MBA programs you applied to, but it happens to a lot of applicants – especially those who apply to the very best business schools in the world. The good news is that it’s quite common for unsuccessful applicants to apply a second time. While it’s important to take some time to deal with the disappointment, it’s never too early to begin thinking about the next admissions season. And the goods news is that there are a number of concrete steps you can take to improve Read more
Published: April 14, 2025
Real Humans of Microsoft: Taylor Au, Yale SOM MBA ’23, Product Management
Setting clear intentions and valuing diversity guided Taylor Au’s journey to the Yale School of Management (SOM) for her MBA as well as to Microsoft for a new career. From consulting at Deloitte to product management at Microsoft, learn how Taylor developed and pursued her goals in this Real Humans: Alumni. Taylor Au, Yale SOM MBA ’23, Product Management at Microsoft Age: 29 Hometown: Bridgewater, NJ  Undergraduate Institution and Major: Rutgers University, Industrial Engineering Pre-MBA Work Experience: Consultant, Deloitte Consulting, 4 years, Government and Public Services (GPS) Read more
Published: April 14, 2025
Real Humans of Disney+: Peter Janulis, HBS MBA ’24, Strategic Operations
After several years in finance, Peter Janulis sought a change to the strategy and operations side of Disney. To make the leap, he returned to his alma mater of Harvard to earn his MBA. In this Real Humans: Alumni, Peter highlights how HBS supported his career change and more. Peter Janulis, HBS MBA ’24, Strategic Operations at Disney+ Age: 32 Hometown: New York City  Undergraduate Institution and Major: Harvard College, Concentration in Economics  Pre-MBA Work Experience: Investment Banking at UBS, Operations at Harry’s, Read more
Published: April 13, 2025
MBA Wire Taps 419— Non-traditional, 16 years of experience. Haas vs Kellogg’s MBAi. Darden vs Stern.
Weekly Roundup for Clear Admit’s MBA Podcast In this week’s MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the Round 3 activity on LiveWire; interview invites are now starting to roll out for this shortened application round. Graham then announced the recent partnership Clear Admit has now established with Leland, which will now become our partner for MBA admissions coaching, test prep, and career counseling. Graham noted Clear Admit’s Application Overview May series of events. These online events will be hosted on May 6 and 7, and May 20 and 21. Signups are here: https://bit.ly/appoverview25 Sandwiched in the middle Read more
Published: April 13, 2025
The Week Ahead: Late Round Deadlines, Decisions & Interview Invites, April 14-18, 2025
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round Three is underway. Final decisions for Round 2 have completed. Attention now turns to Round 3 and beyond. Tuesday, April 15, USC / Marshall has its Round 3 application deadline. Indiana / Kelley has its Round 4 application deadline. Washington / Olin has its Round 5 application deadline. Wednesday, April 16, NYU / Stern has its Round 4 application deadline. London Business School is scheduled to release its Round 3 interview invites. Friday, April 18, Read more
Published: April 10, 2025
Looking for a Coach? Meet Leland—Our Trusted Partner for Admissions Consulting, Test Prep and Career Coaching
At Clear Admit, our mission has always been to provide aspiring b-school candidates with comprehensive, trustworthy resources to navigate the admissions process. While our content and community are geared toward the self-directed applicant, we know that many candidates seek one-on-one coaching. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new partnership with Leland, a platform that connects applicants with a wide range of experienced admissions coaches, test prep tutors, and career advisors. This partnership allows us to confidently refer members of our community who are looking for personalized support. About Leland Leland offers a network of over Read more
Published: April 10, 2025
Real Humans of JPMorgan Chase: Renard Brumfield, UMD Smith MBA ’22, Finance Business Manager
In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we meet a recent graduate of the University of Maryland Smith School of Business (UMD Smith), Renard Brumfield. After several years working in the House of Representatives, Renard wanted to transition to the finance sector while staying close to D.C. The scale and opportunities he found at UMD Smith were the perfect fit for his plans. Read on for more about Renard’s journey to JPMorgan Chase, his advice on recruiting for the largest financial institution in the U.S. and more as a member of the UMD Smith Read more
Published: April 9, 2025
Real Humans of Entrepreneurship: Elise Hoffmann, LBS MBA Class of 2024, Co-Founder at Roseridge Insights
We caught Elise Hoffmann, London Business School MBA Class of 2024, right in the middle of a balancing act. We’re not talking about her hobby of slacklining, but rather her recent move to co-founding a startup in the climatetech space. Since graduating from LBS, she worked as Chief of Staff at Beam, a robotics and AI driven offshore wind and marine surveying analytics scaleup; just last month, she launched Roseridge Insights as a co-founder. In this Real Humans: Alumni, Elise shares her journey to and through the LBS program, what she learned along the way and Read more
Published: April 8, 2025
NYU Announces New Dean for the Stern School of Business
Bharat N. Anand has been named the Richard R. West Dean of NYU’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and professor of business administration. Departing his position as a vice provost, chaired professor, and teacher at Harvard Business School (HBS), Professor Anand will begin serving in his new capacity at NYU Stern in August 2025. Bharat N. Anand, The New Richard R. West Dean of NYU Stern In NYU’s press release, President Linda G Mills stated, “NYU is absolutely thrilled with the appointment of Bharat Anand to lead Read more
Published: April 8, 2025
USC Marshall MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report
The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business released its MBA Class of 2024 employment report. This year, 80 percent of the graduating MBAs had full-time employment within three months of graduation. The average base salary for the class reached $144,442, with an average signing bonus of $32,524.  School-facilitated resources, including summer internships, employer campus recruiting programs (job postings, resume collecting, fairs, on-campus interviews), and alumni faculty and staff referrals, were responsible for 64 percent of hiring. NVIDIA, PepsiCo, Lockheed Martin, Read more
Published: April 7, 2025
Real Humans of Amazon: Anna Soca, Vanderbilt Owen MBA ’23, Senior Product Manager, Web Services
From Hawaii to New York, Nashville to Seattle, acting to office management, Anna Soca’s path to a senior product manager at Amazon Web Services is the epitome of non-traditional. But, her diverse background is one of her greatest strengths. Seeking a change in careers, an MBA at Vanderbilt Owen was a natural step–empowering her to explore different career options while honing her skills. Her MBA internship at Amazon, which she calls a game-changer, cemented her post-MBA plans. Read on for more of Anna’s story, her advice on how to embrace your strengths and more in this Read more
Published: April 7, 2025
U.S. News 2025 Best Business Schools: Wharton Stands Alone at the Top
April showers bring May flowers and the U.S. News Best Graduate Programs Rankings. That’s right, the 2025 Best Business School list is live. Once again, The Wharton School claims the top spot. Stanford GSB slipped from sharing the #1 spot last year to tying for second with Northwestern Kellogg. Chicago Booth now ranks fourth while MIT Sloan holds fifth place again. Clear Admit Community Manager Alex Brown notes, “Congratulations to Wharton for topping the U.S. News Read more

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April 24, 2025 12:05am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, UVA / Darden, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: EMT/Paramedic for 7 years, State Government job in environmental compliance for 1 year
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Entrepreneurship Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey
GPA: 3.8
Years of Work Experience: 8
Location: Georgia
Notes:

Academics: Neuroscience major at large state school, initially struggled with mental health issues in undergrad failing about 6 classes and got academically suspended, able to retake 2 of my failed classes, very strong upward trend after getting life together.
Impact/growth at work: Worked as an EMT for 3 years full time while attending school, went to paramedic school for a year, then promoted to work as a medic for another 2 years finishing my undergrad. Had the opportunity to help save some lives and hopefully make their lives better. Left medical field about a year ago, now working in state government in an environmental compliance role.
Activities: Writing/mixing/producing music, rock climbing, long distance running, volunteer crisis counselor for suicide hotline.
Interested in MBB Consulting, Healthcare management, Biotech, and eventually starting my own business.
Plan on taking GMAT early August for R1 application, looking to score around 700
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April 22, 2025 9:08pm ET
Applying: Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, NYU Stern, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Management consulting (since 2023 to now), regional eastern european investment banking and PE companies
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking Companies: Bank of America , Barclays , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan , Merrill Lynch , Morgan Stanley , JP Morgan Chase , Other
GRE: 330
GPA: 3.0
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: UAE
Post MBA Location: NYC
Notes:

Had quite a few extracurriculars in undergrad years and first two years of career, then all ECs are mostly at my job (like conducting training, mentorship program, etc.)

Don't know if this is relevant, but I was born and grew up in Central Asia (think Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, etc.)
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April 22, 2025 2:22am ET
Applying: Harvard Business School
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: CEO
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Investment Banking, Venture Capital Companies: Ernst & Young , JP Morgan , Google , Other
GPA: 3.41
Years of Work Experience: 17
Location: Malaysia
Post MBA Location: Boston MIT
Notes:

I got 4 years professional working experience
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April 19, 2025 2:39pm ET
Applying: Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting; Venture Capital
Post-MBA Target Industry: Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Other Companies: TPG , KKR , Other
GRE: 321
GPA: 3.2
Years of Work Experience: 6
Location: London
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April 18, 2025 9:51am ET
Applying: INSEAD, London Business School
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Sales and Amazon Sales
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey , Amazon , Apple , Google
GMAT: 655
GPA: 3.54
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: Canada
Post MBA Location: Middle East
Notes:

Background:

Age: 28
Nationality: French & North African
Undergraduate: Industrial Engineering 3.5/4.3 GPA
GMAT/GRE Score: 655 on only practice exam completed so far (Test date: June 2nd)
Work Experience:

4 years at P&G in Sales - Promoted in 1.5 years and did 3 roles total, the latest in which I managed 2 direct reports
2 years at FAANG in Sales/Account Management - Promoted in less than a year
Extracurriculars / Volunteering:

Case competition Coach for my school’s team at an international case comp for a couple years post grad, now sitting on board of advisors
Mentoring new immigrants to help find employment through resume workshops, interview prep, etc. through a non-profit
Plenty of clubs & case competitions during undergrad
Target Schools:

LBS or INSEAD
Post-MBA Goals:

Middle East Tech PgM/PM or Consulting
Other:

Trilingual and grew up between North Africa, Middle East, Asia, and North America.
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MBA LiveWire

April 24, 2025 12:09am ET
Applied to UPenn / Wharton
Round: Round 3
Received via portal
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.49
GRE: 311
Program Type: Deferred Enrollment
Target Career: Other
Application Location: Los Angeles
April 23, 2025 8:46pm ET
Applied to Northwestern / Kellogg
Round: Round 3
Received via portal
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.49
GRE: 311
Program Type: Deferred Enrollment
Target Career: Other
Application Location: Los Angeles
April 23, 2025 7:09pm ET
Interview Invite to Duke / Fuqua
Round: Round 4
Received via email on April 16, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.64
GRE: 311
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: New York
April 23, 2025 4:47pm ET
Interview Invite to U. Washington / Foster
Round: Round 3
Received via portal on March 29, 2025
Standardized Test: I haven't taken any of the standardized tests yet.
GPA: 3.5
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: General Management
April 23, 2025 4:14pm ET
Applied to INSEAD
Round: Round 2
Received via n/a
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.3
GMAT: 740
Program Type: January Intake
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Canada
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