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Jun 1111:00 AM EDT
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. From MBA Admit.com and Dr. Shelle. The deadline for Wharton’s Executive MBA program is 4.5 months away! Learn to avoid 6 fatal mistakes that can SINK a Wharton Executive MBA application!
Jun 1107:00 PM EDT
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Jun 1109:00 PM IST
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Jun 1006:00 AM PDT
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Register for the GMAT Club Virtual MBA Spotlight Fair – the world’s premier event for serious MBA candidates. This is your chance to hear directly from Admissions Directors at nearly every Top 30 MBA program..
Jun 1208:30 PM IST
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Join us for a live Coffee Chat where we discuss how applicants from competitive backgrounds can differentiate themselves and build a stronger MBA application.
Jun 1608:00 PM PDT
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Updated on: 10 Jun 2026, 17:59
What a day! Day 1 of MBA Spotlight is in the books: 33 sessions with adcoms, students, panels and admissions experts. I sat through the sessions and pulled out the most useful takeaways for applicants, organized by school group. Missed a session? All Day 1 replays are available here. Day 2 is Thursday, June 11 with Stanford, Wharton, Yale, Cambridge Judge, Columbia and more - join here.
Attending pays off:
Session AI Summaries: 45 minutes in 3 lines
Want the full story on any session below? Watch the replay.
M7
Chicago Booth
Harvard Business School
Kellogg
MIT Sloan
More M7 Sessions on Thursday!
Top US Programs
UVA Darden
Duke Fuqua
Berkeley Haas
Cornell Johnson
UT Austin McCombs
Georgetown McDonough
Michigan Ross
NYU Stern
Dartmouth Tuck
Emory Goizueta
CMU Tepper
UCI Merage
UC Riverside
Canada
Toronto Rotman
European Programs
INSEAD
HEC Paris
IESE
ESB Reutlingen
HHL Leipzig
Asia
ISB (two sessions)
NTU Nanyang (Singapore)
Panels
Financing Your MBA
GMAT Panel
Student Panel (Columbia / Ross / Stanford students)
Admissions Consultants & Test Prep Experts
Avanti Prep
mbaMission
Manhattan Prep
Application Strategy (Vikram's session)
Day 2 is Thursday, June 11
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Attending pays off:
- 🎁 Win an admissions consulting package worth $7,200
- 🎫 15 application fee waivers from participating schools
- 📚 One free week of GMAT Club Tests for everyone who joins a session (email with access instructions sent out on June 12th)
Session AI Summaries: 45 minutes in 3 lines
Want the full story on any session below? Watch the replay.
M7
Chicago Booth
- Unique "Random Walk" trips before orientation to build early friendships
- Holistic application review: extracurriculars and personal stories genuinely matter
- Strong support for paths beyond finance, including consulting and tech
Harvard Business School
- Need-based financial aid only - no merit scholarships
- First year is fully case-based and ends with a practical project abroad
- No single admit "archetype" - diverse backgrounds valued
Kellogg
- New application format: 1 written essay + 5 video essays
- MBAi program with industry immersion in San Francisco for tech-focused applicants
- Culture pitch: collaborative leadership, "high-impact, low-ego"
MIT Sloan
- Only two application rounds this year, down from three
- Core semester followed by three elective semesters
- New AI courses added across three tiers of the curriculum
More M7 Sessions on Thursday!
Top US Programs
UVA Darden
- New video essay component this cycle
- Test-waiver applicants may be at a disadvantage for scholarships and recruiting
- Batten scholarship funds a global experience for every student
Duke Fuqua
- Adcom looks for IQ, EQ and DQ ("decency quotient")
- The "25 Random Facts" essay is back, with free workshops for guidance
- STEM designation = up to 3 years of US work authorization for internationals
Berkeley Haas
- Video essay prompt: "What makes you feel alive and why?"
- Two letters of recommendation required, preferably from supervisors
- Leadership principles front and center: "Question the status quo," "Confidence without attitude"
Cornell Johnson
- New application cycle details dropping in the next few weeks
- Immersion programs act as pre-internship boot camps
- Second-year flexibility includes study abroad and the NYC Tech campus
UT Austin McCombs
- Round 1 applications prioritized for scholarships; over 80% of students receive aid
- 70% of the curriculum is customizable with 20+ concentrations
- New sports fellows group; healthcare focus growing
Georgetown McDonough
- Domestic application deadline extended to June 19
- 52% of the full-time class gets merit scholarships, averaging $25,000/year
- New curriculum adds AI and digital literacy
Michigan Ross
- New AI concentration, alongside ESG and data analytics
- Mandatory MAP project = real-world consulting experience for every student
- Light application: one essay and one letter of recommendation
NYU Stern
- New AI specialization, including "Leading in the Age of AI"
- Two specialized one-year MBAs: Tech and Luxury & Retail
- No minimum GPA or test score; GMAT, GRE and even LSAT accepted
Dartmouth Tuck
- Application goes live in early July, possibly with essay prompt sneak peeks
- All scholarships are merit-based and awarded with the admission offer
- Discover Tuck campus event: October 30-31
Emory Goizueta
- Application fee waived this cycle; apply by September 30 for scholarship consideration
- STEM-designated MBA with AI and leadership focus
- 100% internship placement; small cohorts and personalized learning
CMU Tepper
- STEM MBA in three formats: full-time, online hybrid and accelerated
- Application fee waived for fair attendees; test waivers available within the application
- AI in Business among 15 concentrations on a flexible curriculum
UCI Merage
- GMAT/GRE optional; instruction in English can waive TOEFL/IELTS
- All admitted students considered for scholarships; TA roles worth up to $55,000
- Application opens September 1 with a December 15 priority deadline
UC Riverside
- Application fee waiver code for attendees: GMATClub2026
- GMAT/GRE optional with strong undergrad record and work experience
- AI being integrated into electives like competitive intelligence and negotiations
Canada
Toronto Rotman
- Application fee waiver for session attendees (email Rotman admissions to claim)
- Three MBA formats: full-time, evening, and a new one-year MBA
- GMAT/GRE waivers available for qualifications like CFA Level 2
European Programs
INSEAD
- January intake includes a 2-month internship window; August intake does not
- No GMAT vs GRE preference - balanced scores recommended
- Essays should highlight core values, doubts and reciprocity
HEC Paris
- Two intakes (September and January), both 16 months, with a 12-month January option
- Holistic admissions: essays, CV and international exposure matter more than just the GMAT
- EUR 1M in scholarships annually with automatic merit-based consideration
IESE
- GMAT/GRE required with no exceptions (legal requirement)
- Two-year program built on the case method and peer learning
- AI being integrated across all courses
ESB Reutlingen
- Mandatory German classes added to the MBA curriculum
- June 15 application deadline for international degrees
- Total cost around EUR 10,500 plus roughly EUR 200 per semester
HHL Leipzig
- Partial scholarships covering 10-50% of tuition
- Flexible 15-21 month duration with internship and double-degree options
- No application fee; early-bird discounts up to EUR 6,000
Asia
ISB (two sessions)
- One-year PGP running April to March; 2+ years of work experience required
- Round 1 deadline in late September
- 25% of the class receives scholarships (merit, need-based and diversity)
- Program fee around INR 33.16 lakh plus taxes (shared accommodation)
NTU Nanyang (Singapore)
- Ranked 1st in Singapore and 12th globally (FT 2026)
- Class profile: 50% women, 90% international students
- Application fee waivers available via promo code form
Panels
Financing Your MBA
- Apply in Round 1 to maximize merit aid and meet scholarship deadlines
GMAT Panel
- Track your errors and build consistent study habits - discipline beats cramming
- Slow down to reduce careless mistakes
- Don't neglect Data Insights - practice it as seriously as Quant and Verbal
Student Panel (Columbia / Ross / Stanford students)
- Columbia: IB and consulting recruiting moves fast thanks to the NYC location
- Ross: students highlighted the new AI concentration woven into the curriculum
- Stanford: cross-collaboration with other schools encouraged for broader learning
Admissions Consultants & Test Prep Experts
Avanti Prep
- Career goal specificity and real school research make applications stand out
- Lead essays with unique contributions and personal stories
- 10% discount for sign-ups by June 30
mbaMission
- Free 30-minute consultations available
- Online courses like HBS CORe can help offset a low GPA
Manhattan Prep
- 90-day GMAT roadmap: baseline test, comprehensive curriculum, review & peak
- Free resources: math diagnostic, foundations program, starter kit with review log
- 20% off courses with code SCORE20 until June 15
Application Strategy (Vikram's session)
- Strategic application timing can offset weaknesses like a lower GMAT
- Younger applicants: shift the narrative from length of experience to quality
- Build the school list around safer options first to manage risk
Day 2 is Thursday, June 11
- Stanford GSB, Yale SOM, Cambridge Judge, Wharton and Columbia student panels, Kellogg, INSEAD, Fuqua, Tuck, Haas, Darden and 20+ more sessions, starting 12:00 PM PDT.
- 🎬 Missed Day 1? Watch all session replays here.
- Questions about any specific session? Ask below and I'll share more detail from my notes.
- Join Day 2 here - free to attend, and everyone who joins a session gets one free week of GMAT Club Tests.
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