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Published: March 22, 2026

The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions & Deadlines, March 23-27, 2026

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Decisions & Deadlines for Rounds 2 & 3 Leading MBA programs are releasing their Rounds 2 & 3 decisions, and have Round 3 application deadlines. Monday, March 23, Rice Business is scheduled to release its Round 2 decisions. Michigan Ross and London Business School have their Round 3 application deadlines. Tuesday, March 24, Washington Foster has its Round 3 application deadline. Wednesday, March 25, Harvard Business School and Northwestern / Kellogg are scheduled to release their Read more

Published: March 12, 2026

Virtual Event Series: MBA Application Overview 2026

Calling all future MBA Applicants! You have the raw materials. So how do you put them together into a compelling MBA application for Fall 2027 applications? Join us for our 2026 MBA Admissions Overview Event Series to get an early start on your MBA Applications. We’re hosting four events – May 19th, May 20th, May 26th, & May 27th all @ 12pm ET – each with representatives from up to five top MBA Programs. The full series includes 19 Top MBA Programs so far, with more to be added. We’ll start with a 60-minute Read more

Published: March 11, 2026

Berkeley Haas MBA Deferred Enrollment: Key Takeaways from Haas’s Admissions Team

During a recent Clear Admit webinar on deferred MBA admissions, representatives from several leading business schools shared insights into their programs and application processes. Representing Berkeley Haas, Verse Gabrielle (shey/sheir/shem), Senior Associate Director, Accelerated Access, discussed why candidates might consider applying through the school’s deferred pathway and offered practical advice on how applicants can present themselves effectively during the admissions process. Sheir comments highlighted how deferred programs are designed to evaluate potential, encourage exploration, and give candidates the freedom to shape their early careers with confidence. Verse Gabrielle, Senior Associate Director, Read more

Published: March 5, 2026

Submit a Berkeley Haas, Georgetown McDonough, HBS, INSEAD, Kellogg or LBS MBA Interview Report – Receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card

If you’re interested in sharing your MBA interview experience, we are awarding a $10 Amazon gift certificate to each applicant who submits an MBA interview report for Berkeley Haas, Georgetown McDonough, HBS, INSEAD, London Business School, or Northwestern Kellogg, by Sunday, March 8th, 11:59 pm EST. To be eligible for the $10 gift card, you must be signed into your clearadmit.com account at the time that you submit your report. You must also include the following information in your report:* School/Date/Admissions Round Description/location of visit and/or interview atmosphere Type of interview (alum/adcom/first- or second-year student, resume-based vs. application-based) List of interview Read more

Published: March 5, 2026

Real Humans of Google: Barbara Rion, Berkeley Haas MBA ’25, Policy Specialist

In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we meet Barbara Rion, a Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2025 graduate who successfully navigated the transition from government service to the private sector. The coursework at Haas promised to build her skills in emerging business areas like AI and sustainability, and offered cutting-edge tech experience not available at many other schools. Read on to learn more about her experience. Barbara Rion, Berkeley Haas MBA ’25, Policy Specialist, Trust & Safety at Google Age: 33 Hometown: Sterling, VA Read more

Published: February 26, 2026

Submit a Berkeley Haas, Chicago Booth, HBS, INSEAD, Kellogg or LBS MBA Interview Report – Receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card

If you’re interested in sharing your MBA interview experience, we are awarding a $10 Amazon gift certificate to each applicant who submits an MBA interview report for Berkeley Haas, Chicago Booth, HBS, INSEAD, London Business School, or Northwestern Kellogg, by Sunday, March 1st, 11:59 pm EST. To be eligible for the $10 gift card, you must be signed into your clearadmit.com account at the time that you submit your report. You must also include the following information in your report:* School/Date/Admissions Round Description/location of visit and/or interview atmosphere Type of interview (alum/adcom/first- or second-year student, resume-based vs. application-based) List of interview Read more

Published: February 26, 2026

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in March 2026

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. Rounds 3 & 4 deadlines for many schools are fast approaching, and with that, in-person event opportunities are increasing for prospective students. Read on for what to expect in March. 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: February 19, 2026

Submit a Berkeley Haas, Chicago Booth, HBS, INSEAD, LBS, or UCLA Anderson MBA Interview Report – Receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card

If you’re interested in sharing your MBA interview experience, we are awarding a $10 Amazon gift certificate to each applicant who submits an MBA interview report for Berkeley Haas, Chicago Booth, HBS, INSEAD, London Business School, or UCLA Anderson, by Sunday, February 22nd, 11:59 pm EST. To be eligible for the $10 gift card, you must be signed into your clearadmit.com account at the time that you submit your report. You must also include the following information in your report:* School/Date/Admissions Round Description/location of visit and/or interview atmosphere Type of interview (alum/adcom/first- or second-year student, resume-based vs. application-based) List of interview Read more

Published: February 15, 2026

The Financial Times 2026 Global MBA Ranking: MIT Sloan Surges to the Top

The Financial Times (FT) rolled out their Global MBA ranking for 2026 and we review where their top 100 programs landed. To start, here is a quick look at the top 10 of The Financial Times 2026 Global MBA rankings (2025 positions are in parentheses): Ranking School 1 MIT Sloan School of Management (6) 2 INSEAD (4 tie) 3 The Wharton School (1) 4 (tie) Iese Business School (3) 4 (tie) London Business School (7) 6 HEC Paris (9) 7 Esade Business School Read more

Published: February 12, 2026

Webinar: Designed for the World: The Global Advantage of a U.S. MBA

A live webinar featuring admissions, career and program leaders from top U.S. business schools Join Clear Admit and a group of leading U.S. business schools for a student-centered conversation designed for international MBA candidates. Through a series of short panels, admissions and career management leaders, a visa expert, current students and alumni will share firsthand perspectives on the U.S. MBA experience—from admissions and campus life to visas and career outcomes. Attendees will gain clarity about the path to a U.S. MBA and what it’s really like to apply, arrive, and thrive as an international student. Date: March 19 Read more

Published: January 4, 2026

The Week Ahead: Several MBA Deadlines, January 5-9, 2026

Welcome the first Week Ahead of 2026! We’re kicking off the new year with a rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week. Round 2 now in full swing! Several leading MBA programs have their Round 2 application deadlines this week. Monday, January 5, Harvard, Dartmouth / Tuck, Michigan / Ross, Indiana / Kelley and Ohio State / Fisher have their Round 2 application deadlines. Cambridge / Judge and Washington / Olin have their round 3 application deadline. Tuesday, January 6, UPenn / Wharton, Columbia, Yale SOM, UCLA / Anderson, UNC / Kenan-Flagler, Washington / Foster, SMU / Read more

Published: December 24, 2025

How Deferred Admission Works in University and Business School (Simple Guide)

Numbers of deferred enrollment MBA programs are on the rise. These programs can now be found across top schools such as: Berkeley Haas Carnegie Mellon Tepper Chicago Booth Columbia Business School Harvard Business School MIT / Sloan Northwestern Kellogg Stanford GSB UCLA Anderson UVA / Darden The Wharton School Yale School of Management In this Read more

Published: December 18, 2025

Clear Admit Event: Deferred Enrollment MBA Application Overview, February 2026

Do you have your sights set on deferred enrollment MBA programs? Join us to hear how to amp up your application for these special pathways to b-school. Full-time MBA programs traditionally require several years of full-time work experience, but deferred enrollment MBA programs allow candidates to apply – and secure a seat in a future class – during their senior years of college or final years of masters study. How can you demonstrate your fit for this kind of program? How should you approach the admissions process? Hear directly from leading programs in this two-part Deferred Enrollment MBA Read more

Published: December 11, 2025

GMAC Common Letter of Recommendation Analysis for MBA Applicants and Recommenders

Applying to business school entails a great deal of work for prospective students – and almost as much effort for the people writing their letters of recommendation. An effective MBA recommendation provides rich information about the candidate’s strengths, key accomplishments, and leadership abilities. It’s also important that a recommendation fully address every question that is asked by the admissions committee. So, when an applicant is targeting six schools that ask different questions across their recommendation forms, this can translate to a great deal of time and effort for already-busy recommenders. To alleviate some of this pressure, Read more

Published: December 10, 2025

Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2025 Employment Report: Tech Resumes Top Industry

The University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business has released their employment report for the MBA Class of 2025. Of the 229 Haas MBA graduates, 182 (79.5 percent) sought employment post-MBA. By three months post-graduation, 86 percent of the students looking for jobs had received an offer of employment, and 84 percent accepted, which matches last year’s class. Sixty-seven percent of jobs came from school-facilitated activities, including conversions of internships, Haas-management interviews and job postings, the Haas network and more. The reported Read more

Published: December 7, 2025

The Week Ahead: Many MBA Decisions, December 8-12, 2025

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week. Busy week for decisions! Several leading MBA programs are releasing their final Round 1 decisions this week. Wednesday, December 10, Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Penn / Wharton, Northwestern / Kellogg, UVA / Darden, Georgetown / McDonough and Johns Hopkins / Carey are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Thursday, December 11, MIT / Sloan, Berkeley / Haas, Dartmouth / Tuck and Duke / Fuqua are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Friday, December Read more

Published: December 1, 2025

Real Humans of the Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2027

We head to California to meet new members of the Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2027 in this Real Humans: MBA Students. The Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2027 brings together a dynamic cohort of builders, community advocates, and innovators who reflect the school’s signature values of curiosity, humility, and impact. This year’s class includes leaders like Akintunde Ahmad, an Oakland-born entrepreneur whose ventures span sustainable fashion, hospitality, journalism, and community development—and who came to Haas to scale climate-focused innovations with global reach. Haley Carruthers, an urban planner turned MBA, is leveraging Read more

Published: November 30, 2025

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in December 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 second-round deadlines approach, the semester comes to an end, and schools are preparing to close for a long break, there are fewer opportunities this month for in-person networking and information sessions both on and off-campus. So get yourself scheduled while you can! Here’s Read more

Published: November 27, 2025

Should You Apply for a Deferred MBA Right After Undergrad?

Deferred enrollment MBAs offer students a unique opportunity: to secure a spot in a prestigious MBA program with no work experience. If successful in their deferred applications, students will go on to gain two to five years of professional experience before matriculating alongside the traditional MBA cohort. These programs, which offer both the security of an MBA place and the freedom to explore meaningful, sometimes unconventional career paths, are highly competitive. Acceptance on the Harvard Business School deferred MBA, for example, was just under 9% in Read more

Published: November 26, 2025

What is a Deferred MBA? Full Explanation for College Students

Deferred admission, often referred to as deferred enrollment, offers ambitious and high-performing senior undergraduate and full-time graduate students the opportunity to secure a spot in an MBA program – before completing any work experience. Deferred enrollment works like this: candidates apply before graduating; receive news of their success; spend between two and five years in the workplace; and then matriculate alongside students admitted through the traditional application process. Why Opt for a Deferred Enrollment MBA? With a place in an MBA program secured, deferred enrollment candidates are Read more

Published: November 24, 2025

‘Big Tech’ Hiring Declined for Class of 2024 MBA Graduates

While we await the publication of the Class of 2025 MBA employment reports, we thought it would be helpful to review the employment trends as of 2024. A career in the technology industry is one of the top three career paths that many business school graduates pursue (along with consulting and finance). In this analysis, we take a closer look at which leading MBA programs managed to place their graduates into tech industry jobs in 2024 despite the overall decline in tech industry hiring. We also review recent trends in MBA graduate Read more

Published: November 19, 2025

M7 Business Schools Continue to Dominate in Venture Capital and Private Equity Fields

While we await the publication of the Class of 2025 MBA employment reports, we thought it would be helpful to review the employment trends as of 2024. Despite a slowdown in finance industry hiring, MBA graduates continue to be drawn to careers in the finance industry due to the large compensation packages, the chance to work on high-profile deals at investment banks, and the opportunity to invest in the next billion-dollar company at a venture capital or private equity firm. As we will see below, the top MBA programs continue to have a strong track record of finance Read more

Published: November 17, 2025

Consulting Placement Trends at Leading MBA Programs

While we await the publication of the Class of 2025 MBA employment reports, we thought it would be helpful to review the employment trends as of 2024. Because management consulting remains a highly popular goal for MBA students, we’re taking a closer look at consulting careers placement for Class of 2024 graduates and other recent trends. Jobs at the best strategy consulting firms including McKinsey, Bain and BCG (together known as the MBB) are particularly coveted by business school students because these firms often provide a fast track to senior positions in large corporations. In addition, M7 Read more

Published: November 10, 2025

Supporting Veterans’ MBA Enrollment with Scholarships, Clubs, and Dedicated Programs

For military members seeking to transition back to civilian life or to hone their leadership skills and advance their careers, the MBA provides a sound pathway. While the gap between military service and graduate business management education may seem wide, there are actually several threads between the two. Leadership is the most obvious example of this. Valerie Rivera of Stanford GSB explained that, alongside faultless timekeeping, her military service taught her to “motivate people when big salaries, perks, and stock options aren’t available” – a golden Read more

Published: October 30, 2025

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in November 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 second-round deadlines are approaching, schools are hosting events both on and off-campus for prospective applicants to find the right fit. Here’s what’s on deck for November. 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 Read more

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Berkeley / Haas

Class Size: 273

Women: 43%

MEDIAN GMAT: 730

MEAN GPA: 3.67

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March 20, 2026 11:31am ET

Applying: Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, INSEAD, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Penn / Wharton, SDA Bocconi

Intake Year: 2027

Pre-MBA Career: Energy

Post MBA Career: Consulting, Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Finance, Private Equity, Management Consulting

GMAT: 695

GPA: 3.93

Years of Work Experience: 3

Location: Italy

Post MBA Location: US

Notes:

I am a European 28-years-old engineer (automotive and oil&gas background) preparing my MBA applications. GMAT Focus 695 (97th percentile), IELTS 8/9, ~3 years of work experience.

March 16, 2026 11:59am ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia Business School, Dartmouth / Tuck, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Penn / Wharton, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2026

Pre-MBA Career: Finance/Biotech

Post MBA Career: Health Care, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Management Consulting

GMAT: 695

GPA: 9.2

Years of Work Experience: 6

Location: MA

Post MBA Location: New york

March 16, 2026 11:44am ET

Applying: Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Penn / Wharton, Stanford GSB

Intake Year: 2028

Pre-MBA Career: startup/entrepreneurship

Post MBA Career: Other Industries

GRE: 310

GPA: 4.1

Location: pasadena

Post MBA Location: new york

Notes:

4.1 GPA from a T10 university in STEM planning on doing entrepreneurship post college during the deferred years.

March 11, 2026 2:57pm ET

Applying: Michigan / Ross

Intake Year: 2026

Pre-MBA Career: Banking

Post MBA Career: Finance

GRE: 317

GPA: 7/10

Years of Work Experience: 7

Location: São Paulo

March 6, 2026 9:59am ET

Applying: Harvard Business School, INSEAD, London Business School

Intake Year: 2027

Pre-MBA Career: Consulting and Corporate Banking

Post MBA Career: Finance, Private Equity, Management Consulting

GPA: 8/12

Years of Work Experience: 7

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Profile Review: Banking/PE Experience for INSEAD GEMBA (May '27) / LBS EMBA (Jan '28) – Consulting Pivot?

Hi all, looking for a reality check on my profile for top-tier EMBAs with a goal of pivoting into Management Consulting (MBB).

Background:

\* Age: 33 at enrollment

\* Current Role: Associate Director in a major Nordic bank (Corporate Banking/PE/Risk focus).

\* Work Experience: \~7+ years.

\* Current: Lead on liquidity strategy, PE value creation, and covenant restructuring. I manage high-value client portfolios day-to-day, though formal people management/team lead is handled by a Director.

\* Previous: Senior Analyst in Tier-1 US Bulge Bracket and Senior Consultant (Big 4, fast-track promotion).

\* Education: MSc in Finance & Accounting (Top Nordic BS).

\* The GPA Weakness: My academic GPA is on the lower side. However, I have a CFA Level I and have won some industry business cases while at Uni. I’m hoping my professional track record offsets the academic record.

\* Extracurriculars: Board member experience (Mensa/Non-profits).

Goals:

\* Target Programs: INSEAD GEMBA (Flex, May 2027 intake) or LBS EMBA (Blended, Jan 2028 intake).

\* Why MBA: Pivot from finance into Strategy Consulting (MBB) or PE (whom I advise daily).

Questions:

1. How much will a lower GPA hurt me at INSEAD/LBS if my professional trajectory is strong?

2. Does not having formal direct reports (but managing high-stakes client portfolios) hurt my candidacy for these senior-level programs?

3. Is an EMBA actually "consulting-pivot friendly" for someone already at an Associate Director-level in finance?

Appreciate any insights or past experiences from similar paths, thank you!

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March 25, 2026 4:32pm ET

Accepted to Harvard Business School

Round: Round 2

Received via portal March 25, 2026

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.45

GRE: 334

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Other Industries

Application Location: New York City

Note:

So so so grateful. Did not think I would get in.

Juno Member: Not yet

March 25, 2026 4:14pm ET

Accepted to Northwestern / Kellogg

Round: Round 2

Received via portal March 25, 2026

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.87

GRE: 334

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: United States, New York

Note:

Admitted with $$$

Juno Member: Not yet

March 25, 2026 4:03pm ET

Accepted to Harvard Business School

Round: Round 2

Received via portal March 25, 2026

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.4

GMAT: 710

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Application Location: Seattle

Juno Member: Not yet

March 25, 2026 3:52pm ET

Rejected at Harvard Business School

Round: Round 2

Received via portal March 25, 2026

Standardized Test: GMAT

GPA: 3.92

GMAT: 755

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Health Care

Target Career: Healthcare

Application Location: United States

Note:

I don't know what to say other than it really stings. I've spent a very long time investing in the MBA process - 9.5 YoE in healthcare, on 3 non-profit boards, and also run ~40 miles a week. Really, really sucks.

Juno Member: Not yet

March 25, 2026 3:42pm ET

Accepted to Columbia Business School

Round: Round 2

Received via email March 25, 2026

Standardized Test: Executive Assessment (EA)

GPA: 3.8

EA: 162

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Health Care

Application Location: San Francisco

Juno Member: Not yet

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