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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: October 15, 2026

Real Humans of ASU Carey’s MBA Class of 2028

New members of the MBA Class of 2028 at Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business join the latest Real Humans: MBA Students to share their stories and advice. We lead off with Brian Newhouse, who arrives at W. P. Carey with an especially varied résumé. His career has taken him from Peace Corps water projects in Cape Verde and Zambia to farming, home repair, sustainability education in Thailand and India, and advising on wind turbines for GE. A Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowship helped lead him to W. P. Carey, where he Read more

Published: October 14, 2026

Real Humans of MBA Students: Esade MBA Class of 2028

We head to Spain to meet some new members of the Esade MBA Class of 2028 in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. To start, Wilda Tri Farizqi comes to Esade from Indonesia after more than 11 years at Bank Indonesia, where she worked in macroprudential surveillance and financial stability. After a decade analyzing systemic risks and macroprudential policy, she pursued an MBA to complement her technical expertise with the strategy and leadership skills needed to take on greater institutional responsibility. Then, Eva Maria Karner has built an international career spanning hospitality, real estate, and Read more

Published: October 12, 2026

Real Humans of UVA Darden’s MBA Class of 2028

While their backgrounds and post-MBA ambitions vary widely, the UVA Darden MBA Class of 2028 students featured in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students share an appreciation for Darden’s case method, close-knit community, and emphasis on learning through the perspectives of their peers. Leading off, Advait Date arrives in Charlottesville from Pune, India, with a deeply analytical finance background. A Chartered Accountant and CFA charterholder, he moved from audit roles at KPMG and UBS into equity research and fund management at Go Digit. Then, Shelby Birch brings nearly a decade of experience across education, public Read more

Published: October 12, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Bailey McChesney of Vanderbilt Business

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we are again joined by Bailey McChesney, Senior Director of Strategic Enrollment Management, Evaluation & Selection at Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management. Bailey brings over 15 years of recruiting and admissions expertise to her role as Senior Director of Strategic Enrollment Management at Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management. In this position, she leads a strategic team focused on application evaluation, admissions decisioning, enrollment analytics, and student onboarding across all Owen graduate programs. Since joining Owen in 2011, Bailey has developed Read more

Published: October 8, 2026

Real Humans of the University of Georgia Terry MBA Class of 2028

We head to Athens, Georgia, to meet some new members of the MBA Class of 2028 at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. After 13 years as an Army Dietitian, Kim Gordon came to Terry seeking the financial and operational expertise needed to bridge the gap between clinical care and executive decision-making. A UGA alum returning to the Southeast, she was also drawn by Terry’s strong regional network and supportive culture. Gordon brings the perspectives of both a veteran and a parent to the Read more

Published: October 7, 2026

Real Humans of the Manchester AMBS MBA Class of 2028

Some new members of the University of Manchester Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) MBA Class of 2028 are here to share their professional and admissions journeys in this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series. To start, Silvia Mercedes Porturas Flores arrives from Lima, Peru, with more than a decade of experience across banking and fintech. After beginning her career at Banco de Crédito del Perú and later taking on strategy, growth, and business management challenges at fintech Culqi, she chose the MBA as an opportunity to add a global perspective to her Read more

Published: October 5, 2026

Real Humans of the Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2028

The members of the Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2028 in this Real Humans: MBA Students share an appreciation for Haas’s close-knit culture, Bay Area location, and Defining Leadership Principles. From building startups and expanding access to healthcare to strengthening local communities, these four students are arriving in Berkeley ready to learn from one another and make an impact. Anna Joung comes to Haas from Seoul, South Korea, with eight years of experience in tech, including go-to-market and growth product management. After watching the AI startup ecosystem accelerate—and seeing Korean startups increasingly relocate to Read more

Published: October 1, 2026

Real Humans of the Johns Hopkins Carey MBA Class of 2028

Meet some new members of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School MBA Class of 2028 in this installment of our Real Humans: MBA Students series. To start, Jubelo Oyeniran arrives at Carey with a foundation in accounting and finance and an entrepreneurial track record. After earning degrees in accounting and forensic accounting and investigative finance, he worked in public accounting while building Kairos Nexus Global, a TEDCO-backed company connecting businesses with pre-vetted talent across emerging markets. A former junior Olympian, NCAA athlete, child actor, and professional emcee, Oyeniran hopes to combine his financial expertise Read more

Published: September 30, 2026

Real Humans of the Maryland Smith MBA Class of 2028

New members of the MBA Class of 2028 at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business shed light on the application process, their admissions journeys and more in this Real Humans: MBA Students. Across the cohort, students point to Smith’s collaborative culture, experiential approach, location in the greater Washington, D.C., region and growing integration of AI into the curriculum as important elements of their MBA experience. To start, Mae Howlin is already well acquainted with Smith, having earned her undergraduate degree there in International Business and Supply Chain Management. After three years in Read more

Published: September 29, 2026

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in October 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 quickly passing by. Schools are scheduling time for prospective students to visit the campus, meet alumni, and attend information sessions. See below for what’s happening in October of 2026. Why Attend MBA Events? More than just another step in the Read more

Published: September 28, 2026

Real Humans of the Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 2028

In this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series, we head to Washington, D.C., to meet a handful of new members of the Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 2028. To start, Donté Harrington comes to McDonough after roughly four-and-a-half years in private equity deal originations at TELEO Capital Management. A Boise State graduate who also played six seasons of college football, Harrington decided an MBA was the right next step after gaining exposure to the broader world of finance and identifying new possibilities for his career. Then, Khush Trivedi brings four years of Read more

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

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October 16, 2026 1:28am ET

Waitlisted at NYU Stern

Round: Round 1

Received via email on October 14, 2026

Standardized Test: I haven't taken any of the standardized tests yet.

GPA: 3.51

Program Type: One Year Program

Post MBA Career: Health Care, Medical Devices, Technology, Other

Application Location: United Kingdom

Juno Member: Not yet

October 16, 2026 12:02am ET

Interview Invite to Columbia Business School

Round: Round 1

Received via email October 16, 2026

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.5

GMAT: 695

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Consulting

Application Location: India, GURGAON

Juno Member: Not yet

October 15, 2026 6:56pm ET

Applied to Chicago Booth

Round: Round 1

Received via portal

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.47

GRE: 319

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Consulting, Bain, BCG, McKinsey

Application Location: Denver

Note:

Military

Juno Member: Not yet

October 15, 2026 6:50pm ET

Interview Invite to Dartmouth / Tuck

Round: Round 1

Received via email on September 20, 2026

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.47

GRE: 319

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Other Industries

Application Location: Denver

Note:

Military

Juno Member: Not yet

October 15, 2026 6:32pm ET

Accepted to Duke / Fuqua

Round: Early Decision

Received via phone October 15, 2026

Standardized Test: Executive Assessment (EA)

GPA: 3.96

EA: 148

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Juno Member: Not yet

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