LiveWire is a feed of real-time MBA admissions decisions. It’s also a place to pose key questions about the admissions process at leading schools. Find out when business schools are issuing interview invitations and admissions offers – and who’s getting them! Let your peers know about the status of your application process, or ask your program-specific questions. 100% anonymous. Use the picklists below to filter your results. We are now fully into admissions interview season for leading MBA programs! Curious as to when your target school will be sending along invites? Check out our interview timing calendar: https://www.clearadmit.com/2026-2027-round-1-mba-interview-invitations-timeline-powered-by-mba-livewire/ All dates are based on historical data, allowing us to have a very good sense of what you should expect... (Yes, we've been around the block a few times here at Clear Admit!) Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. applied 9/4, interview invite 9/17, interviewed 9/23 Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. 9 year Army vet. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. So excited! Submitted my response one day later (note! if you don't get a confirmation email immediately, it didn't go through; they will email you about 24 hours later to follow up). Also, note that I have a JD going into these interviews with a much higher gpa from a T14 law school. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Interviewed a week later. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Already have an account? Click here to login. Ask Clear Admit Featured Schools Leland - MBA, GMAT/GRE, career & AI coaching, courses & content 2,200+ coaches (from every top program) 1,500+ successful M7 applicants annually 38,000+ transparent reviews Options for every goal and budget MBA DecisionWire Waitlisted, 7/28 - admitted 9/10 US veteran, ORM VIDEO: Navigate the Waitlist

Clear Admit Podcast Episode 526: Admissions Director Q&A with Bruce DelMonico of Yale SOM MBA Wire Taps 525: Reapplicant, 715 GMAT. Engineer, 320 GRE Episode 524: Admissions Director Q&A with J.R. McGrath of Carnegie Mellon Tepper MBA Rankingswire Harvard Business School Columbia Business School Northwestern / Kellogg Berkeley / Haas Brand / Reputation Leadership Training Post-MBA Salary / ROI Academic Course Offerings Harvard Business School Cornell / Johnson Columbia Business School Dartmouth / Tuck Competitive Culture Collaborative Culture Brand / Reputation Close-Knit Culture Post-MBA Salary / ROI This is the new reality of rankings given the tech heavy world we live in. Sadly the last three contenders have fallen below in ranking given Wharton is not respected in Silicon Valley tech circles, nor is Columbia or Tuck. Harvard Business School Dartmouth / Tuck Northwestern / Kellogg Columbia Business School Brand / Reputation Experiential Learning Opportunities Close-Knit Culture Consulting Placement Cornell / Johnson Georgetown / McDonough Brand / Reputation Consulting Placement Leadership Training East Coast Location Post-MBA Salary / ROI Columbia Business School Dartmouth / Tuck Berkeley / Haas London Business School Northwestern / Kellogg Harvard Business School Brand / Reputation Post-MBA Salary / ROI Support for Career Changers Media / Entertainment Placement Marketing Preparation Veteran. Company sponsored. BA in Sociology, Saint Petersburg State University (2022) MRes in Sociology, Sciences Po Paris (2024) Languages: English, Russian, French. My motivation For a long time, I aimed for an academic career in sociology, but after my master's (for which I traveled to Paris), I realized the academic world wasn't for me, and I wanted something bigger. And more lucrative. I started working in data/business analytics and research at smaller Russian consulting agencies. But as a russian expat who lives in Georgia, I can only work remotely. And even though I love the work, it is not doing much for my long-term career. After some thinking, I decided that an MBA is an excellent way to (1) grow my skills in business and finance, (2) grow my network, and (3) get my foot in the door of the European job market. My childhood dream is the UK, but I also consider France or Spain. My experience I started with research roles back in university around 5 years ago. After graduating from master's 2 years ago, I started working as a Data Analyst at a rather small research and consulting firm in Russia. Marketing, go-to-market, competitive analysis for large IT infrastructure products — that sort of things. I moved up rather fast from a junior to a middle and middle+. Then moved to a different company to a comparable position. But now it was less IT and more real estate planning. In both places I not only did the analysis but also proposed and implemented a range of AI-powered tools for lead generation and knowledge base. International experience After leaving Russia in 2022, I've lived in Turkey, Georgia, France and Spain. In France I did my studies, in other countries I simply lived and worked remotely, mostly for Russian-based employers. Application process I have already applied to IESE in R1. Now I'm waiting for R2 in LBS, and the January intake in INSEAD. My problems I realize that my greatest weaknesses are problably a short work experience and a low GMAT. I can retake the GMAT, and I'm counting on a score around 650. But with work experience nothing can be done quickly. I want to get to school as soon as possible because right now my work does not do much for my career and does not advance me towards Europe where I want to live. I do not count much on the scholarships, but naturally it would be nice to get them. My questions: 1. How competitive is my profile at these schools, and how much does a GMAT retake from 595 matter for admission? 2. My real estate experience is on the market/consumer research side, not deals or finance. Is the real estate narrative credible, or should I lead with consulting? 3. Does my nationality, or having worked mostly for Russian-based employers, hurt me in admissions or in EU/UK recruiting? 4. Are there other schools I should add or swap in given my priorities? I am 30 years old and have recently been promoted to Manager at KPMG Ghana. Outside of work, I enjoy playing tennis on weekends, work occasionally as a DJ, and volunteer my time mentoring underprivileged children at a school near my home. Looking ahead, my ambition is to transition into strategy consulting at a leading MBB firm, with the longer-term goal of becoming Head of Strategy for a Fortune 500 company in the United States. At the same time, I am intentional about pursuing opportunities that align with my broader life priorities. As a father of two young daughters, I want to build a successful career without compromising my ability to be actively present in their lives and contribute meaningfully to their growth and development.