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Christina Griffith is a writer and editor based in Philadelphia. She specializes in covering education, science, and criminal justice, and has extensive experience in research and interviews, magazine content, and web content writing.

Published: September 23, 2026

Real Humans of Indiana Kelley MBA Class of 2028

Meet some of the newest members of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business MBA Class of 2028 in this installment of our ongoing Real Humans: MBA Students series. A Syracuse University graduate in broadcast and digital journalism, Carter Bainbridge arrives at Kelley after two-and-a-half years as on-air talent in sports media. We then meet Chanoknan (Mind) Srimuang with an international and multidisciplinary perspective from Thailand, where she worked across government, food and beverage, trade and small business environments. Then, Keaton May is making the leap from the high school classroom to business after Read more

Published: September 21, 2026

Real Humans of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2028

We welcome a handful of students from the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2028 to share their admissions and professional journeys in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. While their experiences and post-MBA ambitions vary, the new Sternies share an appreciation for the school’s collaborative culture, emphasis on IQ + EQ, and New York City location. To start, Lydia Whitbeck comes to Stern after seven years in sustainability, including work developing the University of Michigan’s carbon neutrality strategy and four years in corporate sustainability consulting. At Stern, she hopes to bridge her sustainability expertise with Read more

Published: September 21, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Jada Kavanagh of Michigan Ross

We are back at the University of Michigan – Stephen M. Ross School of Business to meet Jada Kavanagh, Director of Full Time MBA Admissions, in this Admissions Director Q&A. Jada brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across higher education, politics, and private enterprise, with a focus on strategic growth and operational excellence. She has led teams, managed budgets, implemented CRM systems, and developed multi-year strategic plans to advance mission-driven goals. Jada is known for her thoughtful leadership and clear communication, and she builds collaborative cultures that prioritize accountability, innovation, and belonging. Read more

Published: September 16, 2026

Real Humans of the University of Florida Warrington MBA Class of 2028

In this Real Humans: MBA Students, we meet some new members of the Florida Warrington MBA Class of 2028. These students’ backgrounds span healthcare, engineering, nonprofit leadership, insurance, retail, science, and natural resources. Drawn to Warrington’s close-knit culture, strong return on investment, and expansive Gator alumni network, these students are united by a desire to broaden their business expertise while pursuing careers in consulting, strategy, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and finance. To open the series, Casey G. Hudspeth shares her distinctive background in biological sciences, veterinary medicine, and fisheries research, aiming to transition into corporate sustainability. Read more

Published: September 14, 2026

Real Humans of the Cornell Johnson MBA Class of 2028

The Cornell University Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management MBA Class of 2028 brings together leaders from across industries and around the world, united by a desire to expand their impact through Johnson’s collaborative community and hands-on learning model. From military leadership and fintech to private equity, entrepreneurship, consumer products, technology, and entertainment, the six students representing the class in this Real Humans: MBA Students arrived in Ithaca with diverse experiences and ambitious goals. To start, Amanoa Elias de Godoy joins Johnson after nine years leading sales operations at one of Brazil’s top fintech companies. Inspired Read more

Published: September 9, 2026

Real Humans of the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Class of 2028

We kick off our Real Humans: MBA Students series, in which first-year MBA candidates share their admissions journeys and program insights, in North Carolina with the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Class of 2028. The members of the new class bring a range of experiences and aspirations to Chapel Hill, united by a shared commitment to leadership, collaboration, and creating meaningful impact. To start, Alonso Arzola arrived from Mexico City after a decade as an architect leading commercial real estate projects, with plans to launch a sustainable real estate development firm. Then, Vrithika Rachel Joseph transitioned from accounting Read more

Published: September 7, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Bruce DelMonico of the Yale School of Management

In this edition of our MBA Admissions Director Q&A series, we return to the Yale School of Management to chat with Bruce DelMonico, Assistant Dean for Admissions. 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. Our conversation Read more

Published: September 3, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Eddie Asbie of Cornell Johnson

In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back Eddie Asbie, Executive Director of Admissions and Scholarship for the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. Eddie leads admissions, recruitment and scholarship strategy. He has more than 20 years of experience in higher education and has spent the past 14 years at Cornell. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University at Buffalo and a master’s degree in student personnel administration from SUNY Buffalo State College. Throughout his career, he Read more

Published: August 31, 2026

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in September 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. Applications for the Class of 2029 are open, and Round 1 deadlines are lined up for the next several weeks. Schools are scheduling time for prospective students to visit the campus, meet alumni, and attend information sessions. See below for what’s happening in September of 2026. Why Attend MBA Events? Read more

Published: August 27, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Rodrigo Malta of Texas McCombs

We are back in Austin, Texas, at the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business for another chat with Rodrigo Malta, Assistant Dean of MBA Marketing, Recruiting, and Admissions in today’s installment of our MBA Admissions Director Q&A series. Rodrigo has spent nearly two decades helping prospective students find their path into graduate business education. He leads a team overseeing recruitment, admissions, and marketing across five MBA programs, with a deep commitment to access, reducing bias in the admissions process, and building a community where people feel valued for Read more

Published: August 26, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Alessandra Gazzola of SDA Bocconi School of Management

Welcome to Milan, Italy, where we meet Alessandra Gazzola, the Admissions Manager for Full-time MBA and International Masters Programs at SDA Bocconi School of Management for this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A. Alessandra Gazzola oversees the admissions strategy and selection process for the Full-Time MBA and International Master’s programs. With over 13 years of experience in graduate management education, she has dedicated her career to helping prospective students navigate the admissions process and building diverse, high-performing cohorts. Before joining SDA Bocconi, Alessandra spent more than a decade at London Read more

Published: August 19, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Isabelle Perna of ESCP Business School

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back Isabelle Perna, Global & Paris Head of Admissions & Recruitment for the MBA in International Management at ESCP Business School. Isabelle has been working at ESCP for more than 30 years and has led Recruitment & Admissions for the MBA Programme for the past seven years. With over 30 years of experience in higher education, she has played a key role in attracting and selecting talented professionals from around the world. Passionate about helping candidates find the right fit, Isabelle Read more

Published: August 17, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Jelena Pejic of Boston College’s Carroll School of Management

We welcome back Jelena Pejic, Associate Director, Graduate Recruitment & Admissions at the Boston College Carroll School of Management to talk about MBA admissions in this Admissions Director Q&A. In her role, Jelena manages the MBA program portfolio. With over 13 years of experience recruiting and advising graduate applicants and students, she is an international higher education professional who is motivated to meaningfully influence students at a pivotal time in their lives. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Boston University. Jelena grew up in the former Yugoslavia and relocated to the United States in Read more

Published: August 13, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Kate Murphy of Columbia Business School

In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we learn more about Columbia Business School (CBS) MBA admissions from Kate Murphy, Director of Recruitment and Yield. Kate Murphy serves on the admissions committee and leads the strategic planning and execution of initiatives for prospective and admitted students across the portfolio of CBS degree programs. Kate has worked in higher education since 2015 and joined the CBS admissions team in 2019. She holds a BA in Psychology and an MS in Higher Education Administration. Read on for Read more

Published: August 12, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Betsy Ryan of Minnesota Carlson

We are back with Betsy Ryan, MS, Senior Associate Director of Admissions for MBA & MS Programs at University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, to talk about the MBA program in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A. Betsy has been a member of the Carlson School of Management MBA & MS team since 2016. Before holding her current role, she worked closely with CSOM MBA students as an academic advisor. She holds an MS degree in Counseling and has 15 years of experience in higher education, with a particular focus Read more

Published: August 6, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Donna Swinford of Chicago Booth

We are back in the Windy City in this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A to chat with Donna Swinford, Associate Dean for Student Recruitment and Admissions for MBA Programs at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Donna is a longtime Chicago resident and has been at Booth since 1997. She joined the Office of Admissions in 2005 and has seen the admissions process at Booth from practically every angle over the course of her tenure, serving in several roles including head of Operations and Evaluation before transitioning to her current Read more

Published: August 5, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Ivone Foisy of Rochester Simon

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we hear from Ivone Foisy, Assistant Dean of Enrollment at the University of Rochester Simon Business School. Ivone is a seasoned enrollment management professional with over 20 years of experience. She began her career in Boston where she worked at several undergraduate offices of admission including Stonehill College and Boston College. Most recently, Ivone led a graduate admissions team at Emory University. Ivone is committed to ensuring that all students are prepared to make a transformational and meaningful impact in an Read more

Published: July 30, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Claire Fitzgibbon of Notre Dame Mendoza

We welcome back Claire Fitzgibbon, Senior Director of Graduate Enrollment at the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business, to delve into the MBA program in this Admissions Director Q&A. Claire is responsible for the strategy and oversight of all aspects of the graduate admission process. She began her career at Notre Dame in 2023 after many years leading undergraduate admission teams. Claire graduated from Mendoza while also a member of the Notre Dame Drumline. She also holds an M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Hofstra University. Keep reading for her insights into Read more

Published: July 30, 2026

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in August 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. As applications for the Class of 2029 open in the coming weeks, schools will be scheduling time for prospective students to visit the campus, meet alumni, and attend information sessions. See below for what’s happening in August of 2026. Why attend MBA events? Read more

Published: July 29, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Luke Bretscher of WashU Olin

We are back in St. Louis, Missouri, with Luke Bretscher, Assistant Dean and Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Washington University’s Olin Business School in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A. Luke spent over a decade working in admissions and enrollment across a range of institutions—public and private, large and small—and he’s passionate about helping students find the right fit for their goals. He holds a PhD in Educational Leadership, an MBA with specializations in Finance and International Business, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Analytics at WashU. He lives in St. Louis with Read more

Published: July 27, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Sabah Khan of Berkeley Haas School of Business

In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we meet Sabah Khan, the new Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions and Enrollment Management at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. In this role, Sabah is chief enrollment strategist for the Full-time, Evening/Weekend, and Executive MBA programs. She has 20 years of multi-sector leadership experience, including five years leading high performance talent strategies in high growth tech at Stripe, and a decade of MBA admissions experience at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. At Stanford she led a team that grew enrollment throughout the Read more

Published: July 23, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Louise-Marie Fischer-Dallée of Imperial

In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we are back in the UK to meet Louise-Marie Fischer-Dallée, Recruitment & Admissions Director at the Imperial Business School in London. Louise-Marie oversees recruitment strategy and admissions operations across the Full-Time, Global, Weekend and Executive MBA programmes. Her career has been shaped by a deep passion for higher education and, more specifically, for the transformative power of MBA programmes. Prior to joining Imperial, she held the role of Admissions Director at HEC Paris, and earlier gained entrepreneurial experience co-founding two startups, one Read more

Published: July 22, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Ali Elyassari of emlyon

In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we meet Ali Elyassari, Recruitment Manager for the International MBA at emlyon business school. While emlyon hosts six campuses, including Lyon, Saint-Étienne, Paris, Shanghai, Bhubaneswar and Mumbai, the business school is located in Lyon, France. Read on for Ali’s insight into the admissions process and highlights of the emlyon MBA program. Ali Elyassari, Recruitment Manager for the International MBA, emlyon business school Clear Admit: What is the one aspect of your program that you wish applicants knew more about? Ali Elyassari: What truly defines Read more

Published: July 20, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Lindsay Loyd of NYU Stern

We welcome back Lindsay Loyd, Executive Director of MBA Admissions at NYU Stern, to share insights into the MBA program, application strategies and more in this Admissions Director Q&A. 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 Express. Read more

Published: July 16, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Maria Pineda of the UMD Smith School of Business

We welcome back Maria Pineda, Executive Director of Admissions at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A. Pineda has been with UMD Smith for almost 20 years and manages the recruiting efforts for the MBA and Specialty Master’s Programs. Read on as Pineda shares what to expect from the admissions process at UMD Smith, the value of the MBA program, and how to prepare for your interview. Maria Pineda, Executive Director of Admissions at Maryland Smith Clear Admit: What is one aspect of Read more

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MBA Livewire

September 25, 2026 7:23pm ET

Applied to Dartmouth / Tuck

Round: Round 1

Received via portal

Standardized Test: Granted Waiver

GPA: 3.91

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Finance, Asset Management

Application Location: Chicago, IL

Juno Member: Not yet

September 25, 2026 7:20pm ET

Applied to Cornell / Johnson

Round: Round 1

Received via portal

Standardized Test: Granted Waiver

GPA: 3.91

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Finance, Asset Management

Application Location: Chicago, IL

Juno Member: Not yet

September 25, 2026 11:43am ET

Interview Invite to NYU Stern

Round: Round 1

Received via email September 25, 2026

Standardized Test: GMAT

GMAT: 735

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Application Location: US

Juno Member: Not yet

September 24, 2026 5:48pm ET

Interview Invite to Yale SOM

Round: Round 1

Received via email September 24, 2026

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.2

GMAT: 695

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Finance

Application Location: Europe

Juno Member: Not yet

September 24, 2026 4:04pm ET

Applied to INSEAD

Round: Round 1

Received via email

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.39

GMAT: 695

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Other Industries

Application Location: United Kingdom

Juno Member: Not yet

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