Georgetown / McDonough MBA News (2024)

Published: May 29, 2024

Sponsored Content The Georgetown McDonough Flex MBA Online program offers a dynamic and flexible educational experience designed for working professionals seeking to advance their careers without compromising their current commitments. This program combines rigorous academic coursework with practical, real-world applications, providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in today’s competitive business landscape.…Read more

Published: May 27, 2024

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Deferred Enrollment & Late Round News Tuesday, May 28, UPenn / Wharton is scheduled to release its interview decisions for its deferred admissions program. Wednesday, May 29, Georgetown / McDonough is…Read more

Published: May 24, 2024

Change Your Career with the Georgetown McDonough Flex MBA

Sponsored Content The Flex MBA at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business is a catalyst for professionals looking to pivot their careers, offering a comprehensive curriculum and career support tailored to individual goals. Designed for working professionals, the Flex MBA degree is delivered on a timeline—24 to 60 months— that allows students a seamless balance…Read more

Published: April 29, 2024

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Rounds 3 and 4 Underway. Round 3 decisions are beginning to role out. Monday, April 29, UNC / Kenan-Flagler has its Round 4 application deadline. Tuesday, April 30, Georgetown / McDonough…Read more

Published: April 26, 2024

Upcoming Virtual Event Series: MBA Application Overview

Calling all future MBA Applicants! You have the raw materials. So how do you put them together into a compelling MBA application? Join us for our MBA Application Overview Event Series to get answers to just that question! We’re hosting three events – on Wednesdays in May – May 8th, May 22nd, & May 29th,…Read more

Published: April 12, 2024

‘Big Tech’ Hiring Declined for Class of 2023 MBA Graduates

Tech jobs have been a popular choice for MBA candidates since the early 2000s – gradually becoming one of the top three career paths that many business school graduates pursue (along with consulting and finance). In this analysis, we take a closer look at which leading MBA programs managed to place their graduates into tech…Read more

Published: April 12, 2024

ROI of the Georgetown University MS-ESM Program

Sponsored Content The Georgetown University Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Management (MS-ESM) is a transformative program that merges scientific expertise with business acumen, empowering individuals to tackle pressing environmental challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future within diverse organizational settings. Developed collaboratively by the Earth Commons Institute, the McDonough School of Business,…Read more

Published: April 9, 2024

The 2024 U.S. News Best Graduate Programs Rankings rolled out and we’re taking a closer look at the Best Business School list. Stanford GSB jumps five spots from last year to join The Wharton School in the top spot. These two replace last year’s #1 school, Chicago Booth, which now ranks third along with Northwestern…Read more

Published: April 4, 2024

How does one make a triple transition in function, industry, and geography? For Edward Yap, it was through the MBA program at Georgetown McDonough. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, we learn how Yap found Georgetown’s focus on cura personalisand talented cohort exactly what he needed to develop his understanding of core business disciplines…Read more

Published: March 26, 2024

Clear Admit MBA Fair 2024 – May 15th, Chicago

Join leading MBA programs at this exclusive event in downtown Chicago to learn more about management education. Connect with admissions officers, chat with MBA alumni, and pick up expert tips on the application process. Space is limited! Date: Wednesday, May 15th Time: 5:00-8:30 pm Location: LM Studio, 808 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Timing5:20 –…Read more

Published: March 25, 2024

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 2 decisions amid Round 3 deadlines We are now moving to the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and the beginning of Round 3. Monday, March 25, Dartmouth /…Read more

Published: March 22, 2024

From B-School to MBB: Strategy Consulting Jobs Placement at Leading MBA Programs

Take a closer look at MBB consulting jobs placement out of the best MBA programs. MBA graduates continue to seek out management consulting jobs for the opportunity to provide strategic advice to business leaders operating large companies. Jobs at leading strategy consulting firms such as McKinsey, Bain and BCG (known as the MBB) are particularly…Read more

Published: March 18, 2024

Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Round 2 decisions amid Round 3 deadlines We are now moving to the decision release period for Round 2 candidates, and the beginning of Round 3. Monday, March 18, Georgetown /…Read more

Published: March 18, 2024

M7 Business Schools Continue to Dominate in Venture Capital and Private Equity Finance Careers

MBA graduates continue to be drawn to careers in the finance industry due to the large compensation packages, the chance to work on high-profile deals at investment banks, and the opportunity to invest in the next billion-dollar company at a venture capital or private equity firm. As we will see below, the top MBA programs…Read more

Published: February 28, 2024

I was surprised to have a first year, but she seemed well-trained and was thorough. Walk me through your resume. Why MBA? How will you adjust your life accordingly? What will you bring to Georgetown? How have your leadership experiences impacted you and how will that shape your contributions to the community? How will you…Read more

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 19, 2024

It was a Zoom interview. I was asked: Why MBA? Why Georgetown? My short- and long-term goals? Plan B for short-term goals? I was surprised to be asked how will I take care of myself mentally and conduct self-care during my time at Georgetown.Read more

Published: February 19, 2024

Interview was pleasant. Interviewer was from Adcom, her name was Briyon. Standard questions like walk me through your resume, why Georgetown; behavioral questions: what are 3 of my strengths, how would my teammates describe me, how will I contribute to MSB. Felt like the questions were being read off a list, but it had continuity.…Read more

Published: February 16, 2024

Episode 337: Leadership Education at Georgetown McDonough

Sponsored Content In this podcast episode, we delve into the world of leadership education, shedding light on the related opportunities at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. Host Graham Richmond welcomes special guests, Professor Evelyn Williams and Georgetown McDonough MBA graduate Matt Gallo, who share their experiences and perspectives on leadership development in business school.…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 UniversitySC Johnson…Read more

Published: February 14, 2024

It was a blind interview, resume-based. Questions asked: 1. Walk me through your resume. Why MBA? Why now? 2. Short- & long-term career goals? 3. Why Georgetown? 4. TMAT I received constructive feedback and what was my response. 5. TMAT I had to take a step back from a situation. 6. TMAT I managed a…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 12, 2024

Resume Based – Pretty Standard – 30 mins – About me? – TMAT you had a conflict. – TMAT Diverse team you had/lead. – TMAT when you helped someone’s sense of inclusion. – Why MBA+Georgetown? – Your questions?Read more

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May 28, 2024 8:36pm ET

Applying: Columbia, Harvard Business School, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Ex-Strategy Consultant, Current Corporate Strategist

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consumer Goods, Entrepreneurship, Other Companies: PepsiCo, Other

Notes:

Thanks so much for featuring me on ApplyWire a couple years ago! It was unreal to hear my profile get featured by THE Graham and Alex!

I have now have an updated profile now for the Clear Admit team. I've also been listening pretty regularly to the podcast -- you guys keep me MOTIVATED! Congrats on the BIG events the Clear Admit team has launched recently btw!

More about me and my app:

I'm looking to apply Round 1 this year (enrolling Class of 2025)

My top schools include GSB, HBS, Wharton followed by Kellogg, Booth, CBS, SOM (order reflects priority). Not sure if I should go HSW only for round 1 then round 2 expand to all schools? Would love input here from the experts!

Overall, I'm not sure how "strong" I would be vs. applicants for H/S/W and would love input on how to really increase my odds for these top schools. Thank you again for all you guys do for us MBA hopefuls!

Demographics: American born Asian female, from a first generation low income background (for more context on FGLI: I am first to be born in the US after my parents were displaced by the Vietnam war...we were on foodstamps in my childhood; mom was disabled after I was born, dad worked blue collar jobs all his life; I ran a small arts and crafts business in middle school to high school to have money for food, supplies, and some "for fun" things)

Education: top 50 private university

Work experience: previously management consulting (Strategy and Operations), most recently corporate strategist for a top firm most MBBs exit to

Leadership: extensive leadership experience via DEI extracurriculars from college to all the companies I've worked for. I've have 6 leadership positions largely in the DEI space (and sports), including being a council member / founder / leader / co leader of established DEI work & non work organizations (all are career & women centric / minority centric / first gen low income centric)

Community involvement: in a women centric volunteering organization since graduation + first gen low income volunteer work to help college / high school students

Test scores: currently scoring ~320 with about 1-3 months to go for my 1st GRE test (am almost certain that I can score 330+ by my third test in August if I really push myself)

GPA: ~3.50; 2 business majors; worked part time (work study) during my time as a student. Went through family difficulties as FGLI student throughout highschool into college (and now), family & undiagnosed health complications resulted in much lower GPA in certain classes than intended (though I still graduated with honors --- is this something I write about in my optional essay given some low grades are from my business classes?)

Why an MBA: career progression in corporate strategy in the short - medium term (I'll likely stay in my company / current industry without sponsorship) // validate that this is the "right" career path for me"; in the long long term, I may start a company in the consumer goods space but that is very TBD and something I won't mention in the app.

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May 27, 2024 12:20am ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Harvard Business School, INSEAD, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: SWE, Sales

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology Companies: Accenture, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, McKinsey, PWC, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Tesla

Notes:

Bachelor of Engineering in IT from India from a Tier-1 Engineering college. 3 YOE as a SW Engg, 3.5 YOE in Business Management. Moved to Canada, 3.5 YOE in Sales. GMAT FE - 675 (100%ile in Q, 51% in V, 90th in D). Canadian citizen now.
My goal is consulting - generalist consulting/tech consulting leveraging my tech, business, and sales experience.
ECs - was a part of University soccer team, participated in Amateur regional soccer leagues, won numerous sports competition at school as well as at work. Was elected as a part of 9 member student council of the University (14K+ students). Co-convener Sports committee in College.
I am more inclined towards 1 year FT programs at MIT, Kellogg, Stanford, INSEAD but open to 2 year FT as well.
Would love your tips and advice.

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May 26, 2024 9:00pm ET

Applying: Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Duke / Fuqua, Indiana / Kelley, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, Rice / Jones, UCLA Anderson, UPenn / Wharton

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Entrepreneurship

Post-MBA Target Industry: Entrepreneurship

Notes:

Two STEM bachelors degrees
PhD in STEM
Founder of VC backed startup for past 7 years
Many prestigious awards
Took GRE in past (323, Q-164, V-159) (didn't study, so if I need to I could probably bring it up, but I hate tests and want to avoid if at all possible)
Looking for online/EMBA programs as I learn while I lead my startup

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May 26, 2024 4:52am ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Columbia, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, NYU Stern, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Investment banking, followed by startup

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting Companies: Bain, BCG, McKinsey

Notes:

Hey all!

I graduated from a US undergrad program in 2021 (the University of Notre Dame Mendoza) where I got a BBA in Finance. Post that, I moved to the West Coast to work as an IB analyst for a tech coverage group of a well-known investment bank. I then decided to make quite a significant career change, moving to Mumbai, India (my hometown) to work as the Chief of Staff to the CEO of an early-stage fintech. The fintech specializes in corporate credit card and payables solutions (similar to Brex or Ramp in the US).

My GRE score is 331 (Q164, V167).

My short-term goal is to work in consulting, combining my valuation experience in IB with my on-the-ground experience at my current startup role, to add asymmetric value to technology clients. Long-term, I want to move over to the buyside, actually sourcing and managing tech investments as a VC / angel.

I would like to attend a T-15 MBA program in the US.

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May 25, 2024 9:26pm ET

Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, Minnesota / Carlson, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, UVA / Darden

Pre-MBA Career: Product Management

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology Companies: Bain, BCG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, McKinsey, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft

Notes:

Recent grad looking to apply to UVA's deferred MBA program (ideally with 4 years of work experience at time of matriculation) and then to the following schools (ranked by preference) if that doesn't work out. My ideal location is anywhere along the east coast, but that isn't a super large factor.
- HBS/GSB
- Fuqua/Kellogg/Darden
- Ross/Carlson

My background is in product management, but looking to pivot into strategy after MBA. Substantial leadership experience in college. Would love any tips or advice!

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