Interview Guides
Clear Admit Interview GuidesBe as prepared as possible for your MBA interviews this season with the Clear Admit Interview Guides! School-specific sample questions and in-depth strategy, campus visit details and places to stay.

Interview Reports

A selection of interview field reports from fellow applicants posted to the MBA Admissions Wiki. Add your reports when you are finished with your interviews.
Chicago
Columbia
Dartmouth / Tuck
Duke / Fuqua
Harvard
Kellogg
Michigan / Ross
MIT / Sloan
Stanford
UNC / Chapel Hill
Virginia / Darden
Wharton
London Business School

MBA Tipline

We encourage admissions officers, students and applicants to alert us of interesting news and developments, please send an email to news@clearadmit.com so we can blog it.

Program Rankings

Rankings are a good way to start your research on various MBA Programs. Keep in mind each uses a different methodology.
Business Week
Economist
Financial Times
Forbes
USNews
Wall Street Journal

B-School Resources

The following are business resources offered by a variety of leading Business Schools. It's useful to subscribe to these resources, especially for the schools to which you are applying.
knowledge@wharton
INSEAD Knowledge
Harvard Working Knowledge
Knowledge @ Emory
Columbia Ideas @ Work
knowledge@ W. P. Carey
Stanford Knowledgebase
Ross Thought in Action

MBA Programs: The Rest of the World

As there is some variety in the length of international MBA programs, we have denoted the length of the program next to its name (1 = one year; 2 = 2 years). If an MBA Program is not listed, please e-mail and we will be happy to list it.

Additional Resources

Archives

http://whartonwire.blogspot.com/

Hey folks, check out this blog. A current Wharton student who has just started the program is documenting his time at the school. So far he seems to be doing a good job of offering an insider’s take on orientation, math . . . → Continue Reading

Kellogg Deadlines, Essay Questions

Here’s the latest on Kellogg for the 2003-2004 admissions season.

Deadlines:
Round 1: November 7, Round 2: January 9, Round 3: March 12

Essay questions:
1. Briefly assess your career progress to date. Elaborate on your future career plans and your motivation for pursuing a graduate degree at the Kellogg School.
2. Each of our applicants is unique. Describe how your background, values, academics, activities and/or leadership skills will enhance the experiences of other Kellogg students.
3. You have been selected as a member of the Kellogg Admissions Committee. Please provide a brief evaluative assessment of your file.
4. Complete three of the following seven questions or statements.
A. What is the most valuable lesson you have learned in a . . . → Continue Reading

‘Admissions Advice’ Chat Transcripts

Business Week has now published the transcripts from the live chat that Clear Admit did on their web site. Check the following link to read all about the nuances of the MBA admissions process. . . . → Continue Reading

Will your undergraduate institution help fund your MBA?

Most students only look at the financial aid options offered directly by the MBA program they are applying to, but it often makes sense to venture beyond this realm. For example, have you ever thought of asking your undergraduate institution for help with your MBA tuition? Graduates of Swarthmore College who are heading off to select business schools can apply for the Thomas B. McCabe Jr. and Yvonne Motley McCabe Memorial Fellowship. This fellowship awards Swarthmore graduates $5,000 for their first year of MBA study is subject to application for renewal for a second year. If you are a Swarthmore graduate, see the web site for details. If not, this information should inspire you to look beyond the basic financial . . . → Continue Reading

HEC in France

Just had a discussion with Josh Kobb (Director of Development) from HEC’s MBA program in France. A few quick facts: Application volume to the MBA program was up 65% last season – good news for HEC – given the declines seen by many other schools. Other interesting stats: 85% of the incoming HEC MBA student body is international (non-French). 50% of the incoming HEC MBA student body is non-European. Advice from the adcom: Students who are interested in HEC and curious about their chances should fill out the candidate profile before applying, since this is an excellent way to get some initial feedback prior to submitting the complete application. See the HEC site for . . . → Continue Reading