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Published: May 14, 2024
Duke Fuqua Students Win $22k Prize in US Department of Energy Competition
Duke Fuqua’s student team, OptiGen, took home a $22,000 award from the EnergyTech University Prize (EnergyTech UP) 2024’s National Pitch Event in April.  “The EnergyTech University Prize provides a unique opportunity for students to think creatively and deeply about how to translate cutting-edge energy technologies into successful businesses,” says Professor David Brown of Duke Fuqua. “We must have this kind of entrepreneurship in spades to solve the climate crisis: climate tech innovations can only make their needed impact if supported by sound business models.” Announced by Read more
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 Read more
Published: April 14, 2024
Stanford GSB Announces New Assistant Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid
Stanford GSB officially appointed Erin Nixon, who earned both her undergraduate degree and MBA from Stanford, to the role of Assistant Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid. Jamie Schein has been holding the position on an interim bases since Kirsten Moss left at the end of 2022. Nixon begins her term on July 1, 2024. Erin Nixon, Assistant Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, Stanford GSB Nixon brings a wealth of experience with her to the role, which she says is “about identifying and connecting with smart, highly Read more
Published: April 11, 2024
ROI of the Georgetown University MS-ESM Program
Sponsored Content The Georgetown University Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management (MS-ESM) is a transformative program that merges scientific expertise with business acumen, empowering individuals to tackle pressing environmental challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future within diverse organizational settings. Developed collaboratively by the Earth Commons Institute, the McDonough School of Business, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the MS-ESM program recognizes the pivotal roles of both scientific understanding and business principles in advancing sustainability goals worldwide. In this article, we hear from two MS-ESM alumni who are now making waves in Read more
Published: April 8, 2024
U.S. News 2024 Best Business Schools: Wharton & Stanford GSB Share Top Spot
The 2024 U.S. News Best Graduate Programs Rankings rolled out and we’re taking a closer look at the Best Business School list. Stanford GSB jumps five spots from last year to join The Wharton School in the top spot. These two replace last year’s #1 school, Chicago Booth, which now ranks third along with Northwestern Kellogg. Clear Admit Co-Founder Graham Richmond notes, “For the second year in a row, the US News ranking methodology favors career outcomes (salaries, rates of employment, recruiter Read more
Published: March 28, 2024
Webinar: Pursuing an MBA without a Business Background – April 2024
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 Read more
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 Read more
Published: March 19, 2024
Esade to Open New Madrid Campus in 2025
Esade, which has three campuses located in Barcelona, Sant Cugat, and Madrid, Spain, now plans to open an additional campus in Madrid in early 2025. The new campus facilities will be located in the northern Mirasierra district, which already includes several educational institutions, improving the area’s status as a hub for research, education, and talent development.  Xavier Mendoza, Esade’s director general, stated in the school’s announcement, “This new campus is in response to the increased demand for our Executive Education programs and we will bolster this campus as a meeting point Read more
Published: March 10, 2024
INSEAD’s Limitless Women’s Campaign 2024: Ambition Has No Gender
To mark International Women’s Day on March 8th, INSEAD’s Limitless 2024 campaign set the spotlight on women determined to advance gender equity and succeed economically, politically, and personally. The annual Limitless campaign shares the stories of women who serve as role models for the next generation. This year’s theme is Ambition Has No Gender. INSEAD stands behind the promise of education to empower individuals, shape lives, and spark change. These extraordinary women embody that promise, positively impacting their communities and the world.  Meet the six women Read more
Published: March 6, 2024
Emory Goizueta Business School Announces Winners of 2024 John R. Lewis Racial Justice Case Competition
The winners of Emory University’s Goizueta Business School’s fourth annual John R. Lewis Racial Justice Case Competition, held on February 23, have been announced. The competition gives students from universities nationwide the opportunity to present innovative and, most importantly, actionable ideas to companies about addressing racial injustice in their organizations and industries.  Lynne Segall, associate dean for management practice initiatives and the competition’s faculty advisor noted, “The conversation around racial justice has shifted significantly since 2020 and yet the structural issues persist, making the John R. Lewis Racial Justice Case Competition Read more
Published: February 28, 2024
Annual ClimateCAP MBA Summit Convenes at Michigan Ross
Michigan Ross hosted the fourth annual ClimateCAP: The Global MBA Summit on Climate, Capital, & Business, bringing together MBA students, business school professors, and leading climate and business experts from around the world to discuss the business implications of climate change. This year’s conference, which took place February 9th and 10th, had sold out in three hours. From the Center for Energy, Development and the Global Environment (EDGE) at Duke Fuqua, Jessica Wingert, Associate Director and Program Lead of the ClimateCAP Initiative remarks, “ClimateCAP is grateful to the student and faculty planning team from both Michigan Ross and Erb Read more
Published: February 22, 2024
Upcoming: Ask Us Anything! Live Chat with NYU Stern Admissions Officers
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 Read more
Published: February 22, 2024
Webinar: Carnegie Mellon Tepper – The Tepper MSBA Experience – March 2024
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 Read more
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 Read more
Published: February 12, 2024
Columbia Releases MBA Employment Report for the Class of 2023
The Columbia Business School has released their employment report for the MBA Class of 2023. The total MBA Class of 2023 numbers 829 students, with 614 having started in August of 2021 and 215 having started in January of 2022. 125 students returned to a sponsoring employer while 23 started their own business. Another three graduates joined their family business. Three months after graduation, 84 percent of the 678 Columbia MBA students seeking employment reported receiving a job offer and 81 percent accepted a job offer. CBS adds that, by the end of 2023, Read more
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) Read more
Published: February 6, 2024
U.S. News 2024 Online MBA Rankings: Indiana University–Bloomington Takes the Top Spot
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2024 Best Online Programs rankings, including online MBA programs. Emerging from a tie for first place last year, Indiana University’s Kelley Direct Online MBA program now stands alone as the #1 online MBA in this year’s ranking. Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper Online Hybrid MBA program jumped from fifth to second. There is a three-way tie for third among UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA@UNC Online MBA program, USC Marshall Online MBA program and the University of Washington Foster Hybrid MBA program. Read more
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 Read more
Published: January 28, 2024
HBS Announces Timing of Interview Invitations for Round 2
If you applied to Harvard Business School in Round 2, get ready for some big application news from the school on Wednesday, January 31st at noon ET. In a post to the Direct from the Director’s blog, the school shared the following details: “Next week, on Wednesday, January 31 at 12:00pm (noon) Eastern Time, everyone who applied in Round 2—or received a “Further Consideration” decision in Round 1—will receive an update via the Application Status page. “There are two possibilities: “Invite to Interview – Congratulations, you are moving forward Read more
Published: January 18, 2024
Clear Admit Event Series: Masters in Management Application Overview, February 2024
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. What makes someone a good fit for this kind of program? How are Master in Management programs structured? What can you do to put your Read more
Published: January 18, 2024
INSEAD Employment Statistics: MBA Classes of December 2022 & July 2023
Eighty-eight percent of the MBA Classes of December 2022 (’22D) and July 2023 (’23J) of INSEAD reported receiving at least one job offer within three months of graduating, according to the MBA employment statistics. Ninety-eight percent of the 875 graduates across the two classes responded to the employment survey, with 80 percent reporting their career decisions and 82 percent providing salary information. The overall annual mean salary landed at €113,400 and the overall annual median salary at €109,600. The median sign-on bonus came in at €25,100. Industry Choices INSEAD breaks down industry choice according Read more
Published: January 16, 2024
Texas McCombs MBA Employment Report: Class of 2023 Earns Record Salaries
The University of Texas Austin McCombs School of Business has released its 2023 MBA employment report. Of the 271 graduates of the Class of 2023, 239 sought employment. Nearly 79 percent received job offers by graduation and that number increased to 90.4 percent within three months of graduation. Those seeking employment set a new record, as they secured the highest average base salary in the school’s history of $157,735. The median salary landed at $175,000 with the overall range of salaries coming in at $48,000 to $225,000. The average signing bonus was $32,915 Read more
Published: January 9, 2024
Chicago Booth MBA Class of 2023 Employment Report: Higher Median Salaries & High Consulting Placement
The employment report for the MBA Class of 2023 at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business reveals a higher median salary over the Class of 2022. Of the 628 members of the graduating class, 83.9 percent (or 527 students) were seeking employment. At graduation, 91.1 percent of these MBAs had received a job offer, and nearly 96 percent had received offers three months post-graduation. Job acceptances at the three-month mark landed at 94.3 percent. Regarding the graduates not seeking employment, roughly nine percent were company-sponsored and four percent started their own business or pursued entrepreneurial Read more
Published: January 5, 2024
Upcoming: Ask Us Anything! Live Chat with UC Irvine Merage Current MBA Students
Interested in the UC Irvine Merage MBA program? This UC Irvine Live Chat is for YOU! In this ‘Ask Me Anything’ style live chat, current Merage MBAs will answer your questions about the program. Learn how the UC Irvine Full-Time MBA program in partnership with the MBA Career Center prepares you for the internship process, landing a full-time offer and long-term career resiliency.  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 MBA program to join, we promise you Read more
Published: January 2, 2024
UC Berkeley Introduces MBA/Master of Climate Solutions Dual Degree Program
The UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and the Rausser College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley have introduced a new MBA/Master of Climate Solutions (MCS) dual degree program aimed at preparing the next generation of leaders in sustainability and climate action. Set to commence in the fall of 2024, the program offers students the opportunity to obtain both an MBA and an MCS degree in just two and a half years, or five semesters. Application deadlines for the initial MBA/MCS cohorts are January 4, 2024, and March 28, 2024. Designed for early-career professionals Read more

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April 24, 2025 12:05am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, UVA / Darden, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: EMT/Paramedic for 7 years, State Government job in environmental compliance for 1 year
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Entrepreneurship Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey
GPA: 3.8
Years of Work Experience: 8
Location: Georgia
Notes:

Academics: Neuroscience major at large state school, initially struggled with mental health issues in undergrad failing about 6 classes and got academically suspended, able to retake 2 of my failed classes, very strong upward trend after getting life together.
Impact/growth at work: Worked as an EMT for 3 years full time while attending school, went to paramedic school for a year, then promoted to work as a medic for another 2 years finishing my undergrad. Had the opportunity to help save some lives and hopefully make their lives better. Left medical field about a year ago, now working in state government in an environmental compliance role.
Activities: Writing/mixing/producing music, rock climbing, long distance running, volunteer crisis counselor for suicide hotline.
Interested in MBB Consulting, Healthcare management, Biotech, and eventually starting my own business.
Plan on taking GMAT early August for R1 application, looking to score around 700
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April 22, 2025 9:08pm ET
Applying: Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, NYU Stern, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Management consulting (since 2023 to now), regional eastern european investment banking and PE companies
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking Companies: Bank of America , Barclays , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan , Merrill Lynch , Morgan Stanley , JP Morgan Chase , Other
GRE: 330
GPA: 3.0
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: UAE
Post MBA Location: NYC
Notes:

Had quite a few extracurriculars in undergrad years and first two years of career, then all ECs are mostly at my job (like conducting training, mentorship program, etc.)

Don't know if this is relevant, but I was born and grew up in Central Asia (think Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, etc.)
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April 22, 2025 2:22am ET
Applying: Harvard Business School
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: CEO
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Investment Banking, Venture Capital Companies: Ernst & Young , JP Morgan , Google , Other
GPA: 3.41
Years of Work Experience: 17
Location: Malaysia
Post MBA Location: Boston MIT
Notes:

I got 4 years professional working experience
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April 19, 2025 2:39pm ET
Applying: Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting; Venture Capital
Post-MBA Target Industry: Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Other Companies: TPG , KKR , Other
GRE: 321
GPA: 3.2
Years of Work Experience: 6
Location: London
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April 18, 2025 9:51am ET
Applying: INSEAD, London Business School
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Sales and Amazon Sales
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey , Amazon , Apple , Google
GMAT: 655
GPA: 3.54
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: Canada
Post MBA Location: Middle East
Notes:

Background:

Age: 28
Nationality: French & North African
Undergraduate: Industrial Engineering 3.5/4.3 GPA
GMAT/GRE Score: 655 on only practice exam completed so far (Test date: June 2nd)
Work Experience:

4 years at P&G in Sales - Promoted in 1.5 years and did 3 roles total, the latest in which I managed 2 direct reports
2 years at FAANG in Sales/Account Management - Promoted in less than a year
Extracurriculars / Volunteering:

Case competition Coach for my school’s team at an international case comp for a couple years post grad, now sitting on board of advisors
Mentoring new immigrants to help find employment through resume workshops, interview prep, etc. through a non-profit
Plenty of clubs & case competitions during undergrad
Target Schools:

LBS or INSEAD
Post-MBA Goals:

Middle East Tech PgM/PM or Consulting
Other:

Trilingual and grew up between North Africa, Middle East, Asia, and North America.
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April 24, 2025 12:09am ET
Applied to UPenn / Wharton
Round: Round 3
Received via portal
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.49
GRE: 311
Program Type: Deferred Enrollment
Target Career: Other
Application Location: Los Angeles
April 23, 2025 8:46pm ET
Applied to Northwestern / Kellogg
Round: Round 3
Received via portal
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.49
GRE: 311
Program Type: Deferred Enrollment
Target Career: Other
Application Location: Los Angeles
April 23, 2025 7:09pm ET
Interview Invite to Duke / Fuqua
Round: Round 4
Received via email on April 16, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.64
GRE: 311
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: New York
April 23, 2025 4:47pm ET
Interview Invite to U. Washington / Foster
Round: Round 3
Received via portal on March 29, 2025
Standardized Test: I haven't taken any of the standardized tests yet.
GPA: 3.5
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: General Management
April 23, 2025 4:14pm ET
Applied to INSEAD
Round: Round 2
Received via n/a
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.3
GMAT: 740
Program Type: January Intake
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: Canada
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