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Published: October 1, 2025
Real Humans of MBA Students: Esade MBA Class of 2027
In this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series, we hear from some new crew at Esade. Esade’s MBA Class of 2027 showcases Barcelona-born talent alongside a truly global cohort united by entrepreneurial drive and values-driven leadership. Locals Alex Forns and Laura Sagrera bookend that spirit at home: Alex brings biosystems and agrochemicals expertise and is pivoting into healthcare, while Laura pairs consulting and retail experience with Ironman-tested grit as she builds toward launching a venture in consumer, lifestyle, or sports. From Armenia, Armine Movsesyan arrived on campus with a decade at the nexus of Read more
Published: September 29, 2025
Real Humans of Wharton’s MBA Class of 2027
The Wharton School’s MBA Class of 2027 brings together an inspiring mix of entrepreneurs, consultants, technologists, and changemakers with global perspectives and ambitious goals. Meet six new members of this class in this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series. To start, Jullian Duran, a serial fintech entrepreneur, joins Wharton with extensive product leadership and startup experience. He’s using his fully-funded MBA as both a network refresh and a launchpad to scale a new venture alongside his brother. Stay tuned for his novel about the Hispanic American experience and call for civic Read more
Published: September 29, 2025
Georgetown McDonough Launches Accelerated Pathway from MiM to MBA
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business has announced the launch of its new MiM to MBA Pathway, allowing graduates of McDonough’s M.S. in Management (MiM) program to transfer credits from their MiM degree to the Full-time or Flex MBA.  Designed for MiM alumni with three to five years of professional experience who are seeking career advancement, leadership development, or specialization in specific fields or sectors, the new pathway is an opportunity to complement their master’s and earn two degrees in an accelerated timeframe.  “Our goal is to empower MiM Read more
Published: September 29, 2025
Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in October 2025
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 first-round deadlines are passing us by and the second round begins, schools are hosting events for prospective applicants to find the right fit. Here’s what’s on deck for October Why attend MBA events? More than just another step in the process you want to check off your list, this is where Read more
Published: September 24, 2025
Real Humans of the Michigan State Broad MBA Class of 2027
The Michigan State University Broad College of Business welcomed 54 students to its MBA Class of 2027, and we meet a handful of them in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. Forty percent of the new cohort are women while 13 percent are international students, representing nine countries. Forty percent of U.S. students identify as minorities. During their undergraduate years, a third of Broad students earned degrees in business and a fifth had majored in a STEM discipline. Forty-seven percent had pursued humanities/social sciences. Altogether, the new class averaged an undergraduate GPA of 3.4. At Read more
Published: September 24, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Becky Gallagher of the University of Bath School of Management
Welcome back to the U.K.’s University of Bath School of Management. We are once again joined by Becky Gallagher, Head of MBA Admissions and Recruitment, for this Admissions Director Q&A. Becky has worked within the University for over 20 years, spending time in the Students’ Union where she oversaw student development and leadership programs. She has worked in the role of Head of MBA Recruitment and Admissions since January 2021 and has built an impressive network of connections globally. Becky loves nothing more than taking a student through the journey from pre-applicant stage right through to Read more
Published: September 24, 2025
Carnegie Mellon Tepper MBA Class of 2027 Profile
The Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business welcomed 144 new students to campus this fall. Read on for some key stats from the MBA Class of 2027 profile.  Thirty-seven percent of the new Tepper MBA students are international, just a two percent dip from last year, representing 21 countries. Tepper further broke down the geographic distribution of its MBA class this year and 28 percent came from the Mid-Atlantic U.S. and 16 percent from the Northeast. Seventeen percent hailed from the West Coast of the U.S. Read more
Published: September 22, 2025
UCLA Anderson MBA Class of 2027 Profile: More Representation of Women & U.S. Minorities
The class profile has been released for the UCLA Anderson School of Management MBA Class of 2027, highlighting the strengths and potential of the incoming cohort. For the second year in a row, the school received over 3,000 applications. This year’s class numbers 307 students. Women make up 46 percent of the class, which is a three percent increase over last year. Based on federal guidelines, 66 percent identify as U.S. minorities, a nine percent increase over the Class of 2026. Thirty-one percent of U.S. citizens and permanent residents are Asian Read more
Published: September 22, 2025
Real Humans of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2027
In this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series, we head to New York City to meet some new members of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2027. From a yogi founder to a veteran pivoting from service to C-suite skills, NYU Stern’s Class of 2027 brings serious range—and a shared pull toward New York City, EQ-driven leadership, and impact. Entrepreneur-investor Adam Shlomi scaled and sold SoFlo Tutors, launched an investment fund, and now heads to consulting with an eye back to building and buying businesses. Beril Dayanikli arrives Read more
Published: September 17, 2025
Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 2027 Profile
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business has released its MBA Class of 2027 profile. Out of 1,617 applicants, 248 ultimately enrolled in the MBA program this fall. The new cohort includes a greater number of women, underrepresented minorities, and first-generation college students compared to last year.  Anne Kilby, Associate Dean for MBA admissions, said in the school’s press release, “This class will bring new perspectives to our classrooms, enrich the Georgetown community, and make an impact both here in the Read more
Published: September 17, 2025
Real Humans of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business MBA Class of 2027
We continue our Real Humans: MBA Students series with a visit to the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. Seventy-eight MBA students matriculated at Georgia Terry this fall. Thirty-two percent are women and 21 percent are international students. Twenty-one percent identify as U.S. minorities. During their undergraduate years, the group averaged a GPA of 3.50. Thirty-one percent each earned degrees in business/economics or computer sciences/engineering. Another 21 percent had studied the sciences while 18 percent pursued humanities/social sciences majors. When it came time to take the GMAT or GRE, Read more
Published: September 17, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Ivone Foisy of the University of Rochester Simon Business School
We are back at the University of Rochester Simon Business School, this time with Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management, Ivone Foisy, in this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Ivone has over 20 years of enrollment management experience. In her current role as assistant dean of enrollment management at Simon, she oversees recruitment strategy, enrollment marketing, and financial aid for full-time, part-time, and online MS and MBA programs. As Simon expands its offerings to include the DBA and certificate options, she will oversee enrollment for those programs as well. Ivone is inspired Read more
Published: September 15, 2025
Real Humans of the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Class of 2027
We are excited to kick off our Real Humans: MBA Students series for the new Classes of 2027! To start, known for its collaborative spirit, values-driven leadership, and strong ties to both North Carolina industry and the global business community, UNC Kenan-Flagler consistently attracts students who want to pair professional ambition with personal impact. With a culture rooted in integrity, inclusion, and innovation, the Tar Heel MBA offers a community where diverse perspectives are celebrated and future leaders are equipped to drive meaningful change. The newest members of the MBA Read more
Published: September 10, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Cara Sonnier of Georgia Terry
In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back Cara Sonnier, Director of Admissions for the Full-Time MBA and M.S. Business Analytics programs at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. Since joining the Full-Time MBA program in 2012, Cara has been instrumental in shaping the admissions process, making it more accessible and streamlined for prospective students. With a passion for graduate management education, Cara believes deeply in the transformative power and significant return on investment that the Terry College programs provide. Under her leadership, the admissions team not only Read more
Published: September 8, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Francesco Farné of IMD
In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A, series, we meet Francesco Farné, the new Admissions Director at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland. Francesco has over 12 years of experience managing global products and leading sales teams within the education sector, specifically at EF Education First, where he honed extensive expertise in global sales, strategic account management, and customer success. He is deeply passionate about digital transformation, customer experience optimization, and driving business growth within fast-paced industries. He is now thrilled to leverage this experience in his new role with IMD, Read more
Published: September 3, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Bailey McChesney of Vanderbilt Owen
We are back with Bailey McChesney, Director of MBA Admissions at Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management in this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series. With almost 15 years of experience with the Vanderbilt Owen Recruiting and Admissions Team, Bailey McChesney is passionate about equipping candidates with the knowledge they need to navigate the MBA admissions process and transition to business school. Throughout her tenure at Vanderbilt, she has gained comprehensive insights into the admissions process, and her role encompasses overseeing application evaluations as well as coordinating onboarding initiatives for incoming Read more
Published: September 1, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Brad Rosenwinkel of Kelley School of Business
For this Admissions Director Q&A, we welcome Brad Rosenwinkel, Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid for the Kelley Full-Time +Flex MBA program at Indiana University. Originally from the Chicagoland area, he has more than two decades of experience in higher education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at various institutions across the country including his alma mater, Valparaiso University, the University of Denver Daniels College of Business, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Berkeley Haas, and Michigan Ross. While his career has focused on admissions, he has led Read more
Published: August 31, 2025
Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in September 2025
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 first-round deadlines approach, schools are ramping up their event calendars for prospective students. Here’s what’s on deck for September. Why attend MBA events? More than just another step in the process you want to check off your list, this is where you can assess for yourself whether a school or program Read more
Published: August 27, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Patrik Wallén of IESE
In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we meet Patrik Wallén, MBA Admissions Director at IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain. Patrik joined the Admissions team after several years leading IESE’s Career Development Center, where he supported MBA and MiM students in navigating their career paths and building relationships with global recruiters. Originally from Sweden, Patrik completed his MBA at IESE in 2007. He also holds executive coaching certifications (ORSCC, CPCC, ACC) and has been actively involved in IESE’s leadership and Read more
Published: August 25, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Eric Askins of Berkeley Haas School of Business
We are back in Berkeley, California, with Eric Askins, Executive Director of Full-time MBA Admissions at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A. Eric is dedicated to recruiting exceptional global talent and focuses his efforts on the intersection of access and excellence, identifying and enrolling outstanding leaders from all backgrounds who will shape the future of business. Eric and his team partner with students, faculty, and staff to build a community defined by innovative leadership and academic rigor, ensuring that a Haas education Read more
Published: August 20, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Luke Bretscher of WashU Olin
In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome Luke Bretscher, Assistant Dean and Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Washington University’s Olin Business School. 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 his Read more
Published: August 18, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Lawrence Mur’ray of the Dartmouth Tuck School of Business
In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we hear from Lawrence Mur’ray, Executive Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Dartmouth Tuck. Before joining the Tuck School in August 2022, Lawrence served as the Senior Assistant Dean of Graduate Business Programs at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business, where he was responsible for strategic enrollment management for more than 15 graduate business programs. Before his time at Gabelli, Lawrence spent more than ten years in MBA and undergraduate business program administration at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Across these Read more
Published: August 13, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Betsy Ryan of the Minnesota Carlson School of Management
Get an insider’s perspective of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management MBA program with Betsy Ryan, MS, Senior Associate Director of Admissions for MBA & MS Programs in this 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 on adult and graduate student Read more
Published: August 12, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Eddie Asbie of Cornell University’s S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management
We are back at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University in this Admissions Director Q&A for an overview of the MBA admissions process and some highlights of the MBA program with Executive Director of Admissions and Scholarship, Eddie Asbie. Eddie is responsible for overseeing admissions and recruitment for the Two-Year Residential MBA program. He has spent over 20 years of his professional career in higher education, primarily within admissions, and has called Ithaca, N.Y., and Cornell home for 13 years. He completed his undergraduate degree from the Read more
Published: August 11, 2025
Admissions Director Q&A: Steve Thompson of Northwestern Kellogg
In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A, we are back again with Steve Thompson, Senior Director of Admissions at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. As the leader of Full-Time admissions, Steve is focused on attracting the best and brightest candidates to Kellogg’s portfolio of Full-Time MBA programs. Steve has played a critical leadership role at Kellogg since January 2018, when he first joined the team as director of the Executive MBA Program. Prior to Kellogg, Steve worked at IE Business School as the Read more

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December 4, 2025 10:49pm ET
Accepted to Michigan / Ross
Round: Round 1
Received via phone December 4, 2025
Standardized Test: Granted Waiver
GPA: 3.81
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: United States, Texas
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Admitted with 40k scholarship
December 4, 2025 10:47pm ET
Accepted to Carnegie Mellon / Tepper
Round: Round 1
Received via phone
Standardized Test: Granted Waiver
GPA: 3.81
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: United States, Texas
Note:

Admitted with 90k scholarship
December 4, 2025 10:26pm ET
Waitlisted at U. Chicago Booth
Round: Round 1
Received via portal on December 03, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.61
GRE: 333
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: India, New Delhi
December 4, 2025 10:12pm ET
Accepted to U. Chicago Booth
Round: Round 1
Received via portal December 4, 2025
Standardized Test: GMAT
GMAT: 710
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: Canada
December 4, 2025 9:27pm ET
Rejected at Yale SOM
Round: Round 1
Received via email December 4, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 4.0/4.0
GRE: 327
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: Michigan, St. Clair
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