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Real Humans of MBA Class of 2027

Published: September 24, 2025
Real Humans of the Michigan State Broad MBA Class of 2027
The Michigan State University Broad College of Business welcomed 54 students to its MBA Class of 2027, and we meet a handful of them in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. Forty percent of the new cohort are women while 13 percent are international students, representing nine countries. Forty percent of U.S. students identify as minorities. During their undergraduate years, a third of Broad students earned degrees in business and a fifth had majored in a STEM discipline. Forty-seven percent had pursued humanities/social sciences. Altogether, the new class averaged an undergraduate GPA of 3.4. At Read more
Published: September 22, 2025
Real Humans of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2027
In this edition of our Real Humans: MBA Students series, we head to New York City to meet some new members of the NYU Stern MBA Class of 2027. From a yogi founder to a veteran pivoting from service to C-suite skills, NYU Stern’s Class of 2027 brings serious range—and a shared pull toward New York City, EQ-driven leadership, and impact. Entrepreneur-investor Adam Shlomi scaled and sold SoFlo Tutors, launched an investment fund, and now heads to consulting with an eye back to building and buying businesses. Beril Dayanikli arrives Read more
Published: September 17, 2025
Real Humans of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business MBA Class of 2027
We continue our Real Humans: MBA Students series with a visit to the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. Seventy-eight MBA students matriculated at Georgia Terry this fall. Thirty-two percent are women and 21 percent are international students. Twenty-one percent identify as U.S. minorities. During their undergraduate years, the group averaged a GPA of 3.50. Thirty-one percent each earned degrees in business/economics or computer sciences/engineering. Another 21 percent had studied the sciences while 18 percent pursued humanities/social sciences majors. When it came time to take the GMAT or GRE, Read more
Published: September 15, 2025
Real Humans of the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Class of 2027
We are excited to kick off our Real Humans: MBA Students series for the new Classes of 2027! To start, known for its collaborative spirit, values-driven leadership, and strong ties to both North Carolina industry and the global business community, UNC Kenan-Flagler consistently attracts students who want to pair professional ambition with personal impact. With a culture rooted in integrity, inclusion, and innovation, the Tar Heel MBA offers a community where diverse perspectives are celebrated and future leaders are equipped to drive meaningful change. The newest members of the MBA Read more

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December 16, 2025 1:03pm ET
Applying: Harvard Business School, INSEAD, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Finance / esg
Post-MBA Target Industry: Venture Capital Companies: Other
GRE: 301
GPA: 3.8
Years of Work Experience: 3
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December 15, 2025 10:46pm ET
Applying: Columbia, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, UPenn / Wharton, Stanford GSB
Pre-MBA Career: Incoming Investment Banking Analyst at an EB
Post-MBA Target Industry: Private Equity, Media Companies: Carlyle Group , CBS Corp , Walt Disney
GPA: 3.55
Post MBA Location: New York City
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I'm looking to apply to a deferred MBA program. I interned at a BB Investment Bank during my sophomore summer, and I will be returning to the same EB Investment Bank I interned at during my junior summer. Currently enrolled at a Top 30 US university.
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December 15, 2025 8:27am ET
Applying: Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, UPenn / Wharton
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Technology QA
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Asset Management, inc. HF, Commercial Banking
GRE: 165
GPA: 3.34
EA: 165
Years of Work Experience: 6
Location: New York
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December 14, 2025 8:20pm ET
Applying: Georgetown / McDonough, UPenn / Wharton, UVA / Darden
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Accenture
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Non Profit/SI Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey
GRE: 339
GPA: 3.93
Years of Work Experience: 5
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December 13, 2025 2:08pm ET
Applying: Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Project Management in Gaming
Post-MBA Target Industry: Entrepreneurship, Technology, Media Companies: Amazon , Apple , Facebook , Google , Microsoft , Other
GMAT: 715
GPA: 3.59
Years of Work Experience: 4.5
Location: Seattle
Post MBA Location: West Coast / Seattle
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Asian Female. T20 Undergrad w/ double major in Biology and Statistics. Decided in college to pivot into the game industry and have interned/worked at top gaming brands. Trying to pivot into product in gaming or start my own company in the game industry.
ECs: president of my gaming club in college, have spoken and continue to speak at numerous universities, conventions, and more regarding careers in video games. Mentored numerous students who want careers in gaming, especially for women/underrepresented genders/LGBTQ+. Served as a judge/advisor for one mentorship program. Created grassroots gaming community in UG in response to COVID that grew to 3000+ members in 3 weeks and had industry speakers, sponsors, and more. Also volunteer at my local aquarium educating the public about ocean conservation and the local wildlife.

Applying Round 2 to Stanford, Harvard, MIT, and Kellogg (MMM) with hopes of moving back to the West Coast afterwards.
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December 17, 2025 7:01pm ET
Accepted to UNC Kenan-Flagler
Round: Round 1
Received via phone December 17, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.92
GRE: 320
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: General Management
Application Location: US
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$40K scholarship. Veteran
December 17, 2025 4:10pm ET
Accepted to UNC Kenan-Flagler
Round: Round 1
Received via phone on December 15, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.9
GRE: 325
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Other
Application Location: USA - DC
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Full ride
December 17, 2025 2:54pm ET
Accepted to UNC Kenan-Flagler
Round: Rolling Admissions
Received via phone December 17, 2025
Standardized Test: Granted Waiver
GPA: 3.4
Target Career: Technology
December 17, 2025 1:37pm ET
Accepted to UNC Kenan-Flagler
Round: Round 1
Received via portal December 17, 2025
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 7.75/10
GRE: 323
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: India
December 17, 2025 1:19pm ET
Accepted to Michigan / Ross
Round: Round 1
Received via phone
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 320
GRE: 320
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: United States, Savannah
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AD Military 7 YOE, SA, SOF.
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