School Q&A

Published: July 23, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Louise-Marie Fischer-Dallée of Imperial

In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we are back in the UK to meet Louise-Marie Fischer-Dallée, Recruitment & Admissions Director at the Imperial Business School in London. Louise-Marie oversees recruitment strategy and admissions operations across the Full-Time, Global, Weekend and Executive MBA programmes. Her career has been shaped by a deep passion for higher education and, more specifically, for the transformative power of MBA programmes. Prior to joining Imperial, she held the role of Admissions Director at HEC Paris, and earlier gained entrepreneurial experience co-founding two startups, one Read more

Published: July 22, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Ali Elyassari of emlyon

In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we meet Ali Elyassari, Recruitment Manager for the International MBA at emlyon business school. While emlyon hosts six campuses, including Lyon, Saint-Étienne, Paris, Shanghai, Bhubaneswar and Mumbai, the business school is located in Lyon, France. Read on for Ali’s insight into the admissions process and highlights of the emlyon MBA program. Ali Elyassari, Recruitment Manager for the International MBA, emlyon business school Clear Admit: What is the one aspect of your program that you wish applicants knew more about? Ali Elyassari: What truly defines Read more

Published: July 21, 2026

Podcast: Admissions Director Q&A with Tricia Baione of CBS

As part of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back Tricia Baione, Assistant Dean of Admissions for Columbia Business School (CBS), for a special podcast episode. Tricia Baione, Assistant Dean of Admissions, CBS As Assistant Dean of Admissions for CBS since 2023, Tricia provides strategic leadership, vision, and coordination of a centralized recruitment program and admissions office for the full-time MBA, Executive MBA, JD/MBA, Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering & Applied Science, specialized masters, PhD, and deferred-entry programs at CBS. Prior to Admissions, Tricia was the Executive Director of Career Education and Advising in Read more

Published: July 20, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Lindsay Loyd of NYU Stern

We welcome back Lindsay Loyd, Executive Director of MBA Admissions at NYU Stern, to share insights into the MBA program, application strategies and more in this Admissions Director Q&A. Lindsay leads the recruiting and admissions efforts for Stern’s Full-time MBA Programs, including the two-year Full-time MBA and focused one-year MBAs: the Andre Koo Technology & Entrepreneurship MBA and Luxury & Retail MBA. She joined NYU Stern in 2023 after a 20-year career in financial services, serving in roles of progressive responsibility in analytics, marketing, and strategy at Capital One and American Express. Read more

Published: July 16, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Maria Pineda of the UMD Smith School of Business

We welcome back Maria Pineda, Executive Director of Admissions at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A. Pineda has been with UMD Smith for almost 20 years and manages the recruiting efforts for the MBA and Specialty Master’s Programs. Read on as Pineda shares what to expect from the admissions process at UMD Smith, the value of the MBA program, and how to prepare for your interview. Maria Pineda, Executive Director of Admissions at Maryland Smith Clear Admit: What is one aspect of Read more

Published: July 15, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Becky Gallagher of the University of Bath School of Management

In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back Becky Gallagher, Head of MBA Admissions and Recruitment at the University of Bath School of Management in the U.K. Becky has worked within the University for over 20 years, spending time in the Students’ Union where she oversaw student development and leadership programs. She has worked in the role of Head of MBA Recruitment and Admissions since January 2021 and has built an impressive network of connections globally. Becky loves nothing more than taking a student through the journey from pre-applicant stage right through Read more

Published: July 13, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: David Simpson of LBS

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we are back with David Simpson, the Recruitment and Admissions Director for the MBA and Masters in Finance (MiF) programs at London Business School (LBS). David is one of London Business School’s most experienced professional staff. Starting in admissions, moving through various roles in marketing and business development, he jumped at the chance to return to admissions. His undergraduate degree is in business, majoring in international marketing. In his time at London Business School, he has enjoyed travelling the world to meet prospective Read more

Published: July 9, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Dr. Naz Erenguc of Florida Warrington

In this edition of our ongoing Admissions Director Q&A series, we hear again from Director of Admissions for the University of Florida (UF) Warrington College of Business Dr. Naz Erenguc. Dr. Naz has nearly two decades of experience in higher education. Combining her passion for inclusive excellence with business, academic and global health expertise, Dr. Naz is one of the most versatile voices in graduate education today. During Naz’s tenure at UF, she has worked as an undergraduate academic advisor for both the College of Health and Human Performance and the College Read more

Published: July 8, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Chris Jones of Toronto Rotman

In this Admissions Director Q&A, we meet Chris Jones, the Assistant Director, Recruitment for all MBA Programs at the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management. With an extensive background in graduate recruitment and career education, Chris currently manages the entire professional MBA portfolio. Originally from the UK, he graduated from the University of Nottingham and has worked almost exclusively in the graduate recruitment and higher education field with multinational organizations like Deloitte, Sun Life Financial and currently with the University of Toronto. Chris is a keen runner, Read more

Published: July 6, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Allison Jamison of Duke Fuqua

In this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A, we connect with Allison Jamison, Assistant Dean of Admissions at Duke University Fuqua School of Business, to learn about the ins and outs of admissions. Allison loves working closely with Fuqua’s prospective students each year. She collaborates with the Fuqua Admissions team to find the best ways to meet and engage with individuals considering a graduate business education, and she says it is truly a pleasure for her to get to know the applicants. Allison began working at Fuqua in Read more

Published: July 2, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Patrik Wallén of IESE

In this Admissions Director Q&A, we visit Barcelona, Spain, to learn more about IESE Business School from Patrik Wallén, the school’s MBA Admissions Director. Prior to joining the Admissions team, Patrik spent several years leading IESE’s Career Development Center, where he supported MBA and MiM students in navigating their career paths and building relationships with global recruiters. Originally from Sweden, Patrik completed his MBA at IESE in 2007. He also holds executive coaching certifications (ORSCC, CPCC, ACC) and has been actively involved in IESE’s leadership and coaching programs. Read more

Published: July 1, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Kara Tripi of Michigan State Broad College of Business

We are back again with Kara Tripi, Managing Director of MBA Admissions at Michigan State University Broad College of Business for this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A. Kara oversees admissions for the Executive, Online, and Full-Time MBA programs. She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Oakland University. Over the past 13 years, Kara has built her career in higher education, with a strong commitment to supporting and advocating for students. Outside of her work, she enjoys spending time with her wife and their Read more

Published: June 29, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Anne Kilby of Georgetown McDonough

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back Anne Kilby, Associate Dean of MBA Admissions at Georgetown McDonough in Washington, D.C. Kilby oversees admissions, sets the admissions strategy, and manages the scholarship budget for the Full-Time MBA, Flex MBA, and Flex MBA Online programs. She has spent 18 years in higher education, mainly in admissions and recruiting. Kilby has worked within a global scope by representing programs internationally at recruiting events and fairs, partnering with universities and clients abroad, and interviewing prospective candidates residing worldwide. Prior to Georgetown, she was the Read more

Published: June 25, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Katy Radoll of UNC Kenan-Flagler

We welcome back Katy Radoll, Director of MBA Admissions at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, for this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A. With roots in the Pacific Northwest, Katy has been part of the UNC Kenan-Flagler team as Director of MBA Admissions for the past two years. During her tenure, she has helped bring admissions back on the road to connect with candidates in their own communities, strengthened collaboration and shared purpose across the admissions team, and deepened relationships throughout the MBA admissions landscape. Her approach centers on Read more

Published: June 24, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Rupal Gadhia of Harvard Business School

The Managing Director of MBA Admissions and Financial Aid at Harvard Business School, Rupal Gadhia, joins us for this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Rupal Gadhia graduated with an MBA from Harvard Business School in 2004. Her post-HBS career began in brand management with Sara Lee and Campbell Soup Company, followed by a move to Booz & Co as a management consultant. Leveraging her passion for brand and consulting, she joined the Brand Union, managing North American strategy and research for consumer and corporate clients and was recruited to Interbrand Read more

Published: June 22, 2026

Admission Director Q&A: J.R. McGrath of Carnegie Mellon Tepper

In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series, we welcome back J.R. McGrath, Executive Director of Masters Admissions at the Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business. J.R. has been at the Tepper School for more than five years and accepted the role of Executive Director in October 2022. He has previously served in leadership roles at SMU Cox, TCU, and Syracuse. In addition to his professional responsibilities, J.R. and his wife have a young daughter that keeps them busy. J.R. also enjoys running, golf, and anything to do with Pittsburgh sports teams. Read on for Read more

Published: June 18, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Charlotte Russell-Green of Cambridge Judge

We welcome back Charlotte Russell-Green, Head of MBA Recruitment and Admissions  at Cambridge Judge Business School for this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series. After training in Drama and Theatre at Goldsmiths, University of London, Charlotte transitioned into marketing and has now worked in the MBA sector for over a decade. She began her MBA career at QS, managing marketing for the World MBA Tour events across North America, before joining Cambridge Judge Business School, where she has held roles spanning marketing, recruitment, and admissions. As Head of MBA Recruitment and Read more

Published: June 17, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Steve Thompson of Northwestern Kellogg

We take our Admissions Director Q&A to Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management for a conversation with Steve Thompson, Senior Director of Admissions. In his role, Steve Thompson leads talent acquisition strategy to draw the best and brightest candidates to Kellogg’s portfolio of eight Full-Time MBA programs. Prior to his current role, Steve gained broad experience across both student and academic experience at Kellogg, serving as Director of the Executive MBA Program on the Miami campus. Before joining Kellogg, he served as Executive Director of IE Business School’s International MBA Program. Keep reading Read more

Published: June 15, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Denise Pu of CEIBS

Today we meet Denise Pu, Head of MBA Marketing and Admissions at CEIBS, who joins us to talk about admissions in this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Denise Pu leads the same programme from which she graduated in 2012. She returns to the school after a career spanning banking and wealth management, entrepreneurship, and leadership advisory across the United States, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Shanghai. Denise holds a BSc in Management Science from the University of California, San Diego and an MBA from CEIBS. Read on for Read more

Published: June 11, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Rebecca Mallen-Churchill of ASU W.P. Carey

We welcome back Rebecca Mallen-Churchill, Senior Director of Recruitment, Admission, and Financial Services for graduate programs at Arizona State University (ASU) W.P. Carey School of Business for this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Rebecca Mallen-Churchill is the Senior Director of Recruitment, Admission, and Financial Services for graduate business programs at Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business. A proud ASU alumna, she first discovered her passion for higher education while working in graduate admissions as a student. Since joining W. P. Carey in 2013, she has helped prospective students from Read more

Published: June 9, 2026

Admissions Director Q&A: Melissa Rapp of Emory Goizueta

We are excited to kick off our Admissions Director Q&A series for the 2026-2027 admissions season! To start, we welcome back Melissa Rapp, Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions for Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Melissa Rapp leads strategy, recruitment, and enrollment across MBA and Specialized Master’s programs. She brings more than 20 years of experience in graduate management education and enrollment leadership. Prior to joining Goizueta, Melissa held leadership roles at several top institutions, including serving as Director of Admissions for the Full-Time MBA and MSMS programs at Read more

Published: April 16, 2026

Podcast: Admissions Director Q&A with Anne Kilby of Georgetown McDonough

Sponsored Content Anne Kilby, Associate Dean of MBA Admissions, Georgetown McDonough In this special episode of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast, we welcome Anne Kilby, Associate Dean of MBA Admissions at Georgetown McDonough School of Business, for a deep dive into the application process, the MBA program and more. Kilby oversees the operations, recruitment and events, and marketing verticals for the Full-Time MBA, Flex MBA, and Flex MBA Online programs. She has spent 18 years in higher education, mainly in admissions and recruiting. Kilby has worked within a global scope by representing programs Read more

Published: December 15, 2025

Admissions Director Q&A: Bruce DelMonico of the Yale School of Management

Bruce DelMonico, Assistant Dean for Admissions at the Yale School of Management, is back for another installment of our MBA Admissions Director Q&A series. Bruce joined Yale SOM in October 2004 and has led the Admissions Office since November 2006. Before joining Yale, Bruce was an attorney focused on First Amendment, white collar, and commercial litigation. Bruce holds a BA in Honors English from Brown University, an MA in Literature from the University of Texas at Austin, and a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law. Read our Q&A below for Read more

Published: September 24, 2025

Admissions Director Q&A: Becky Gallagher of the University of Bath School of Management

Welcome back to the U.K.’s University of Bath School of Management. We are once again joined by Becky Gallagher, Head of MBA Admissions and Recruitment, for this Admissions Director Q&A. Becky has worked within the University for over 20 years, spending time in the Students’ Union where she oversaw student development and leadership programs. She has worked in the role of Head of MBA Recruitment and Admissions since January 2021 and has built an impressive network of connections globally. Becky loves nothing more than taking a student through the journey from pre-applicant stage right through to Read more

Published: September 17, 2025

Admissions Director Q&A: Ivone Foisy of the University of Rochester Simon Business School

We are back at the University of Rochester Simon Business School, this time with Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management, Ivone Foisy, in this installment of our Admissions Director Q&A series. Ivone has over 20 years of enrollment management experience. In her current role as assistant dean of enrollment management at Simon, she oversees recruitment strategy, enrollment marketing, and financial aid for full-time, part-time, and online MS and MBA programs. As Simon expands its offerings to include the DBA and certificate options, she will oversee enrollment for those programs as well. Ivone is inspired Read more

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MBA Applywire

July 23, 2026 9:05am ET

Applying: Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Cornell / Johnson, Michigan / Ross, NYU Stern, UCLA Anderson, USC / Marshall, UT Austin / McCombs, Washington / Foster

Intake Year: 2027

Pre-MBA Career: Consulting experience at ZS Associates

Post MBA Career: Healthcare, Consulting

GPA: 8.93

Years of Work Experience: 6

Location: India

Post MBA Location: Healthcare consultant

Notes:

Tier I institute, NIT Biotechnology, have research experience in biotechnology.
Have research experience in entrepreneurship at Isb. Looking for a fee waiver

July 23, 2026 2:48am ET

Applying: Carnegie Mellon / Tepper

Intake Year: 2027

Pre-MBA Career: Military

Post MBA Career: McKinsey, Management Consulting, Deloitte, BCG, Consulting

GPA: 3.5

Years of Work Experience: 5

Location: US

Post MBA Location: Pittsburgh

Notes:

GMAT Waiver
4.0 GPA - Graduate Business Analytics Certification (12 credits)
3.5 GPA - Service Academy

July 22, 2026 10:38pm ET

Applying: Harvard Business School

Intake Year: 2026

Pre-MBA Career: Medical Engineer

Post MBA Career: Professional Services, Management Consulting, Ernst & Young, Consulting

GPA: 3.17

Years of Work Experience: 4

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Post MBA Location: Kuala Lumpur

Notes:

To gain IR abbreviation PEngineer.
And to get MBA for the designation CEO

July 22, 2026 9:57am ET

Applying: Dartmouth / Tuck, Emory / Goizueta, IESE, Michigan / Ross, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden

Intake Year: 2027

Pre-MBA Career: Consultant

Post MBA Career: Accenture, Bain, BCG, EY Parthenon, McKinsey, Oliver Wyman, PWC Strategy&, Roland Berger, ZS Associates, Consulting

GMAT: 675

GPA: 7.97

Years of Work Experience: 4.5

Location: India

Post MBA Location: US, Europe or Middle East

Notes:

Assistant Manager at EY GDS: 4.5 years in consulting at EY Global Delivery Services (Risk Consulting, software asset management); ~5.5 years by matriculation. Promoted ahead of cycle to Assistant Manager, ranked highest-performing AM in a cohort of ~60, rated top 10% of ~200 consultants.

Client-facing since year two, advising Fortune 500 clients across banking, insurance, fintech, media and business services on licensing compliance, risk exposure and cost optimisation. Present directly to client Directors, AVPs and procurement leads. Engagements have surfaced $600K–$1M+ in savings or contractual exposure; advised on renewal decisions for a ~$20M contract.

Led teams of 2–6. Trained 20+ consultants.

Indian male, B.Tech CSE, Tier II institution, 7.97/10.
GMAT Focus 675 (Q87/V84/DI80), not retaking.

Extracurriculars are thin — personally, a 50kg transformation (125→75kg) I now use to coach others informally.

Goals: strategy consulting (MBB target, tier-2/Big 4 alternates)
Long term, partner-level in technology strategy.
Applying R1/EA: Tuck, INSEAD, Darden, Ross, Emory, McCombs.

Where I'd genuinely value input:

1. Is 675 FE a meaningful constraint at Tuck/INSEAD for an Indian male consulting applicant, or is it survivable with a differentiated narrative?
2. Is my school list appropriately balanced? What are my chances in these?
3. How much does a non-IIT/NIT undergrad hurt at this level, and can EY-brand + progression offset it?
4. My extracurricular profile is thin post-college. With ~6 weeks to R1, is starting something now worth it, or is it better to lean entirely on essays?
5. Am I mis-reading the "GDS is a delivery center, not real consulting" perception risk? Everything I've done is client-facing advisory, but I'm aware of how the label reads.

July 22, 2026 6:45am ET

Applying: Duke / Fuqua, IESE, London Business School, NYU Stern, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2027

Pre-MBA Career: Marketing

Post MBA Career: Consulting

GRE: 317

GPA: 3.43

Years of Work Experience: 8

Location: UK

Post MBA Location: USA or Europe

Notes:

3.5 years in HR before moving into marketing/ad agency account management. Currently have 8 years of full-time work experience, nearly 9 by time of matriculation.

Extensive international experience and exposure, both with clients and also relocating to Australia and being sponsored for a role there. I have worked for large, multinational marketing organisations as well as a successful UK startup.

Current responsible for $1.3m+ worth of billing/revenue annually - part of a small team that secured a landmark client win too worth $170k too. Extensive experience across print/retail/digital/experiential marketing with large, multinational brands.

Previous HR exp includes establishment of an office in MENA region. Policy creation and development during COVID as well as leading a landmark office move.

Recently created my own RTD alcohol brand including product development, branding and packaging design. I own the IP to the product including a recipe - didn't pursue commercial launch due to level of investment required, because it didn't make sense alongside starting an MBA.

Based in UK and went to UK undergrad but did year abroad at a reputable U.S. university and had a 3.43 GPA there. Conversational (B1) in French and native English speaker. Not too many extras to highlight, but proudest achievement was fundraising $2000 in 2025 for a cause I deeply care about.

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July 23, 2026 9:34pm ET

Accepted to Johns Hopkins / Carey

Round: Rolling Admissions

Received via portal on July 19, 2026

Standardized Test: Granted Waiver

GPA: 3.6

Post MBA Career: Healthcare

Application Location: Baltimore, MD

Note:

Applied 7/13, decision received 7/20.

Juno Member: Not yet

July 23, 2026 2:40am ET

Enrolled at Harvard Business School

Round: Round 2

Received via email

Standardized Test: I haven't taken any of the standardized tests yet.

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Consulting, Ernst & Young

Application Location: Malaysia, Machang

Note:

I am waiting the Decision

Juno Member: Yes

July 22, 2026 6:24pm ET

Accepted to Columbia Business School

Round: Round 1

Received via email July 22, 2026

Standardized Test: GRE

GPA: 3.6

GRE: 330

Program Type: January Intake

Post MBA Career: Healthcare

Application Location: Washington DC

Juno Member: Not yet

July 22, 2026 2:04pm ET

Applying to All Schools

Round: Rolling Admissions

Received via email

Standardized Test: Granted Waiver

GPA: 3.37

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Post MBA Career: Finance, FinTech, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Technology, Amazon

Application Location: Nigeria

Juno Member: Not yet

July 22, 2026 12:54pm ET

Accepted to Columbia Business School

Round: Round 1

Received via email July 22, 2026

Standardized Test: GRE

GRE: 321

Program Type: January Intake

Post MBA Career: Consumer Goods, Food

Application Location: New York (but I'm from overseas)

Note:

16th June Applied/2nd July Invite/12th July Interview/22nd July Admit Letter

Juno Member: Not yet

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