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The essay requirements of MBA applications are well documented as extremely time consuming and utterly crucial. With high effort and high stakes, it’s no wonder that many candidates spend swathes of time and effort attempting to simplify the application process, hunting for explanatory resources and poring over clarifying analysis. With some of the essay questions for the 2024-2025 season released and since analyzed, perhaps your mind has already been eased and preparation is already underway. Perhaps you feel as if you have a firm grip on what schools are likely to ask you,
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MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series Summer 2024
We’re sure you’ve already heard that the application essays are a crucial component of the MBA application. So how can you ace this part of the admissions process without the use of sample essays? Get essay tips straight from admissions representatives at leading business schools during our upcoming MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series! Dates: July 10, July 17, July 24 & July 31. Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel & 1 pm-1:30 pm Breakout Q&A with Individual Schools (all times Eastern) Each session will start with a 60-minute roundtable panel,
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Episode 361: Roundtable Insights from CMU Tepper, Northwestern Kellogg, LBS & Texas McCombs
We continue to share panel discussions from the Clear Admit MBA Fair with this podcast episode, which focuses on articulating career goals, brainstorming for essays, choosing recommenders, and preparing for interviews. The panel includes J.R. McGrath from Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business, Alessandra Gazzola from London Business School, Jerry Langfelt from Northwestern Kellogg, and Rodrigo Malta from Texas McCombs, with each sharing their expertise on specific topics. The admissions representatives answer questions such as: When a business school asks an applicant
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The Week Ahead: MBA Admissions Decisions, June 3-7, 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! Rounds 3 and 4 Decisions Round 3 and 4 decisions continue to roll out. Wednesday, June 5, Carnegie Mellon / Tepper is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. Thursday, June 6, Texas / McCombs is scheduled to release its Round 4 decisions. Friday, June 7, London 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
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Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines
Welcome to Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. We are officially kicking off the 2024-2025 admissions cycle with a few deadlines and essay advice. 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: Berkeley Haas London Business School Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: Berkeley / Haas
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Published: April 25, 2024
Upcoming Virtual Event Series: MBA Application Overview
Calling all future MBA Applicants! You have the raw materials. So how do you put them together into a compelling MBA application? Join us for our MBA Application Overview Event Series to get answers to just that question! We’re hosting three events – on Wednesdays in May – May 8th, May 22nd, & May 29th, all @ 12pm ET – each with representatives from up to five top MBA Programs. The full series currently includes 15 Top MBA Programs. We’ll start with a 60-minute roundtable panel. MBA admissions professionals will share some insight into their programs and
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Published: April 21, 2024
The Week Ahead: Round 3 & Deferred Admissions, April 22-26, 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 3 and Deferred Admissions We are now completed the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and have moved on to Round 3. Monday, April 22, UNC / Kenan-Flagler is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. Wednesday, April 24, UPenn / Wharton & Northwestern Kellogg have their deferred admissions round deadlines. Thursday, April 25, Berkeley Haas and HBS have their deferred admissions application round deadlines. London Business School is scheduled to release its Round
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Real Humans of Uber: Nishant Nair, LBS MBA ’22, Senior Strategy & Operations Manager
In today’s Real Humans: Alumni, we meet Nishant Nair, a Senior Strategy & Operations Manager at Uber. His father, who pursued multiple masters degrees while working full-time, was an inspiring role model, and Nair decided an MBA was the best way for him to grow professionally. He chose the London Business School partly due to its truly global program, experiential learning model, and location in one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. Read on to discover how LBS’s MBA program helped Nair appreciate diverse perspectives, meet new people and enjoy new
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Published: March 25, 2024
Clear Admit MBA Fair 2024 – May 15th, Chicago
Join leading MBA programs at this exclusive event in downtown Chicago to learn more about management education. Connect with admissions officers, chat with MBA alumni, and pick up expert tips on the application process. Space is limited! Date: Wednesday, May 15th Time: 5:00-8:30 pm Location: LM Studio, 808 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Timing5:20 – 5:50: MBA – WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY?6:00 – 6:30: CONSULTING CAREERS7:00 – 7:30: ADMISSIONS TIPS: TESTS & GRADES, WORK EXPERIENCE, OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
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Published: March 24, 2024
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Decisions, March 25-29, 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 2 decisions amid Round 3 deadlines We are now moving to the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and the beginning of Round 3. Monday, March 25, Dartmouth / Tuck and London Business School have their Round 3 application deadlines. Tuesday, March 26, UPenn / Wharton and Yale SOM are scheduled to release their Round 2 decisions. Georgetown / McDonough and Texas / McCombs have their Round 3 application deadlines. Wednesday, March 27, Harvard,
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Published: February 20, 2024
MBA Admissions Interview Primer: Unusual Interview Practices
This look at unusual MBA interview practices is the final part of our four-part interview series. We’ve tackled open versus invitation-only, resume- versus application-based and the team-based discussion interview. Let’s review which schools go beyond the typical admissions interview, whether by format or additional requests. Advice on how to tackle these unusual MBA interview practices is integrated into these summaries. HBS and the Post-Interview Reflection Though it’s been over a decade now since Harvard Business School (HBS) introduced its post-interview reflection, no
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Published: February 15, 2024
LBS MBA Employment Report: Consulting is Top Choice for Class of 2023
The 2023 MBA Employment Report from London Business School (LBS) demonstrates that demand for LBS graduates remains strong. “The last year has been particularly challenging with many employers reducing their need for talent or withdrawing from the market altogether,” wrote Christian Dummett, the executive director of the LBS Career Centre, in the school’s report. “Nevertheless, demand for LBS talent continues to transcend borders, sectors and markets. Our 2023 class – made up of 65 nationalities – secured roles in 30 locations around the world, with more than half (55%) of the class choosing to start their post-programme careers
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Published: February 12, 2024
The Financial Times 2024 Global MBA Ranking: Wharton Returns & Lands at the Top
The Financial Times (FT) released its rankings of the 100 best Global MBA programs for 2024. The Wharton School, which failed to make an appearance in the ranking last year, takes the top spot. Top Ten Overall Here are the top 10 MBA programs of The Financial Times 2024 Global MBA rankings (2023 positions are in parentheses): Ranking School 1 The Wharton School (na) 2 INSEAD (2) 3 (tie) Columbia Business School (1) 3 (tie) SDA Bocconi (6) 5 Iese Business School (3) 6 (tie) Northwestern University Kellogg (9) 6 (tie)
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Published: February 12, 2024
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 are either gaining or holding their ground on b-school campuses–and, most recently, reported record highs. Look at the chart below to see the percentage of female MBA students at leading business schools around the
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Published: February 7, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Cost of MBA Programs in Europe
How much does an MBA in Europe cost? The cost of an MBA does not just include tuition. 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. Whether in pounds, Euros or Swiss francs, it helps to know what your budget should be to cover the price of an MBA program. About a third of European business schools offer need-based scholarships to help offset the cost of an MBA. Many programs also offer
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Published: February 4, 2024
The Week Ahead: LBS R2 Interview Decisions, February 5-9, 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 2 notifications continue. We are now into the interview and decision notification period for Round 2 candidates. Tuesday, February 6, London Business School is scheduled to release its Round 2 interview invites. Other schools, such as Yale SOM, NYU Stern, Berkeley Haas will continue to trickle out 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
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Published: February 1, 2024
LBS Announces New Dean & New One-Year MBA Program
Sergei Guriev Sergei Guriev, currently the Provost and Professor of Economics at L’Institut d’études politiques de Paris, has been selected as the next Dean of London Business School (LBS). He will assume the role at the beginning of the 2024/25 academic year and will also join the LBS faculty as a Professor of Economics. Professor Guriev has a diverse background, previously heading the New Economics School in Moscow and serving as the chief economist at the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development. He is known for his academic excellence and contributions to economics and politics, with research spanning the
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Published: December 31, 2023
The Week Ahead: MBA Admissions Deadlines, January 1-5, 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 2 gets underway. Round 2 application deadlines come thick and fast at the beginning of the New Year! Wednesday, January 3, Harvard and London Business School have their Round 2 application deadlines. Thursday, January 4, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton, Chicago / Booth, Dartmouth / Tuck, Yale SOM, Berkeley / Haas, UVA / Darden, UCLA / Anderson, Georgetown / McDonough, Washington / Foster have their Round 2 application deadlines. Friday, January 5, Columbia, Texas /
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Published: November 26, 2023
The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions, November 27-December 1, 2023
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Decision Time Thursday, November 30, Chicago / Booth and London Business School are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Friday, December 1, NYU / Stern is scheduled to release its initial notifications. 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
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Published: November 22, 2023
Real Humans of the London Business School MBA Class of 2025
This edition of Real Humans: MBA Students introduces London Business School (LBS) candidates for the Class of 2025 from five different continents, which is representative of the global diversity of the program. Of the 487 new students, only six percent hail from the United Kingdom. There are 63 nationalities represented in the LBS MBA Class of 2025. Thirty-three percent come from Asia followed by 18 percent from North America. Another 17 percent have roots in Central and South America while 12 percent come from Europe, not including the UK. When it was time to
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Published: November 19, 2023
London Business School MBA Class of 2025: A Global Cohort
The London Business School (LBS) MBA Class of 2025 arrived on campus in August of 2023 for a program that will last 15, 18 or 21 months, depending on a candidate’s choice of structure. This year’s student cohort demonstrates the global draw and diversity of LBS. The MBA Class of 2025 is comprised of 487 students, of which 43 percent are women, which is within striking distance of gender parity. There are 63 nationalities represented in the LBS MBA program with just six percent hailing from
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Published: October 8, 2023
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines & Interview Invites, October 9-13, 2023
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 interview invitations continue to roll out. The new application season is now underway. Tuesday, October 10, Texas / McCombs has its Round 1 application deadline. Thursday, October 12, London Business School is scheduled to release its Round 1 interview invites. Friday, October 13, INSEAD is scheduled to release its Round 1 interview invites. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and decision notifications. There
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Published: September 18, 2023
Stanford GSB Tops Bloomberg Businessweek’s U.S. Business School Rankings 2023-2024
Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2023-2024 Best B-Schools ranks the top business schools globally by region, charting assessments of programs in the U.S., Europe, Asia-Pacific region, and Canada through a rigorous analysis of data and survey responses. This year, the ranking covers 110 full-time MBA programs. To qualify, programs had to be taught primarily in English. Bloomberg Businessweek surveyed 6,574 students, 10,347 alumni, and 713 employers, and also weighed compensation and employment data to determine schools’ scores. The top five of the U.S. business schools ranking sees the same schools as last year’s, with some slight shuffling. The Stanford Graduate
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Published: September 3, 2023
The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, September 4-8, 2023
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 & Early Action deadlines are upon us. The new application season is now underway. Wednesday, September 6, Harvard and UPenn / Wharton have their Round 1 deadlines. Thursday, September 7, Duke / Fuqua and UVA / Darden have their Early Action round deadlines. Friday, September 8, London Business School has its Round 1 deadline. 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 21, 2023
Admissions Director Q&A: David Simpson of LBS
In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, David Simpson, the Recruitment and Admissions Director for the MBA and Masters in Finance (MiF) programs at London Business School, joins us to talk about admissions. David has been with the School for over 25 years, starting in admissions, moving through various roles in marketing and business development, before returning to admissions. His undergraduate degree is in business, majoring in international marketing. In his time at London Business School, he has enjoyed travelling the world to
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