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W.P. Carey MBA Program Guide 2025

W.P. Carey Class Profile

W.P. Carey Class Profile
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Average Work Experience:
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Class Size:
Acceptance Rate:
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Yield Rate:
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W.P. Carey Deadlines

Official W.P. Carey Application
Submit by:
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School
Status
Round
Year
GMAT GRE
GPA
YOE
Years of Experiance
Location
Date
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Denied with Interview
2023 680 GMAT Classic 3 5 India
20 Apr 2023 02:25 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Denied with Interview
2023 740 GMAT Classic 3.5 8 India
07 Feb 2023 10:42 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Admitted, ($$$$)
2023 670 GMAT Classic 4 3 India
06 Feb 2023 12:38 PM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Admitted, ($$$$)
2023 620 GMAT Classic
730 GMAT Classic
3.7 11 India
02 Feb 2023 11:12 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Interviewed
2023 740 GMAT Classic 3.7 3 India
01 Feb 2023 02:03 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Invited to Interview
2023 4 5 India
13 Jan 2023 03:08 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Admitted, ($$$$)
2023 700 GMAT Classic 3.2 4 India
27 Dec 2022 10:31 PM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Waitlisted with Interview
2023 4 0 India
22 Dec 2022 02:48 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Waitlisted with Interview
2023 690 GMAT Classic
740 GMAT Classic
4 12 India
16 Dec 2022 01:12 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Admitted, ($$$$)
2023 710 GMAT Classic
640 GMAT Classic
3.1 5 India
10 Dec 2022 04:16 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Matriculating, ($$$$)
2022 3.6 4 India
14 Jul 2022 03:19 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Interviewed
2022 710 GMAT Classic 3.7 2 India
07 May 2022 04:48 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Admitted, ($$$$)
2022 690 GMAT Classic 3.7 5 Viet Nam
21 Apr 2022 12:41 PM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Denied without Interview
2022 319 GRE 3.8 0 India
31 Mar 2022 01:22 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Denied without Interview
2022 304 GRE 3.8 6 Nigeria
29 Mar 2022 02:34 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Withdrawn Application
2022 322 GRE 3.3 0 Bangladesh
10 Mar 2022 12:05 PM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Admitted
2022 324 GRE 3.3 0 India
17 Feb 2022 08:51 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Interviewed
2022 710 GMAT Classic 4 3 India
10 Feb 2022 02:46 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Admitted
2022 710 GMAT Classic 4 India
22 Dec 2021 11:33 AM
W.P. Carey
Full Time MBA
Interviewed
2022 710 GMAT Classic
331 GRE
3.8 10 India
18 Dec 2021 08:16 AM
Full Time MBA
Posted:   Dec 6, 2025 12:12
Status:
On Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Dec 1, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
It was good. I was actually interviewed by two members of the admissions committee. questions were ... Read More
It was good. I was actually interviewed by two members of the admissions committee. questions were Tell me about yourself why MBA? why ASU if you had to pick one dream company post MBA which one would that be and why? Two other companies and what you like about them. If you were a leader at one of these companies what are the 3 things that would define you as a leader 3 Tmat questions. + some follow up questions from my answers. What other colleges have I applied to. Read Less
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Posted Privately
Full Time MBA
Posted:   Dec 6, 2025 12:12
Status:
On Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Dec 1, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
It was good. I was actually interviewed by two members of the admissions committee. questions were ... Read More
It was good. I was actually interviewed by two members of the admissions committee. questions were Tell me about yourself why MBA? why ASU if you had to pick one dream company post MBA which one would that be and why? Two other companies and what you like about them. If you were a leader at one of these companies what are the 3 things that would define you as a leader 3 Tmat questions. + some follow up questions from my answers. What other colleges have I applied to. Read Less
User avatar
Posted Privately
Full Time MBA
Posted:   Dec 5, 2024 11:12
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Dec 6, 2024
No tell me about yourself - Straight to the point interview. There were 2 panelist, 1 adcom and 1 ca... Read More
No tell me about yourself - Straight to the point interview. There were 2 panelist, 1 adcom and 1 career centre personal. They go through your essays and resume before hand and are prepared with questions 1. Why mba, why now 2. Why wp Carey 3. Post graduation, 5 yrs down the road, if there are 3 things you would want to do as a leader in your company 4. Any chance in your goal(pt 3) that would change 5 yrs ago during Covid 5. Tmat when you dealt with uncertainty in task and what was the result 6. Tmat when you acted as a team member (not manager) and how it affected the result 7. What legacy you would want to leave behind at Carey once graduated The interview was conversational and had a feel good factor about it tbh. Read Less
India
Full Time MBA
Posted:   Sep 21, 2024 05:09
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Nov 2, 2023
Final Decision:
Interviewed
finished with the interview on 2nd November: These were my questions 1. Tell me about yourself 2. w... Read More
finished with the interview on 2nd November: These were my questions 1. Tell me about yourself 2. why MBA 3. WHY ASU 4. Which others schools you have applied and why? 5. tell me about a time when you took step back and let your team handle a problem 6. if you are selected in all the schools how will you decide which school to get admission to ? there were 2 interviewers and the interview was fun Read Less
India
Full Time MBA
Posted:   Jan 10, 2022 07:01
Status:
Off Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Jan 3, 2022
Final Decision:
Waitlisted with Interview
Interview Exp(3rd jan) 2 Panelist- One adcom and one career management services (lady) Duration-1 h... Read More
Interview Exp(3rd jan) 2 Panelist- One adcom and one career management services (lady) Duration-1 hr 3rd Jan 2022 Started with Introduction of the Interviewers...they gave me a brief overview of the session and what they expect from me 1)Introduce yourself 2)Walk me through ur cv 3)ST And LT goals 4)Case study questions (If i was a ceo of a company, what would i face in the covid time how i would resolve) 5)Follow up questions on case study 6)my strength and weakness 7)projects i worked on where conflicts were common and how i resolved them 8)diversity and team collaboration example 9)yes one more why asu carey and any other programs i applied to why and if i get selected in those how i am gonna decide which one to go for(i said cohort size, location, fees and scholarship opportunities matter to me the most and i am quite certain asu carey fulfills that and its the best fit for me) Keep it engaging, smile and be yourself...all they want is to get to know u better...thats the gist... All the best - cheers🤞🤞🙏❤️🤞 Each question they used to ask and always gave a brief explanation on what they wanna hear...(i mean not the ans bt brief explanation on the questions) Tip- Make eye contact , be conversational, For case study questions - do not just start with answering the situation- ask them clarifying questions if the the information is not adequate, they want to judge u on your problem solving skills, how u will solve a problem, what approach u take and how u are able to ans the follow up questions Specially to those with ops consulting as a career aim... - They will give u feedback of sort if you did ok , great or poor then there...(atleast in my case - said it was good how i answered the case study question) I feel it went well...the perception i got was positive and they panelist told me he felt it was engaging and quite conversational....they are trying to make u comfortable and always take some breather moment- ask for it.... Till date this has to be one of the most engaging interview exp...went well..(atleast thats what i felt) Hoping for the best, can't be sure- lets see if they give me a seat at their program. Fingers crossed 🤞 Jai Shree Ram 🙏🙏 Regards Sk........ Read Less
India
Full Time MBA
Posted:   Dec 11, 2018 03:12
Status:
Interviewed on:
Nov 27, 2018
Final Decision:
Admitted
"Panel: Adcom member and a 2nd-year student. At first, they told me that the interview will last fo... Read More
"Panel: Adcom member and a 2nd-year student. At first, they told me that the interview will last for 45 minutes approx and they have read my full application. (They will have their questions ready and as you answer the questions they will make notes so don't don't bother about it. Just keep answering.) Q-1) General question to relax the environment. (anything out of the blue , maybe something about you) Q-2) Why MBA and why now ?? (general) Q-3) WHY WP Carey? (General) Q-4) Behavioral questions about team work experience Q-5) Behavioral questions about cross functional communication experience Q-6) Behavioral questions about Ethical Dilemma Note: while answering the behavioral question Keep your focus on Example and learnings Q-7) Which Post MBA Career and Why? Q-8,9, & 10) Case Study: General Small Case. you are allowed to make notes and I also suggest you do that. It will help you remember the names and situations. Straightforward simple questions which will force you to think on your feet. Type of question can be: what information do you need to understand the problem and solve it? Then another scenario for the same case and again how would you solve that? Note: There are no wrong answers to these questions. Different people think differently influenced by their experiences. So its all about your point of view. Q-11) Which other schools you have applied to and how will you make your decision? Q-12 Any question for us? Point from My side: I did not prepare for the interview but I remember the situations and their association with different behavioral questions. This helped me a lot. Please do not make things complicated. Keep your answers short, to the point and structured. Above all Be truthful and Relax, Relax, and Relax, I hope it helps. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me anytime (Please PM). Read Less
India
Posted:   Nov 4, 2018 01:11
Status:
Interviewed on:
Oct 29, 2018
Final Decision:
Denied with Interview
There were two person at the panel, one an adcom and the other a 2nd yr student. In the beginning, ... Read More
There were two person at the panel, one an adcom and the other a 2nd yr student. In the beginning, I was told that there will be 12 questions followed by a case study which will have another four questions. Although I don’t remember all 12 , I will try to capture as much as I can. 1. Why mba, Arizona and which companies post Mba? 2. Example where have to adapt to new thing, how did u handled those changes ? 3. Situation where u had to interact with multiple teams? 4. What is ur strength as a team player? Cade study 1 dealer out of 12 was not able to meet its target. Q. What info do u need to investigate the causes? 2. Follow up rate was also very less for that particular dealer. Reason? 3. Some ideas to improve that? In end, they asked which schools I have applied to and if I get admit to all those schools, how will I decide the one? Hope that helps. Sorry for the delay. If need further clarity, please put up questions on the forum or pm me for my number. Always to happy to help in whichever way I can. Read Less
India

W.P. Carey MBA Employment Report

Full-time graduates:
Full-time graduates known to be seeking employment:
Full-time graduates employed at graduation:
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Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation:
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Average base salary:
Average signing bonus:

W.P. Carey Recommendation Questions

Full W.P. Carey Recommendation Form

W.P. Carey MBA Essay Questions

Required Essays

  1. Career Goals & Fit (500 words max)

    Describe your career path immediately after graduation and five years post-MBA. Include the roles, industries, or companies you’re targeting and how the W. P. Carey MBA will help you achieve these goals.

  2. Personal & Community Contribution (500 words max)

    Based on your unique personal and professional experiences, what specific contributions do you plan to make both in and outside of the classroom while part of the W. P. Carey community? This essay showcases leadership, values, and how you’ll engage with classmates.

Fit with Values Prompt (500 words max)

ASU has an inclusion-focused mission:

“Measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed.”

Explain what this statement means to you and how it connects to your worldview and goals.

W.P. Carey MBA Program Cost

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Tuition:
Req Fees:
Room and board, books, & miscellaneous expenses:
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Graduates with Debt:

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W.P. Carey MBA Application Deadlines 2025

Official W.P. Carey Application
Submit by:
Interview Invite by:
Decision by:
Full Time MBA
Posted:   Dec 6, 2025 12:12
Status:
On Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Dec 1, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
It was good. I was actually interviewed by two members of the admissions committee. questions were ... Read More
It was good. I was actually interviewed by two members of the admissions committee. questions were Tell me about yourself why MBA? why ASU if you had to pick one dream company post MBA which one would that be and why? Two other companies and what you like about them. If you were a leader at one of these companies what are the 3 things that would define you as a leader 3 Tmat questions. + some follow up questions from my answers. What other colleges have I applied to. Read Less
User avatar
Posted Privately
Full Time MBA
Posted:   Dec 6, 2025 12:12
Status:
On Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Dec 1, 2025
Final Decision:
Interviewed
It was good. I was actually interviewed by two members of the admissions committee. questions were ... Read More
It was good. I was actually interviewed by two members of the admissions committee. questions were Tell me about yourself why MBA? why ASU if you had to pick one dream company post MBA which one would that be and why? Two other companies and what you like about them. If you were a leader at one of these companies what are the 3 things that would define you as a leader 3 Tmat questions. + some follow up questions from my answers. What other colleges have I applied to. Read Less
User avatar
Posted Privately
Full Time MBA
Posted:   Dec 5, 2024 11:12
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Dec 6, 2024
No tell me about yourself - Straight to the point interview. There were 2 panelist, 1 adcom and 1 ca... Read More
No tell me about yourself - Straight to the point interview. There were 2 panelist, 1 adcom and 1 career centre personal. They go through your essays and resume before hand and are prepared with questions 1. Why mba, why now 2. Why wp Carey 3. Post graduation, 5 yrs down the road, if there are 3 things you would want to do as a leader in your company 4. Any chance in your goal(pt 3) that would change 5 yrs ago during Covid 5. Tmat when you dealt with uncertainty in task and what was the result 6. Tmat when you acted as a team member (not manager) and how it affected the result 7. What legacy you would want to leave behind at Carey once graduated The interview was conversational and had a feel good factor about it tbh. Read Less
India
Full Time MBA
Posted:   Sep 21, 2024 05:09
Status:
Online with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Nov 2, 2023
Final Decision:
Interviewed
finished with the interview on 2nd November: These were my questions 1. Tell me about yourself 2. w... Read More
finished with the interview on 2nd November: These were my questions 1. Tell me about yourself 2. why MBA 3. WHY ASU 4. Which others schools you have applied and why? 5. tell me about a time when you took step back and let your team handle a problem 6. if you are selected in all the schools how will you decide which school to get admission to ? there were 2 interviewers and the interview was fun Read Less
India
Full Time MBA
Posted:   Jan 10, 2022 07:01
Status:
Off Campus with Adcom
Interviewed on:
Jan 3, 2022
Final Decision:
Waitlisted with Interview
Interview Exp(3rd jan) 2 Panelist- One adcom and one career management services (lady) Duration-1 h... Read More
Interview Exp(3rd jan) 2 Panelist- One adcom and one career management services (lady) Duration-1 hr 3rd Jan 2022 Started with Introduction of the Interviewers...they gave me a brief overview of the session and what they expect from me 1)Introduce yourself 2)Walk me through ur cv 3)ST And LT goals 4)Case study questions (If i was a ceo of a company, what would i face in the covid time how i would resolve) 5)Follow up questions on case study 6)my strength and weakness 7)projects i worked on where conflicts were common and how i resolved them 8)diversity and team collaboration example 9)yes one more why asu carey and any other programs i applied to why and if i get selected in those how i am gonna decide which one to go for(i said cohort size, location, fees and scholarship opportunities matter to me the most and i am quite certain asu carey fulfills that and its the best fit for me) Keep it engaging, smile and be yourself...all they want is to get to know u better...thats the gist... All the best - cheers🤞🤞🙏❤️🤞 Each question they used to ask and always gave a brief explanation on what they wanna hear...(i mean not the ans bt brief explanation on the questions) Tip- Make eye contact , be conversational, For case study questions - do not just start with answering the situation- ask them clarifying questions if the the information is not adequate, they want to judge u on your problem solving skills, how u will solve a problem, what approach u take and how u are able to ans the follow up questions Specially to those with ops consulting as a career aim... - They will give u feedback of sort if you did ok , great or poor then there...(atleast in my case - said it was good how i answered the case study question) I feel it went well...the perception i got was positive and they panelist told me he felt it was engaging and quite conversational....they are trying to make u comfortable and always take some breather moment- ask for it.... Till date this has to be one of the most engaging interview exp...went well..(atleast thats what i felt) Hoping for the best, can't be sure- lets see if they give me a seat at their program. Fingers crossed 🤞 Jai Shree Ram 🙏🙏 Regards Sk........ Read Less
India
Full Time MBA
Posted:   Dec 11, 2018 03:12
Status:
Interviewed on:
Nov 27, 2018
Final Decision:
Admitted
"Panel: Adcom member and a 2nd-year student. At first, they told me that the interview will last fo... Read More
"Panel: Adcom member and a 2nd-year student. At first, they told me that the interview will last for 45 minutes approx and they have read my full application. (They will have their questions ready and as you answer the questions they will make notes so don't don't bother about it. Just keep answering.) Q-1) General question to relax the environment. (anything out of the blue , maybe something about you) Q-2) Why MBA and why now ?? (general) Q-3) WHY WP Carey? (General) Q-4) Behavioral questions about team work experience Q-5) Behavioral questions about cross functional communication experience Q-6) Behavioral questions about Ethical Dilemma Note: while answering the behavioral question Keep your focus on Example and learnings Q-7) Which Post MBA Career and Why? Q-8,9, & 10) Case Study: General Small Case. you are allowed to make notes and I also suggest you do that. It will help you remember the names and situations. Straightforward simple questions which will force you to think on your feet. Type of question can be: what information do you need to understand the problem and solve it? Then another scenario for the same case and again how would you solve that? Note: There are no wrong answers to these questions. Different people think differently influenced by their experiences. So its all about your point of view. Q-11) Which other schools you have applied to and how will you make your decision? Q-12 Any question for us? Point from My side: I did not prepare for the interview but I remember the situations and their association with different behavioral questions. This helped me a lot. Please do not make things complicated. Keep your answers short, to the point and structured. Above all Be truthful and Relax, Relax, and Relax, I hope it helps. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me anytime (Please PM). Read Less
India
Posted:   Nov 4, 2018 01:11
Status:
Interviewed on:
Oct 29, 2018
Final Decision:
Denied with Interview
There were two person at the panel, one an adcom and the other a 2nd yr student. In the beginning, ... Read More
There were two person at the panel, one an adcom and the other a 2nd yr student. In the beginning, I was told that there will be 12 questions followed by a case study which will have another four questions. Although I don’t remember all 12 , I will try to capture as much as I can. 1. Why mba, Arizona and which companies post Mba? 2. Example where have to adapt to new thing, how did u handled those changes ? 3. Situation where u had to interact with multiple teams? 4. What is ur strength as a team player? Cade study 1 dealer out of 12 was not able to meet its target. Q. What info do u need to investigate the causes? 2. Follow up rate was also very less for that particular dealer. Reason? 3. Some ideas to improve that? In end, they asked which schools I have applied to and if I get admit to all those schools, how will I decide the one? Hope that helps. Sorry for the delay. If need further clarity, please put up questions on the forum or pm me for my number. Always to happy to help in whichever way I can. Read Less
India

W.P. Carey MBA Essay Questions

Required Essays

  1. Career Goals & Fit (500 words max)

    Describe your career path immediately after graduation and five years post-MBA. Include the roles, industries, or companies you’re targeting and how the W. P. Carey MBA will help you achieve these goals.

  2. Personal & Community Contribution (500 words max)

    Based on your unique personal and professional experiences, what specific contributions do you plan to make both in and outside of the classroom while part of the W. P. Carey community? This essay showcases leadership, values, and how you’ll engage with classmates.

Fit with Values Prompt (500 words max)

ASU has an inclusion-focused mission:

“Measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed.”

Explain what this statement means to you and how it connects to your worldview and goals.

W.P. Carey Recommendation Questions

Full W.P. Carey Recommendation Form

FAQ

What GMAT score do I need for W.P. Carey?

The average GMAT score for W.P. Carey is around 710 (Classic) / 655 (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.

What is the average GRE score for W.P. Carey?

W.P. Carey average GRE score for the latest incoming class is 311. 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 W.P. Carey accept without GRE or GMAT?

Depending on your academic or professional background, you may be eligible to have this requirement waived. Please utilize the optional essay within the application to request the test waiver and provide justification.

What GPA do you need to get into W.P. Carey?

W.P. Carey average GPA is 3.57 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 W.P. Carey application deadline?

W.P Carey has 4 application deadlines:
Round 1 is October 15, 2024
Round 2 is December 15, 2024
Round 3 is February 01, 2025 (Priority International Applicants)
Round 4 is April 01, 2025 (Final Round) 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 W.P. Carey?

W.P. Carey 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 W.P. Carey have a Part Time MBA program?

In addition to Full Time MBA, W.P. Carey has a highly-ranked Part Time MBA program in several formats such as online and on campus.

How much is W.P. Carey MBA tuition?

MBA is expensive! W.P. Carey MBA Program costs $29,376 per year, plus $1,013 in required school fees. In addition, you will need an additional $28,199 per year for room and board (living expenses).

How many years of work experience do you need to get into W.P. Carey Business School?

W.P. Carey 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.

What is the starting salary for MBA from W.P. Carey?

Average starting salary for W.P. Carey is $126,618 per year. Many graduates report receiving a sign on bonus of $22,819 on average. In addition, many qualify for annual incentive, retention, or performance bonuses up to 20% of their annual pay.