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Lauren Wakal has been covering the MBA admissions space for more than a decade, from in-depth business school profiles to weekly breaking news and more.
Published: April 3, 2017
MBA DecisionWire Spotlight: Northwestern / Kellogg or U Penn / Wharton from Europe
In this edition of MBA DecisionWire Spotlight, which highlights the admissions results of students and alumni posted to Clear Admit’s DecisionWire, we round up responses to a candidate trying to choose between Northwestern / Kellogg and UPenn / Wharton for finance. This week, a candidate with acceptances to Kellogg and Wharton, but also a few waitlist placements, reached out on DecisionWire. A community member offered some detailed feedback: Read more
Published: March 27, 2017
DecisionWire Spotlight: Georgetown / McDonough with Scholarship or NYU / Stern
MBA DecisionWire is a tool for applicants, students and alumni to share more information with their peers—specifically about where they decide to attend business school based on where they applied and were accepted. In this week’s MBA DecisionWire Spotlight, we take a closer look at one candidate’s decision between Georgetown / McDonough with a scholarship or NYU / Stern for consulting. A few comments went straight to the Big Apple: Others dug into the career opportunities of each: The $100k from the Consortium for Graduate Read more
Published: March 20, 2017
MBA DecisionWire Spotlight: Chicago Booth, Duke / Fuqua or Michigan / Ross for Social Impact
In this edition of MBA DecisionWire Spotlight, which highlights the admissions results of students and alumni posted to Clear Admit’s DecisionWire, we round up responses to a candidate with an interest in social impact. This week, a candidate with acceptances to U. Chicago Booth, Duke / Fuqua, and Michigan / Ross asked for advice on the programs’ relative strengths. Read more
Published: March 13, 2017
MBA DecisionWire Spotlight: UNC / Kenan-Flagler or UT Austin / McCombs for Consulting
In this edition of MBA DecisionWire Spotlight, which highlights the admissions results of students and alumni posted to Clear Admit’s DecisionWire, we round up responses to a candidate with a couple of options. This week, a candidate with acceptances to UNC / Kenan-Flagler and UT Austin / McCombs asked for advice on where to head for consulting. Read more
Published: March 6, 2017
MBA DecisionWire Spotlight: Berkeley / Haas, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, NYU / Stern or Yale SOM for Finance
In this edition of MBA DecisionWire Spotlight, which highlights the admissions results of students and alumni posted to Clear Admit’s DecisionWire, we take a closer look at a candidate with a handful of options. This week, a candidate with acceptances to Berkeley / Haas, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, NYU / Stern, and Yale SOM asked for advice on where to head for investment banking, and potentially private equity.Before we get into the constructive feedback, let’s get what many people are likely thinking out of the way:Initial Read more
Published: February 27, 2017
MBA DecisionWire Spotlight: Chicago Booth, Northwestern / Kellogg or UVA / Darden with Family
The choice of an MBA program can comprise a myriad of factors, as seen in this edition of MBA DecisionWire Spotlight, which highlights the admissions results of students and alumni posted to Clear Admit’s DecisionWire. This week, we take a closer look at a candidate with acceptances to U. Chicago Booth, Northwestern / Kellogg and UVA / Darden. While some feedback was positive and direct... Read more
Published: February 20, 2017
MBA DecisionWire Spotlight: MIT / Sloan or Berkeley / Haas for Technology
As acceptance notifications roll out, many MBA candidates are posting their successes and selections on MBA DecisionWire, a tool for applicants, students and alumni to share their admissions results. In this edition of MBA DecisionWire Spotlight, we take a closer look at a candidate with acceptances to Berkeley / Haas, Duke / Fuqua, MIT / Sloan, and UCLA / Anderson. While the applicant had already pared down the list, he’s still seeking advice to determine where to pursue his MBA: Read more
Published: February 14, 2017
MBA DecisionWire Spotlight: Wharton, Columbia, or Booth for Investment Management
MBA DecisionWire is a tool for applicants, students and alumni to share more information with their peers—specifically about where they decide to attend business school based on where they applied and were accepted. In our new series, MBA DecisionWire Spotlight, we’ll be taking a closer look at selected posts. This week, we kick off with one candidate’s decision between Chicago / Booth, Columbia Business School and The Wharton School. Read more

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October 16, 2026 1:45pm ET
Interview Invite to Chicago Booth
Round: Round 1
Received via portal October 16, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GRE: 322
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Finance, Technology
Application Location: Southwest US
Juno Member: Not yet
October 16, 2026 1:45pm ET
Interview Invite to Chicago Booth
Round: Round 1
Received via portal October 16, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.57
GMAT: 675
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Consulting
Application Location: Philly
Juno Member: Not yet
October 16, 2026 1:42pm ET
Interview Invite to Chicago Booth
Round: Round 1
Received via portal October 16, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 4
GRE: 320
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: Mexico
Juno Member: Not yet
October 16, 2026 1:38pm ET
Interview Invite to Chicago Booth
Round: Round 1
Received via email October 16, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.98
GMAT: 715
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Real Estate
Application Location: Chicago
Juno Member: Not yet
October 16, 2026 1:37pm ET
Rejected at Harvard Business School
Round: Round 1
Received via portal on October 05, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.98
GMAT: 715
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Real Estate
Application Location: Chicago
Juno Member: Not yet
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