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View class profile and industry placement stats of leading U.S. and European MBA programs.
Published: February 28, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GMAT Scores at Top U.S. MBA Programs
See where your GMAT score lands among the top U.S. MBA programs, as we report the average GMAT scores in the chart below. If you have yet to take the GMAT, you can also get a sense of what score you need to target. Business school admissions use the GMAT score as a sign of… Read more
Published: February 22, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GRE Scores by Top U.S. Business Schools
Average GRE scores by business school can provide applicants with a sense of the rigor of the MBA program, expectations of the adcom and general competitiveness of the applicant pool. While the GMAT used to be the only accepted admissions exam at leading MBA programs, many have opened up to other options, including the GRE.… Read more
Published: February 20, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of U.S. Minorities at Top U.S. Business Schools
The percentage of U.S. minorities at top U.S. business schools can provide a sense of the diversity you will find in your MBA program. Business school students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and self-identify as African American or Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American, Hispanic American or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or… Read more
Published: February 15, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: International Student Statistics
International students statistics can showcase an element of diversity at leading business schools. In the chart below, see the percentage of international students at U.S. business schools. U.S. Business School % International Arizona State University W.P. School of Business 39% Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business 53% Columbia Business School 47% Cornell University SC Johnson… Read more
Published: February 13, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of Women MBA Students
Over the past decade, the percentage of women MBA students has been on the rise across leading business schools. USC Marshall was the first leading business school to achieve gender parity while others have achieved or continue to strive for that benchmark. The Forté Foundation has also consistently reported that women are either gaining or… Read more
Published: February 8, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Cost of MBA Programs in Europe
How much does an MBA in Europe cost? The cost of an MBA does not just include tuition. MBA candidates should also plan for living expenses, including room and board, transportation, meals, health insurance and other personal costs. Some programs also have mandatory fees and require funds for activities and supplies. Whether in pounds, Euros… Read more
Published: February 6, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Cost of MBA Programs in the U.S.
In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the total cost of a full-time MBA per year at U.S. schools. Tuition comprises most of the cost of each program. Other factors, including room and board, program fees, books and supplies, health insurance, transportation and other expenses, have been added to provide the total… Read more
Published: February 1, 2024
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Class Size of Top U.S. MBA Programs
Business schools come in all shapes and sizes and the class size of top MBA programs can be a factor in considering fit. From networking to a tight-knit culture to campus opportunities, class size can reveal much about an MBA program. No matter which program you choose, the top MBA programs strive to ensure relationship… Read more
Published: January 24, 2023
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Cost of MBA Programs in Europe
How much does an MBA in Europe cost? The cost of an MBA does not just include tuition. MBA candidates should also plan for living expenses, including room and board, transportation, meals, health insurance and other personal costs. Some programs also have mandatory fees and require funds for activities and supplies. Whether in pounds, Euros… Read more
Published: January 5, 2023
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Cost of MBA Programs in the U.S.
In this edition of Real Numbers of MBA Admissions, see the total cost of a full-time MBA per year at U.S. schools. Tuition comprises most of the cost of each program. Other factors, including room and board, program fees, books and supplies, health insurance, transportation and other expenses, have been added to provide the total… Read more
Published: August 24, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of U.S. Minorities at Top U.S. Business Schools
The percentage of U.S. minorities at top U.S. business schools can provide a sense of the diversity you will find in your MBA program. U.S. minorities is defined as enrolled students at business school who are US citizens or permanent residents who self identify as African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Asian Pacific, or Asian Indian.… Read more
Published: August 3, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: International Students Statistics
International students statistics can showcase an element of diversity at leading business schools. In the chart below, see the percentage of international students at U.S. business schools. U.S. Business School % International Arizona State University W.P. School of Business 29% Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business 34% Columbia Business School 48% Cornell University SC Johnson… Read more
Published: July 29, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Percentage of Female MBA Students
Over the past decade, the percentage of female MBA students has been on the rise across leading business schools. USC Marshall was the first leading business school to achieve gender parity while others have achieved or continue to strive for that benchmark. The Forté Foundation has also consistently reported that women are either gaining or… Read more
Published: July 20, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: MBA Class Size at Top Programs in Europe
MBA class size in Europe varies as much as it does in the U.S. London Business School and INSEAD lead the pack with around 500 students each. At the other end of the spectrum, some European schools have fewer than 60 candidates. ESMT Berlin and Imperial College of Business fall at the smaller end with… Read more
Published: July 13, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Class Size of Top U.S. MBA Programs
Business schools come in all shapes and sizes and the class size of top MBA programs can be a factor in considering fit. From networking to a tight-knit culture to campus opportunities, class size can reveal much about an MBA program. No matter which program you choose, the top MBA programs strive to ensure relationship… Read more
Published: July 6, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GRE Scores by Top U.S. Business Schools
Average GRE scores by business school can provide applicants with a sense of the rigor of the MBA program, expectations of the adcom and general competitiveness of the applicant pool. While the GMAT used to be the only accepted admissions exam at leading MBA programs, many have opened up to other options, including the GRE.… Read more
Published: June 29, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GMAT Scores for Top European Business Schools
We’ve compiled the average GMAT scores for the top European business schools in the chart below. See where your GMAT score lands or, if you have yet to take the GMAT, get a sense of what score you need to target to be competitive. Business school admissions use the GMAT score as a sign of… Read more
Published: June 21, 2022
Real Numbers of MBA Admissions: Average GMAT Scores at Top U.S. MBA Programs
See where your GMAT score lands among the top U.S. MBA programs, as we report the average GMAT scores in the chart below. If you have yet to take the GMAT, you can also get a sense of what score you need to target. Business school admissions use the GMAT score as a sign of… Read more

MBA Applywire

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April 17, 2024 1:32am ET
Applying: Temple / Fox, UNC Kenan-Flagler
Intake Year: 2024
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting
GMAT: 629
GPA: 3.4
Years of Work Experience: 5
Location: India
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April 15, 2024 1:44pm ET
Applying: Dartmouth / Tuck, Emory / Goizueta, Michigan / Ross, NYU Stern, Rice / Jones
Intake Year: 2024
Pre-MBA Career: Consumer electronics goods
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: BCG , Deloitte , PWC
GRE: 325
GPA: 3.2
Years of Work Experience: 4.5
Location: Nigeria
Post MBA Location: USA
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April 13, 2024 4:44am ET
Applying: Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Georgetown / McDonough, Johns Hopkins / Carey, Temple / Fox
Pre-MBA Career: Fortune 100 financial firms (HR and corporate services functions)
Post-MBA Target Industry: Undecided
GPA: 2.5
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: USA
Post MBA Location: NYC
Notes:

- Black woman
- Poor GPA was due to health senior year (was a 3.1-3.3 each year pre-senior year)
- Studied sociology at non-target
- National award/grant-winning, published author
- Strong volunteer experience (5 years at same position w/some leadership)
- Currently unemployed/"job hopping" background due to job market and post-COVID health situation (strongest/longest experience was 2 years in HR at Fortune 100)
- Strong background in academic research and writing
- Zero quant background
- Interested in ESG, consulting, or HR post-MBA, but still deciding
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April 9, 2024 2:43pm ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Cornell / Johnson, NYU Stern, Oxford / Saïd, Toronto / Rotman, UCLA Anderson, USC / Marshall
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Director of operations
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Family Business, Entrepreneurship Companies: Bain , Booz Allen Hamilton , BCG , Deloitte , McKinsey , PWC
GMAT: 735
GPA: 3.35
Years of Work Experience: 6
Location: Montreal
Post MBA Location: New York
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April 9, 2024 1:27pm ET
Applying: Harvard Business School
Intake Year: 2024
Pre-MBA Career: CEO
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Asset Management, inc. HF, Commercial Banking, Media, Family Business, Entrepreneurship Companies: Ernst & Young , Bank of America , Facebook , Google , IBM , Microsoft , Oracle , First Round Capital , Kleiner Perkins , NEA , Bain Capital , Goldman Sachs Principal Investment Group , TPG , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Asset Management , Bank of America , 21st Century Fox , Walt Disney
GMAT: 640
GPA: 3.41
Years of Work Experience: 4
Location: Malaysia
Post MBA Location: USA
Notes:

My designation is CEO IJM CORP BHD, Malaysia. It is my futute prospect career. I want MBA for that career.
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April 17, 2024 7:57pm ET
Applied to Stanford GSB
Round: Round 3
Received via n/a
GPA: 7.71/10
GRE: 326
Program Type: Deferred Enrollment
Post MBA Career Name: Entrepreneurship
Application Location: India
April 17, 2024 6:39pm ET
Interview Invite to Berkeley / Haas
Round: Round 3
Received via email on April 12, 2024
GRE: 316
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Entrepreneurship
April 17, 2024 6:17pm ET
Accepted to Boston College / Carroll
Round: Round 4
Received via email April 17, 2024
GRE: 307
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Note:

Accepted with a $60,000 scholarship! Very happy :)
April 17, 2024 3:09pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 3
Received via phone April 17, 2024
GPA: 3.6
GMAT: 720
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Finance
Application Location: LATAM
Note:

Sumbitted application: 1/17
Interview invitation: 2/22
Interviewed: 4/2
April 17, 2024 11:13am ET
Interview Invite to Stanford GSB
Round: Round 3
Received via email April 17, 2024
GPA: 8.2/10
GMAT: 715
Program Type: Deferred Enrollment
Post MBA Career Name: Consulting
Application Location: Brazil
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