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Published: January 21, 2026
Real Humans of the Emory Goizueta MiM Class of 2026
The Real Humans of the Emory Goizueta Business School Master in Management (MiM) Class of 2026 reflect a cohort defined by intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and a shared desire to have a meaningful business impact. To start, Crow Thorsen entered the MiM program eager to deepen his business knowledge while continuing his involvement with the Emory Swimming & Diving team. A former Emory undergraduate with a background in psychology and international studies, Crow is exploring careers in consulting, nonprofits, and higher education, energized by Goizueta’s collaborative and Read more
Published: January 19, 2026
Real Humans of the Minnesota Carlson MBA Class of 2027
In this Real Humans: MBA Students, we meet some new members of the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management MBA Class of 2027. These new students convene a wide range of professional paths, united by a shared commitment to leadership, collaboration, and real-world impact. To start, Jordan Lenway arrived at Carlson after a decade of high-stakes operational leadership spanning the U.S. Army and Amazon, where he managed large teams and complex supply chains before pursuing an MBA to pivot into strategy and consulting through Carlson’s Enterprise programs. Then, Kyle Read more
Published: January 14, 2026
Real Humans of the Georgetown McDonough MiM Class of 2026
The Real Humans of the Georgetown McDonough MS in Management Class of 2026 highlight what makes the program such a compelling launchpad for early-career talent: a globally minded cohort that pairs momentum and curiosity with a strong service ethos and an eagerness to turn classroom learning into real-world impact. From London to Avignon, from rural Paraguay to luxury event venues, these students arrived in Washington, D.C., ready to build core management skills, sharpen analytical toolkits, and learn alongside peers whose backgrounds stretch across industries, continents, and cultures. To start, Bobbie Read more
Published: January 12, 2026
Real Humans of the Carnegie Mellon Tepper MSM Class of 2026
The Real Humans of the Carnegie Mellon Tepper Master of Science in Management (MSM) Class of 2026 show exactly why this program is such a strong bridge between undergraduate study and high-impact business careers: it attracts early-career talent with serious analytical horsepower, real leadership reps, and a clear desire to pair technical or nontraditional backgrounds with rigorous business fundamentals. From sports and engineering to data science, product and program management, and economics, these students arrived in Pittsburgh ready to stretch, leaning on Tepper’s tight-knit cohort and famously hands-on support to accelerate their trajectories. For Ainslie Read more
Published: January 7, 2026
Real Humans of the HEC Paris MBA Class of 2027
The Real Humans of the HEC Paris MBA Class of 2027 capture the program’s distinctive blend of global perspective, intellectual range, and community-first energy. This group spans three continents and multiple sectors—from consulting and social impact to people analytics, deep tech and AI, and biopharma innovation. To start, Gabriela Scott matriculated after several years in consulting at Grant Thornton and Guidehouse, and is using the MBA as a deliberate reset to fill knowledge gaps and refocus on learning. With roots split across Europe, South America, and North America, she’s drawn to HEC’s international community and is already leaning Read more
Published: January 5, 2026
Real Humans of the Texas McCombs MBA Class of 2027
The Real Humans of the Texas McCombs MBA Class of 2027 reflect what makes the program: collaborative, down-to-earth, and driven by people who want to build—whether that’s new companies, new career paths, or stronger communities. This group spans spacecraft engineering and professional sports, global finance and Nigerian capital markets, and data-driven strategy work at the intersection of AI, customer experience, and inclusion. What ties them together is a shared hunger to understand the why behind big decisions—and the willingness to show up for one another while they learn, lead, and take bold next steps. For Natasha Read more
Published: December 30, 2025
Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in January 2026
An essential part of the process when you apply for an MBA is events. On or off campus, formal or informal, in-person MBA admission events are opportunities for applicants to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. Many schools’ second-round deadlines are days away while programs take a semester break. There are virtual chats and webinars available, and there are still in-person events for prospective students to meet administration team members, current students, and tour campuses. Here’s what’s scheduled for January. Why attend MBA events? More than just another Read more
Published: December 29, 2025
Real Humans of the Manchester AMBS MBA Class of 2027
The University of Manchester Alliance Manchester Business School MBA Class of 2027 brings together a globally diverse, action-oriented cohort united by a shared commitment to learning by doing and leading with impact. From Lagos, Toluca, Lima, London, Addis Ababa, and Indore, these students arrive with deep experience across entrepreneurship, fintech, consumer products, social enterprise, supply chain, consulting, and sustainability—and a clear desire to translate ambition into execution. Chukwuka Dele-Oyeleru headed to Manchester as an operator-founder who has built and scaled ventures across emerging markets, now seeking the financial and strategic rigor to grow into institutional-scale Read more
Published: December 22, 2025
Real Humans of the University of St. Gallen MBA Class of 2026
The University of St. Gallen Business School MBA Class of 2026 brings together a globally minded, impact-driven group of professionals who are all pivoting at meaningful inflection points in their careers. Meet some of the new students in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. Durga Swetha Chivukula comes to St. Gallen from the cutting edge of battery manufacturing at Tesla, where she realized she was hitting a ceiling without an MBA and wanted to better understand European markets as she transitioned from the U.S. Her background in hard-core manufacturing across multiple countries gives Read more
Published: December 21, 2025
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Class of 2025 Employment Report
The MBA Class of 2025 employment report from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management has been released, demonstrating the strength of Kellogg’s MBAs against a difficult global economy. By three months post-graduation, 88 percent had received an offer of full-time employment, and 86 percent had accepted an offer. The latter number increased to 90 percent after six months. The Class of 2025 set a new record for entrepreneurship, with 20 graduates launching new businesses.  This year’s median base salary of $175,000 marks an increase over last Read more
Published: December 21, 2025
Yale SOM MBA Class of 2025 Employment Report
The Yale School of Management has released its MBA Class of 2025 employment report.  Of the 336 graduating MBAs, 81.5 percent sought employment. Eighteen were company sponsored (5.4 percent) and 22 (6.5 percent) chose to start their own business. By three months post-graduation, 82.1 percent of those seeking full-time employment had received a job offer, and 79.9 percent had accepted. “Despite all the news of economic volatility and disruption from AI, employers continue to seek out MBA talent. Yale MBA students have leveraged this demand to find meaningful opportunities Read more
Published: December 17, 2025
Real Humans of the WashU Olin MBA Class of 2027
The WashU Olin Business School MBA Class of 2027 is a tight-knit group of people who didn’t come to business school to hit pause; they came to solve bigger problems, lead with integrity, and build meaningful careers rooted in impact. In this Real Humans: MBA Students, we meet some new students who reflect Olin’s values-based, data-driven approach and its emphasis on community, flexibility, and hands-on learning in the heart of St. Louis. To start, Anh Phuong Do, a former Senior Advisory professional at EY in Ho Chi Minh City, was drawn to Olin’s strengths Read more
Published: December 16, 2025
Real Humans of the Indiana Kelley MSM Class of 2026
The Indiana Kelley Master of Science in Management (MSM) Class of 2026 is a tight-knit, highly motivated cohort that proves there’s no single “right” path into business, just a shared drive to grow, contribute, and translate diverse backgrounds into impact. Get to know a handful of new members of the MSM class in this Real Humans. For Alexis Stanton, a Public Relations major from Orlando, the MSM was the natural next step after she fell in love with marketing during internships at The Frick Collection and K2 Medical Research. She arrived at Read more
Published: December 16, 2025
Michigan Ross Employment Report: MBA Class of 2025
The University of Michigan Ross School of Business employment report for the MBA Class of 2025 has been released, and the career outcomes for the Ross graduates not only maintained previous years’ gains, but also made some improvements in a challenging global economy.  Of the 366 graduates of the MBA Class of 2025, 280 (76.5 percent) of the class reported seeking employment. Three months post graduation, 86 percent of graduates had received a full-time job offer, and by six months, that number increased to Read more
Published: December 15, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Bruce DelMonico of the Yale School of Management
Bruce DelMonico, Assistant Dean for Admissions at the Yale School of Management, is back for another installment of our MBA Admissions Director Q&A series. Bruce joined Yale SOM in October 2004 and has led the Admissions Office since November 2006. Before joining Yale, Bruce was an attorney focused on First Amendment, white collar, and commercial litigation. Bruce holds a BA in Honors English from Brown University, an MA in Literature from the University of Texas at Austin, and a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law. Read our Q&A below for Read more
Published: December 15, 2025
Real Humans of Dartmouth Tuck MBA Class of 2027
The Dartmouth Tuck MBA Class of 2027 brings together a group of deeply driven, community-minded students who all arrived in Hanover searching for the same thing: a tight-knit community that challenges them to grow while supporting them every step of the way. For former Bain product owner Bryant Narvaez, business school represents a deliberate reset—an opportunity to follow his intrinsic motivators toward team-based problem solving and explore new directions at the intersection of energy and consulting. Then, Grace Weissend arrived at Tuck after a bold pivot out of Hollywood, where producing and Read more
Published: December 14, 2025
Dartmouth Tuck Employment Report: MBA Class of 2025
Dartmouth Tuck has released its MBA Class of 2025 employment report, demonstrating once again that Tuck’s program produces professionals who can adapt and find success through any economic headwinds. “T’25s entered a dynamic hiring market and rose to the task,” said Stephen Pidgeon (Tuck ’07), Executive Director of Career Services, in the school’s press release. “Their outcomes are a reflection not only of their remarkable talent, but also of the tight-knit and supportive community that surrounds them.” Of the Tuck MBA Class of 2025’s 292 graduates, 92 percent (268) were seeking Read more
Published: December 11, 2025
MIT Sloan Employment Report MBA Class of 2025
The MIT Sloan School of Management has released the MBA Class of 2025 employment report. Out of 396 graduates, 64.6 percent sought full-time employment. Ninety-one percent of those seeking employment received an offer within three months of graduation, and 87 percent accepted an offer within that timeframe. Nearly 63 percent students sourced work through school-facilitated activities such as internships, job postings, sponsored events, alumni and more. For those not seeking new careers, 18.7 percent of graduates returned to sponsoring employers, and 11.1 percent chose to start their Read more
Published: December 11, 2025
Real Humans of University of Toronto Rotman’s MBA Class of 2027
The University of Toronto Rotman School of Management MBA Class of 2027 showcases just how many different paths can lead to business school, and how naturally those paths converge in downtown Toronto. This year’s Real Humans: MBA Students include architects, bankers, consultants, physicians-in-training, and data scientists, all drawn to Rotman’s blend of analytical rigor, leadership development, and proximity to Canada’s financial and innovation hub. A proud Torontonian and triple U of T student, Chaya Bhardwaj joined Rotman as a licensed architect eager to pair design thinking with financial and strategic Read more
Published: December 10, 2025
Real Humans of the Yale School of Management MBA Class of 2027
New classmates of the Yale School of Management MBA Class of 2027 are featured in this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series. Across sectors that range from finance and fintech to education, consulting, social enterprise, healthcare, and AI, these students are united by a desire to use their careers as levers for broader change. To start, Jake Chang arrives with experience in both strategy consulting and education, having worked at Accenture Strategy and Success Academy Charter Schools; he’s using the MBA to deepen his understanding of the social impact ecosystem Read more
Published: December 8, 2025
Real Humans of the Chicago Booth MBA Class of 2027
In this Real Humans: MBA Students, we meet some new members of the Chicago Booth MBA Class of 2027, a dynamic group of leaders whose paths span biotechnology, entrepreneurship, pro sports, creative marketing, and global innovation. Their journeys differ widely, yet they share a common thread: a desire to sharpen their analytical abilities, strengthen their leadership skills, and immerse themselves in Booth’s famously flexible, intellectually vibrant community. To start, from Boston, Devon Crittenden arrives with five years of nonprofit biotech experience, seeking to translate her mission-driven approach into broader healthcare strategy and Read more
Published: December 8, 2025
Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 2025 Employment Report
The 2025 MBA employment report from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business showcases the strength of their graduates against a rocky domestic job market and global business uncertainty.  “The Class of 2025 navigated a complex hiring landscape with resilience and purpose. Their talent and determination are reflected in this report,” says Christy Murray, Associate Dean and Managing Director of the McDonough Career Center, in the school’s announcement, “alongside the supportive McDonough community of alumni, students, faculty, and staff who are committed to helping our graduates Read more
Published: December 4, 2025
Real Humans of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School MBA Class of 2027
We head to Johns Hopkins Carey Business School in this Real Humans: MBA Students to meet some new members of the Class of 2027. The Johns Hopkins Carey MBA Class of 2027 reflects the school’s distinctive blend of analytical rigor, entrepreneurial spirit, and purpose-driven leadership, bringing together students who sit at the crossroads of health, innovation, and global impact. This year’s cohort includes Doris Candelaria, a Puerto Rican health-tech co-founder and ecosystem builder whose “Boricua energy” and storytelling instincts animate classrooms and community spaces alike. She joins peers such as Juan Fernandez, a biomedical engineer and Read more
Published: December 3, 2025
UVA Darden MBA Class of 2025 Employment Report
The MBA Class of 2025 employment report from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business is here. Darden is upholding its positive track record of post-graduate employment outcomes despite economic uncertainty and international headwinds.  Out of the 352 graduates, 93 percent were pursuing full-time employment. Twelve students have opted instead to launch a new business. By the three-month post-graduation mark, 90.2 percent had received at least one job offer and 89.3 percent had accepted an offer.  This class continued the five-year-running high median Read more
Published: December 3, 2025
Real Humans of Emory Goizueta MBA Class of 2027
We head to Atlanta, Georgia, to meet some new members of the Emory Goizueta MBA Class of 2027 in this Real Humans: MBA Students. The Emory Goizueta MBA Class of 2027 brings together a diverse group of leaders who share a common thread: a desire to grow, give back, and make an impact in an environment where community truly matters. Among them is Aahil Makhani, whose supply chain and operations experience at Target, Carter’s, and Home Depot sparked a commitment to elevating frontline voices in strategic decision-making. Alongside him is Nolan Fisher, a manufacturing consultant Read more

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January 26, 2026 12:41am ET
Interview Invite to Dartmouth / Tuck
Round: Round 2
Received via email January 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.36
GRE: 323
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Management Consulting
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Pakistan
January 25, 2026 8:26pm ET
Interview Invite to Dartmouth / Tuck
Round: Round 2
Received via email January 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.41
GMAT: 755
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Real Estate
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: United States, Seattle
January 25, 2026 5:53pm ET
Interview Invite to Dartmouth / Tuck
Round: Round 2
Received via email on January 21, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.86
GMAT: 675
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Consulting
Application Location: Bay area
January 25, 2026 5:51pm ET
Interview Invite to Berkeley / Haas
Round: Round 2
Received via email on January 19, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.86
GMAT: 675
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Consulting
Application Location: Bay area
January 25, 2026 5:35pm ET
Interview Invite to Duke / Fuqua
Round: Round 2
Received via email on January 22, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.4
GMAT: 655
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Finance, FinTech
Target Career: Entrepreneurship
Application Location: Peru, Lima
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