Tag: USA
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#106 The GMAT Episode
How do top business schools use the GMAT to evaluate you? What exactly are they looking for? What do you need to score and on which sections? When should you retake the GMAT? Do schools prefer the GMAT or GRE? Darren asks Admissions Directors from 3 top schools – HKUST (Hong Kong), IESE (Spain) and…
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I Got Into 8 Top MBA Programs; These Are My Top 3 Tips
Will Morgan, an oil & gas engineer looking to transition to management consulting, got into ALL 8 programs he applied to – here are his top 3 tips for getting admitted. Will heads to UT Austin McCombs MBA on scholarship this Fall.
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#90 Boston University Questrom MBA Admissions Interview with Dana Dubovik
Boston University’s Questrom MBA wants to equip its graduates for jobs 10-20 years down the road. One way they’ve done this is by offering industry concentrations in health sector management, public & non-profit management and digital innovation, which are strengths of both the university and the city of Boston. The program also allows students to…
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#87 Boston College Carroll MBA Admissions Interview with Kristen Shambo – “A Profession Ready MBA”
Looking for a close-knit 100-student program that prioritizes real-world learning, with a “fiercely loyal” alumni base? Darren talks with Boston College Carroll Associate Director of Graduate Admissions Kristen Shambo about what makes the Boston College MBA unique, admissions, scholarships, careers & more.
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#58 Illinois MBA Program & Admissions Chat with Mark Lockwood – “Take Charge”
Are you looking for a hands-on, customizable and intimate MBA in the heart of one of the world’s great research universities? Darren sits down with Mark Lockwood, MBA Director of Recruiting, Admissions, and Alumni Affairs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to discuss the program’s key advantages and admissions process.
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#36 Cornell Tech Johnson MBA Admissions Q&A with Christine Sneva “We’re focused on the next leaders of the digital economy”
Christine and I talk about the exciting new MBA collaboration between Cornell Tech and the Johnson School in New York City that starts next year. What makes it different from Cornell’s traditional MBA? Who should apply? And what should candidates keep in mind when applying to this 1-year program?
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#35 Cornell Johnson MBA Admissions Q&A with Christine Sneva “Join our club”
I started this podcast to have open conversations with Admissions Directors so you could get a good feel for not only the bschool, but also for the people evaluating your application. Many see admissions at top bschools as a black box, and I’m trying to tear those walls down. This week I had such a…
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#27 Emory University Goizueta MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Libby Livingston “We Focus on Day 1 Readiness”
Ms. Libby Livingston, Director of Admissions for the Two Year MBA Program joined the show this week to talk about Goizueta MBA (pronounced Goy-sweat-a) that can be completed in 1 or 2 years. The program is focused on “Day 1 Readiness:” getting students exceptionally prepared for the first day of class, job interviews, internships and…
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#25 “It’s Such an Entrepreneurial Place” – MIT Sloan MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Jeffrey Carbone
If you were studying business at one of the world’s greatest research institutions, and had to pick 75% of your classes and activities, what would you do? Mr. Jeffrey Carbone, Associate Director of Admissions at MIT Sloan School of Management, started our conversation with “we’re not just an MBA program…” and after you listen to…
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#21 “Set the World on Fire” – Georgetown MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Shari Hubert
Do you want to impact business and society in a meaningful way? And be at the nexus of business and politics in the US? Ms. Shari Hubert, Associate Dean of MBA Admissions at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, joined the show to share more about the Georgetown MBA, located in Washington D.C.
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#20 “Learn How to Lead in Any Industry” – University of Virginia Darden MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Katherine Alford
Sometimes MBA candidates forget how critical faculty are to a great MBA experience. Well, how would you like to have the USA’s top ranked faculty leading you through over 600 case studies? And these faculty having an “open door policy” so you could access them at any time? Ms. Katherine Alford, Associate Director of Admissions,…
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#18 “Be a leader of consequence” – Duke MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Megan Overbay
Ms. Megan Overbay, Director of Admissions, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, joined the show to share more about the Duke Daytime MBA (22 months), located in Durham, North Carolina, and Cross Continent MBA (16 months). Megan and I had a great discussion on many of the programs’ finer points which should give you a…