Ohio State / Fisher MBA News

Published: September 13, 2026

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, September 14-18, 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! New Application Season Underway! The application season of 2026-2027 is now underway. Monday, September 14, The Ohio State / Fisher has its Early Round application deadline. Tuesday, September 15, Chicago / Booth, Yale SOM, NYU / Stern and INSEAD have their Round 1 application deadlines. Thursday, September 17, Cornell / Johnson has its Round 1 application deadline. How Clear Admit Tools Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” about MBA admissions, including interview invitations and Read more

Published: August 20, 2026

Weekly Refresh: MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines & Rec Questions

Welcome to Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. We continue with updates for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle with some deadlines, essay advice, and recommendation questions. 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: Esade ESMT Berlin Georgia Tech Scheller Georgia Terry HEC Paris IMD (January 2027 Entry) Imperial Read more

Published: July 30, 2026

Weekly Refresh: MBA Deadlines & Rec Questions

Welcome to Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. We continue with updates for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle with some deadlines and recommendation questions. Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: ASU Carey Esade The Ohio State / Fisher Oxford / Saïd Rice / Jones Vanderbilt / Owen WashU Olin You can also bookmark our deadlines page for reference. Recommendation Questions Let your recommenders know, the following MBA programs have released their Read more

Published: June 16, 2026

What’s the MBA Really Worth? Alumni from Goldman, JPMorgan, Carlyle, and More Weigh In

Is an MBA worth the time, the cost, the commitment? Rather than answer with statistics, the voices of those who’ve lived it may provide the most convincing case of all. Many graduates featured in our Real Humans: Alumni series joined the financial services industry and we take a close look at their accounts to assess the value of the MBA. Across industries and institutions, recent business school graduates who joined some of the world’s most prestigious firms offer a remarkably consistent answer: Yes, the MBA Read more

Published: May 24, 2026

The Week Ahead: Late Round Decisions & Rice Deadline, May 25-29, 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! Application season is slowing down Application deadlines do continue, but we are moving closer to the end of the 2025-26 application cycle. Wednesday, May 27, Rice Business has its Round 4 application deadline. Thursday, May 28, Stanford GSB is scheduled to release its Round 3 decisions. Friday, May 29, Ohio State / Fisher and SMU / Cox are scheduled to release their Round 4 decisions. How “The Wires” Can Help Visit MBA LiveWire for the latest “buzz” Read more

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 / Read more

Published: April 9, 2026

U.S. News 2026 Best Business Schools: Stanford Claims Top Spot

The U.S. News Best Graduate Programs Rankings rolled out today, and the 2026 Best Business School list is live. While The Wharton School and Stanford GSB have previously tied for top, with Wharton claiming #1 last year, the crown goes to Stanford alone for 2026. Wharton takes second place in the ranking this year. Chicago Booth moved up to third place while Northwestern Kellogg tied for fourth along with Harvard Business School. Clear Admit Read more

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 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: November 30, 2025

The Week Ahead: MBA Deadlines, Decisions & INSEAD Interviews, December 1-5, 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 Decisions Begin! Monday, December 1, NYU / Stern has its Round 1 initial notification deadline. Ohio State / Fisher and Brigham Young / Marriott have their Round 1 application deadlines. Michigan State / Broad, Arizona / Carey and Minnesota / Carlson have their Round 2 application deadlines. Wednesday, December 3, Emory / Goizueta, CMU / Tepper and Boston College / Carroll are scheduled to release their Round 1 decisions. Thursday, December 4, Chicago / Read more

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 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: October 8, 2025

Real Humans of The Ohio State Fisher MBA Class of 2027

In this Real Humans: MBA Students, we head to the Midwest U.S. to meet some new members of The Ohio State Fisher MBA Class of 2027. To start, Army infantry officer Alex Decker returns to his home state to pivot into finance, drawn by Fisher’s intentionally small cohort, individualized support, and a network that feels both powerful and personal. From Lahore, engineer-turned-operator Muhammad Hassaan Qamar chose Fisher for ROI, reputation, and Columbus’s energy—bringing an inclusive, people-first mindset and an eye toward healthcare. Then, Luxembourg native and Fulbright Scholar Etienne Harkemanne Read more

Published: August 21, 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: The Ohio State / Fisher Rice Business USC / Marshall Vanderbilt / Owen Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: Read more

Published: July 17, 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 nearing 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: Georgia Tech Scheller UPenn / Wharton UT Austin / McCombs Deadlines Released See the admissions deadlines that have rolled out: U. Chicago / Booth Read more

Published: July 14, 2025

Admissions Director Q&A: Paul North of Ohio State Fisher

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome Paul North, the Executive Director of the Graduate Programs Office at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Paul has served in leadership roles at both public and private universities, bringing deep expertise across a range of graduate business programs—including MBA, MS, executive, and dual degree formats. In his current role, Paul leads strategic direction for the Graduate Programs Office, overseeing recruitment and marketing, admissions and Read more

Published: June 9, 2025

Real Humans of Uber: Akanksha Gupta, Fisher MBA ’23, Senior Program Manager

For Akanksha Gupta, the MBA journey at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business was a catalyst for transformation—from engineering in the oil and gas sector to strategic operations at a fast-moving tech company. After nearly eight years at Samsung Heavy Industries, Akanksha enrolled at Fisher to sharpen her analytical skills, expand her leadership toolkit, and pivot into a new industry. Her internship at Uber Freight proved to be a turning point, reinforcing her passion for data-driven decision-making and operational strategy. Today, she serves as a Senior Program Manager at Uber Freight, where she continues to apply the 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 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: May 1, 2025

Real Humans of Bank of America: Anvesha Rai, OSU Fisher MBA ’24, Assistant VP Global Operations Program

Anvesha Rai, The Ohio State Fisher MBA ’24, transformed her business school experience into a platform for personal growth, professional diversification, and long-term impact. A Columbus native and Buckeye through and through, Anvesha returned to her alma mater through Fisher’s unique +2 Program, bringing two years of fashion and retail supply chain experience from Abercrombie & Fitch. At Fisher, she strategically pursued four MBA concentrations and immersed herself in real-world applications—from teaching assistantships to case competitions and operations internships. Today, she serves as an Assistant Vice President in Bank of America’s Global Operations Program, a role she 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 26, 2025

Choosing Between Top Part-Time or Full-Time MBA Programs

Comparing a business school’s part-time MBA versus full-time MBA means considering many factors. Requirements for flexibility, types of experience, and teaching method must all be taken into account, and evaluated against personal factors such as individual commitments and financial situations. In this article, we will outline the details of and the differences between the two programs, and assist in your decision as to which suits you best. We will also explore business schools with the top part-time MBA programs. Understanding the Full-Time MBA Option A full-time MBA usually lasts one or two Read more