Welcome 2025-2026 Tepper MBA Applicants Welcome, all Tepper class of 2028 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies. Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post. https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=71511 https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=71421 https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=71521 Tepper MBA Deadlines 2025-26 Round 1 Deadline 30 September, 2025 Decisions 3 December, 2025 First Deposit 9 February, 2026 Second Deposit 12 May, 2026 Round 2 Deadline 8 January, 2026 Decisions 3 March, 2026 First Deposit 21 April, 2026 Second Deposit 12 May, 2026 Round 3 Deadline 3 March, 2026 Decisions 29 April, 2026 First Deposit 26 May, 2026 Round 4 Deadline 5 May, 2026 Decisions 3 June, 2026 First Deposit 30 June, 2026 Tepper MBA Essays 2025-26 Required Written Essay https://gmatclub.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/transparent100-1.gif All applicants are required to submit one essay (maximum 500 words). You may choose the question that best allows you to share your story. Please select one of the two prompts below to answer. There is no preference for which question you choose. Here are your two options: At Tepper, we value leaders who can make confident decisions when facing complexity and uncertainty. Tell us about a time when you had to take action without having all of the answers. How did you navigate the situation and what was the outcome? OR The Tepper School of Business is committed to helping students reach their full potential by supporting their professional and personal transformation. How do you hope to transform, both professionally and personally, during your time in the program? Please describe your development goals and steps you plan to achieve them. (Maximum 500 words, double-spaced, 12 point font) Video Essay Post-MBA Career Goals We want to hear from you, directly and authentically. Your career goals are an important part of your MBA journey, and we’re excited to learn more. In this video, you’ll share your post-MBA career goals. Please consider the following as you prepare your response: 1. Be as specific as possible. Even if you haven’t identified exact companies, share what kind of role, industry, or organization interests you—and why. 2. If you have specific criteria for evaluating future opportunities, let us know. We may be able to suggest relevant options. 3. Explain how your post-MBA goal connects to your long-term career vision. Optional Essay Is there any additional information you would like to share with the Admissions Committee as part of your application? If you feel your credentials and essays fully reflect your background, you are not required to respond. This essay offers an opportunity to provide important details not addressed elsewhere in your application. You might use this space to clarify aspects of your employment or academic history, explain your choice of recommenders, or offer context that could assist the committee in their review. Carnegie-Mellon-Tepper-1-1.jpeg Tepper Application Stats Class of '27 Applicants NA Accepted NA Acceptance Rate NA Enrolled NA Yield Rate NA Tepper Class Profile Class of '27 Avg. GPA 3.33 Avg. WE 62 Average GMAT 707 Median GMAT 710 Avg. GMAT Domestic NA Avg. GMAT International NA % GRE NA Avg GRE Quant 163 Avg. GRE Verbal 159 Avg. Total GRE 322 View the full Tepper Class Profile --> https://www.cmu.edu/tepper/programs/mba/admissions/ft-class-profile Tepper Employment Data Class of '25 Employed at Graduation 67.6% Employed 3 Months 83% Average Salary $154,846 Average Bonus $38,610 Salary and Bonus $186,043 View the full Tepper Employment Report Class of 2025 --> https://www.cmu.edu/tepper/programs/mba ... highlights

I did a little bit, kinda. I was in Pittsburgh a few times this past year.

My portal showed admit offer around 2-3pm EST (was checking periodically fearing the worst) but have not received any associated phone call or email

Congratulations. Happy for you! Would you mind speaking over a brief call? Congratulations! I have been waitlisted guys. was wondering what I should do next

Were u waitlisted after interview

I’m happy to answer any questions you have over the chat. What’s the weakest part of your profile?

I’m too waitlisted but without interview

I have 13 years of work experience GMAT FE 645 and my undergrad CGPA is 7.3/10 I have been waitlisted without interview too

Probably need to get the test score up. I originally was planning to take the GMAT, but I recommend the GRE over it by far.

I understand it’s uncertain but what would be a defendable score?

Meet or ideally exceed their median/mean scores. That being said, I’ve seen some reports of people with similar scores getting in, so...

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