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March 25, 2026 5:36pm ET
Question about Cornell / Johnson

To all the people who got admitted, or are still waiting for Johnson - Please respond with either Admitted or Waitlisted and the day of your interview and whether it was in person or not. If you were admitted, also state what time you received a phone call from them (EST / NYC time).

March 25, 2026 5:18pm ET
Accepted to IESE
Round: Round 2
Received via phone on March 12, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GRE: 328
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Consulting, BCG
Application Location: Colombia
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 5:05pm ET
Accepted to Columbia Business School
Round: Round 2
Received via portal March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.8
GMAT: 755
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Marketing
Application Location: United States, Brooklyn
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 5:04pm ET
Accepted to NYU Stern
Round: Round 3
Received via phone March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.8
GMAT: 755
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Marketing
Application Location: United States, Brooklyn
Note:

interviewed 3/4
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 4:32pm ET
Accepted to Harvard Business School
Round: Round 2
Received via portal March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.45
GRE: 334
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Other Industries
Application Location: New York City
Note:

So so so grateful. Did not think I would get in.
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 4:14pm ET
Accepted to Northwestern / Kellogg
Round: Round 2
Received via portal March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.87
GRE: 334
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: United States, New York
Note:

Admitted with $$$
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 4:03pm ET
Accepted to Harvard Business School
Round: Round 2
Received via portal March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.4
GMAT: 710
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Application Location: Seattle
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 3:52pm ET
Rejected at Harvard Business School
Round: Round 2
Received via portal March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.92
GMAT: 755
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Health Care
Target Career: Healthcare
Application Location: United States
Note:

I don't know what to say other than it really stings. I've spent a very long time investing in the MBA process - 9.5 YoE in healthcare, on 3 non-profit boards, and also run ~40 miles a week. Really, really sucks.
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 3:42pm ET
Accepted to Columbia Business School
Round: Round 2
Received via email March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: Executive Assessment (EA)
GPA: 3.8
EA: 162
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Health Care
Application Location: San Francisco
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 3:36pm ET
Accepted to Northwestern / Kellogg
Round: Round 2
Received via portal March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.7
GMAT: 665
Program Type: One Year Program
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: United States, Atlanta
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 3:19pm ET
Rejected at Northwestern / Kellogg
Round: Round 2
Received via portal March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 4.0
GRE: 336
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Technology
Target Career: Consulting
Application Location: United States
Note:

Kinda unbelievable. Given my stats I thought it was a near lock. I thought my interview went well and essays were solid/high EQ, but perhaps not. I think in 2026 bschools are just really sketched out by engineers unless you have direct reports or have already transitioned into PM. Otherwise it's an uphill battle, esp the more prestigious you go.
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 2:58pm ET
Accepted to Yale SOM
Round: Round 2
Received via phone on March 18, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.67
GRE: 329
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Target Career: Technology
Application Location: United States, New York City
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 2:55pm ET
Accepted to Columbia Business School
Round: Round 2
Received via portal March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.5
GMAT: 625
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Healthcare
Application Location: San Diego
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 2:51pm ET
Accepted to Berkeley / Haas
Round: Round 2
Received via phone March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.74
GRE: 335
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Consumer Goods, Apparel/Luxury Goods
Application Location: International, based in New York
Note:

Noticed this morning that my portal status changed to "2026 Awaiting Confirmation." Received call at 2:30pm ET notifying me of acceptance - mentioned what they loved about my application (video essay, feedback from prerecorded video). Decision letter was ready for me in portal right after phone call.

P.S. Waitlisted by CBS earlier today.
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 2:45pm ET
Question about Columbia Business School

Has anyone on the CBS waitlist received anything today?

March 25, 2026 2:35pm ET
Accepted to Harvard Business School
Round: Round 2
Received via email March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.75
GMAT: 740
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 2:31pm ET
Accepted to Harvard Business School
Round: Round 2
Received via portal March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GMAT
GPA: 3.4
GMAT: 705
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Retail, Technology, Amazon
Application Location: India
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 2:30pm ET
Accepted to Harvard Business School
Round: Round 2
Received via portal March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.7
GRE: 320
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Finance
Application Location: New York
Note:

so grateful!!
Juno Member: Not yet
March 25, 2026 2:30pm ET
Waitlisted at Columbia Business School
Round: Round 2
Received via email March 25, 2026
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.78
GRE: 313
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Finance
Application Location: Europe
Juno Member: Not yet
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MBA DecisionWire

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March 25, 2026 8:59am ET
Enrolled: Undecided
Admitted: Emory / Goizueta $
$75,000
 , Georgetown / McDonough
Applied: Columbia Business School, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Emory / Goizueta, Georgetown / McDonough, NYU Stern
GRE: 300
GPA: 3.0
Location: New Jersey
Juno Member: Not yet
Notes:

Waitlisted at Cornell Johnson and Duke Fuqua. Duke Fuqua would be my ideal. Retaking GRE to secure additional scholarship funding for admitted schools, but preferably acceptance to Duke Fuqua. My eventual goal is fintech or consulting. If accepted to Duke with no scholarship, should I instead pursue Emory?
Ric
March 24, 2026 9:20am ET
Enrolled: Rice / Jones
Admitted: Rice / Jones
Applied: Rice / Jones
GPA: 3.96
Juno Member: Not yet
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March 23, 2026 9:08pm ET
Enrolled: Undecided
Admitted: Georgetown / McDonough , Toronto / Rotman
Applied: Georgetown / McDonough, Toronto / Rotman, Indian School of Business
GRE: 321
Location: India
Juno Member: Not yet
Notes:

I have family in the US I can stay with. But I have done all the legwork (sending transcripts visa apps etc) for Toronto.
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March 23, 2026 8:29pm ET
Enrolled: Undecided
Admitted: IESE $
€20000
 , Notre Dame / Mendoza $
$100000
 , Rochester / Simon $
$96000
Applied: Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, IESE, Michigan / Ross, Notre Dame / Mendoza, Rochester / Simon, Washington / Foster
GRE: 324
GPA: 2.95
Location: USA
Juno Member: Not yet
Notes:

I am currently waitlisted at Fuqua and Ross. Foster gave me a full ride. Post MBA goal is consulting.
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March 23, 2026 9:12am ET
Enrolled: Undecided
Admitted: Columbia Business School , Cornell / Johnson $
$80000
 , UVA / Darden $
$90000
Applied: Cornell / Johnson, UVA / Darden, Columbia Business School
Location: Brazil
Juno Member: Not yet
Notes:

Financial services background, recruiting for IB in NYC.
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UVA
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March 12, 2026 12:12pm ET
Location:
United States – Northeast
Status:
MBA Applicant
Rankings:
  1. Penn / Wharton
  2. UVA / Darden
  3. Yale SOM
  4. Cornell / Johnson
  5. Georgetown / McDonough
Factors:
  1. Brand / Reputation
  2. Consulting Placement
  3. Leadership Training
  4. East Coast Location
  5. Post-MBA Salary / ROI
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Haa
February 2, 2026 9:19pm ET
Location:
United States – Northeast
Status:
MBA Applicant
Rankings:
  1. Columbia Business School
  2. Dartmouth / Tuck
  3. Berkeley / Haas
  4. INSEAD
  5. London Business School
  6. NYU Stern
  7. Northwestern / Kellogg
  8. Yale SOM
  9. Harvard Business School
  10. Stanford GSB
Factors:
  1. Brand / Reputation
  2. Post-MBA Salary / ROI
  3. Support for Career Changers
  4. Media / Entertainment Placement
  5. Marketing Preparation
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HBS
Wha
January 20, 2026 8:39am ET
Location:
Canada
Status:
MBA Applicant
Rankings:
  1. Stanford GSB
  2. Harvard Business School
  3. Penn / Wharton
  4. MIT Sloan
  5. Chicago Booth
  6. Columbia Business School
  7. Northwestern / Kellogg
  8. Yale SOM
  9. Berkeley / Haas
  10. INSEAD
Factors:
  1. Brand / Reputation
  2. Alumni Network
  3. Post-MBA Salary / ROI
  4. Leadership Training
  5. Collaborative Culture
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Klg
Tuc
January 13, 2026 7:26pm ET
Location:
United States – Midwest
Status:
MBA Applicant
Rankings:
  1. Penn / Wharton
  2. Northwestern / Kellogg
  3. Dartmouth / Tuck
  4. Yale SOM
  5. UVA / Darden
  6. Duke / Fuqua
  7. Michigan / Ross
  8. Cornell / Johnson
Factors:
  1. Brand / Reputation
  2. Consulting Placement
  3. General Management Preparation
  4. Close-Knit Culture
  5. Breadth of Social Activities
Wha
Sta
MIT
December 25, 2025 4:07pm ET
Location:
United States – West
Status:
MBA Applicant
Rankings:
  1. Penn / Wharton
  2. Stanford GSB
  3. MIT Sloan
  4. Harvard Business School
  5. Chicago Booth
Factors:
  1. Brand / Reputation
  2. Alumni Network
  3. Leadership Training
  4. General Management Preparation
  5. Post-MBA Salary / ROI
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March 20, 2026 11:31am ET
Applying: Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, INSEAD, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Penn / Wharton, SDA Bocconi
Intake Year: 2027
Pre-MBA Career: Energy
Post MBA Career: Consulting, Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Finance, Private Equity, Management Consulting
GMAT: 695
GPA: 3.93
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: Italy
Post MBA Location: US
Notes:

I am a European 28-years-old engineer (automotive and oil&gas background) preparing my MBA applications. GMAT Focus 695 (97th percentile), IELTS 8/9, ~3 years of work experience.
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March 16, 2026 11:59am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia Business School, Dartmouth / Tuck, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Penn / Wharton, Stanford GSB, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Finance/Biotech
Post MBA Career: Health Care, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Management Consulting
GMAT: 695
GPA: 9.2
Years of Work Experience: 6
Location: MA
Post MBA Location: New york
6
March 16, 2026 11:44am ET
Applying: Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Penn / Wharton, Stanford GSB
Intake Year: 2028
Pre-MBA Career: startup/entrepreneurship
Post MBA Career: Other Industries
GRE: 310
GPA: 4.1
Location: pasadena
Post MBA Location: new york
Notes:

4.1 GPA from a T10 university in STEM planning on doing entrepreneurship post college during the deferred years.
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March 11, 2026 2:57pm ET
Applying: Michigan / Ross
Intake Year: 2026
Pre-MBA Career: Banking
Post MBA Career: Finance
GRE: 317
GPA: 7/10
Years of Work Experience: 7
Location: São Paulo
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March 6, 2026 9:59am ET
Applying: Harvard Business School, INSEAD, London Business School
Intake Year: 2027
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting and Corporate Banking
Post MBA Career: Finance, Private Equity, Management Consulting
GPA: 8/12
Years of Work Experience: 7
Notes:

Profile Review: Banking/PE Experience for INSEAD GEMBA (May '27) / LBS EMBA (Jan '28) – Consulting Pivot?

Hi all, looking for a reality check on my profile for top-tier EMBAs with a goal of pivoting into Management Consulting (MBB).

Background:

\* Age: 33 at enrollment

\* Current Role: Associate Director in a major Nordic bank (Corporate Banking/PE/Risk focus).

\* Work Experience: \~7+ years.

\* Current: Lead on liquidity strategy, PE value creation, and covenant restructuring. I manage high-value client portfolios day-to-day, though formal people management/team lead is handled by a Director.

\* Previous: Senior Analyst in Tier-1 US Bulge Bracket and Senior Consultant (Big 4, fast-track promotion).

\* Education: MSc in Finance & Accounting (Top Nordic BS).

\* The GPA Weakness: My academic GPA is on the lower side. However, I have a CFA Level I and have won some industry business cases while at Uni. I’m hoping my professional track record offsets the academic record.

\* Extracurriculars: Board member experience (Mensa/Non-profits).

Goals:

\* Target Programs: INSEAD GEMBA (Flex, May 2027 intake) or LBS EMBA (Blended, Jan 2028 intake).

\* Why MBA: Pivot from finance into Strategy Consulting (MBB) or PE (whom I advise daily).

Questions:

1. How much will a lower GPA hurt me at INSEAD/LBS if my professional trajectory is strong?

2. Does not having formal direct reports (but managing high-stakes client portfolios) hurt my candidacy for these senior-level programs?

3. Is an EMBA actually "consulting-pivot friendly" for someone already at an Associate Director-level in finance?

Appreciate any insights or past experiences from similar paths, thank you!
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