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Are you ready to enhance your data skills and leadership potential for Fall 2025, but worried you’ve missed your chance? Good news: It’s not too late to apply for the Tepper School’s Part-Time Master of Science in Business Analytics (PT-MSBA) program! Join us for a live webinar offering a deep dive into the PT-MSBA program, specifically designed to empower you with the clarity and confidence needed to apply for the upcoming Fall 2025 cohort. This session is perfect whether you’re still finalizing your decision, recently discovered our top-ranked program, or need more time to prepare
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This event is designed for admitted MBA students beginning their programs this Fall who want to enter school with a clear understanding of the career paths that lie ahead. Whether you’re interested in consulting, product management, finance, or still weighing your options, this session will offer expert insights to help you make informed, strategic decisions from day one of your MBA. You’ll hear from experienced Leland coaches—professionals who’ve successfully navigated the MBA journey and now advise others on how to break into competitive industries. They’ll share what different post-MBA career paths actually look like, how recruiting timelines vary by industry,
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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 or Artificial Intelligence? Get essay tips straight from admissions representatives at leading business schools during our upcoming MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series! Dates: July 9, July 16, July 23 & July 30. 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
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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 offer applicants the opportunity to connect with current students and alumni, sit in on classes, meet the admissions team, and take campus tours. So, we’ve rounded up the top in-person MBA events for the month of June to help you plan on attending those that are going to help you most along your MBA journey. Get your calendars ready! Why Attend MBA Events? More than just another step in the process you want to check
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Drop everything now and head to Paris. On Wednesday, June 4th, 10 of the world’s top-ranked business schools will gather in Paris, France, to host Top Business Schools Present in Paris. Attendees can learn about their MBA programs and the student experience during and after business school, as well as network with admissions representatives. The schools participating in the event are: Chicago Booth Columbia Business School Dartmouth Tuck Harvard Business School MIT Sloan
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Are you looking to accelerate your career by building on your education and experience? Discover London Business School‘s One-year MBA programme, tailored for ambitious professionals with a Masters in Management or equivalent. This programme equips you with new skills, a lifelong network of trusted peers, and the leadership and management tools necessary for business success. Check out the video below of our exclusive webinar featuring Emily Carney (One-year MBA Launch Director) and David Simpson (Recruitment and Admissions Director, MBA & MiF), who dove into the programme structure and provided expert tips on how to tackle the One-year
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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. 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 for yourself whether a school or program is the right fit for you and will set you on the career path you really want. This is where
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Are you still considering your MBA plans for Fall 2025? It’s not too late to join the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University. Catch up on this recent webinar event by watching the video recording below: Recording from: Thursday, April 24, 2025 – 8:00 p.m. Eastern This webinar focused on applying in Round 4, Round 5, and rolling admissions for the Tepper School MBA. Whether you’re still finalizing your decision, recently discovered the Tepper School, or need more time to prepare your application, this session is designed to give you the clarity and confidence
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Have questions for NYU Stern Admissions Officers about their MBA program? This Ask Me Anything (AMA) Live Chat is for YOU! Whether you are applying for NYU Stern’s final Full-time MBA deadline on April 16 or preparing for the future, this event is for you! No matter where you are in the process, the Stern community can answer your questions to guide you as you enter the next phase of your MBA journey. Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:00 p.m. Eastern / 9:00 a.m Pacific NYU Stern Event Chat Room – Clear Admit
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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 2025-2026 MBA Admissions Overview Event Series to get answers to just that question! We’re hosting four events – May 6th, May 7th, May 20th, & May 21st all @ 12pm ET – each with representatives from up to five top MBA Programs. The full series includes 20 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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Join leading MBA programs at this exclusive event in Boston 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 14th Time: 5:00-8:00 PM Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts | MIT Sloan School of Management | Building: E62 Registration Form: Registration for this event is closed – please join us in Atlanta for our 2026 event! Schools: Berkeley / Haas Carnegie Mellon / Tepper Chicago / Booth Columbia
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Do you have your sights set on deferred enrollment MBA programs? Join us to hear how to amp up your application for these special pathways to b-school. Full-time MBA programs traditionally require several years of full-time work experience, but deferred enrollment MBA programs allow candidates to apply – and secure a seat in a future class – during their senior years of college or final years of masters study. How can you demonstrate your fit for this kind of program? How should you approach the admissions process? Hear directly from leading programs in this two-part Deferred Enrollment MBA
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Join us for this upcoming Masters in Management Event! Is a master’s in management (MiM) the right fit for you? Full-time MBA programs traditionally require several years of full-time work experience, but specialized master’s programs allow candidates to apply during their senior year of college for a program that would begin the Fall term after they graduate or after a limited amount of experience. Register now to secure your spot and gain access to a video recording of our December series, “Insights into Master in Management Programs 2024” .
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Are you thinking about advancing your career with a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) but uncertain about what lies ahead? Join our AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with current part-time MSBA students from the Tepper School of Business! Get the inside scoop on balancing a career while pursuing this top-ranked degree. During this interactive session, our students will offer firsthand insights into the Tepper School experience — how the cutting-edge business analytics curriculum has helped them thrive, what it’s like to be part of a tight-knit, collaborative community, and how the Tepper School’s world-class career resources are
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Is a master’s in management (MiM) the right fit for you? Full-time MBA programs traditionally require several years of full-time work experience, but specialized master’s programs allow candidates to apply during their senior year of college for a program that would begin the Fall term after they graduate or after a limited amount of experience. Dates: December 3rd & December 4th 2024 Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel (all times Eastern) What makes someone a good fit for this kind of program? How are Master in Management programs structured? What
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Do you have your sights set on deferred enrollment MBA programs? Join us to hear how to amp up your application for these special pathways to b-school. Full-time MBA programs traditionally require several years of full-time work experience, but deferred enrollment MBA programs allow candidates to apply – and secure a seat in a future class – during their senior years of college or final years of masters study. How can you demonstrate your fit for this kind of program? How should you approach the admissions process? Hear directly from leading programs in this two-part Deferred Enrollment MBA
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Join us for an exclusive virtual webinar hosted by Clear Admit, where we’ll dive deep into the vibrant world of MBA programs on the West Coast! Whether you’re eyeing Silicon Valley or the scenic coastlines, this event is your gateway to discovering the unique opportunities and advantages offered by leading business schools in this dynamic region. Date: October 16th Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel & 1 pm-1:30 pm Breakout Q&A with Individual Schools (all times Eastern) Event Highlights: Insider Insights: Hear directly from admissions officers from top West Coast MBA
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Join us on October 23rd @ 8 pm ET for another exciting Real Humans LIVE Webinar, where you’ll hear directly from current students and recent alumni of some of the top MBA programs such as Columbia Business School, Duke Fuqua, and others. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Real Humans and gain valuable advice for your MBA journey! Date: October 23, 2024 Time: 8 pm-9 pm Panel (all times Eastern) In this webinar, you’ll hear from alumni and current students about: The most rewarding
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Join our exclusive webinar series designed specifically for prospective MBA applicants! Gain insider knowledge from admissions officers of 15 top MBA programs. This series of three virtual interactive events will provide invaluable insights and tips to navigate the MBA admissions process successfully. Dates: September 11th, September 18th & September 25th. Time: 12 pm-1 pm Panel & 1 pm-1:30 pm Breakout Q&A with Individual Schools (all times Eastern) Event Highlights: – Exclusive Access: Hear directly from admissions officers of 15 top MBA programs. – Expert Guidance: Clear Admit co-founder,
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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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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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Considering an MBA, but you’re not sure if your academic or professional background is the right fit? Join Clear Admit and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business as alumni discuss their non-traditional backgrounds and the skills and knowledge gained during their time at Tepper and how it’s shaped their careers post MBA. This event will take place on April 3, 2024 at 12pm Eastern time. Please click the link below to register for this free event! CMU Tepper MBA Webinar Speakers: TBA
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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 Registration for this event is closed – please join us in Atlanta for our 2026 event! Timing5:20 – 5:50: MBA – WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY?6:00 – 6:30: CONSULTING CAREERS7:00 – 7:30:
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Have questions for NYU Stern Admissions Directors about their MBA program? This Ask Me Anything (AMA) Live Chat is for YOU! Are you considering applying for NYU Stern’s final deadline on April 18 or are you thinking about a future cycle? No matter where you are in the application process, NYU Stern admissions officers can answer your questions to guide you as you enter the next phase of your MBA journey. Bring all of your questions for this interactive chat session and, whether you are in the research phase or trying to make a final decision on which
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Interested in the Carnegie Mellon Tepper Master of Science in Business Analytics? Join the Intelligent Future! We invite you to join current Tepper MSBA students as they expound upon their experience in the Tepper STEM-designated program, and share insight into how the curriculum and Tepper community have prepared them for the next stage of their career. This event will take place on March 5, 2024 at 12pm Eastern time. Please click the link below to register for this free event! CMU Tepper MSBA Webinar Speakers: TBA
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Applying:
HEC Paris,
IESE,
INSEAD,
London Business School
Intake Year: 2027
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting, Data Analysis
Post MBA Career:
Consulting,
Undecided,
Real Estate,
Management Consulting,
Undecided,
PWC Strategy&,
PWC,
EY Parthenon,
Ernst & Young,
Deloitte,
BCG,
Bain
GMAT: 595
GPA: 3.86
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: Georgia
Post MBA Location: UK
Notes:
BA in Sociology, Saint Petersburg State University (2022)
MRes in Sociology, Sciences Po Paris (2024)
Languages: English, Russian, French.
My motivation
For a long time, I aimed for an academic career in sociology, but after my master's (for which I traveled to Paris), I realized the academic world wasn't for me, and I wanted something bigger. And more lucrative.
I started working in data/business analytics and research at smaller Russian consulting agencies. But as a russian expat who lives in Georgia, I can only work remotely. And even though I love the work, it is not doing much for my long-term career.
After some thinking, I decided that an MBA is an excellent way to (1) grow my skills in business and finance, (2) grow my network, and (3) get my foot in the door of the European job market. My childhood dream is the UK, but I also consider France or Spain.
My experience
I started with research roles back in university around 5 years ago. After graduating from master's 2 years ago, I started working as a Data Analyst at a rather small research and consulting firm in Russia. Marketing, go-to-market, competitive analysis for large IT infrastructure products — that sort of things.
I moved up rather fast from a junior to a middle and middle+. Then moved to a different company to a comparable position. But now it was less IT and more real estate planning.
In both places I not only did the analysis but also proposed and implemented a range of AI-powered tools for lead generation and knowledge base.
International experience
After leaving Russia in 2022, I've lived in Turkey, Georgia, France and Spain. In France I did my studies, in other countries I simply lived and worked remotely, mostly for Russian-based employers.
Application process
I have already applied to IESE in R1. Now I'm waiting for R2 in LBS, and the January intake in INSEAD.
My problems
I realize that my greatest weaknesses are problably a short work experience and a low GMAT. I can retake the GMAT, and I'm counting on a score around 650. But with work experience nothing can be done quickly.
I want to get to school as soon as possible because right now my work does not do much for my career and does not advance me towards Europe where I want to live. I do not count much on the scholarships, but naturally it would be nice to get them.
My questions:
1. How competitive is my profile at these schools, and how much does a GMAT retake from 595 matter for admission?
2. My real estate experience is on the market/consumer research side, not deals or finance. Is the real estate narrative credible, or should I lead with consulting?
3. Does my nationality, or having worked mostly for Russian-based employers, hurt me in admissions or in EU/UK recruiting?
4. Are there other schools I should add or swap in given my priorities?
Applying:
Columbia Business School,
Cornell / Johnson,
Dartmouth / Tuck,
Duke / Fuqua,
MIT Sloan,
UVA / Darden
Intake Year: 2027
Pre-MBA Career: Transaction Advisory
Post MBA Career:
McKinsey,
Kearney,
BCG,
Bain,
Consulting
GRE: 310
GPA: 3.3
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: Ghana
Post MBA Location: North East America
Notes:
I am 30 years old and have recently been promoted to Manager at KPMG Ghana. Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis on weekends, work occasionally as a DJ, and volunteer my time mentoring underprivileged children at a school near my home.
Looking ahead, my ambition is to transition into strategy consulting at a leading MBB firm, with the longer-term goal of becoming Head of Strategy for a Fortune 500 company in the United States. At the same time, I am intentional about pursuing opportunities that align with my broader life priorities. As a father of two young daughters, I want to build a successful career without compromising my ability to be actively present in their lives and contribute meaningfully to their growth and development.
