Facing MBA application fears (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 227
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Release Date: 11/06/2024
Why do you need (not just want) an MBA now? : B-Schooled episode 257
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Sometimes “Why do you need an MBA now?” is an essay question that programs ask directly, but more often than not it’s something applicants should end up covering in an essay response even if there isn’t a question about it. Questions around the timing of an applicant's MBA pursuit could also be asked in an interview. This episode covers common reasons why applicants need an MBA now versus earlier or later in their careers, and suggests exercises to help articulate a strong response to questions about MBA timing.
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Avoid these MBA application time & energy wasters: B-Schooled episode 256
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In this replay of one of our most popular episodes, Meg — a former University of Chicago Booth admissions committee member and current SBC admissions consultant — joins Erika to discuss some of the biggest things they see MBA candidates wasting their precious time on during the application process. They address: Their most-hated question MBA candidates often ask *Why* it doesn't make sense to worry about certain things in the admissions process What applicants' time is better spent on What waitlisted candidates should do (and not do) to strengthen their position The pros and cons of...
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MBA your resume: B-Schooled episode 255
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Your resume is perhaps the single most important part of your application materials. This episode covers how to maximize that one precious page.
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Improving your quantitative profile: B-Schooled episode 254
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In this new episode, our host Erika and fellow SBC admissions consultant (and former Kellogg adcom) Caryn have a discussion that covers: Multiple tactics applicants can use to raise their quantitative profiles, especially if they don't work in finance- or numbers-heavy roles Insight into who might want to consider the GRE or EA instead of the GMAT for their admissions test How to use the Additional Info field/essay to address any quantitative weaknesses in your candidacy
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The "One-Minute Method" for identifying strengths (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 253
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For this two-part conversation, Chandler sits down with SBC Consultant Dawn Clare to discuss her "One Minute Method" for identifying underrecognized individual strengths. As many of you know, Dawn is no stranger to the podcast and brings so much to this conversation. Dawn graduated as a PepsiCo Scholar from Harvard Business School with concentrations in finance and marketing. Dawn was also admitted to the Stanford GSB. Outside of her work in admissions consulting, Dawn has experience at a wide range of companies, including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Pepsi, the Carlyle Group and Warner...
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The "One-Minute Method" for identifying strengths (Part 1): B-Schooled episode 252
B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit
For this two-part conversation, Chandler sits down with SBC Consultant Dawn Clare to discuss her "One Minute Method" for identifying underrecognized individual strengths. As many of you know, Dawn is no stranger to the podcast and brings so much to this conversation. Dawn graduated as a PepsiCo Scholar from Harvard Business School with concentrations in finance and marketing. Dawn was also admitted to the Stanford GSB. Outside of her work in admissions consulting, Dawn has experience at a wide range of companies, including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Pepsi, the Carlyle Group and Warner...
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6 things you think you know about MBA essays (but probably don't): B-Schooled episode 251
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In this episode replay, Chandler dives into 6 tips for MBA essays that even the most confident writers might miss.
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What 2025-26 MBA applicants should be doing right now: B-Schooled episode 249
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This episode will motivate you to get going on your Round 1 MBA materials, and will cover what makes the most sense for you to be working on right now before applications are released.
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2025-26 MBA Admissions Season Kickoff: B-Schooled episode 248
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Memorial Day weekend in the United States represents the unofficial kickoff of the 2025-26 business-school application year! What's the number one thing you should be doing right now if you plan to apply?
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MBA applicant pitfalls to avoid: B-Schooled episode 247
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This replay episode covers 5 MBA applicant pitfalls – as in, traits, attitudes or approaches that some MBA applicants take that can ultimately derail their chances of success.
info_outlineIn this two-part series we are going to talk about fear.
In the first episode our host Chandler unpacked three of the most frequent MBA application fears clients and other applicants have shared with him over the years. This included fears around:
- Not applying to enough “stretch” or “safe” schools,
- Letting parents (or others) overly influence your school selections decisions, and
- the challenges of paying for business school
In this episode we will continue the conversation by unpacking fears related to:
- not being real/authentic/vulnerable enough in your essays,
- being too vulnerable or personal in your essays, and
- doubts that an MBA might not be the right degree for you in the first place
In addition to the points above, Chandler also points listeners to a number of other useful podcasts about related topics you might want to check out as well.
Our hope is that—after closely examining and learning from your own fears—that you will be able to use these fears to dramatically improve your application.
This series is a must for anyone experiencing fears or doubts along their MBA application journey.