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Published: August 29, 2024
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines & Rec Forms
We’re back with another Weekly Refresh, in which we list this week’s admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. Essay Tips Drafting your application essays? See the latest of our experts’ advice in our Essay Topic Analysis. The following schools recently released their essays—click for… Read More Read more
Published: August 22, 2024
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines & Rec Forms
We’re back with another Weekly Refresh, in which we list this week’s admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. Essay Tips Drafting your application essays? See the latest of our experts’ advice in our Essay Topic Analysis. The following schools recently released their essays—click for… Read More Read more
Published: August 14, 2024
MBA Degrees & Majors with a STEM Designation
The past few years have seen a surge in business schools that run MBA programs with a STEM designation. MBAs, that is, that are now classified as a science, technology, engineering or mathematics degree. The new STEM MBA designation is promising students a multitude of new opportunities –… Read More Read more
Published: July 25, 2024
Admissions Director Q&A: Justin Aier of Boston College’s Carroll School of Management
We are back in Boston again for this Admissions Director Q&A as we sit down with Justin Aier, Assistant Dean of Graduate Recruitment & Enrollment at the Boston College Carroll School of Management Justin has been a part of the Boston College Carroll School Graduate Admissions… Read More Read more
Published: July 9, 2024
GMAC Common Letter of Recommendation Analysis for MBA Applicants and Recommenders
Applying to business school entails a great deal of work for prospective students – and almost as much effort for the people writing their letters of recommendation. An effective MBA recommendation provides rich information about the candidate’s strengths, key accomplishments, and leadership abilities. It’s also important… Read More Read more
Published: May 7, 2024
Boston College Carroll MBA Interview Questions & Report: Round 2 / Alumnus / Off-Campus
It was very chill. Asked about my experience in my job and how those skills will translate to a future career, and general behavioral questions. Read more
Published: February 27, 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… Read More Read more
Published: February 14, 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… Read More Read more
Published: February 12, 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… Read More Read more
Published: October 25, 2023
Real Humans of the Boston College Carroll School of Management MBA Class of 2025
We welcome some new students of the Boston College Carroll School of Management MBA Class of 2025 to this installment of Real Humans: MBA Students. Eighty-six students matriculated into the Carroll MBA program in the fall of 2023 at a 56 percent acceptance rate. Twenty-nine percent… Read More Read more
Published: August 28, 2023
Admissions Director Q&A: Justin Aier of Boston College’s Carroll School of Management
In this Admissions Director Q&A, we welcome back Justin Aier, Assistant Dean of Graduate Recruitment & Enrollment at Boston College’s Carroll School of Management. Justin has been a part of the Carroll School Graduate Admissions team for over… Read More Read more
Published: August 24, 2023
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines & Rec Forms
Welcome to Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. In this edition, we round up the essays, recommendation questions and deadlines from the week of August 21st, 2023. Essay Tips Drafting your application essays? See the latest of our experts’ advice in our … Read More Read more
Published: November 9, 2022
Real Humans of the Boston College Carroll MBA Class of 2024
We welcome some new students of the Boston College Carroll School of Management MBA Class of 2024 to this installment of Real Humans: MBA Students. Seventy-six students matriculated into the Carroll MBA program in the fall of 2022. Thirty-five percent are women and 24 percent are international. Read More Read more
Published: August 23, 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,… Read More Read more
Published: August 8, 2022
Admissions Director Q&A: Justin Aier of Boston College’s Carroll School of Management
For this Admissions Director Q&A, Justin Aier, Assistant Dean of Graduate Recruitment & Enrollment at Boston College’s Carroll School of Management, joins us to discuss the dynamic MBA program. He’s been a part of the Carroll School Graduate Admissions team for close to five… Read More Read more
Published: January 5, 2022
Real Humans of MBA Students: Boston College Carroll MBA Class of 2023
In this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students, new members of the Boston College Carroll MBA Class of 2023 shed light on their admissions journeys and more. 97 students matriculated for the latest Carroll MBA class. Forty-two percent are women and 23 percent are… Read More Read more
Published: November 24, 2020
Real Humans of Boston College Carroll School of Management’s MBA Class of 2022
Just a few miles west of Boston, the Carroll School of Management is part of the private Jesuit institution, Boston College. Meet some of the newest members of Boston Carroll in this edition of Real Humans: MBA Students. Of the 80 candidates… Read More Read more
Published: July 26, 2020
Admissions Director Q&A: Jackie Brockmyre of the Boston College Carroll School of Management
A little west of Boston, Massachusetts, MBA students enjoy a collaborative community and industry-focused curriculum at the Carroll School of Management of Boston College (BC).  In this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A, we hear from Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, Jackie Brockmyre, about the tight-knit community and flexible admissions process.  Brockmyre graduated from Elon University with a business degree and has been a member of the Carroll School of Management’s graduate admissions team for close to four years. Prior to BC, Jackie worked in education technology and technology sales. She is currently pursuing a part-time MBA at BC and is expected to graduate in 2021. Read on for her admissions insights. Read More Read more
Published: August 20, 2018
Boston College / Carroll MBA Deadlines 2018-2019
The 2018-2019 Boston College / Carroll School of Management deadlines have been released for the coming MBA admissions season. The program’s admissions process comprises four rounds of deadlines and decision dates. 2018-2019 Boston College / Carroll MBA Deadlines Round 1 Application Deadline: September 17, 2018 Decision Notification: December 5,… Read More Read more
Published: August 20, 2018
MBA ApplyWire Spotlight: Switching to the GRE
With MBA hopefuls getting their applications ready for the 2018-2019 admissions season, many are posting to Clear Admit’s ApplyWire, a platform for feedback from our community of top-tier applicants to help inform your final choice of schools and approach to admissions. In this edition of MBA ApplyWire… Read More Read more
Published: August 13, 2018
MBA ApplyWire Spotlight: A Wide Net
As new MBA applicants try to figure out their admissions chances and strategies, many are posting to Clear Admit’s ApplyWire, a platform for feedback from our community of top-tier applicants to help inform your final choice of schools and approach to admissions. In this edition of MBA ApplyWire… Read More Read more
Published: August 23, 2017
Boston College / Carroll MBA Deadlines 2017-2018
The 2017-2018 Boston College / Carroll School of Management deadlines have been released for the coming MBA admissions season. The program’s admissions process comprises four rounds of deadlines and decision dates. 2017-2018 Boston College / Carroll MBA Deadlines Round 1 Application Deadline: November 1, 2017 Decision Notification: January 12,… Read More Read more
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Class Size: 86
Women: 29%
Mean GMAT: 643
Mean GPA: 3.22
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September 1, 2024 11:10pm ET
Applying: Columbia, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Currently working with a major pharma company in Corporate Development (M&A). Prior experience: Advisory with PwC and EY in India. I have also worked in Africa for ~1.5 years (Namibia, Zambia and South Africa) and couple projects in Europe (Denmark); Awards - CEO business achievement, PwC Above and Beyond
Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking
GRE: 327
GPA: 7.3
Years of Work Experience: 8.5
Location: India
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Education: Finance- Chartered Financial Analyst US (CFA) charterholder (>90 percentile); Chartered Accountant (CA); Alumnus of a top-ranked commerce undergraduate college in India (St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata)
CGPA: 7.3/10; Top 10% in college
Extracurriculars: Played cricket at the National level (U16); Multiple community contribution in health-care sector during the pandemic

Target: R1 - Columbia Business School (CBS), Kellogg School of Management, NYU Stern
Reach: R2 -Booth, Wharton (with retake to improve GRE)
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September 1, 2024 7:34pm ET
Applying: Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Michigan / Ross, Yale SOM
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting
GMAT: 690
GPA: 3.3
Years of Work Experience: 3.5
Location: West Coast
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Sponsored by Big 4 consulting firm. I studied engineering + CS in undergrad. Most of my work at my current firm to this point has been supporting tech design + implementation for a Health and Human Services gov't agency. I have been involved with tons of internal sustainability efforts and pro-bono supported a LATAM-based economic development nonprofit. Hoping to use the MBA as a way to develop more sustainability + finance fundamentals to come back to current firm and lead decarb strategy engagements. White M. I know my GMAT and GPA are below avg for schools I'm looking at. Will sponsorship be enough to make up for it?
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September 1, 2024 11:02am ET
Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Harvard Business School, London Business School, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Entrepreneurship, Software Engineer
Post-MBA Target Industry: Technology, Entrepreneurship
GMAT: 715
GPA: 3.8
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: India
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September 1, 2024 5:23am ET
Applying: Georgia Tech / Scheller, Rice / Jones, U. Washington / Foster, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UT Austin / McCombs, Washington U. / Olin
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Consulting, Tech and Supply Chain
Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Deloitte , Ernst & Young
GRE: 333
GPA: 3.38
Years of Work Experience: 3
Location: India
Post MBA Location: USA
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September 1, 2024 2:30am ET
Applying: , Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Cornell / Johnson, Vanderbilt / Owen, Wisconsin
Intake Year: 2025
Pre-MBA Career: Business
Post-MBA Target Industry: Asset Management, inc. HF, Family Business Companies: Fidelity , State Street
GPA: 11.5
Years of Work Experience: 5
Post MBA Location: Usa
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September 2, 2024 4:44am ET
Applied to Columbia
Round: Round 2
Received via n/a
GPA: 3.1
Program Type: January Intake
Post MBA Career Name: Entrepreneurship
Application Location: Paris
August 31, 2024 7:51pm ET
Applied to Cambridge / Judge
Round: Round 1
Received via portal
GPA: 3.0 / 4.0
GMAT: 645
Program Type: One Year Program
Post MBA Career Name: Marketing
Application Location: Singapore
August 30, 2024 7:11pm ET
Accepted to Columbia
Round: Round 2
Received via phone on August 29, 2024
GMAT: 735
Program Type: January Intake
August 30, 2024 3:24pm ET
Applying to Carnegie Mellon / Tepper
Round: Round 1
Received via portal
GPA: 3.85
GMAT: 750
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Technology
Application Location: Cambridge, MA
August 29, 2024 10:09pm ET
Applying to Washington U. / Olin
Round: Round 1
Received via email
GPA: 3.29
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career Name: Healthcare
Application Location: Nigeria
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