MBA News
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, January 3-7, 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 and every week! Round 2 is here! Round 2 deadlines arrive thick and fast, right after the new year! Monday, January 3, Dartmouth / Tuck has... Read more »
Real Humans of MBA Students: Rochester Simon MBA Class of 2023
This edition of Real Humans: MBA Students takes us to upstate New York to meet some new members of the Rochester Simon MBA Class of 2023. 113 students enrolled in Simon's latest MBA class. Forty-two percent are women and 43 percent are international. Thirty-four percent of U.S. students are from... Read more »
Columbia MBA Employment Report: Class of 2021 Moves on from Morningside Campus to Bright Careers
The Columbia Business School employment report touts the program's expansive alumni network as an integral part of the MBA Class of 2021’s success. The report marks a landmark year, as these graduates are the last for the Morningside campus. The new business school campus, located in Manhattanville, will see students... Read more »
Real Humans of MBA Students: UCLA Anderson MBA Class of 2023
We head to sunny California for this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students to meet some new members of the UCLA Anderson School of Management MBA Class of 2023. 360 students joined the latest Anderson class. Forty-two percent are women and 36 percent are international, representing 41 different countries. Thirty-two... Read more »
Episode 206: Wire Taps—Outstanding military candidate with modest GRE. Government worker turned serial novelist. US-based candidate weighing options with non US-based programs.
Grab a glass of eggnog and cozy up to this holiday edition of the WireTaps podcast! While things are now quiet on the MBA decision release front, plenty of MBA candidates are sharing their decisions on MBA DecisionWire, and Graham and Alex get into some helpful content around how to... Read more »
Real Humans of MBA Students: Cambridge Judge Class of 2022
In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, we meet members of the one-year MBA program at the Cambridge Judge Business School in Cambridge, England. 221 students joined the latest Cambridge Judge MBA class. Forty-three percent are women and the class represents 45 different nationalities. During their undergraduate years, 29 percent... Read more »
HBS MBA Employment Report Shows Class of 2021 Coming Out on Top
See coverage of the HBS MBA Class of 2022 employment report here. Harvard Business School’s MBA Class of 2021 epitomizes a class rebounding from pandemic disruptions like remote—or even cancelled—internships, hybrid learning, and a changed economy. The school’s latest employment report shows their success in an economy hungry for skilled... Read more »
UVA Darden Batten Scholarship Interview: Early Action / Zoom
When I got the request for an interview, I couldn't find much on the interview process. Given that, I thought I would share my experience. First thing to note - I got my notice of admission (EA September) well before notice of the scholarship. There were 4 people on the... Read more »
Real Humans of the Dartmouth Tuck MBA Class of 2023
Get to know some new members of the Dartmouth Tuck School of Business MBA Class of 2023 in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. 294 students enrolled for the Tuck MBA Class of 2023. Forty-six percent are women and 41 percent are international, including dual citizens and permanent residents.... Read more »
Episode 205: Wire Taps—URM college dropout with low test scores; can he make the cut? Accomplished woman with great numbers despite being expelled from ugrad. Will adcoms take a risk? DW: Stern full fare vs. McDonough with dollars; Should money matter?
Welcome back to another episode of WireTaps! With decisions from leading programs wrapping up over the last week, there has been no shortage of activity on both MBA LiveWire - and MBA DecisionWire, as candidates start weighing their options. Beyond the usual profile reviews, Alex and Graham dive into an... Read more »
Real Humans of MBA Students: Minnesota Carlson MBA Class of 2023
This edition of Real Humans: MBA Students takes us to Minneapolis to meet some new members of the University of Minnesota’s Curtis L. Carlson School of Management MBA Class of 2023. On average, the class size at Carlson lands at 89 students. Thirty-two percent are women and 19 percent are... Read more »
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Class of 2021 Employment Report: Graduates in High Demand
The Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business has released its employment report for the MBA Class of 2021. The report shows Tuck graduates had impressive acceptance rates that nearly matched the school's record high. Three months after graduation, 98 percent of job-seeking graduates received an offer, just short of the school’s... Read more »
The Consortium Family at Indiana Kelley
The Kelley School of Business prides itself on a diverse student body. While backgrounds and career interests may vary, students are united by a common desire to be part of a strong community. And with a rank in the top 25 business schools, Kelley School of Business is as prestigious... Read more »
Real Humans of MBA Students: Columbia Business School Class of 2023
Join us for another edition of the Real Humans: MBA Students series to meet some new members of the Columbia Business School (CBS) MBA Class of 2023. 847 students chose to attend CBS and become part of the MBA Class of 2023. Classes began in August with 614 students and... Read more »
UCLA Anderson Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Virtual
The interviewer was a very chill second-year student. We had about 20 minutes of interview questions and the rest was asking the interviewer questions. I was asked the following: Walk me through your resume. Why MBA, why now? Why are you a good fit for Anderson? How would you contribute... Read more »
Episode 204: Wire Taps—Energy Guy Worried About ROI. Columbia ED Candidate Targeting Round 2. Latam Candidate Might Rethink Target Programs.
Alex and Graham are back for another episode of WireTaps amidst the whirlwind of R1 decisions from Harvard, Stanford, Tuck, Kellogg, Emory, Darden, Michigan, Georgetown, and more! Our hosts preview MIT, Berkeley, and Wharton R1 decisions (coming later this week) and remind listeners to drop by Clubhouse this Thursday at... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions, December 13-17, 2021
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week and every week! Round 1 decisions are rolling out! Monday, December 13, UNC / Kenan Flagler is scheduled to release its Round 1 decisions. Tuesday, December... Read more »
Yale SOM Interview Questions & Report: Round 1 / Second-Year Student / Skype
Interviewer was kind and attentive. My background was very unfamiliar to him and it seemed to me that he hardly understood what I was explaining - my fault! Anyhow, I could see he was trying, but he rarely gave me back up questions. I felt that this interview would not... Read more »
International Kelley MBA Students Find Community of Friends and Future Colleagues
The Kelley School of Business’ diverse student body is part of what makes Kelley such an exceptional place to network, develop, and grow as a leader in the business world. Ranked #23 according to US News and World Report’s best business schools list, Kelley's reputation speaks for itself. Students come... Read more »
Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 2021 Set Employment Records
See coverage of the Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 2022 employment report here. Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business has released the employment report for its full-time MBA graduates of 2021. The report shows an impressive performance for the new graduates as they recorded the highest levels of job offers... Read more »
