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Published: June 29, 2025
The Week Ahead: Chicago & Wharton Deferred Decisions, June 30-July 4, 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! Deferred Decisions A few leading MBA programs continue to release their final decisions. Tuesday, July 1, UPenn / Wharton and Chicago / Booth are scheduled to release their decisions for their deferred admissions programs. 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 Read more
Published: June 26, 2025
Real Flexibility, Real Results: A Career Pivot Powered by the Georgetown McDonough Flex MBA
Sponsored Content For professionals ready to redefine their careers without pressing pause, Georgetown University McDonough School of Business Flex MBA offers the perfect launchpad. For Amy Tu, the Georgetown McDonough Flex MBA was more than a degree—it was a strategic springboard for professional reinvention. After nearly eight years in supply chain and procurement at Nestlé USA, Amy knew she needed a change. She sought an MBA program that would not only refresh her business fundamentals, but also broaden her perspective and open new career doors. Drawn to Georgetown McDonough by glowing recommendations from colleagues and the school’s strong community, Read more
Published: June 26, 2025
Webinar: It’s Not Too Late: Apply to Tepper’s Part-Time MSBA for Fall 2025 – July 2025
Are you ready to enhance your data skills and leadership potential for Fall 2025, but worried you’ve missed your chance? Good news: It’s not too late to apply for the Tepper School’s Part-Time Master of Science in Business Analytics (PT-MSBA) program! Join us for a live webinar offering a deep dive into the PT-MSBA program, specifically designed to empower you with the clarity and confidence needed to apply for the upcoming Fall 2025 cohort. This session is perfect whether you’re still finalizing your decision, recently discovered our top-ranked program, or need more time to prepare Read more
Published: June 26, 2025
MBA Myth Busters: Top MBAs Are Not for the Over-30s
Welcome back to MBA Myth Busters: the series in which we review and disprove the popular myths surrounding graduate business education. Myth: Top MBA programs are not for professionals over the age of 30. This is untrue—candidates over the age of 30 are more than able to secure a place at a top business school.  In fact, many business schools are looking for candidates to bring a sizable chunk of work experience with them. Most MBA students at top schools tend to have between three and six years of professional experience Read more
Published: June 25, 2025
Real Humans of Google: Faye Phillips, Yale SOM MBA ’23, Program Manager
Faye Phillips, a Brooklyn native and Yale School of Management MBA Class of 2023 graduate, brought her background in public education to business school with a desire to explore the private sector and gain fluency in the language of business. After six years as a program manager with the NYC Department of Education, she pursued her MBA to build new skills, challenge herself, and connect with others who shared a passion for impact. Drawn to Yale SOM’s mission of educating leaders for business and society, Phillips appreciated the school’s values-driven community and its small-city setting Read more
Published: June 25, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Dr. Naz Erenguc of University of Florida Warrington College of Business
We welcome back Dr. Naz Erenguc, Director of Admissions for the University of Florida (UF) Warrington College of Business, in this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A. Combining her passion for equity with business, academic, and global health expertise, Dr. Naz Erenguc is one of the most versatile voices in graduate education today. In her role as a professor of global health or as director of admissions for UF’s top-ranked MBA program, “Dr. Naz” helps makes sure everyone has a seat at the table. During her tenure at UF, she Read more
Published: June 25, 2025
MBA Myth Busters: Successful Professionals Shouldn’t Bother with an MBA
We’re in for another edition of MBA Myth Busters: the series in which we review and disprove the popular myths surrounding graduate business education. Myth: An MBA is not worth it for those who already have a successful career. We have three reasons why that’s false! The first is career advancement. Yes, you may have a successful career now, but what comes next? Even as a high-flying professional, the career that you are in right now may have some form of ceiling. If you would like to progress past that, an MBA program, with its Read more
Published: June 24, 2025
MBA Admissions Tip: Defining Your Post-MBA Career Goals
Having clear and realistic post-MBA career goals is essential to the business school application process. Though essay prompts tend to vary year to year, the two things that nearly every prospective student can count on being asked are “What are your short-term and long-term post-MBA goals?” and “How will Business School X help you achieve these goals?” Even if this sort of question doesn’t appear in the essay portion of the application, rest assured that you’ll be asked this question in the data forms and/or during your interview. Identifying clear post-MBA career goals will help in everything from Read more
Published: June 24, 2025
MBA Myth Busters: Round 1 Gives a Huge Advantage Over Round 2
Welcome back to MBA Myth Busters: the series in which we review and disprove the popular myths surrounding graduate business education. Myth: Applying to MBA programs in Round 1 will give you a massive advantage over applying in Round 2.  Truth: Each Round has its own advantages. Round 1 and Round 2 offer different things to the candidates that choose them. Round 1, for example, allows candidates to rest easy in the early knowledge that they have secured their spot in an MBA program. They can take a step back from Read more
Published: June 23, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Anne Kilby, Associate Dean of MBA Admissions at Georgetown McDonough
Anne Kilby, Associate Dean of MBA Admissions at Georgetown McDonough in Washington, D.C., joins us for this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A. Kilby oversees admissions, sets the admissions strategy, and manages the scholarship budget for the Full-Time MBA, Flex MBA, and Flex MBA Online programs. She has spent 17 years in higher education, mainly in admissions and recruiting. Kilby has worked within a global scope by representing programs internationally at recruiting events and fairs, partnering with universities and clients abroad, and interviewing prospective candidates residing worldwide. Prior to Georgetown, she was the Director of MPA Read more
Published: June 23, 2025
Real Humans of PwC: Shoma Yasuda, IESE MBA ’24, Consultant
Shoma Yasuda, IESE MBA Class of 2024, went to business school with a mission: to advance decarbonization in the maritime and energy sectors by gaining strategic skills and building a global network. After eight years at NYK Line in Japan, he chose IESE for its strong leadership development and access to Europe’s renewable energy ecosystem. A summer internship at the Spanish National Hydrogen Center and a collaborative classroom experience prepared him well for his current role as a Manager at PwC, where he now advises clients on decarbonization strategies. Shoma reflects on the value of self-reflection during the job Read more
Published: June 22, 2025
The Week Ahead: Imperial and HBS 2+2 Decisions, June 23-27, 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! A few leading MBA programs continue to release their final decisions. Thursday, June 26, Harvard is scheduled to release its decisions for its 2+2 deferred program. Friday, June 27, Imperial Business School is scheduled to release its Round 4 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 Read more
Published: June 22, 2025
MBA Wire Taps 431—Japanese in the US. 326 GRE, consider retake? LBS vs INSEAD.
Weekly Roundup for Clear Admit’s MBA Podcast In this week’s MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing some of the recent activity on LiveWire, which includes a little movement on wait lists. We then continued our discussion on the recent U.S. Government decisions as they pertain to international MBA students; visa interviews are now available again. No doubt this whole situation is causing great anxiety. Graham highlighted Clear Admit’s new summer series of webinars, which focuses on top MBA programs’ admissions essays, which will be attended by more than 20 of the top MBA programs. Signups are here: https://bit.ly/mbaessay0725 Read more
Published: June 19, 2025
Upcoming Leland x Clear Admit Webinar – From Admits to Offers: How to Kickstart Your Career Before MBA Day One
This event is designed for admitted MBA students beginning their programs this Fall who want to enter school with a clear understanding of the career paths that lie ahead. Whether you’re interested in consulting, product management, finance, or still weighing your options, this session will offer expert insights to help you make informed, strategic decisions from day one of your MBA. ​You’ll hear from experienced Leland coaches—professionals who’ve successfully navigated the MBA journey and now advise others on how to break into competitive industries. They’ll share what different post-MBA career paths actually look like, how recruiting timelines vary by industry, Read more
Published: June 19, 2025
Berkeley Haas Announces Professor Jennifer Chatman as New Dean
UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business has appointed Professor Jennifer Chatman as its 16th Dean, effective July 1, 2025. The announcement follows Chatman’s interim stewardship since July 2024. She is the third woman to lead Haas in the school’s 126-year history. Dean Jenny ChatmanUC Berkeley Haas School of BusinessPhoto Copyright Noah Berger / 2025 Chatman is deeply rooted in the Berkeley community, earning both her BA (Psychology, 1981) and PhD (1988) before joining the Haas faculty in 1993. She remarked, “As a proud ‘Double Bear’ … it is an incredible honor to Read more
Published: June 19, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Lindsay Loyd of NYU Stern
In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we catch up with Lindsay Loyd, Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions at NYU Stern, as the school celebrates its 125th anniversary. Lindsay leads the recruiting and admissions efforts for Stern’s Full-time MBA Programs, including the two-year Full-time MBA and focused one-year MBAs: the Andre Koo Technology & Entrepreneurship MBA and Luxury & Retail MBA. She joined NYU Stern in 2023 after a 20-year career in financial services, serving in roles of progressive responsibility in analytics, marketing, and strategy at Capital One and American Read more
Published: June 19, 2025
Weekly Refresh: MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines
Welcome to Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions updates and advice on the Clear Admit site. The 2025-2026 admissions cycle is on the horizon with some deadlines and essay topics coming out. Apps are going live as well, which means recommendation questions are available. Essay Tips Drafting your application essays? See the latest of our experts’ advice in our Essay Topic Analysis. The following schools recently released their essays—click for our advice: MIT Sloan Yale SOM Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: Read more
Published: June 18, 2025
Real Humans of BCG: Cameron Bard, Emory Goizueta MBA ’24, Consultant
In this Real Humans: Alumni, Cameron Bard, Emory Goizueta MBA ’24, shares his journey from Lockheed Martin to BCG. Read on for his insights into the value of an MBA, what he learned during the recruiting process and how an Emory Goizueta MBA prepared him for consulting at BCG. Cameron Bard, Emory Goizueta MBA ’24, Consultant at BCG  Age: 30 Hometown: Knoxville, TN Undergraduate Institution and Major: Davidson College, Physics; Washington University in St. Louis, Mechanical Engineering Graduate Business School, Graduation Year and Concentration: Read more
Published: June 18, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Kara Tripi of Michigan State Broad College of Business
In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back Kara Tripi, Director of Admissions and Enrollment at the Michigan State University Broad College of Business MBA program.  With over a decade of higher education experience, Kara is passionate about guiding students toward academic success. In her current role, she oversees recruitment and admissions while contributing to program development. Her diverse background in education provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing today’s students. Read below Read more
Published: June 17, 2025
Chicago Booth’s New Venture Challenge Awards Record-Breaking $2.267 Million to Finalists
At the 29th Annual Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge (NVC), 10 finalist teams were awarded a record-breaking $2.267 million. Launched in 1996 at Chicago Booth and led by the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurships and Innovation, the NVC held its first finals in 1997 with just $20,000 in prizes. Today, the NVC ranks as one of the best accelerator programs in the U.S. More than 600 startup companies have graduated through the NVC and the Polsky Center, which in turn Read more
Published: June 17, 2025
MBA Myth Busters: All M7 Admits Come from Finance or Consulting Backgrounds
Welcome back to MBA Myth Busters: the series in which we review and disprove the popular myths surrounding graduate business education. Myth: Only MBA applicants with a background in finance or consulting can secure a place at an M7 school. True? False!  The M7 schools are an elite group of U.S.-based private business schools. The “M” stands for “magnificent”, or “magic.” The schools boast a stellar reputation, high employability and earnings, and a consistently high quality of education. Across the business world, M7 schools are considered as having some Read more
Published: June 17, 2025
MBA Admissions Tip: Addressing Unemployment or Gaps in Employment
Given the emphasis that MBA programs place on a candidate’s work experience, it is important to be proactive in addressing unemployment or gaps in employment. When applying to business school, many candidates worry about how the adcom might perceive gaps in employment. Gaps in Employment It’s not unheard of for an MBA candidate to have a gap in employment, and this will not necessarily make a negative impact on someone’s candidacy. Gaps might be due to anything from Covid to lay-offs to periods of travel. As a rule of thumb, MBA applicants should explain gaps in employment that are three Read more
Published: June 16, 2025
Real Humans of Accenture: Dan Nolan, Duke Fuqua MBA ’22, Senior Strategy Consultant
Dan Nolan, Duke Fuqua MBA ’22 and Senior Strategy Consultant at Accenture, brings a unique journey from the broadcast booth to boardroom strategy. Originally from Winchester, VA, Dan pursued his undergraduate degree in Public Policy at Duke and later returned to his alma mater for an MBA, concentrating in Marketing, Market Analysis, and Strategy. With a background in sports media, Dan made a strategic pivot into consulting, driven by a growing interest in the business side of media and a desire for long-term career flexibility. At Fuqua, he leaned into Duke’s collaborative spirit, expanded his quantitative and time management Read more
Published: June 16, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Brent Nagamine of University of Washington Foster School of Business
We welcome back Brent Nagamine, Director of Admissions at the University of Washington Foster School of Business for this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A. Brent oversees marketing, recruitment, selection, and scholarships for the Full-Time, Evening, and Global MBA programs. He has been working in the higher education sphere since 2013 when he graduated from the University of Washington. He started his career working in undergraduate admissions and eventually pursued his M.S.Ed from the University of Pennsylvania. After joining the Foster MBA admissions team in 2019, he was also drawn to pursue his own Read more
Published: June 16, 2025
MBA Myth Busters: You Need a Perfect GMAT/GRE Score
Welcome to MBA Myth Busters: the series in which we review and disprove the popular myths surrounding graduate business education. Myth: In order to get into a top MBA, candidates need a perfect score on their GMAT or GRE. Is it true? Of course it isn’t!  This isn’t to say that a high GMAT or GRE isn’t a good thing—having one will help you stand out in the admissions process, demonstrate your quantitative and verbal abilities, and nudge your application further towards success. Plus, GMAT averages influence how a school ranks, which means they Read more

MBA Applywire

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December 16, 2025 1:03pm ET
Applying: Harvard Business School, INSEAD, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Finance / esg
Post-MBA Target Industry: Venture Capital Companies: Other
GRE: 301
GPA: 3.8
Years of Work Experience: 3
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December 15, 2025 10:46pm ET
Applying: Columbia, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, UPenn / Wharton, Stanford GSB
Pre-MBA Career: Incoming Investment Banking Analyst at an EB
Post-MBA Target Industry: Private Equity, Media Companies: Carlyle Group , CBS Corp , Walt Disney
GPA: 3.55
Post MBA Location: New York City
Notes:

I'm looking to apply to a deferred MBA program. I interned at a BB Investment Bank during my sophomore summer, and I will be returning to the same EB Investment Bank I interned at during my junior summer. Currently enrolled at a Top 30 US university.
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December 15, 2025 8:27am ET
Applying: Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, UPenn / Wharton
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Technology QA
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Asset Management, inc. HF, Commercial Banking
GRE: 165
GPA: 3.34
EA: 165
Years of Work Experience: 6
Location: New York
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December 14, 2025 8:20pm ET
Applying: Georgetown / McDonough, UPenn / Wharton, UVA / Darden
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Accenture
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Non Profit/SI Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey
GRE: 339
GPA: 3.93
Years of Work Experience: 5
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December 13, 2025 2:08pm ET
Applying: Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Project Management in Gaming
Post-MBA Target Industry: Entrepreneurship, Technology, Media Companies: Amazon , Apple , Facebook , Google , Microsoft , Other
GMAT: 715
GPA: 3.59
Years of Work Experience: 4.5
Location: Seattle
Post MBA Location: West Coast / Seattle
Notes:

Asian Female. T20 Undergrad w/ double major in Biology and Statistics. Decided in college to pivot into the game industry and have interned/worked at top gaming brands. Trying to pivot into product in gaming or start my own company in the game industry.
ECs: president of my gaming club in college, have spoken and continue to speak at numerous universities, conventions, and more regarding careers in video games. Mentored numerous students who want careers in gaming, especially for women/underrepresented genders/LGBTQ+. Served as a judge/advisor for one mentorship program. Created grassroots gaming community in UG in response to COVID that grew to 3000+ members in 3 weeks and had industry speakers, sponsors, and more. Also volunteer at my local aquarium educating the public about ocean conservation and the local wildlife.

Applying Round 2 to Stanford, Harvard, MIT, and Kellogg (MMM) with hopes of moving back to the West Coast afterwards.
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December 17, 2025 2:54pm ET
Accepted to UNC Kenan-Flagler
Round: Rolling Admissions
Received via phone December 17, 2025
Standardized Test: Granted Waiver
GPA: 3.4
Target Career: Technology
December 17, 2025 1:37pm ET
Accepted to UNC Kenan-Flagler
Round: Round 1
Received via portal December 17, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 7.75/10
GRE: 323
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: India
December 17, 2025 1:19pm ET
Accepted to Michigan / Ross
Round: Round 1
Received via phone
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 320
GRE: 320
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: United States, Savannah
Note:

AD Military 7 YOE, SA, SOF.
December 17, 2025 1:17pm ET
Accepted to Northwestern / Kellogg
Round: Round 1
Received via portal
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 2.84
GRE: 320
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: United States, Savannah
Note:

AD Military 7 YOE, SA, SOF. Don’t self select, there is hope
December 17, 2025 1:16pm ET
Accepted to Columbia
Round: Round 1
Received via portal
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 2.84
GRE: 320
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: United States, Savannah
Note:

AD Military 7 YOE, SA, SOF. Don’t self select, there is hope
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