Jul 15

Explaining why you NEED an MBA: B-Schooled episode 297

It's not uncommon for overachieving MBA applicants to focus so much on trying to convince the adcom why they're worthy of a spot at their program that they inadvertently also communicate that they're already SO gifted and accomplished, they actually don't need a masters degree in ... Show More

21m 23s

Jul 8

FAQs about SBC's GMAT/GRE Test Review Service: B-Schooled Episode 296

We're often asked: "This is my GMAT/GRE score and this is the score I want—how many hours of tutoring do I need?" Our honest answer: before we can recommend a plan, we need to review one of your recent practice tests alongside you. This deep-dive analysis allows us to pinpoint st ... Show More

30m 51s

Jun 24

Paths Less Traveled: Ann Hsing's Career, from Finance to Foodies: B-Schooled episode 295

In this installment of Paths Less Traveled, Stacy talks with Ann Hsing. Upon graduating from undergrad at MIT, Ann opened and operated a bubble tea shop in Boston. She then worked as a strategy consultant at the small boutique Callidon Group, focusing on private equity due dilige ... Show More

58m 5s

Jun 2020

Essays: What Works

Part 1 of 3. The most effective application essays help admissions officers understand who students are and the contributions they would make to a community. There’s no formula or perfect essay topic, but Hannah and Mark discuss what makes an essay work for an applicant. Admissio ... Show More

27m 5s

Aug 2021

Season 3: Episode 2: How Do I Write a Great Personal Statement and Supplemental Essays?

In this episode, college admissions experts discuss how to write a meaningful personal statement and impactful supplemental essays.

46m 9s

Nov 2021

43. The Ultimate Guide to MBA Admissions and the MBA Experience

On today’s episode, we chat with Daniel Valenti, InGenius Prep’s Managing Director and a graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Daniel and I discuss the MBA admissions process, and what applicants really need to do to succeed. Daniel breaks down the MB ... Show More

44m 21s

Feb 2024

88. How to Find Your Unique Voice in College Application Essays

How do you capture an Admissions Officer’s attention through your college essays? On today’s episode, Nivanthi Karunaratne, a Graduate Coach at InGenius Prep, shares her personal journey of self-discovery through music and how it has influenced her approach in helping students ... Show More

24m 52s

Dec 2017

119: How to Improve Your Personal Statement in 20 Minutes

This episode represents part four of four in my epic mini-series with Tutor Ted and in this one I share what steps to take to turn your essay from "just okay" to "great." Specifically, though, I share: <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400 ... Show More

34m 25s

Jan 2021

26. Writing to Win: How to Quickly Capture Readers and Keep Them Engaged

“The reader is impatient,” says <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/glenn-kramon/">Glenn Kramon</a>, Stanford GSB lecturer in management and editor at the New York Times. “Start with the most important conclusion and then explain how you got ... Show More

21m 21s

Jul 2020

Essays: What Doesn’t Work

Part 2 of 3. Application essays are an opportunity to speak directly to admissions officers and share meaningful insights and reflections. Unsuccessful essays miss that opportunity. Hannah and Mark share some of the ineffective choices that regularly appear in essays and discuss ... Show More

23m 52s

Aug 2025

S19E22: 5 Most Common Case Interview Questions and How to Ace Them

Send us Fan MailToo many candidates spend their prep time chasing rare case interview curveballs. The truth is, most interviews follow a predictable pattern. Over 95% of cases include the same five question types.In this episode, we break down exactly what they are and how to han ... Show More

9m 4s

Jun 2025

117. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Shares How to Write College Essays That Get You In

To set up a complimentary strategy call, <a href='https://share.hsforms.com/1H5J_Zc8xSeSQ6Ec5n7QdLw31iae'>CLICK HERE</a>. What makes a college essay stand out at top schools like Harvard, Stanford, or Yale? In this episode, we sit down with Dave Marcus, Pulitzer ... Show More

19m 19s

Sep 2024

S3E12: How to Succeed with the Penn Supplement (2024)

In this episode of the "Admittedly" podcast, host Thomas Caleel dives into the Penn Supplement, focusing on the two required essays for all applicants: the thank you letter and the community essay. He also provides tips for navigating the school-specific essays depen ... Show More

6m 20s

The 5-paragraph MBA essay: B-Schooled ep...