MBA News
MIT Sloan Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / AdCom / Zoom
My interview was not as behavioral-based as I thought it would be. I was prepared to talk in more depth about conflict/persuasion/leadership type “stories,” but most of the questions focused on how the last year has been, my future goals, and my interest in MIT Sloan. My interviewer was conversational,... Read more »
Wharton Professor Named Next Director of Cambridge Judge Business School
Professor Mauro F. Guillén of the Wharton School will assume the role of Director of Cambridge Judge Business School on September 1, 2021. He succeeds Professor Christoph Loch, who had a successful decade of service to the business school. Mauro Guillén, Wharton Professor & New Director of Cambridge Judge Professor... Read more »
Vote on the Championship Match: Post-MBA Employer Bracket
We’ve seeded this bracket with 32 companies based on popularity with our registered users. The rest is up to you. Welcome to Clear Admit’s March Madness Post-MBA Employer Bracket Challenge!Which firm will prevail?!We have two ways you can participate this month:Vote for your favorites: Where would you rather work? The... Read more »
Bracket Contest Entry – March Madness: Employer Edition
Can you guess where our community members want to work after b-school?We’ve created a 32-firm bracket of popular post-MBA employers, putting them head-to-head until one victor emerges – based on our community members’ votes. And to make things even more interesting, we’re running a contest to see if anyone can predict how... Read more »
Join the Club: Clear Admit’s First Clubhouse Event!
The MBA Admissions Club, created by Clear Admit, is holding its first event in the Clubhouse app on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 12pm ET. Hosts Graham Richmond and Alex Brown will share Round 2 decision updates, offer admissions tips, and facilitate an open and collaborative conversation about the business... Read more »
Good Luck Abounds on MBA DecisionWire!
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we wanted to take a moment today to celebrate the good luck that our community members have shared on MBA DecisionWire this season. For the uninitiated, MBA DecisionWire is a social tool that allows posters to share their admissions results (complete with scholarship offers),... Read more »
Georgetown University Ranks Second in Graduating Women Entering Venture Capital
Georgetown University has placed second among universities graduating women entering venture capital, according to a study conducted by Different Funds. Different Funds, an investment firm specializing in venture capital, organized a comprehensive report on the dynamic of women from venture capital firms. The report analyzed the careers, geography, and education... Read more »
Cornell Johnson Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Second-Year Student / Skype
The interview was very friendly and conversational. Fairly conventional and nothing particularly surprising, though it was highly tailored to my resume and background. There was definitely a strong focus on why Cornell specifically and it seemed like the interviewer was trying to assess my interest in the school. I definitely... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions, March 15-19, 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! Round 2 Final Decisions & Round 3/4 Deadlines All Week! Some of the leading MBA programs have started to release their Round 2 final decisions, and... Read more »
Episode 152: Wire Taps—UNC Kenan-Flagler or Indiana Kelley for Consulting?
We have another episode of WireTaps for you! As the floodgates begin to open on R2 admissions decisions, Graham and Alex touch on some key admissions tips around navigating the waitlist (should a CBS waitlist-er retake the GRE?), the importance of logical, feasible career plans (does a Canadian applicant need... Read more »
MIT Sloan Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
Interview questions: 1. Anything else new that’s happened in your personal or professional life since your application? 2. Why did you leave your previous job? Isn’t that a pretty solid job? 3. What attracted you to where you are now? Was it a good decision? 4. Tell me about time... Read more »
New Business & Society Institute at Emory Goizueta Tackles Inequality, Climate Change
In early March, Emory Goizueta launched The Roberto C. Goizueta Business & Society Institute, renaming Social Enterprise at Goizueta. The new name represents an elevated commitment to social and environmental impact from the business school and The Goizueta Foundation. Furthermore, the Institute creates interdisciplinary study that explores the connections between... Read more »
MBA Student Interview by Juno: Abby from Michigan Ross
The MBA Student Interviews Series is brought to you by Juno, a collective bargaining group for student loans. In this series, we’ll interview MBA students about their paths and decision-making process. About Abby After growing up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Abby found herself interning at the Senate and House of... Read more »
Fridays from the Frontline: Cementing Friendships During COVID Self-isolation
In this edition of Fridays from the Frontline, INSEAD MBA ’21J, Cecily Liu, sheds light on building and maintaining connections during a pandemic. Cementing Friendships During COVID Self-isolation By Cecily Liu, INSEAD MBA ’21J Self-isolation paints a scary picture during COVID times. For many, the thought of attending MBA classes... Read more »
Tuck School of Business to Host Free Chat
Applying to Tuck School of Business? This Live Chat is for YOU! Whether you’re putting the finishing touches on your Round 3 application or you’re just getting started on your application for the next admissions cycle, this chat will provide all of the insider tips and advice you need to... Read more »
MIT Sloan Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Adcom / Zoom
The interview – application + two pre-interview essays-based – felt like a genuine free-flowing conversation rather than interviewing with a person who needs to go through a specific set of questions before the interview ends (the feeling one has when interviewing with students and alumni). It lasted for about 40... Read more »
Johnson Cornell Tech MBA Alumni Startups Tackle COVID-19 Challenges
Whether in the hospital or at home, the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced challenges that can only be resolved with innovation and determination. In this special feature, four Johnson Cornell Tech MBA alumni discuss how the companies they have launched introduce solutions to obstacles during the pandemic. Enroute Facilitates Patient Care... Read more »
Fellowship Honors Black Excellence at Michigan Ross
Michigan Ross announced the first recipient of the Black Business Student Association (BBSA) Fellowship: TJ Banks, Ross MBA ’21. The Full-Time MBA team and Michigan Ross faculty selected Banks for the inaugural $10,000 fellowship. The BBSA Fellowship was created to honor Black excellence at Michigan Ross. Graduating members of BBSA... Read more »
LBS Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Virtual Interview
Had a fairly conversational interview with an alum that consisted of the standard questions (Tell me about yourself, why MBA, why LBS) as well as some questions about my resume and behavioral questions. My interviewer had already read through my application so there wasn’t a ton of probing questions on... Read more »
Celebrating International Women’s Day with INSEAD Alumnae
In 1967, the March 8th celebration of International Women’s Day was adopted by the feminist movement. The same year, INSEAD welcomed women into its prestigious MBA program, and they have been pushing limits ever since. To mark International Women’s Day 2021, INSEAD’s Limitless Campaign celebrates women entrepreneurs and role models... Read more »
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