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Admissions Director Q&A: Louise-Marie Fischer-Dallée of Imperial
In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we are back in the UK to meet Louise-Marie Fischer-Dallée, Recruitment & Admissions Director at the Imperial Business School in London. Louise-Marie oversees recruitment strategy and admissions operations across the Full-Time, Global, Weekend and Executive MBA programmes. Her career has been shaped by a deep passion for higher education and, more specifically, for the transformative power of MBA programmes. Prior to joining Imperial, she held the role of Admissions Director at HEC Paris, and earlier gained entrepreneurial experience co-founding two startups, one
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The Week Ahead: Late Round Decisions, June 15-29, 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! Late Round Decisions We are moving closer to the end of the 2025-26 application cycle. Monday, June 15, Minnesota / Carlson is scheduled to release its Round 5 decisions. Wednesday, June 17, Boston College / Carroll is scheduled to release its Round 5 decisions. Friday, June 19, Imperial Business School is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and
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Published: April 26, 2026
The Week Ahead: Late Round Decisions & Deadlines, April 27-May 1, 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! Rounds 3 and 4 are in full swing! Several leading MBA programs continue to have application deadlines, while a few are also continuing to release decisions. Monday, April 27, Ohio State / Fisher has its Round 4 application deadline. Tuesday, April 28, Imperial Business School has its Round 4 application deadline. Wednesday, April 29, Carnegie Mellon / Tepper and Johns Hopkins / Carey are scheduled to release their Round 3 decisions. Thursday, April 30, Dartmouth /
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Published: March 15, 2026
The Week Ahead: Round 2 & INSEAD Decisions; Late Round Deadlines, March 16-20, 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! Round 2 & INSEAD Decisions; Late Round Deadlines Leading MBA programs are starting to release their Round 2 decisions, and have late round application deadlines. Monday, March 16, IESE is scheduled to have released their Round 2 decisions. Oxford / Saïd has its Stage 5 application deadline. Tuesday, March 17, Notre Dame / Mendoza and Imperial Business School have their Round 3 application deadlines. Wednesday, March 18, UVA / Darden and Emory / Goizueta are scheduled
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The Week Ahead: Round 2 Decisions & Round 3 Deadlines, March 9-13, 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! Rounds 2 and 3 season now in full swing! Leading MBA programs are starting to release their Round 2 decisions, and have Round 3 application deadlines. Tuesday, March 10, Georgia / Terry has its Round 3 application deadline. Wednesday, March 11, UNC / Kenan-Flagler is scheduled to release their Round 2 decisions. Thursday, March 12, IESE has its Round 3 application deadline. Friday, March 13, Duke / Fuqua, Michigan / Ross, Notre Dame / Mendoza, SMU
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Published: February 1, 2026
The Week Ahead: Imperial MBA Interview Invites, February 2-6, 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! Friday, February 6, Imperial Business School is scheduled to release its Round 2 interview invites. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision notifications. There are 5 Ways MBA LiveWire Helps You Navigate Admissions. Access MBA ApplyWire to explore the application strategies of fellow candidates. Add your plan and get quick feedback on your profile. Explore MBA DecisionWire to see how your target
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Published: January 11, 2026
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions, January 12-16, 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! Round 2 in full swing! A few more leading MBA programs have their Round 2 application deadlines this week. Tuesday, January 13, MIT / Sloan and Imperial Business School have their Round 2 application deadlines. Thursday, January 15, NYU / Stern has its Round 3 application deadline. Texas / McCombs, USC / Marshall, UCI / Merage, Florida / Warrington and BYU / Marriott have their Round 2 application deadlines. Maryland / Smith has its Round 4
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Published: November 9, 2025
The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions & Interview Invites, November 10-14, 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! Decisions & Interview Invites Wednesday, November 12, Duke / Fuqua is scheduled to have released its Round 1 interview invites. Thursday, November 13, Columbia is scheduled to have released all its interview invite decisions. Friday, November 14, Ohio State / Fisher is scheduled to release its Early Action round decisions. Michigan State / Broad and Imperial Business School are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Oxford / Saïd is scheduled to release its Stage 2
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Published: October 12, 2025
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, Interview Invites & Decisions, October 13-17, 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! Deadlines, Interview Invites & Decisions The new season of full-time MBA admissions is underway with application deadlines, interview invites and final decisions forthcoming. Monday, October 13, Ohio State / Fisher has its Early Round application deadline. Tuesday, October 14, Notre Dame / Mendoza and Boston College / Carroll have their Round 1 application deadlines. Wednesday, October 15, NYU / Stern has its Round 2 application deadline. Texas / McCombs, USC / Marshall, Indiana / Kelley, Arizona
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Published: September 21, 2025
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Duke EA Interview Invites, September 22-26, 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! Round 1 Continues Round 1 deadlines continue as the first interview invites of the season roll out. Tuesday, September 23, Imperial Business School has its Round 1 application deadline. Thursday, September 25, Dartmouth / Tuck and IESE have their Round 1 application deadlines. Duke / Fuqua is scheduled to release its Early Action Round interview invites. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision notifications.
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Published: August 14, 2025
Weekly Refresh: MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines & Rec Questions
Welcome to Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions updates and advice on the Clear Admit site. The 2025-2026 admissions cycle is getting closer with some deadlines, essay topics and several recommendation questions coming out. Essay Tips Drafting your application essays? See the latest of our experts’ advice in our Essay Topic Analysis. The following schools recently released their essays—click for our advice: Emory / Goizueta Georgetown / McDonough HEC Paris IE Business School Indiana / Kelley Michigan State / Broad
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The Week Ahead: Imperial and HBS 2+2 Decisions, June 23-27, 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! A few leading MBA programs continue to release their final decisions. Thursday, June 26, Harvard is scheduled to release its decisions for its 2+2 deferred program. Friday, June 27, Imperial Business School is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision notifications. There are 5 Ways MBA LiveWire Helps You Navigate Admissions. Access MBA ApplyWire to explore the application strategies
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The Week Ahead: Late Round Decisions & Imperial Interview Invites, June 2-6, 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! Rounds Three and Four continue. Top MBA programs continue to release their final decisions. Wednesday, June 4, Carnegie Mellon / Tepper is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. Thursday, June 5, London Business School is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. Friday, June 6, Georgia / Terry and Georgia Tech / Scheller are scheduled to release their Round 4 decisions. Imperial Business School is scheduled to release its Round 4 interview invites. How “The
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Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Students Placed in Consumer Product Goods
Consumer Product Goods (CPG) is an industry proving increasingly popular amongst MBA graduates. Household-name employers and complex business strategy combine to attract business school talent, and the sector frequently seeks MBA alumni for its management roles. In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the percentages of MBA grads who joined the CPG industry. Business School % in CPG Boston College Carroll School of Management 12% Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business 15% Cambridge Judge Business School 6% Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business 5% CEIBS 8% Columbia Business School 5% Cornell University SC Johnson Graduate
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The Week Ahead: Chicago Booth R3 Decisions & More from Imperial, May 19-23, 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! Late Rounds Top MBA programs continue to release their final decisions. Monday, May 19, Imperial Business School has its Round 4 application deadline. Thursday, May 22, Chicago / Booth is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. Friday, May 23, Imperial Business School is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision notifications. There are 5 Ways
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Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Students Placed in Tech
Business and tech are intertwined, as people need tech to access services and products. As this symbiotic relationship grew during the 21st century, demand for the skill set of the MBA with a technology specialization has become pervasive. In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see what percentage of students of the MBA Classes of 2024 placed into the tech field. Business School % in Tech Boston College Carroll School of Management 6% Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business 27% Cambridge Judge Business School 23% Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business 29% CEIBS 19% Columbia Business
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Published: April 29, 2025
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Post-MBA Consulting Industry Placement
Consulting is one of the most popular post-MBA industry choices for business school candidates, alongside finance and tech. It’s a dynamic field with diverse clients, strategic challenges and more. In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the percentages of MBA grads who joined the consulting industry. Business School % in Consulting Boston College Carroll School of Management 13% Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business 2% Cambridge Judge Business School 14% Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business 26% Columbia Business School 31% Cornell University SC Johnson Graduate School of Management 31% Dartmouth College
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Published: April 22, 2025
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Finance Industry Placement
In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the percentages for placement in the finance industry at top business schools. Finance has typically been in the top three of industry choices for full-time MBA graduates, alongside tech and consulting. The finance industry presents myriad options for MBA graduates to pursue dynamic and lucrative careers, and the quantitative rigor of leading MBA programs supports such paths. Business School % in Finance Boston College Carroll School of Management 29% Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business 19% Cambridge Judge Business School 26% Carnegie Mellon
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Published: April 20, 2025
The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions & Deadlines, April 21-25, 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! Late Round News Attention now turns to Round 3 and beyond. Monday, April 21, Rice Business is scheduled to begin releasing its Round 3 decisions. Wednesday, April 23, Harvard Business School has its 2+2 application round deadline. UPenn / Wharton has its deferred admissions application deadline. UNC / Kenan-Flagler and CMU / Tepper are scheduled to release their Round 3 decisions. Friday, April 25, Ohio State / Fisher has its Round 4 application deadline. Imperial Business
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Published: March 23, 2025
The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions & Round 3 Deadlines, March 24-28, 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! Admissions Decisions & Round 3 Deadlines Final decisions for Round 2 are now rolling out, as some programs have Round 3 application deadlines. Monday, March 24, IESE is scheduled to have released its Round 2 decisions. Michigan / Ross and London Business School have their Round 3 application deadlines. Wednesday, March 26, Harvard Business School and Northwestern / Kellogg are scheduled to release their Round 2 decisions. Columbia is scheduled to have released its Round 2
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Published: February 16, 2025
The Week Ahead: Interview Invites & MSU Broad Deadline, February 17-21, 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! Round Two continues. Interview invites continue to roll out for Round 2 candidates. Monday, February 17, Duke / Fuqua is scheduled to have released its Round 2 interview invites. Michigan State / Broad has its Round 3 application deadline. Wednesday, February 19, UPenn / Wharton is scheduled to release its Round 2 interview invites. Thursday, February 20, Columbia is scheduled to have released its interview invites for Round 2. Friday, February 21, Imperial College is scheduled
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Published: February 10, 2025
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of Women MBA Students
Over the past decade, the percentage of women MBA students has been on the rise across leading business schools. USC Marshall was the first leading business school to achieve gender parity while others have achieved or continue to strive for that benchmark. The Forté Foundation has also consistently reported that women have been gaining or holding their ground on b-school campuses–and, in both 2023 and 2024, reported record highs. Look at the chart below to see the percentage of women MBA students at leading business schools
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Published: February 5, 2025
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Cost of MBA Programs in Europe
How much does an MBA in Europe cost? The bulk of the cost of an MBA comes down to tuition. Beyond that, MBA candidates should also plan for living expenses, including room and board, transportation, meals, health insurance and other personal costs. Some programs also have mandatory fees and require funds for activities and supplies. Depending on location, European schools will list costs in pounds, Euros or Swiss francs, so we’ve converted cost to Euros and USD to help with comparisons–especially if you’re also considering Real Numbers: Cost of MBA Programs in the U.S. In this edition
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Published: January 19, 2025
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & IESE Interview Invites, January 20-24, 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! Round Two continues. Round 2 application deadlines for the top MBA programs have nearly wrapped. Monday, January 20, Imperial College has its Round 2 application deadline. Tuesday, January 21, Boston College / Carroll has its Round 3 application deadline. Friday, January 24, IESE is scheduled to have released its Round 2 interview invites. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision notifications. There are
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Published: November 17, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Admissions Decisions, November 18-22, 2024
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 Decisions The 2024-2025 MBA admissions season is now underway. Interview invites continue to roll out, and a few final decisions are continuing to be released. Monday, November 18, IESE is scheduled to release its Round 1 decisions. Friday, November 22, SMU / Cox, Georgia Tech / Scheller and Imperial College are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Have you had any MBA admissions interviews? Share your interview reports with fellow applicants
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