The incoming MBA Class of 2027 and recent cohorts across leading business schools feature diverse, ambitious candidates with varied backgrounds and aspirations. Profiles from UC Berkeley, Chicago Booth, Wharton, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, and others highlight students focused on leadership development, entrepreneurship, social impact, and cross-cultural collaboration. Schools emphasize experiential learning, global perspectives, and integrating data and AI into curricula. Applicants share values of community, innovation, and personal growth, signaling evolving demands and expectations for graduate business education.