Indiana / Kelley MBA News

Published: December 11, 2025

Webinar: Does an MBA Still Open Doors for You? The Truth About Growth, Leadership, and What Comes Next – January 2026

In today’s shifting economy, many professionals are rethinking how to stay competitive and step into meaningful leadership roles. The MBA still opens doors—but its real value now comes from depth: stronger analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead through complexity. In this session, experts and faculty from IU’s Kelley School of Business will discuss what this depth looks like today and why it matters for long-term career growth. Let’s talk about it. Reserve your spot here. What You’ll Learn This 45-minute, moderator-led session will reveal: 📌 The Strategic Shift: 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 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: November 3, 2025

Real Humans of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business MBA Class of 2027

At Indiana University Kelley School of Business, collaboration isn’t just a classroom value—it’s a defining feature of the entire MBA experience. The Class of 2027 embodies this spirit, bringing together professionals from across industries, continents, and career paths who share a commitment to growth, community, and impact. We start by meeting Alberto Drucker del Valle, who brings a passion for global innovation and product strategy from his work leading projects across Latin America. Dr. Charles Shofner draws on years of experience as a physician and chief resident to explore how business leadership can transform healthcare 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

Published: October 21, 2025

Round 2 MBA Application Deadlines 2025-2026

To help you stay organized, we’ve compiled all of the Round 2 MBA application deadlines (and other Rounds taking place between November 1st, 2025, and February 1st, 2026) in one place. You’ll find links to our corresponding Essay Topic Analysis in the “Essay Analysis” column. School Deadline Decision Essay Analysis Application Live? WashU Olin 11/1/2025 12/12/2025 Yes Yes Maryland Smith 11/1/2025 12/15/2025 Yes Yes Oxford / Saïd (R3) 11/3/2025 12/12/2025 Read more

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 Read more

Published: September 29, 2025

Top In-Person MBA Events to Check Out in October 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 first-round deadlines are passing us by and the second round begins, schools are hosting events for prospective applicants to find the right fit. Here’s what’s on deck for October 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: September 25, 2025

Webinar: Unlock Your MBA Future: Clear Admit Regional Spotlight Series

Unlock your MBA future with our Regional MBA Spotlight Series: six live webinars that show how location shapes outcomes. Hear admissions leaders explain recruiting pipelines, internships, and alumni networks across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, West Coast, Great Lakes, Texas, and Northeast. Schools include: Georgetown McDonough, Johns Hopkins Carey, Wharton, UVA Darden; Duke Fuqua, Emory Goizueta, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UGA Terry; Stanford GSB, Berkeley Haas, UCLA Anderson, UC Irvine Merage, ASU Carey; Chicago Booth, Northwestern Kellogg, Toronto Rotman, Michigan Ross, Indiana Kelley, Carnegie Mellon Tepper, Rice Business, Texas McCombs, SMU Cox, MIT Sloan, Cornell Johnson, Yale SOM & Harvard Business School. Get candid Read more

Published: September 23, 2025

Webinar: Unlock Your MBA Future: Exploring Top Great Lakes MBA Programs

Join us for an exclusive virtual webinar hosted by Clear Admit, where we’ll dive deep into the vibrant world of MBA programs near the Great Lakes! Join admissions leaders from Chicago Booth, Northwestern Kellogg, Toronto Rotman, Michigan Ross, Indiana Kelley, and Carnegie Mellon Tepper to explore the Great Lakes advantage. We’ll unpack how Chicago’s finance/consulting hub, Toronto’s global tech and fintech scene, Detroit–Ann Arbor’s mobility & manufacturing ecosystem, and Pittsburgh’s AI/robotics leadership translate into hands-on projects, internships, and post-MBA roles. Learn how each program leverages cross-border networks, corporate HQ access, and alumni communities across the region. Get candid admissions insights, Read more

Published: September 1, 2025

Admissions Director Q&A: Brad Rosenwinkel of Kelley School of Business

For this Admissions Director Q&A, we welcome Brad Rosenwinkel, Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid for the Kelley Full-Time +Flex MBA program at Indiana University. Originally from the Chicagoland area, he has more than two decades of experience in higher education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at various institutions across the country including his alma mater, Valparaiso University, the University of Denver Daniels College of Business, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Berkeley Haas, and Michigan Ross. While his career has focused on admissions, he has led Read more

Published: August 28, 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 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: ASU W.P. Carey Babson / Olin Boston College / Carroll CEIBS IESE Business School Florida Warrington Georgia Read more

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 Read more

Published: July 29, 2025

Early & Round 1 MBA Deadlines 2025-2026

To help you stay organized, we’ve compiled a chart of the earliest deadlines, including Early Action and Round 1, of the top business schools in one place. For schools that have announced their essay topic(s), you’ll find links to our corresponding Essay Topic Analysis in the “Essay(s) Released” column. We will continue to update this table as more Round 1 MBA deadlines and essay topics are announced. Deadlines are for Round 1 (unless otherwise noted). Last updated: August 27, 2025 School Deadline Decision Essay(s) Released? Application Live? Cambridge / Judge 8/26/2025 Yes Read more

Published: July 22, 2025

Podcast: Tips on Goals, Essays & Interviews

Welcome to another special episode of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast, recorded live at the Clear Admit MBA Fair at MIT Sloan School of Management in May 2025. In this panel session, “Admissions Tips: What You Say – Goals, Essays & Interviews,” we discussed some key components of the MBA admissions process, including career goals, application essays and the admissions interview. We also took a look at recommendations. Panelists from Berkeley Haas, Duke Fuqua, HBS, Indiana Kelley Our expert panel includes Eric Askins, Executive Director of Admission, University of California, Read more

Published: June 3, 2025

Business School Recap: Commencement Ceremonies in May

Commencement season is in full swing. Business schools are beginning to host ceremonies to mark the hard work, dedication, and achievements of their graduates; to give you a glimpse into the celebrations, we’ve collected the highlights of those that took place in May. Berkeley Haas Berkeley Haas hosted its MBA commencement ceremony on Friday May 23rd. Manish Chandra The ceremony’s keynote address was given by Haas alumni (’95) Manish Chandra. Chandra is the founder and CEO of Poshmark—a company born of Chandra’s Read more

Published: May 25, 2025

The Week Ahead: Late Round Decisions, May 26-30, 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 Decisions Roll Out Top MBA programs continue to release their final decisions. Wednesday, May 28, UNC / Kenan-Flagler is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. Thursday, May 29, Stanford is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. Friday, May 30, Cornell / Johnson is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. Ohio State / Fisher, Arizona / Carey and SMU / Cox are scheduled to release their Round 4 decisions. Saturday, May 31, Read more

Published: May 20, 2025

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 Read more

Published: May 13, 2025

Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Students Placed in Healthcare

Healthcare offers MBA graduates the chance to join a dynamic, rapidly-evolving industry. With its need for strategic thinking and strong leadership, this sector’s growing popularity amongst business school alumni is no surprise. In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the percentages of MBA grads who joined the healthcare industry. Business School % in Healthcare Boston College Carroll School of Management 17% Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business 7% Cambridge Judge Business School 6% Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business 12% CEIBS 14% Columbia Business School 4% Cornell University SC Johnson Read more

Published: May 13, 2025

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

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 hiring at Amazon, Apple, Google and Microsoft (aka Big Tech). Technology Industry Job Placement for the MBA Class of 2024 The following chart highlights the percentage of Class of Read more

Published: May 6, 2025

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 Read more

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 Read more