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Mar 18
Strategies for handling one of the biggest MBA dilemmas: B-Schooled episode 282
In this episode we discuss 4 things MBA candidates should consider when facing the "Bird in Hand" dilemma: meaning, when they have been admitted to at least one program, but are considering not claiming their spot, forgoing the sure thing and taking the risk of trying again in th ... Show More
17m 56s
Mar 11
Negotiating MBA Merit Scholarships: B-Schooled episode 281
This episode discusses how accepted MBA candidates should go about asking for an increase in merit aid; the four situations a candidate might be in and their associated negotiating tactics; and detailed advice for approaching such an ask over the phone vs. email.
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Feb 25
Paths Less Traveled: Paul Earle, Kellogg MBA, Kellogg Faculty Member and GOODLES Cofounder: B-Schooled episode 280
For years, MBA applicants have asked some version of the same question: "What job will I get after graduation?" It's understandable. Recruiting is a visible and important part of the MBA experience. But after decades working with business school graduates, Stacy Blackman has noti ... Show More
43m 29s
May 2022
S7E5: How Consulting Firms View Online MBAs
Send us Fan MailConsulting firms do NOT view online MBAs as favorably as on-campus MBA programs. While online MBAs are a convenient way to earn a business degree, if you're getting your MBA as a means to break into consulting, you should take pause. In this episode, Jenny Rae - e ... Show More
6m 58s
Apr 2022
#193 Hiring Trends & Salaries for Business School Graduates via the Corporate Recruiters Survey
<p>What are corporate recruiters looking for from business graduate students? And how do median MBA salaries compare to those of specialized business masters programs?</p> <p>Darren shares 3 interesting findings from GMAC’s Corporate Recruiters Survey. This way, you can think mor ... Show More
18m 11s
May 2023
#207 NUS MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Wedad Sunny
<p>Wedad Sunny, Deputy Director and Head of Marketing and Admissions of MBA Programmes at National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, discusses what makes the NUS MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more.</p> <p>NUS is consistently ra ... Show More
47m 7s
Feb 2018
The Future of MBA Education
Scott DeRue, the dean of University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, says the old model of business school education is gone. It's no longer good enough to sequester yourself on campus for two years before heading out into the world of commerce. DeRue discusses how the perc ... Show More
21m 44s
May 2023
#208 Undercover MBA Subrankings
<p>You’ve heard about US News & World Report and Financial Times Global MBA Rankings, but did you know Financial Times also ranks business schools’ alumni network and career effectiveness? Or that QS ranks business schools worldwide according to specialization?</p> <p>After updat ... Show More
30m 38s
Nov 2022
#198 Inside the London Business School MBA & Honing Your Story with Chris Tran, LBS '22
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Dec 2022
#199 10 Application Lessons from 10 Years of Touch MBA
41m 46s
Sep 2022
S8E6: Why I Got My MBA - Stephanie's Journey to Fuqua and (eventually) McKinsey
Send us Fan Mail"Should I get an MBA? "Is an MBA right for me?" "When is the right time to get my MBA?"Today, we're answering all your questions about the wisdom of an MBA. Specifically, Duke Fuqua alum and former McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight shares her decision-m ... Show More
27m 39s
Oct 2022
S8E19: 2023 MBA Internship Applications - Key Dates + Application Tips
Send us Fan MailIf you're a first year MBA, pay attention. MBB and top boutique consultancies have announced application deadlines for 2023 MBA summer internships.In this episode we're sharing 3 application tips and the key dates you need to know for each firm. Questions about th ... Show More
9m 11s
Jul 2023
#211 Vanderbilt MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Sue Oldham
<p>Sue Oldham, Associate Dean at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, discusses what makes the Vanderbilt MBA unique, the school's admissions process, career opportunities and more.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">Topics</sp ... Show More
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Host Chandler Arnold sits down with longtime friend and MBA classmate Carie Lemack to talk about using an MBA in the aerospace field (specifically) and emerging sectors (more generally). Carie has served as a CEO and COO in aerospace enterprises, as an advisor to a number of aerospace startups, and is the co-founder of the Zed Factor Fellowship Program, a fe ... Show More
<p>Chris Tran, London Business School (LBS) MBA '22, shares lessons learned from applying to and attending LBS, as well as how he landed his first post-MBA consulting gig in London.</p> <p><strong>Questions</strong></p> <ul> <li>Introducing Chris (0:00)</li> <li>Chris' Pre-MBA Ca ... Show More
<p>We're nearing 200 episodes of Touch MBA. Feeling nostalgic, Darren reflects on 10 lessons for applicants from 10 years of Touch MBA!</p> <p><strong>10 Lessons from 10 Years of Touch MBA</strong></p> <ul> <li>Introduction (0:00)</li> <li>Know Your Must Haves (2:00)</li> <li>Wor ... Show More
