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McDonough MBA Program Guide 2026
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The Georgetown McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. (founded in 1957), offers full‑time, Flex, and exec MBA along with specialized MS programs. Rooted in Jesuit values, it emphasizes ethics, sustainability, global business, and policy intersections
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The Georgetown McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. (founded in 1957), offers full‑time, Flex, and exec MBA along with specialized MS programs. Rooted in Jesuit values, it emphasizes ethics, sustainability, global business, and policy intersections
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McDonough Class Profile
McDonough Class ProfileApplicants:
Class Size:
Acceptance Rate:
%
Yield Rate:
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McDonough Deadlines
Official McDonough ApplicationSubmit by:
Interview Invite by:
Decision by:
Calling all McDonough MBA Applicants: 2026 Intake Class of 2028
05 May 2026, 09:20
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05 May 2026, 09:20
Calling all McDonough MBA Applicants: 2025 Intake Class of 2027
07 Jun 2025, 19:37
9
07 Jun 2025, 19:37
Calling all McDonough Deferred MBA Program Applicants 2025 Intake
15 Jan 2025, 10:48
0
15 Jan 2025, 10:48
Decision Tracker
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School
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Status
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Round
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Year
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GMAT
GRE
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GPA
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YOE
Years of Experiance
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Location
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Interviewed
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Round 3 | 2026 | 329 GRE | 5 | India |
04 May 2026 10:12 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($)
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Round 2 | 2026 | 319 GRE | 7.9 | 5 | India |
20 Apr 2026 11:58 PM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Interviewed
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Round 3 | 2026 | 3 | 8 | United States |
20 Apr 2026 11:47 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
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Round 2 | 2026 | 675 GMAT Focus 161 EA |
4 | India |
05 Apr 2026 02:50 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
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Round 2 | 2026 | 8.5 | 4 | India |
03 Apr 2026 12:23 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
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Round 2 | 2026 | Waiver | 3.7 | 3 | United States |
31 Mar 2026 10:56 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
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Round 2 | 2026 | 325 GRE | 3.1 | 8 | India |
28 Mar 2026 10:01 PM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$$)
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Round 1 | 2026 | 685 GMAT Focus | 3.5 | 6 | India |
26 Mar 2026 09:48 PM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
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Round 2 | 2026 | 665 GMAT Focus | 3.3 | 5 | United States |
26 Mar 2026 09:57 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($)
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Round 2 | 2026 | 715 GMAT Focus | 7.4 | 6 | India |
23 Mar 2026 12:08 PM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$)
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Round 2 | 2026 | 3.8 | 4 | United States |
23 Mar 2026 06:32 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
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Round 2 | 2026 | 3.8 | 7 | Ghana |
21 Mar 2026 07:13 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Waitlisted without Interview
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Round 2 | 2026 | 311 GRE | 6 | United States |
21 Mar 2026 06:17 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
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Round 2 | 2026 | 700 GMAT Classic 322 GRE |
3.3 | 5 | Bangladesh |
20 Mar 2026 11:53 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
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Round 2 | 2026 | 9 | 8 | India |
20 Mar 2026 10:48 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted
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Round 2 | 2026 | 4 | India |
20 Mar 2026 10:20 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$)
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Round 1 | 2026 | 324 GRE | 3.8 | 4 | Korea, Republic of |
04 Mar 2026 12:27 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Waitlisted with Interview
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Early Action | 2026 | 695 GMAT Focus | 6.2 | 6 | India |
19 Feb 2026 03:50 AM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($$$)
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Round 1 | 2026 | 685 GMAT Focus | 7.6 | 5 | India |
31 Jan 2026 11:33 PM
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McDonough
Full Time MBA |
Admitted, ($)
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Round 1 | 2026 | 655 GMAT Focus | 10 | China |
31 Jan 2026 05:08 AM
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 06:04
Status:
Online with Alumni
Interviewed on:
Apr 24, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Online interview with alumni. Interviewer was reading from a list of questions but was still fairly ...
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Online interview with alumni. Interviewer was reading from a list of questions but was still fairly conversational.
Questions asked:
- Tell me about yourself
- Short-term goals, long-term goals, backup plan
- Why McDonough
- How have you been preparing for McDonough's quantitively rigorous curriculum?
- Tell me about your leadership style, and ways that you could improve your leadership skills.
- Tell me about a professional failure you faced.
- Questions for interviewer.
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United States
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Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 6, 2026 09:03
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Mar 7, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Okay I was scared that time.
Interview just got over. It was with an adcom member who is also a fle...
Read More
Okay I was scared that time.
Interview just got over. It was with an adcom member who is also a flex MBA student.
My interview was 43 min long. He asked following:
my intro, Why now, ST, LT, Why MSB,
TMAT when you did take up a responsibility out of your SOW,
How do you work when people around you are from different cultures,
Then I got time to ask questions.
Before asking my question itself I took his e-mail so that I don't forget in the end.
Then I asked him 4 questions.
He was really sweet TBH.
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India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 6, 2026 09:03
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Mar 5, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
They mostly ask routine questions
Walk thru your resume
long term ,short term goals,
why MBA, why n...
Read More
They mostly ask routine questions
Walk thru your resume
long term ,short term goals,
why MBA, why now,
why Georgetown
Tell me about a time....usually 3 q
Diverse working environment
Challenge, weakness....
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India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 2, 2026 08:03
Status:
Online with Alumni
Interviewed on:
Mar 1, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
40 mins
MBA Alumni ‘24 Kilandra Bass
-TMAY
-Why MBA
-Short term
-Long term
-Plan B
-Tell me about...
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40 mins
MBA Alumni ‘24 Kilandra Bass
-TMAY
-Why MBA
-Short term
-Long term
-Plan B
-Tell me about a time when you had to work in a diverse environment
-Why Georgetown?
-Any questions for me?
Just had my interview folks. Hope this helps.
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India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 2, 2026 08:03
Status:
Online with Student
Interviewed on:
Feb 26, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Literally just done with the interview, 1 of best for me this season.
Very conversational, he is cur...
Read More
Literally just done with the interview, 1 of best for me this season.
Very conversational, he is current student and part time AdCom.
Typical questions
Introduction
Why MBA
ST/LT/Plan B
Time when you did something that ain't really your work.
What feedback did you get and how did you address
How are you in a group setting
Why Georgetown
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India
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0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 24, 2026 01:02
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 23, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Got done with my interview yesterday! Overall 10+ questions were asked:
1) Intro
2) why MBA
3) why ...
Read More
Got done with my interview yesterday! Overall 10+ questions were asked:
1) Intro
2) why MBA
3) why now
4) backup plan
5) Tell me about your leadership style
6) TMAT when you had a conflict at work, how did you deal with it and how did your relationship change with the person you had conflict?
7) As of today, what will be the long-lasting impact of you and why?
8) TMAT you collaborated with global teams
9) Tell me about one thing that you will struggle at Georgetown and how do you plan to overcome it?
10) How are you prepared to tackle quant courses and Finance based courses?
11) Why are you the best fit for Georgetown
12) What is the most exciting thing about Georgetown?
There were additional 1-2 questions more that I cant remember.(ok)
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India
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0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 23, 2026 10:02
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 19, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Interviewed by Ciara buyers in round 1
It was great. There were a lot of questions asked, I remember...
Read More
Interviewed by Ciara buyers in round 1
It was great. There were a lot of questions asked, I remember some of them:
Introduce yourself
Why Mba, why now, why foster
Short term, long term goals
Location where you'd like to work post mba
Plan A,B,C
DEI question
Some question related to their mission statement- have an example for when you showed their values
How you helped a team member, how you work in a team
A time when you faced setback, failure
tell me about yourself outside of your application
Questions for me.
Read Less
India
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0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 23, 2026 10:02
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 23, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
My interview was started 10 minutes late. Even though I had joined on time and I could see the inter...
Read More
My interview was started 10 minutes late. Even though I had joined on time and I could see the interviewer was also there, he didn't add me into the call and I kept waiting. The interview ended in like 15 mins I think.
No reaction to my answers, no follow-ups, felt like he was reading through a script and seemed to be doing some other work.
Read Less
India
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0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 23, 2026 10:02
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 23, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
My Interview
I was asked the basic questions only.
-TMAY
-Why MBA
-Why Georgetown
-How will you co...
Read More
My Interview
I was asked the basic questions only.
-TMAY
-Why MBA
-Why Georgetown
-How will you contribute to Georgetown
-What other schools have you applied to and where does Georgetown rank in that set
-A time when you faced a professional failure
-Questions?
It started 4 mins late, ended 4 mins early.
It wasn’t conversational at all. He had no reaction to my responses and just got through all his questions in a set.
Hope this helps!
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India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 23, 2026 10:02
Status:
Online with Alumni
Interviewed on:
Feb 20, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Just done with interview. It was with a 2024 graduate.
Tell me about yourself/introduction; then lo...
Read More
Just done with interview. It was with a 2024 graduate.
Tell me about yourself/introduction; then long term short term goal and plan B , and 3 behavioral, when you had to compromise for team good, working in diverse team and why Georgetown. any questions for me?
Hope this helps
Read Less
India
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McDonough MBA Employment Report
Full-time graduates:
Full-time graduates known to be seeking employment:
Full-time graduates employed at graduation:
%
Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation:
%
Average base salary:
Average signing bonus:
Consulting (36%)
Finance: Investment Banking (10%)
Finance: Diversified Financial Services (6%)
Finance: Investment Management (2%)
Finance: Private Equity (2%)
Finance: Venture Capital (2%)
Technology(8%)
Retail: E-commerce (5%)
Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals (3%)
Consumer Packaged Goods (5%)
Transportation(5%)
Real Estate (3%)
Nonprofit (4%)
Manufacturing (8%)
McDonough Recommendation Questions
Full McDonough Recommendation Form
How long have you known the applicant?
Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization. (350 characters or less – including spaces)
How does the applicant’s performance compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (E.g. what are the applicant’s principal strengths?) (1500 characters or less – including spaces)
Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (1500 characters or less – including spaces)
Is there anything else we should know? (Optional – 350 characters or less – including spaces)
Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization. (350 characters or less – including spaces)
How does the applicant’s performance compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples. (E.g. what are the applicant’s principal strengths?) (1500 characters or less – including spaces)
Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (1500 characters or less – including spaces)
Is there anything else we should know? (Optional – 350 characters or less – including spaces)
McDonough MBA Essay Questions
Essay Option One – Georgetown Community
Our mission is rooted in Jesuit principles of equality and respect for everyone and an ethos of caring for the whole person. Inclusivity and diversity are core to supporting a community of people with an intersectional understanding of themselves and the world around them. Share how your educational, familial, cultural, economic, social, and/or other individual life experiences will contribute to the diversity of perspectives and ideas at Georgetown University.
Essay Option Two – Cura Personalis
As the oldest Jesuit institution in the United States, cura personalis is a Latin phrase deeply ingrained within our community and translates to “care of the person.” It encompasses a profound sense of care and responsibility for one another, rooted in personalized attention to each individual’s needs, unique circumstances, gifts, and limitations, fostering the growth of each person. Please reflect on a specific instance where you exemplified cura personalis by supporting a teammate or coworker. Describe the particular actions you took to guide them, and explain the impact of these efforts. Additionally, discuss how you would leverage these experiences to contribute to the collaborative environment at Georgetown McDonough.
Essay Option Three – Achieving Excellence
Georgetown McDonough is committed to achieving greater excellence to enrich the legacies of our students and alumni. Please reflect on a professional experience from your resume where you achieved outstanding results. Describe why this experience exemplified excellence, highlight the strengths or skills you utilized that contributed to this achievement, and share how these qualities will help you leave a legacy at Georgetown.
Our mission is rooted in Jesuit principles of equality and respect for everyone and an ethos of caring for the whole person. Inclusivity and diversity are core to supporting a community of people with an intersectional understanding of themselves and the world around them. Share how your educational, familial, cultural, economic, social, and/or other individual life experiences will contribute to the diversity of perspectives and ideas at Georgetown University.
Essay Option Two – Cura Personalis
As the oldest Jesuit institution in the United States, cura personalis is a Latin phrase deeply ingrained within our community and translates to “care of the person.” It encompasses a profound sense of care and responsibility for one another, rooted in personalized attention to each individual’s needs, unique circumstances, gifts, and limitations, fostering the growth of each person. Please reflect on a specific instance where you exemplified cura personalis by supporting a teammate or coworker. Describe the particular actions you took to guide them, and explain the impact of these efforts. Additionally, discuss how you would leverage these experiences to contribute to the collaborative environment at Georgetown McDonough.
Essay Option Three – Achieving Excellence
Georgetown McDonough is committed to achieving greater excellence to enrich the legacies of our students and alumni. Please reflect on a professional experience from your resume where you achieved outstanding results. Describe why this experience exemplified excellence, highlight the strengths or skills you utilized that contributed to this achievement, and share how these qualities will help you leave a legacy at Georgetown.
McDonough MBA Program Cost
Per Year
Tuition:
Req Fees:
Room and board, books, & miscellaneous expenses:
Avg Indebtness of FT students:
Graduates with Debt:
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McDonough MBA Application Deadlines 2026
Official McDonough ApplicationSubmit by:
Interview Invite by:
Decision by:
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 06:04
Status:
Online with Alumni
Interviewed on:
Apr 24, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Online interview with alumni. Interviewer was reading from a list of questions but was still fairly ...
Read More
Online interview with alumni. Interviewer was reading from a list of questions but was still fairly conversational.
Questions asked:
- Tell me about yourself
- Short-term goals, long-term goals, backup plan
- Why McDonough
- How have you been preparing for McDonough's quantitively rigorous curriculum?
- Tell me about your leadership style, and ways that you could improve your leadership skills.
- Tell me about a professional failure you faced.
- Questions for interviewer.
Read Less
United States
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0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 6, 2026 09:03
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Mar 7, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Okay I was scared that time.
Interview just got over. It was with an adcom member who is also a fle...
Read More
Okay I was scared that time.
Interview just got over. It was with an adcom member who is also a flex MBA student.
My interview was 43 min long. He asked following:
my intro, Why now, ST, LT, Why MSB,
TMAT when you did take up a responsibility out of your SOW,
How do you work when people around you are from different cultures,
Then I got time to ask questions.
Before asking my question itself I took his e-mail so that I don't forget in the end.
Then I asked him 4 questions.
He was really sweet TBH.
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 6, 2026 09:03
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Mar 5, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
They mostly ask routine questions
Walk thru your resume
long term ,short term goals,
why MBA, why n...
Read More
They mostly ask routine questions
Walk thru your resume
long term ,short term goals,
why MBA, why now,
why Georgetown
Tell me about a time....usually 3 q
Diverse working environment
Challenge, weakness....
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 2, 2026 08:03
Status:
Online with Alumni
Interviewed on:
Mar 1, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
40 mins
MBA Alumni ‘24 Kilandra Bass
-TMAY
-Why MBA
-Short term
-Long term
-Plan B
-Tell me about...
Read More
40 mins
MBA Alumni ‘24 Kilandra Bass
-TMAY
-Why MBA
-Short term
-Long term
-Plan B
-Tell me about a time when you had to work in a diverse environment
-Why Georgetown?
-Any questions for me?
Just had my interview folks. Hope this helps.
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Mar 2, 2026 08:03
Status:
Online with Student
Interviewed on:
Feb 26, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Literally just done with the interview, 1 of best for me this season.
Very conversational, he is cur...
Read More
Literally just done with the interview, 1 of best for me this season.
Very conversational, he is current student and part time AdCom.
Typical questions
Introduction
Why MBA
ST/LT/Plan B
Time when you did something that ain't really your work.
What feedback did you get and how did you address
How are you in a group setting
Why Georgetown
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 24, 2026 01:02
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 23, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Got done with my interview yesterday! Overall 10+ questions were asked:
1) Intro
2) why MBA
3) why ...
Read More
Got done with my interview yesterday! Overall 10+ questions were asked:
1) Intro
2) why MBA
3) why now
4) backup plan
5) Tell me about your leadership style
6) TMAT when you had a conflict at work, how did you deal with it and how did your relationship change with the person you had conflict?
7) As of today, what will be the long-lasting impact of you and why?
8) TMAT you collaborated with global teams
9) Tell me about one thing that you will struggle at Georgetown and how do you plan to overcome it?
10) How are you prepared to tackle quant courses and Finance based courses?
11) Why are you the best fit for Georgetown
12) What is the most exciting thing about Georgetown?
There were additional 1-2 questions more that I cant remember.(ok)
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 23, 2026 10:02
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 19, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Interviewed by Ciara buyers in round 1
It was great. There were a lot of questions asked, I remember...
Read More
Interviewed by Ciara buyers in round 1
It was great. There were a lot of questions asked, I remember some of them:
Introduce yourself
Why Mba, why now, why foster
Short term, long term goals
Location where you'd like to work post mba
Plan A,B,C
DEI question
Some question related to their mission statement- have an example for when you showed their values
How you helped a team member, how you work in a team
A time when you faced setback, failure
tell me about yourself outside of your application
Questions for me.
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 23, 2026 10:02
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 23, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
My interview was started 10 minutes late. Even though I had joined on time and I could see the inter...
Read More
My interview was started 10 minutes late. Even though I had joined on time and I could see the interviewer was also there, he didn't add me into the call and I kept waiting. The interview ended in like 15 mins I think.
No reaction to my answers, no follow-ups, felt like he was reading through a script and seemed to be doing some other work.
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 23, 2026 10:02
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Feb 23, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
My Interview
I was asked the basic questions only.
-TMAY
-Why MBA
-Why Georgetown
-How will you co...
Read More
My Interview
I was asked the basic questions only.
-TMAY
-Why MBA
-Why Georgetown
-How will you contribute to Georgetown
-What other schools have you applied to and where does Georgetown rank in that set
-A time when you faced a professional failure
-Questions?
It started 4 mins late, ended 4 mins early.
It wasn’t conversational at all. He had no reaction to my responses and just got through all his questions in a set.
Hope this helps!
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
0
0
Full Time MBA
Posted:
Feb 23, 2026 10:02
Status:
Online with Alumni
Interviewed on:
Feb 20, 2026
Final Decision:
Interviewed
Just done with interview. It was with a 2024 graduate.
Tell me about yourself/introduction; then lo...
Read More
Just done with interview. It was with a 2024 graduate.
Tell me about yourself/introduction; then long term short term goal and plan B , and 3 behavioral, when you had to compromise for team good, working in diverse team and why Georgetown. any questions for me?
Hope this helps
Read Less
India
Found this helpful?
0
0
McDonough MBA Essay Questions
Essay Option One – Georgetown Community
Our mission is rooted in Jesuit principles of equality and respect for everyone and an ethos of caring for the whole person. Inclusivity and diversity are core to supporting a community of people with an intersectional understanding of themselves and the world around them. Share how your educational, familial, cultural, economic, social, and/or other individual life experiences will contribute to the diversity of perspectives and ideas at Georgetown University.
Essay Option Two – Cura Personalis
As the oldest Jesuit institution in the United States, cura personalis is a Latin phrase deeply ingrained within our community and translates to “care of the person.” It encompasses a profound sense of care and responsibility for one another, rooted in personalized attention to each individual’s needs, unique circumstances, gifts, and limitations, fostering the growth of each person. Please reflect on a specific instance where you exemplified cura personalis by supporting a teammate or coworker. Describe the particular actions you took to guide them, and explain the impact of these efforts. Additionally, discuss how you would leverage these experiences to contribute to the collaborative environment at Georgetown McDonough.
Essay Option Three – Achieving Excellence
Georgetown McDonough is committed to achieving greater excellence to enrich the legacies of our students and alumni. Please reflect on a professional experience from your resume where you achieved outstanding results. Describe why this experience exemplified excellence, highlight the strengths or skills you utilized that contributed to this achievement, and share how these qualities will help you leave a legacy at Georgetown.
Our mission is rooted in Jesuit principles of equality and respect for everyone and an ethos of caring for the whole person. Inclusivity and diversity are core to supporting a community of people with an intersectional understanding of themselves and the world around them. Share how your educational, familial, cultural, economic, social, and/or other individual life experiences will contribute to the diversity of perspectives and ideas at Georgetown University.
Essay Option Two – Cura Personalis
As the oldest Jesuit institution in the United States, cura personalis is a Latin phrase deeply ingrained within our community and translates to “care of the person.” It encompasses a profound sense of care and responsibility for one another, rooted in personalized attention to each individual’s needs, unique circumstances, gifts, and limitations, fostering the growth of each person. Please reflect on a specific instance where you exemplified cura personalis by supporting a teammate or coworker. Describe the particular actions you took to guide them, and explain the impact of these efforts. Additionally, discuss how you would leverage these experiences to contribute to the collaborative environment at Georgetown McDonough.
Essay Option Three – Achieving Excellence
Georgetown McDonough is committed to achieving greater excellence to enrich the legacies of our students and alumni. Please reflect on a professional experience from your resume where you achieved outstanding results. Describe why this experience exemplified excellence, highlight the strengths or skills you utilized that contributed to this achievement, and share how these qualities will help you leave a legacy at Georgetown.
McDonough Recommendation Questions
Full McDonough Recommendation Form
How long have you known the applicant?
Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization. (350 characters or less – including spaces)
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FAQ
What GMAT score do I need for McDonough?
The average GMAT score for McDonough is around 700 (Classic) / 645 (Focus Equivalent) for the latest incoming class. As score is just one component of the application it does not mean that you can get in with 740 and someone will get dinged with 700.
Here is what you can use as a guide:
1) Are you from an over-represented demography? If yes, add 30 points to the average to arrive at a competitive score for your peer group.
2) Are you from a unique background or disadvantaged group such as a refugee or first-time college grad? You can subtract 30 points from the average and still get in.
Here is what you can use as a guide:
1) Are you from an over-represented demography? If yes, add 30 points to the average to arrive at a competitive score for your peer group.
2) Are you from a unique background or disadvantaged group such as a refugee or first-time college grad? You can subtract 30 points from the average and still get in.
What is the average GRE score for McDonough?
McDonough average GRE score for the latest incoming class is 318. The dynamics for most schools with GRE admissions is that a great profile with a lower-caliber GRE score seems to be acceptable but a below average profile will usually not be able to get in with above-average GRE score. As the result, the average GRE score may look very tenable but it may not result into an Admit. This is just an average score and schools admit a spectrum of applicants.
Does McDonough accept without GRE or GMAT?
If you are an applicant aiming to apply in Early Action, Full-time Test Waiver applications are due on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. ET for eligibility consideration.
Based on our experience, candidates who are most likely to be successful in the quantitative rigor of the classroom have one or more of the following as part of their profile.
-Academic Grades: Undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.1 or greater in one of the following degrees or majors: business administration, science, engineering, technology, or math.
-Undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.3 in degrees or majors other than what is listed above. The rigor and ranking of your institution and major will be considered along with your GPA.
-Coursework: In our experience, the rigor of your quantitative coursework, the number of quantitative courses and your performance in those courses indicates probability of success in the MBA classroom. Applicants who have successfully received undergraduate or graduate-level quantitative coursework with a minimum grade of “B” or better in at least two rigorous (not introductory) quantitative classes (e.g. finance, accounting, statistics, calculus, advanced math, engineering, computer science, or physics) are preferred.
-Certifications: CPA or CFA (or international equivalent) or other quantitatively rigorous certificates.
-Work Experience: Significant post-undergraduate full-time work experience in a quantitative, mathematical, or analytical field where the majority of your job responsibilities require rigorous quantitative analysis. Please note that working in Excel and pivot tables for simple analysis does not qualify.
-Demonstrated Grit: Professional and academic experiences that demonstrate grit and the ability to be successful in quantitative coursework.
Based on our review of your standardized test waiver, we could require additional proof of quantitative acumen, course syllabi, or request that you complete additional quantitative coursework, which could include requiring a standardized test score.
What GPA do you need to get into McDonough?
McDonough average GPA is 3.34 note that the GPA is only calculated for the domestic US applicants and international GPA equivalents are not converted or included in this average. As the result, there is more leeway for international applicants as their GPA does not impact school's average but keep in mind that GPA's vary based on the prestige of the institution and rigor of the program attended. If your GPA is below 3.4 but is competitive for your program or background, you should address and explain this fact in the optional comments/essay available in the application specifically specifically for this purpose.
When is McDonough MBA program application deadline?
Mcdonough has 4 application deadlines:
Early Action: September 08, 2025 (the best round to apply)
Round 1 is October 1, 2025 (the best round to apply)
Round 2 is January 07, 2026 (The most competitive one)
Round 3 is April 01, 2026 Round 1 is best for admissions and scholarships. Round 2 tends to be the most competitive. Round 3 is not for friendly for most applicants and has the least chances of financial aid.
Early Action: September 08, 2025 (the best round to apply)
Round 1 is October 1, 2025 (the best round to apply)
Round 2 is January 07, 2026 (The most competitive one)
Round 3 is April 01, 2026 Round 1 is best for admissions and scholarships. Round 2 tends to be the most competitive. Round 3 is not for friendly for most applicants and has the least chances of financial aid.
How long is the FT MBA program at McDonough?
McDonough Full Time MBA program is 20 months long. You will start the program in August/September (the first 1-2 weeks will be orientation) and graduate in April/May. The full-time MBA program has a break for a summer internship.
Does McDonough have a Part Time MBA program?
In addition to Full Time MBA, McDonough has a highly-ranked Part Time MBA program in several formats such as holding classes in evenings and weekends.
How much is McDonough MBA tuition?
MBA is expensive! McDonough MBA Program costs $64,600 per year, plus $ in required school fees. In addition, you will need an additional $32,350 per year for room and board (living expenses).
How many years of work experience do you need to get into McDonough Business School?
McDonough Requires at least 2 years of work experience for their Full Time MBA program. Two years is minimum and the recommended / ideal work experience is 5-6 years, which gives you more content for the application and is more likely to result into admission. More experience also offers a stronger resume and better chances for recruiting.
Keep in mind that having too much work experience such as 10 or more years, is often detrimental to your chances.
Keep in mind that having too much work experience such as 10 or more years, is often detrimental to your chances.
What is the starting salary for MBA from McDonough?
Average starting salary for McDonough is $149,256 per year. Many graduates report receiving a sign on bonus of $43,325 on average. In addition, many qualify for annual incentive, retention, or performance bonuses up to 20% of their annual pay.
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