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Published: November 5, 2024
Columbia MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Higher App Volume, Rich Diversity
Columbia Business School welcomed 972 students to the MBA program in the fall of 2024. While the classes joining the CBS MBA program in 2024 have different start times (August and January), their stats are reported as a whole. According to this year’s class profile, CBS received 7,487 applications this past admissions season, compared to 5,895 for the class entering in 2023. The overall class size increased–972 this year vs. 900 total for the last intake. While 734 students began their CBS MBA in August this year, 681 started last Read more
Published: November 4, 2024
Northwestern Kellogg MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Gender Parity
Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management MBA Class of 2026 profile has been released. The 524 incoming first-year students hail from a wide array of backgrounds and bring with them elite professional and academic achievements. Diverse Class Demographics The diversity of the MBA program is increasing for Kellogg year over year. The school achieved gender parity with this cohort, which is 50 percent women. International students make up 40 percent of the class, up from 38 percent last year. Students who identify as LGBTQ+  make Read more
Published: October 9, 2024
Texas McCombs MBA Class of 2026 Profile
The profile for The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business MBA Class of 2026 is out, showing a diverse and talented 255-member cohort. Together, they bring a wealth of experience, academic honors, and commitment to making an impact to the school. Diversity is a hallmark of the incoming MBA students. Women make up 33 percent of the class. Twenty-three percent of the U.S. citizens and permanent residents are U.S. minorities, with 18 percent identifying as underrepresented minorities. International students comprise 29 percent of the class. McCombs MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Student Characteristics Read more
Published: October 7, 2024
Stanford MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Breadth of Backgrounds, Interests and Aspirations
Out of 7,295–a nearly 18% increase over last year–applicants, the Stanford Graduate School of Business welcomed 424 new students to its MBA Class of 2026. The report opens with the remarks, “We are dedicated to attracting high-potential leaders from a wide array of backgrounds and to fostering a supportive environment where all students can thrive. With our class size, each individual contributes meaningfully to the overall class profile which is intended to portray just a few of the dimensions that can shape your lived experience at Stanford GSB. Identity is multidimensional — as Read more
Published: October 2, 2024
Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2026: Accomplished and Ambitious
The class profile for the Berkeley Haas MBA Class of 2026 reveals a cohort of 295 accomplished and ambitious students ready for a rigorous program and the rewards that come with it.  This year’s incoming class is 42 percent women, a slight gain over last year on the road to gender parity. International students from 35 countries make up 38 percent of the student body, and more than half — 51 percent — are a U.S. minority. Underrepresented minorities Read more
Published: October 2, 2024
Washington University Olin MBA Class of 2026: A Record Breaking Year
Washington University in St. Louis Olin Business School (WashU Olin) has released its MBA Class of 2026 profile, showcasing a record-breaking class. With 103 students, the class is 25 percent larger than last year after seeing a 10-year high in application volume. WashU Olin MBA Class of 2026 “This class profile is extremely strong,” says Evan Bouffides, senior associate dean of graduate programs. “We hit Olin records on many important dimensions, including test scores, undergraduate GPA, and selectivity. As importantly, we achieved historic highs related to Read more
Published: October 1, 2024
NYU Stern MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Strong Cohort, Increased Application Volume
New York University’s Stern School of Business (NYU Stern) MBA Class of 2026 profile is out, once again showing a high quality cohort. The new class earned an average GMAT score of 733, matching the school’s record high. They also showed their academic strengths with an average undergraduate GPA of 3.64–inching higher than last year’s average of 3.61. Regarding diversity, NYU Stern made some gains with women as well as U.S. underrepresented minorities. According to Lindsay Loyd, Executive Director for MBA Admissions, “We are thrilled to welcome NYU Stern’s Class Read more
Published: September 30, 2024
Chicago Booth MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Higher App Volume, Robust Diversity
The University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business announced the profile for its MBA Class of 2026, another cohort assembled with an emphasis on “diversity of thought, background, and career objectives.” The latest class saw a roughly 22 percent increase in application volume compared to the last admissions intake. During the 2023-2024 admissions season, Chicago Booth received 5,125 applications for its full-time MBA class, compared to 4,184 applicants for their MBA Class of 2025. 632 new students matriculated as part of Read more
Published: September 29, 2024
Wharton MBA Class of 2026 Profile: High Application Growth, Strong Cohort
The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania released the profile of its new MBA Class of 2026, a cohort that showcases diversity and excellence. This year, 866 students enrolled from an applicant pool of 7,322; last year, 874 students matriculated out of 6,194 applicants, marking an 18 percent increase in application volume for the latest class.  Professional and Academic History The Wharton MBA Class of 2026 arrived on campus with an average of five years of professional experience. Twenty-eight percent hailed from consulting, making Read more
Published: September 23, 2024
MIT Sloan MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Gathering Diverse Perspectives
The MIT Sloan MBA Class of 2026 numbers 433 students, which includes the full-time MBA and dual degree LGO students. MIT notes that the class was assembled with the goal of building teams of students with a variety of skills and experience. “This diversity is critical to the MBA experience. Together, we benefit from the many perspectives our MBA and LGO students from all over the world bring to the community,” the report opens. Diverse Demographics The MBA class neared gender parity, with 49 Read more
Published: September 22, 2024
Harvard MBA Class of 2026 Profile: A Diverse Foundation
The MBA Class of 2026 profile for Harvard Business School is out and the school has once again gathered a group of diverse and accomplished students. HBS received 9,856 applications for the MBA Class of 2026 and 930 ultimately enrolled. The year prior, the MBA program received 8,149 applications and the class size landed at 938. Diverse Representation in the Harvard MBA Class of 2026 Women make up 45 percent of the HBS Class of 2026 profile, which mirrors last year’s class. Thirty-five percent of new members are international, a slight dip from 39 Read more
Published: September 19, 2024
Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Global Business Ambitions
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business MBA Class of 2026 profile has been released, and based on their backgrounds and experience, this cohort promises to be changemakers and innovators “in the world of global business.”  Of the 1,642 applications received, 263 enrolled at Georgetown McDonough this summer. Thirty percent of the new class are women. A third of U.S. students identify as minorities while 14 percent classify as underrepresented minorities, signifying African American, Hispanic American, and Native Americans. Nearly half the class — 49 percent — are international students, representing Read more
Published: September 18, 2024
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Record GMAT & Diverse Experience
The Dartmouth Tuck School of Business has released its profile of the MBA Class of 2026. The 296 incoming first-year students have again broken the school’s record for average GMAT score. They bring a wealth of professional experience and academic achievement to the MBA program. “The academic experience at Tuck is intentionally designed to challenge students in a trust-based environment and foster transformative personal development,” said Lawrence Mur’ray, executive director of admissions and financial aid, in the school’s press release. “Tuck MBA candidates need strong intellectual aptitude, Read more
Published: September 17, 2024
UVA Darden MBA Class Profile of 2026: Diverse Backgrounds and Experiences
The University of Virginia Darden School of Business MBA Class of 2026 profile has been released, showcasing the achievement and potential of its 355-member class.  This year, 38 percent of the class are women. Twenty-three percent represent a U.S. racial minority, a nine percent jump from last year. LGBTQ+ students make up 11 percent of the class, a four-percent increase over last year. Recruitment of U.S. servicemembers in the MBA program remains steady at 14 percent, and 14 percent are also first-generation college students. This Read more
Published: September 12, 2024
Yale SOM MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Diverse Representation in a Small Class
The Yale School of Management welcomed 347 new students to its MBA Class of 2026 this August, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for these future business leaders. Read on to learn about their impressive academics, varied professional histories and diverse backgrounds.  Academic and Professional Achievements Twenty percent of the new Yale SOM class were the first in their families to earn a college degree. During their undergraduate years, the MBA Class of 2026 earned an average GPA of 3.68. Read more
Published: September 10, 2024
Cornell Johnson Two-Year MBA Class of 2026 Profile
Ithaca is Gorges and 282 new MBA students will be enjoying the scenery as they begin their two years of academic studies at Cornell University’s S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management in New York. Here are some key elements of the latest MBA class profile: Cornell MBA Class Profile: Student Characteristics Women 41% Countries Represented (by citizenship) 34 International Students 35% Average Work Experience 5.3 years The Cornell Johnson MBA Class of 2026 brings a mix of talent and diversity to the program, even as some demographics shift. Twenty-two percent of the class comprises Read more
Published: September 9, 2024
Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Broad Spectrum of Perspectives, Experiences and More
The University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business MBA Class of 2026 profile has once again demonstrated a commitment to bringing together an accomplished cohort with diverse experiences. Out of a class numbering 396, at least 40 percent across the board are women, U.S. minorities, or international students. The average GMAT score also jumped nine points compared to last year’s class. Diversity and Life Experience The Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2026 is a truly global and diverse community, with international Read more
Published: August 25, 2024
Duke Fuqua MBA Class Profile: Daytime MBA Class of 2026 Achieves Gender Parity
Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business reached gender parity for the first time with its Daytime MBA Class of 2026. Of the 427 new students, 51 percent are women. The school also posted impressive representation of U.S. minorities, seeing 10+ percentages increases in underrepresented students of color and students of color over their MBA Class of 2025. Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke Fuqua, Shari Hubert, remarks, “I am proud to share that Fuqua received a record-high number of applications, experienced an increase in yield, Read more
Published: August 7, 2024
UCLA Anderson MBA Class of 2026 Profile: Higher GMAT Scores & Women Representation
The UCLA Anderson School of Management has released its class profile for their incoming MBA Class of 2026. This year, UCLA Anderson has assembled a high-performing class of 305 out of the 3,079 applications received, a significant increase over last year’s 2,180 applicants.  Academic and Professional History The class’s mean undergraduate GPA is 3.5, in the same middle-80 percent range as last year (3.1 – 3.8). The two most common undergraduate majors are unchanged: business, in which Read more
Published: December 3, 2023
Columbia MBA Class of 2025 Profile: Diverse & Intellectually Driven
Columbia Business School‘s MBA Class of 2025 welcomed a diverse cohort of 900 students, with 681 starting in August and 219 beginning in January. According to this year’s class profile, CBS received 5,895 applications this past admissions season, compared to 6,177 for the Class of 2024. Unlike last year, the school did not report the number of applicants admitted. The overall class size increased a bit–900 this year vs. 844 total for the Class of 2024. While 681 students began their CBS MBA in August this year, 629 started last August. Meanwhile, the Read more
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 Read more
Published: October 12, 2023
Georgetown McDonough MBA Class of 2025 Profile: Effecting Change in Global Business
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business introduced the MBA Class of 2025 with the latest class profile, noting they are “a group of students who bring academic, professional, and personal diversity to our programs, and who are driven to effect change in the world of global business.” Numbering 258 students, the cohort was selected from 1,428 applications.  Women comprise 31 percent of the class and 59 percent are international, representing 40 different countries. African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American students make up 42 percent of the Read more
Published: October 12, 2023
Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2025 Profile: High Representation and Achievement
The University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business MBA Class of 2025 profile is a striking demonstration of the school’s commitment to bringing together an accomplished cohort with diverse experiences. Out of a class numbering 379, more than 40 percent across the board are women, U.S. minorities, or international students.  Here are some key elements of the profile:  Michigan Ross MBA Class of 2025: Undergraduate Background Average Undergraduate GPA 3.43 Percent majoring in STEM 44% Percent majoring in business 34% Percent majoring Read more
Published: October 11, 2023
MIT Sloan MBA Class of 2025 Profile: Critical Diversity
The 409-member MIT Sloan MBA Class of 2025 was assembled with the program’s goal of building teams of students with a variety of skills and experience. “This diversity is critical to the MBA experience. Together, we benefit from the many perspectives our MBA and LGO students from all over the world bring to the community,” the report opens. Diverse Demographics The MBA class came close to gender parity, with 46 percent of the students being women. International students comprise 40 percent of the class, representing 60 countries. Read more
Published: October 10, 2023
Texas McCombs MBA Class of 2025 Profile
The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business has released its MBA Class of 2025 profile. The new MBA cohort numbers 241 students and includes 36 consortium members, 61 Forté MBA Fellows, and 15 dual-degree students, promising to bring a diverse array of experience and perspectives to the program. Out of U.S. students, 35 percent represent a minority, and 18 percent are historically underrepresented minority students. Thirty-five percent of students are women, and international students make up 26 percent of the class. An impressive Read more

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April 17, 2025 5:41am ET
Applying: Columbia, Harvard Business School, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Investment Banking & Corporate Development/Real Estate & Energy
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking, Private Equity Companies: Bank of America , Credit Suisse , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan , JP Morgan Chase , Blackstone , Carlyle Group , Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Group , TPG , KKR
GMAT: 674
GPA: 3,8
Years of Work Experience: 6
Location: Peruvian working in Chile
Post MBA Location: US
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Experience women working primarily in Latin American markets; seeks US market exposure
Investment baking and corporate development experience (mainly focus on energy and real estate); desire to pivot in investments/PE in the US
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April 16, 2025 2:48am ET
Applying: Boston / Questrom, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Indiana / Kelley, Rice / Jones, Rochester / Simon, U. Chicago Booth, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Vanderbilt / Owen
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Mechanical engineer
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Investment Banking Companies: BCG , Deloitte , Ernst & Young , KPMG , McKinsey , PWC , Bank of America , Barclays , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan , Amazon , Apple , Facebook , Google , Microsoft , Oracle , Twitter
GMAT: 740
GPA: 8.35
Years of Work Experience: 5.5
Location: India
Post MBA Location: USA, Germany
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I'm a mechanical engineer... currently I'm working in a mechanical mnc company for 5.5 years as a senior Design Engineer and project leader with one promotion..i have lot of extra curricular activities including ngo participation, tree plantation, blood donation etc .lots of webinars and internships I have done untill now..i have also completed several mba related certification such as six sigma, digital marketing etc..
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April 15, 2025 9:51am ET
Applying: Columbia, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB
Intake Year: 2028
Pre-MBA Career: Sales and Marketing
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consumer Goods Companies: Proctor & Gamble , Unilever
GMAT: 755
GPA: 3.62
Location: USA
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April 14, 2025 5:03pm ET
Applying: Dartmouth / Tuck, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, U. Chicago Booth, UVA / Darden
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Chemical Engineering & Sales
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting
GMAT: 745
GPA: 3.95
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: Chicago
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GMAT Focus Edition. Involved in networking/professional development groups in my industry. On associate board for a non-profit in Chicago. Less conventional experience working in engineering then for a small sales engineering firm. Did not go to a very prestigious undergraduate university.
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April 14, 2025 6:09am ET
Applying: Georgia / Terry, Other, UNC Kenan-Flagler, USC / Marshall, UVA / Darden, Washington U. / Olin
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Military
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting
GPA: 3.3
Years of Work Experience: 8
Location: St. Louis
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April 17, 2025 12:20pm ET
Interview Invite to Cornell / Johnson
Round: Round 3
Received via email April 17, 2025
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 2.5
GMAT: 675
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: LATAM
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April 17, 2025 12:05pm ET
Interview Invite to Indiana / Kelley
Round: Round 3
Received via email April 17, 2025
Standardized Test: Granted Waiver
GPA: 3.45
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: Houston, TX
April 17, 2025 11:16am ET
Applied to UT Austin / McCombs
Round: Round 3
Received via portal
Standardized Test: Granted Waiver
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Finance
April 17, 2025 9:12am ET
Interview Invite to MIT Sloan
Round: Round 3
Received via email April 17, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 2.87
GRE: 307
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: India
April 17, 2025 7:39am ET
Accepted to USC / Marshall
Round: Round 2
Received via portal April 17, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.6
GRE: 327
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Marketing
Application Location: Nigeria
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