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Published: December 29, 2025
Real Humans of the Manchester AMBS MBA Class of 2027
The University of Manchester Alliance Manchester Business School MBA Class of 2027 brings together a globally diverse, action-oriented cohort united by a shared commitment to learning by doing and leading with impact. From Lagos, Toluca, Lima, London, Addis Ababa, and Indore, these students arrive with deep experience across entrepreneurship, fintech, consumer products, social enterprise, supply chain, consulting, and sustainability—and a clear desire to translate ambition into execution. Chukwuka Dele-Oyeleru headed to Manchester as an operator-founder who has built and scaled ventures across emerging markets, now seeking the financial and strategic rigor to grow into institutional-scale 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: 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 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
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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
Published: January 8, 2025
Real Humans of the Manchester AMBS MBA Class of 2026
In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, we get a peek at student life at Manchester AMBS through the eyes of some new members of the MBA Class of 2026. The Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) MBA program hosts a diverse and dynamic community, drawing professionals from across the globe, who complete the MBA over the course of 15 or 18 months. 113 students joined the MBA Class of 2026, an increase from the usual class size of 95 to 100. Ninety-seven percent of the new class are international, representing 27 different countries. Read more
Published: August 5, 2024
Admissions Director Q&A: Chris Healy of Manchester AMBS
Let’s welcome back Chris Healy, the Head of MBA Marketing & Recruitment at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) for this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A. Chris has 15 years of experience in graduate management education. He’s implemented and developed marketing and recruitment strategies both domestically and internationally, to meet the academic and commercial objectives of the school. During this time, he’s gained experience and insight in the UK, Western Europe, Central Asia, Middle East, North America, Africa, and Asian markets. He works with individual candidates as well as global corporates looking Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
Published: January 15, 2024
Real Humans of the Manchester AMBS MBA Class of 2025
We continue with our Real Humans: MBA Students series by meeting some new members of the University of Manchester’s Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) MBA Class of 2025 in northwestern England. Ninety-six students comprise the MBA Class of 2025. Forty-six percent are women and 94 percent are international students, representing 29 nationalities. Manchester AMBS requires a minimum of three years of work experience to join their program. Pre-MBA, the top industry choices for the new class were financial services at 28 percent, telecoms/tech at 15 percent, and consulting at 13 percent. When it came time to Read more
Published: August 2, 2023
Admissions Director Q&A: Chris Healy of Manchester AMBS
In this edition of our ongoing Admissions Director Q&A series, we have Chris Healy, the Head of MBA Marketing & Recruitment at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) at the University of Manchester, returning to bring us his insights into the culture at AMBS, what to expect during the MBA program, and more about their admissions. Chris has 15 years of experience in graduate management education and a passion for GME that has only grown over time. He’s implemented and developed marketing and recruitment strategies both domestically and internationally, to meet the academic and commercial Read more
Published: January 23, 2023
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 Read more
Published: December 14, 2022
Real Humans of the Manchester AMBS MBA Class of 2024
This edition of Real Humans: MBA Students takes us to northwestern England to meet some new members of the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) MBA Class of 2024. 99 students matriculated at the University of Manchester for the latest AMBS cohort. Forty-five percent are women and 95 percent are international. Prior to matriculating, AMBS students averaged 6.5 years of work experience. A quarter came from financial services and sixteen percent from the tech industry. Another 11 percent had worked in consulting while eight percent each hailed from consumer packaged goods, retail or energy. Five Read more
Published: August 11, 2022
Admissions Director Q&A: Chris Healy of Manchester AMBS
We have another informative Admissions Director Q&A for you, this time with Chris Healy, the Head of MBA Marketing & Recruitment at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) at the University of Manchester. Chris has 15 years of experience in graduate management education and a passion for GME that has only grown over time. He’s implemented and developed marketing and recruitment strategies both domestically and internationally, to meet the academic and commercial objectives of the school. During this time, he’s gained experience and insight in the UK, Western Europe, Central Asia, Middle East, North America, Read more
Published: July 28, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of Female MBA Students
Over the past decade, the percentage of female 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. Look at the chart below to see the percentage of female MBA students at leading business schools around the globe. Business School % Women Arizona State University Read more
Published: July 19, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: MBA Class Size at Top Programs in Europe
MBA class size in Europe varies as much as it does in the U.S. London Business School and INSEAD lead the pack with around 500 students each. At the other end of the spectrum, some European schools have fewer than 60 candidates. ESMT Berlin and Imperial College of Business fall at the smaller end with class sizes of 40 and 53, respectively. Cambridge Judge, Esade and Rotterdam Business School all hover around 150-220 in class size. HEC Paris approaches 300 members of their class, while Oxford Saïd exceeds 300. IESE Business School lands around 350 members while IE Business School Read more
Published: June 28, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GMAT Scores for Top European Business Schools
If you completed the new GMAT Focus edition, now simply referred to as the GMAT, with a score ending in a 5, please refer to Coming to Grips with the New GMAT scores. The analysis below refers to the traditional GMAT test. We’ve compiled the average GMAT scores for the top European business schools in the chart below. See where your GMAT score lands or, if you have yet to take the GMAT, get a sense of what score you need to target to be competitive. Business school admissions use the GMAT score as a sign of applicants’ academic Read more
Published: February 8, 2022
Episode 214: A Crash Course in MBA Program Types–Which Format Is Right for You?
MBA offerings come in all shapes and sizes—from full-time to part-time, at a candidate’s personal pace, over the course of a year or two or more. It sounds simple, but the landscape is admittedly quite complex. In this podcast episode, host Graham Richmond and special guest Chris Healey demystify the types of MBA programs out there to help you figure out what works best for your educational and career needs. Chris Healey, Head of MBA Marketing & Recruitment, Alliance Manchester Business School Chris Healey is the Head of MBA Marketing & Recruitment at Alliance Manchester Business School. Chris has Read more
Published: November 28, 2021
Forté Foundation Celebrates Record Women’s MBA Enrollment on 20th Anniversary
The Forté Foundation is kicking off its 20th anniversary by celebrating the findings of its most recent research report. In the fall of 2021, women’s MBA enrollment reached 41%, exceeding the 40% milestone the foundation had been hoping would be met in 2020.   Forté’s research has revealed impressive gains in the effort to close the gender gap in MBA programs. For the first time, three business schools—The George Washington University School of Business, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Read more
Published: December 5, 2018
2018 Financial Times Ranking of Top European Business Schools
The 2018 Financial Times ranking of top European business schools was just released. After an in-depth review of schools across Europe, FT completed its list of the 95 schools including 25 in France and 22 in the UK, seven in Germany, and a handful in all other countries. When looking at this ranking, it’s important to pay attention to the methodology and what it indicates. In this case, the methodology includes reviewing all business school offerings, not just MBA programs. In addition, the ranking revealed some fascinating insight into business school success. Surprisingly, UK business schools have performed well Read more
Published: November 7, 2018
From Lawyer to Leading at Waymo Google’s Self-Driving Car Division: An Alliance Manchester MBA Journey
Sponsored Content What if five years into your career you could totally change directions? What if you could reinvent yourself and go from lawyer and internal auditor to working at your dream company as a senior program manager? That’s exactly what Leticia Cavalcante (Lety) did thanks to her Alliance Manchester Business School MBA. A Lawyer and Auditor Lety’s journey started nine years ago in São Paulo, Brazil where she graduated with her J.D. from the Universidade de São Paulo. But after working three years as a tax lawyer in Brazil, Lety was offered an opportunity to work abroad and she Read more
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CLASS SIZE: 113
AVG GMAT: 650
% Women: 40%
% International: 97%
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January 28, 2026 8:02pm ET
Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Michigan / Ross, UCLA Anderson, USC / Marshall
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Retail
Post MBA Career: Retail
GRE: 310
GPA: 3.5
Years of Work Experience: 5
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January 27, 2026 10:44am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Penn / Wharton, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2027
Pre-MBA Career: Tech Consulting at MBB
Post MBA Career: Finance, FinTech
GMAT: 665
GPA: 6/10
Years of Work Experience: 6
Location: Brazil
Post MBA Location: US or Europe
Notes:

I'm Latino, I have MBB sponsorship although I'm not very interested in going back to MBB, is more like a back-up plan. I have very solid LoR.
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January 27, 2026 7:13am ET
Applying: Emory / Goizueta, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden, Vanderbilt / Owen
Intake Year: 2027
Pre-MBA Career: FP&A in healthcare; Strategic Finance in SaaS
Post MBA Career: Consulting, Health Care
GPA: 3.92
Years of Work Experience: 7.5
Location: USA
Post MBA Location: Southeast USA
Notes:

Applying for GMAT waivers from selected schools. LoR's from current senior director and previous director who's now head of finance
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January 26, 2026 12:07am ET
Applying: Cambridge / Judge, Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Cornell / Johnson, Duke / Fuqua, Emory / Goizueta, Georgetown / McDonough, HEC Paris, INSEAD, London Business School, Michigan / Ross, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, Oxford / Saïd, USC / Marshall
Intake Year: 2027
Pre-MBA Career: Corporate Credit Research
Post MBA Career: Healthcare, Management Consulting
GPA: 2.69
Years of Work Experience: 6
Location: India
Post MBA Location: USA
Notes:

Hi. I pivoted from litigation to credit research (worked with Evalueserve India, Crisil India) post my first mba. I did my mba from Symbiosis School of banking and finance in 2021. And altogteher i hold 6 years 4 months of work experience. I am targeting for 2027 fall. I hold an undergraduate degree in Law (BA.LLB (Hons)). I am looking for a change in roles/ geography.
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January 25, 2026 10:06am ET
Applying: Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, London Business School, Northwestern / Kellogg, Penn / Wharton, Stanford GSB
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting
Post MBA Career: Consulting
GRE: 327
GPA: 3.87
Years of Work Experience: 4
Location: Pennsylvania
Post MBA Location: New York
Notes:

Additional Notes:
1. MBB consultant w/3 years at the firm + one promotion
2. Took a secondment at a nonprofit focused in sustainability in countries below the equator (although have programs above too), including the one I am from (mentioned the link in essays)
3. Choosing to go to MBA for network opportunity to continue sustainability-focus, and inch closer to being ready to be in fields like impact investing (think MBB gives me general knowledge, but doesn't get me to where I want to go)
4. Will return to MBB because of sponsorship
5. Am worried about GRE; got a 158Q and 169V - so avg is around school avg, but the split is bad. Biggest worry here.
6. URM
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January 29, 2026 10:06am ET
Interview Invite to Michigan / Ross
Round: Round 2
Received via email
Standardized Test: Granted Waiver
GPA: 4.23
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Real Estate
Application Location: Colombia
January 29, 2026 9:15am ET
Interview Invite to Harvard Business School
Round: Round 2
Received via email January 29, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.79
GRE: 328
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Finance
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: Japan, Tokyo
January 29, 2026 9:09am ET
Interview Invite to Michigan / Ross
Round: Round 2
Received via email on January 27, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.67
GRE: 314
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: Washington, DC
January 29, 2026 7:55am ET
Interview Invite to Harvard Business School
Round: Round 2
Received via email on January 27, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.9
GMAT: 715
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Finance, Venture Capital
Target Career: Finance
Application Location: India
January 29, 2026 7:46am ET
Interview Invite to Michigan / Ross
Round: Round 2
Received via email on January 27, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.4
GRE: 320
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: United States, Salt Lake City
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