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Class Profile for MBA Class of 2013*

Total Applications
New Students

Women
International**
U.S. Minority
6,618
397

34%
38%
27%
Years of Work Experience
Range
Average
0-18
4
Previous Industry Experience***
Biotech/Health Care
Cleantech/Energy/Environmental
Consulting
Consumer Products & Services
Entertainment/Media
Financial Services
Government/Military/Non-Profit
High Tech
Manufacturing
Other
Private Equity/Venture Capital
4%
6%
17%
7%
5%
12%
13%
10%
4%
6%
17%
GMAT Scores
Range
Average
530-790
730
TOEFL Scores (Internet-based)
Range
Average
103-119
112
Education
Undergraduate Majors 
Business
Engineering/Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Humanities/Social Sciences

Advanced Degree Holders

19%
35%
46%

11%
Schools & Countries
U.S. Institutions
Non-U.S. Institutions
Countries (including U.S.)
83
73
56
* As of 19 September 2011
** includes Permanent Residents and U.S. Dual Citizens
*** numbers may not add to 100% due to rounding

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