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3 weeks ago | 
clearadmit.com | Peggy Jean Hughes
Stanford GSB’s If/Then podcast features an interview with one faculty member each episode. Hosted by Kevin Cool, the podcast dives into the findings of researchers and considers how they might apply to today’s big business-world questions. We’re taking a look at one particular episode, titled “The Data-AI Train Is Leaving the Station,” in which Cool interviews Amir Goldberg, a Professor of Organizational Behavior from Stanford GSB. Why?
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3 weeks ago | 
clearadmit.com | Peggy Jean Hughes
It can be hard to know what to do before you start your MBA. With a spot secured and the hard work of the application process complete, the upcoming MBA experience can evoke mixed feelings of excitement and trepidation. How, you might wonder, can you prepare for it? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the academic and personal steps needed to do so.
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3 weeks ago | 
clearadmit.com | Peggy Jean Hughes
Commencement season is in full swing. Business schools are beginning to host ceremonies to mark the hard work, dedication, and achievements of their graduates; to give you a glimpse into the celebrations, we’ve collected the highlights of those that took place in May. Berkeley HaasBerkeley Haas hosted its on Friday May 23rd. The ceremony’s keynote address was given by Haas alumni (’95) Manish Chandra.
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1 month ago | 
clearadmit.com | Peggy Jean Hughes
Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business has officially launched its first cohort of the Golub Capital Board Fellows Program. The program places 13 MBA students on the boards of nonprofit organizations throughout the Pittsburgh region, where they serve as non-voting members. First-year students make up the Golub Capital Board Fellows’ first cohort.
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1 month ago | 
clearadmit.com | Peggy Jean Hughes
Home » Blog » Admissions Tips » Application Tips » The Cost of the MBA Application Process If you’re looking to pursue an MBA, you have probably already considered the costs. You may have thought about tuition, for example, the fees, or the cost of relocation. You may have even gone so far as to add up the price of new attire, hoping to look sharp and make a good first impression. But have you considered how much it might cost you to apply in the first place?
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1 month ago | 
clearadmit.com | Peggy Jean Hughes
Home » Blog » General » Completing an MBA While Working: The Whys and the Hows For some MBA hopefuls, the possibility of pausing all work and committing full-time to a program is low. They might instead choose to pursue an MBA while working, holding onto their full-time job while completing their MBA. In this article, we’ll explore the advantages of doing so, the programs that make it possible, and the factors to consider when deciding if they are right for you. Why Work During an MBA?
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1 month ago | 
clearadmit.com | Peggy Jean Hughes
The GMAT and GRE have long been flagships of the MBA admissions process. Due to the Covid pandemic, schools adapted their policies around these tests–particularly with flexibility and accessibility. For many, this looks like the introduction of test waivers—or even test-optional policies. Throughout this article, we’ll explore the changing landscape of MBA testing, looking at the schools that offer waivers, the schools that don’t, and the schools that are bringing in test-optional policies.
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1 month ago | 
clearadmit.com | Peggy Jean Hughes
For both residents and international students, a Masters in Business Administration in the U.S.A. is an appealing prospect. It offers some of the world’s best programs, and boasts business schools known to employers around the globe. The one tricky thing faced by international students aiming for MBAs is the visa. Questions around the visas needed for U.S.-based studies are common, and the process can be long and complex.
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1 month ago | 
clearadmit.com | Peggy Jean Hughes
The University of Chicago Booth has announced a transformative $14 million in philanthropic commitments from University of Chicago trustee and Booth alumnus John A. Edwardson and Fran Edwardson to support and expand its Civic Scholars Program. In recognition of their generosity, the school will rename the program the Edwardson Civic Scholars Program. Students within it will now be known as Edwardson Civic Scholars.
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1 month ago | 
clearadmit.com | Peggy Jean Hughes
“Leadership barriers for both genders have climbed in the last two years,” says Forté Foundation CEO Elissa Sangster, “and more women and minorities don’t have a sponsor. A third of MBAs of both genders say they have to change jobs to advance and this is much higher for women and minorities.”The statement derives from Forté Foundation’s—a non-profit with a goal of achieving gender parity at all levels of business—fourth biennial study.
