Facing MBA application fears: B-Schooled episode 226
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Release Date: 10/30/2024
Advice for younger MBA applicants: B-Schooled episode 237
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While there are deferred-admissions programs for MBA hopefuls who are still in college, is it possible for someone with just 1 or 2 years of work experience to get into an MBA program "the normal way"? It's not impossible, but it's pretty rare. This episode replay explains why, and gives advice for MBA applicants who are less than 3 years out of college.
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The MBA & Futurism: B-Schooled episode 236
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Considering this week's surprises in AI advancement, we're replaying Chandler's talk with Futurist Dr. Nathan Walworth. Futurism is a broad term referring to the advancement of disruptive technologies across industries. These exponential technologies are rapidly emerging in the fields of genetics, robotics, artificial intelligence, synthetic organisms, nanotechnology, 3D printing, virtual reality, big data, cybernetics and many other areas. Cross-disciplinary by nature, Futurism is growing in popularity among business school applicants. But what does Futurism mean in the MBA context? How do...
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The power of authenticity in your MBA applications: B-Schooled episode 235
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In this replay of co-host Chandler Arnold's very first B-Schooled episode, he welcomes SBC colleague Christina to have an extraordinary conversation about a hot topic in the world of MBA applications: authenticity. Chandler and Christina share several excerpts from past admissions consulting clients' essays as examples of how to use candor, vulnerability and boldness effectively.
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Want to be a MBB consultant? Get advice from someone who manages a thousand of them (part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 234
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Are you interested becoming a McKinsey/Bain/BCG (MBB) consultant after business school? Or are you a pre-MBA consultant interested in applying to a top business school? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, this is the podcast is for you. Today we welcome Will Bachman back to the pod. Will is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Umbrex, a firm providing rapid access to independent management consultants with experience at top-tier consulting firms. Today, Will and his team manage more than 1,000 independent consultants, over 90% of these consultants are alums of McKinsey, Bain,...
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Want to be a MBB consultant? Get advice from someone who manages a thousand of them (part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 233
B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit
Are you interested becoming a McKinsey/Bain/BCG (MBB) consultant after business school? Or are you a pre-MBA consultant interested in applying to a top business school? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, this is the podcast is for you. Today we sit down with Will Bachman. Will is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Umbrex, a firm providing rapid access to independent management consultants with experience at top-tier consulting firms. Today, Will and his team manage more than 1,000 independent consultants, over 90% of these consultants are alums of McKinsey, Bain, or BCG. ...
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Here is how admissions reviewed a real MBA application (pt 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 232
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Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to those celebrating today. In this replay episode we share another extensive profile of an applicant Stacy Blackman Consulting worked with. We explain how the former admissions committee members on our staff assessed his candidacy and what ended up happening.
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Here is how admissions reviewed a real MBA application (pt 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 231
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In this replay episode, we share an extensive profile of an applicant Stacy Blackman Consulting worked with. We explain how the former admissions committee members on our staff assessed her candidacy, what advice they gave to strengthen her materials, and what ended up happening.
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Advice for older applicants: B-Schooled Episode 230
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Today we are joined by Brian Plemmons, Director and Global Process Owner for BD, a global medical technology company advancing the world of health. After graduating from high school, Brian joined the United States Navy. During his military service Brian also earned his Associate's Degree, then went on to earn his Bachelor's degree and a law degree. Brian practiced law for seven years before transitioning to corporate America with a global medical device company. After working in the corporate world for some time Brian then decided to return to school, earning his MBA...
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Part-Time Programs: B-Schooled Episode 229
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In this replay episode, our host Erika welcomes Bill Chionis, one of Stacy Blackman Consulting's experts on part-time (PT) MBA programs. They have a discussion about: Whether or not we've seen an increase in interest in PT programs since COVID hit in 2020 The benefits of PT program vs. a traditional 2-year MBA Similarities and differences between part-time and full-time MBA programs How employers look at PT programs How (and if) PT MBAs can pursue a career switch Part-time MBA application criteria and guidance
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Friends, Lovers, and Entrepreneurship: B-Schooled episode 228
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Friends, Lovers, and Entrepreneurship: Starting a business with a Friend or Spouse Have you ever dreamed of starting a business with a friend? Or maybe launching an enterprise with your significant other? If so, this episode is for you... Today we sit down with Purvi Mody, Co-CEO of Insight Education. Insight Education is an educational consulting company Purvi and her husband acquired, run, and have expanded dramatically--both in the US and overseas. This wide-ranging discussion touches on a number of topics, including: combining a passion for two different fields, embracing a...
info_outlineIn this two-part series we are going to talk about fear.
Fear--and admitting you are afraid--has gotten a bit of a bad rep in our world, especially in the world of MBA applications. However facing your fears fears can offer you a very real opportunity to learn about yourself and dramatically improve your MBA applications.
In this episode our host Chandler unpack three of the most frequent MBA application fears that clients and other applicants have shared with him over the years. We will unpack each of these and examine:
- What these fears might REALLY be telling you about yourself,
- How you can lean into these fears, and
- What you can learn about yourself – and, therefore, make your application stronger – from this process.
Chandler also shares a number of other useful podcasts about related topics that you might want to check out, including:
- Episode 125 – Where we share 5 things applicants are often scared to talk about (and why you really should), including:
- A low GMAT/GRE score
- A mistake you made or something you regret (such as a DUI or an honor code violation)
- The need to *stand out* from the crowd (especially if you come from an overrepresented demographic)
- Episode 126 – Where we continue the discussion and talk about:
- Failing grades or low GPA
- Being a candidate that is significantly “older” or “younger” than other applicants
- A sneaking suspicion that your school selection is way out of reach
- Episodes 137 – Where we talk about five specific ways to combat self-doubt during the MBA admissions process, including:
- Facing your doubts head on
- Developing a plan to address each of your doubts
- Role-playing “worse case” interview questions
- Clearing your mind
- Asking yourself, what can I learn from this doubt?
- Episode 138 – Where we talk about five more tips and suggestions for dealing with self-doubt, including:
- Don’t compare yourself to other people
- Develop a realistic post-MBA plan
- Identify a “career path exemplar”
- Find an MBA mentor
- Ignore your inner saboteur
NOTE: We apologize for the lesser audio quality of this episode related to a one-time recording complication.