Lauren Wakal
Fridays from the Frontline: Veterans Pivot Career Paths at NYU Stern
In this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, NYU Stern Military Veterans Club Co-presidents Thomas Dunn (MBA ‘23) and Constantine Filipos (MBA ‘23) reflect on their transition from the Military to Stern. From the Corps to Consulting Constantine: I served seven years on active duty as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer. I spent the first half of this time as a platoon commander leading a team of 45 Marines and Sailors, and the second half as an instructor and advisor teaching military planning to senior U.S. Naval Officers and to partner nation militaries in South America. I realized the things... Read more »
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Employment Report: Class of 2022 Finds Strong Placement Overall & in Consulting
The Two-Year MBA Class of 2022 at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management achieved near-perfect job placement, according to the employment report. At three months post-graduation, 99 percent of newly-minted Kellogg MBAs reported receiving a job offer, and 97 percent had accepted a job offer. Liza Kirkpatrick, Assistant Dean of the Career Management Center, remarks, “These Kellogg graduates, who began their MBA journey during the disruption of a global pandemic and uncertain economy, demonstrated excellence and persistence in securing not only impressive, but impactful positions after earning their Kellogg MBA.” The median base salary across all industries reached $165,000, representing... Read more »
Wharton’s Team-Based Discussion Prompt 2022-2023
The prompt for the Wharton School’s Team-Based Discussion (TBD) for the 2022-2023 MBA admissions season is below. The exercise focuses on the Global Immersion Program: “Wharton’s commitment to global engagement prepares MBA students for any challenge in the international business environment. As of the 2022 school year, all global travel at Wharton is back to normal operations. Wharton MBAs will once again have the opportunity to participate in a Global Immersion Program (GIP), a credit-bearing elective course, which is designed to provide a high-level survey of the economic, cultural, and geo-political drivers behind regions integral to the global economy. GIP courses consist... Read more »
Build a Sustainable Future with the Georgetown MS-ESM Program
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The Week Ahead: MBA Interviews & Decisions, November 7-11, 2022
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Interview invitations & decisions Interview invites continue to roll out for several top MBA programs, as final decisions are also underway. Wednesday, November 9, Oxford / Saïd is scheduled to release its Stage 2 interview invites. Thursday, November 10, INSEAD is scheduled to release its Round 1 decisions. How Clear Admit+ and “The Wires” Can Help Subscribe to Clear Admit+ for comprehensive guidance on all aspects of the admissions process in an easily digestible series of video lessons,... Read more »
Round 2 MBA Application Deadlines 2022-2023
To help you stay organized, we’ve compiled all of the Round 2 MBA application deadlines (and some Round 3 ones) all in one place. You’ll find links to our corresponding Essay Topic Analysis in the “Essay Analysis” column. School Deadline Decision Essay Analysis Application Live? INSEAD (R2 August Intake) 11/15/2022 1/20/2023 Yes Yes Indian School of Business 11/27/2022 2/2023 Yes Yes Dartmouth / Tuck 1/4/2023 3/16/2023 Yes Yes Harvard Business School 1/4/2023 3/29/2023 Yes Yes UCLA / Anderson 1/4/2023 3/22/2023 Yes Yes UPenn / Wharton 1/4/2023 3/23/2023 Yes Yes Oxford / Saïd (R3) 1/4/2023 3/8/2023 Yes Yes U. Chicago Booth... Read more »
Emory Goizueta MBA Employment Report: Class of 2022 Achieves Impressive Placement
Ninety-eight percent of the 145 graduating members of the Emory Goizueta Business School MBA Class of 2022 earned job offers and claimed them within three months of graduation, according to the new employment report. The median base salary increased roughly $30,000 over last year’s class to $165,000. Median base salary plus signing bonus jumps to $193,000 for the recent two-year MBA graduates. Industry Choice The top industry for the Emory Goizueta Two-Year MBA Class of 2022 is consulting, where 55 percent of students found work. Financial services followed at 16 percent. Thirteen percent joined the tech industry and eight percent... Read more »
Admissions Director Q&A: Melissa Rapp of Emory Goizueta
In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A, Melissa Rapp, Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions for Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, digs into MBA admissions, how to approach the application essays and much more. Melissa leads the teams responsible for the recruitment, evaluation, and matriculation of students across the portfolio of Graduate Business programs including MBA programs, MS in Business Analytics program, and Master of Analytical Finance program. A longtime higher education professional with over 18 years of experience, Melissa has worked at both small and large institutions helping to form and implement successful admissions strategies. She collaborates cross-functionally with program... Read more »
The Week Ahead: Decisions & Interview Invites, October 24-28, 2022
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Interview invites continue to roll out, as final decisions for early action deadlines also begin. Monday, October 24, IESE is scheduled to release its Early Decision round decisions. Tuesday, October 25, UPenn / Wharton and IESE are scheduled to release their Round 1 interview invites. Wednesday, October 26, Duke / Fuqua is scheduled to release its Round 1 interview invites. Oxford / Saïd is scheduled to release its Stage 1 decisions. How Clear Admit+ and “The... Read more »
MIT Sloan MBA Class of 2024 Profile: Boost in Domestic Diversity
The MIT Sloan MBA Class of 2024 profile reflects students’ diversity of skills and experience that Sloan sees as critical to the MBA program. 408 matriculated in the fall of 2022, representing a smaller class size of the year prior, 450, and two years ago, 484. Here are some key elements of the profile: MIT Sloan MBA Class Profile: Undergraduate Background Median Undergraduate GPA 3.62 Percent majoring in engineering 29% Percent majoring in business 23% Percent majoring in economics 17% Percent majoring in science & math 15% Percent majoring in humanities, social sciences 12% MIT MBA Class of 2024... Read more »
MBA Applicants – We Need Your Input! $25 Gift Card Opportunity!
How do global factors inform your decision about pursing an MBA? How do you engage with business schools and decide where – and when – to apply? We certainly have some ideas – but we want to hear from you! Clear Admit is conducting an online survey to learn more about your decision-making as you consider business schools and where/when you plan to apply. This anonymous survey will take you 10-15 minutes to complete. If you’re applying or planning to apply to full-time MBA programs for Fall 2023 enrollment or later, then we’d love to hear from you! To thank you... Read more »
Admissions Director Q&A: Shari Hubert of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business
In this Admissions Director Q&A, get the inside scoop on MBA admissions at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Shari Hubert, Associate Dean of Admissions, is responsible for overseeing recruitment and admissions for the school’s portfolio of ten business degree programs. Prior to Fuqua, she was in charge of admissions for the Full-time and Evening MBA programs at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. Hubert has extensive experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, and entered higher education after working for the Peace Corps as director of recruitment within the Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection. Read on for... Read more »
NYU Stern MBA Class of 2022 Employment Report: Record-High Compensation
The NYU Stern School of Business MBA Class of 2022 achieved record-high compensation, including the school’s highest ever median base salary and mean total compensation, according to the new employment report. The median base salary increased $15,000 over last year’s class to an all-time record of $170,000. Average total compensation for the Class of 2022 climbed $14,340 to $196,143, another record. 94.1 percent of Stern MBA graduates accepted jobs within three months of graduation. Associate Dean of Career Services Brian Ruggiero says in the press release, “NYU Stern’s two-year, Full-time MBA Class of 2022 fully embodies Stern’s ethos around not... Read more »
The Week Ahead: Deadlines & Decisions, October 17-21, 2022
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Final decisions for early action deadlines begin. Monday, October 17, Cambridge / Judge has its Round 2 application deadline. Wednesday, October 19, UVA / Darden is scheduled to release its Early Action decisions. Thursday, October 20, Duke / Fuqua is scheduled to release its Early Action decisions. How Clear Admit+ and “The Wires” Can Help Subscribe to Clear Admit+ for comprehensive guidance on all aspects of the admissions process in an easily digestible series of video lessons, data... Read more »
Admissions Director Q&A: Teresa Peiro-Camaro of INSEAD
We continue our Admissions Director Q&A series with Teresa Peiro-Camaro, the Associate Director, Global Admissions at INSEAD. Based in Fontainebleau, France, she leads the Admissions Office team, which oversees the admissions process for Degree Programmes and is responsible for the class composition for Executive Degrees and MBA. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that each INSEAD cohort brings together people, cultures, and ideas to develop responsible leaders who transform business and society. Teresa and her team accompany candidates along the entire application journey, helping them to explore their driving motivation and to fulfill their professional aspirations. Teresa joined INSEAD... Read more »
Admission Director Q&A: J.R. McGrath of Carnegie Mellon Tepper
The new Executive Director of Masters Admissions at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business joins us for this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A. J.R. has been at Tepper for the past 19 months as Director of Masters Recruiting and just accepted the role of Executive Director at the beginning of October. He has previously served in leadership roles at SMU Cox, TCU and Syracuse. In addition to his professional responsibilities, JR and his wife have a young daughter that keeps them busy. J.R. also enjoys running, golf and anything to do with Pittsburgh sports teams. Read on for... Read more »
Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2024: Strong Academics, Gains in Representation
The University of Michigan Ross School of Business welcomed a diverse MBA Class of 2024. Here are some key elements of the profile: Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2024: Undergraduate Background Average Undergraduate GPA 3.5 Percent majoring in STEM 40% Percent majoring in business 38% Percent majoring in humanities 22% Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2024: GMAT Statistics Average GMAT Score 720 GMAT Score Middle 80% 680 – 760 Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2024: GRE Statistics GRE Average Quant 160 GRE Average Verbal 160 Ross MBA Class Profile: Student Characteristics Women 42% Countries Represented (by citizenship) 39... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Interview Invites, October 10-14, 2022
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 1 application deadlines continue, as some programs begin releasing interview invites. Monday, October 10, UNC / Kenan Flagler has its Round 1 application deadline. Tuesday, October 11, Texas / McCombs and IESE have their Round 1 application deadlines. Wednesday, October 12, Oxford / Saïd has its Stage 2 application deadline. Thursday, October 13, London Business School is scheduled to release its Round 1 interview invites. Saturday, October 15, USC / Marshall has its Round 1... Read more »
Stanford GSB MBA Class of 2024: Ready for Impact
The Stanford Graduate School of Business welcomed 424 new students to its MBA Class of 2024. Kirsten Moss, Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid, said in the school’s press release on the class profile, “Our newest students have already reached significant milestones in their personal and professional lives. The rich diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enable them to work together to tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges.” Here are some key elements of the profile: Stanford GSB MBA Class Profile: Undergraduate Background Average Undergraduate GPA 3.76 Percent majoring in engineering 24% Percent... Read more »
Chicago Booth MBA Class of 2024 Profile
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business MBA Class of 2024 profile demonstrates how an emphasis on diversity of background attracts future business leaders who are ambitious, supportive, and intellectually curious to the program. This year’s class numbers 621 students, out of 4,352 applicants. Thirteen are enrolled in Booth’s accelerated joint degree program in law and business. Here are some key elements of the profile: Chicago Booth Class Profile: Undergraduate Background Average Undergraduate GPA 3.6 Percent majoring in business 25% Percent majoring in economics 25% Percent majoring in engineering 24% Percent majoring in liberal arts 13% Class of... Read more »
