The MBA Wire with Mateo Chang

It's been too long! Again. But we just finished round 1 interview sessions and now we're back. In this episode, we talk about a lot of the great extracurricular stuff happening at Duke Fuqua!

I am so excited about today's episode! Adam Miller, UVA Darden MBA and host of the new hit podcast, The MBA Candidate, shares with us his insights into how he made it through his MBA journey, what he learned was important about his application, and we talk about his new podcast! First, go SUBSCRIBE to his podcast, then, get back into working on your applications! Let's do this! Here's the link to his iTunes podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mba-candidate/id1384253032?mt=2

A day after France's big World Cup win, Sara Vanos, Associate Director of Marketing and Recruitment of HEC Paris, holds a Skype call with me to talk about some of the amazing things going on at HEC Paris! You don't want to miss this! Connect on social.. Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1ObBFlm Tweet: http://bit.ly/1ppKJW9 And subscribe!! iTunes: http://bit.ly/1iO0KQ6 SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/1iO0KQ6 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/1yqPEKC

So you're going to have an MBA interview over Skype? Here are some of my tips to do well on this type of interview. I had some students ask me this question so I must oblige!!

In this one-hour episode, I get to interview two students from the Oxford SAID MBA program and we talk about school life, tradition meeting the modern, Harry Potter, drug lords, and thousand-year pubs. All this and more in this epic episode!

Embarking on this long and fruitful journey, it is crucial to have the right information. In this episode, Paulo César Moraes Oliveira of Philadelphia Consulting offers key insights and actionable advice to provide you with the competitive edge.

The most common question from everybody was: what do I say or what do I ask when the interviewer asks, “Do you have any questions for me?”. I'm going to go all out and tell you some of the few best questions that have had enormous results.

Today, I'm going show you how to connect the “walk me through your resumé” question with part of “why you want this school”. 

Some questions are harder for some students than others.. such as "How will you contribute to X school?" Here's an idea on how you can break down your answer and make the necessary connections.

I explain a great way to answer the question: "Tell me about a time when you had an ethical dilemma"; WHEN YOU DON'T FACE AN ETHICAL DILEMMA PROFESSIONALLY! It's tough when you don't really have a professional one. Should you have a professional example? It would be preferable. BUT, if you don't, then you shouldn't EVER leave a question unanswered! So, go the personal route. Here's how you connect the dots!! My INFO below.. ----- Crush your MBA interview with my online course: www.yourmbainterview.com Or destroy the TOEFL with my online practice platform  (courtesy of EduSynch): mchangglobal.edusynch.com/login Website to learn more about what I do: www.mchangglobal.com Link to my podcast:  www.thembawire.com Connect on social.. Facebook: on.fb.me/1ObBFlm  Tweet: bit.ly/1ppKJW9 And subscribe!! iTunes: bit.ly/1iO0KQ6  SoundCloud: bit.ly/1iO0KQ6  Stitcher: bit.ly/1yqPEKC

Hellooooo Citizens of the MBA Wire!! It feels sooooo darned good to be back. Had a crazy crazy - CRAZY year; full of projects and cool stuff to bring you. I AM SORRY. I APOLOGIZE for not keeping my promise the last time I launched season 3. This time, it's for REALZ! So, stay tuned cause in a couple of days, I'm bringing you some INSIGHTS into the MBA Interview!!

We are back! After what seemed like an eternity, we are finally back. I'm kicking season 3 off with a welcome back message and some relevant tips to do well on your TOEFL test. This year, I plan to bring you some great content on the MBA application journey so be ready to have your world rocked!! Let's hit it!   The MBA Wire provides inspirational stories of peers from the MBA programs such as Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Wharton, Kellogg, and many others, with consultants, admissions officers, entrepreneurs, top executives, non-profit members; people who are changing the world; told exclusively first hand, to you, every week. Listen to how they struggled, what challenges they faced, and their special memorable moments that will help you through that MBA dip and push you forward with a renewed energy and rapport. Give yourself another chance to dust off any sense of defeat and use these stories to motivate your way into admission.

Welcome back boys and girls to part 2 of insights galore into your MBA interview! Here we exchange trade secrets of international candidates. Don't miss. MUCH WOW!

Once again, we go international! I join up with AJ Warner from Touchdown and Vince from VincePrep to bring you top insights into the interview process. What should you expect? What to avoid? This episode was AWESOME! Don't miss part 2, coming soon!    

"The MBA is what you make of it.." This and so many other truths spoken in this remarkably entertaining episode with Marisa Rodrigues. Want to know what "networking" REALLY means? HA! Got you covered! I deeply enjoyed this interview! My TOP RESOURCES: TOEFL https://www.bestmytest.com?a=22049 GRAMMAR http://tr.grammarly.com/SHSb   Connect on social.. Like on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1ObBFlm Follow the Tweet: http://bit.ly/1ppKJW9   Visit my website: http://bit.ly/1jJcZNR   Or subscribe on these channels for mobile listening! iTunes: http://bit.ly/1iO0KQ6 SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/1iO0KQ6 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/1yqPEKC

Aww yiiisss.. and we hit you with another episode. Today, I chat with Tariro, a top candidate who was recently admitted into Harvard Business School. What does it take to make it into the great? Come join our talk for your MBA fix on the MBA Wire!! Connect on social.. Like on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1ObBFlm Follow the Tweet: http://bit.ly/1ppKJW9   Visit my website: http://bit.ly/1jJcZNR   Or subscribe on these channels for mobile listening! iTunes: http://bit.ly/1iO0KQ6 SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/1iO0KQ6 Stitcher: http://bit.ly/1yqPEKC    

In this episode, Farai and I talk about Hip-Hop, race, Rugby, LBS, and the MBAT. Motivation 101, here on the MBA Wire!!

I sat with Anne Carnahan, Associate Director of Admissions of CBS, to go in depth and see why Columbia is such an awesome school for YOU!! Can't wait to visit! Excited for those who are going!

In this amazing episode, I talk with Gopal about Wharton, LBS, Human Resources, recruitment, Career Services, Kairos, Sao Paulo, Prodigy Finance, and so many insights, I don't even know where to begin! Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk MBAT, Amazon, and Caipirinhas! Join the interview as Subbu tells listeners to work hard, have fun, and party!

What does a Leap of Faith, Zimbabwe, Chicago, Steph Curry, and e-commerce have in common? Listen to an episode blessed with insights from Moreblessings Sekenhamo!

Argentinian, LBS MBA alumna, Amelia Martinez tells YOU about her amazing experience with TONS of insights you don't want to miss! Just GO FOR IT!

From India to New York, current Columbia student Debashish brings us his journey and the things he loves about New York City in this week's episode.. Hit it!! 

We fly over to Tokyo, Japan to speak with top consultant, Vince Ricci, about the challenges Japanese students face during applications, improvements that could be made to the process, and his pre-interview mirror method. All this and MORE! Let's hit it..

GMAT, karaoke, Beijing, Eagles, MBA, say what? This week we go overseas on an interview with AJ Warner of Touchdown Education Consulting, and we had a blast!!

This week, I take you to London Business School to talk with Powrofyou co-founder and LBS alumnnus, Keshav Malani. Why LBS? What's this startup? Why does this matter to you? Find out on this week's episode!!

The MBA Wire provides inspirational stories of peers from the MBA programs such as Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Wharton, Kellogg, and many others, with consultants, admissions officers, entrepreneurs, top executives, non-profit members; people who are changing the world; told exclusively first hand, to you, every week. Listen to how they struggled, what challenges they faced, and their special memorable moments that will help you through that MBA dip and push you forward with a renewed energy and rapport. Give yourself another chance to dust off any sense of defeat and use these stories to motivate your way into admission.

After a fabulous evening at the Louis Vuitton Foundation, I had the pleasure of interviewing Abhishek Sengupta, HEC Alumnus, and Associate Dean, Bernhard Garrett, both with their healthy share of insights and HEC curiosities.

5 questions, 3 current students, tons of insights for your MBA run! Welcome Chris McEvoy, Meaghan Kappel, and Ryan Howard of HEC Paris to the MBA Wire!!

Aww yiiiis!! Insights galore! Scott and Travis tell us about Veritas Prep AND their own experiences as Kellogg alumni. It just keeps on getting better and better!

Do you know what it's like to apply “North of 30” times? Well Prash does. He persisted and he made it. And it was EPIC. Listen to his story on this week's episode!

Money is no longer an issue for students who want to pursue higher education! I am so excited about this initiative I can barely contain myself. I interview Chloe from Prodigy Finance to tell you how you can pay your own way through your program. 

Kicking off Season 2 with an interview by Thais Xavier, current student at INSEAD!

Do you wonder why MBA programs are slimming down their essay questions? Or how consultants are actually helping to make the application process easier for you? Find out in this episode with Dr. Ricardo Betti.

In this episode, I interview the pioneer of MBA consulting and co-founder of the AIGAC, Dr. Ricardo Betti, who is also the President of MIT's Brazil Alumni Club. This episode is full of information and inspiration.  

This episode is Part 2 of How to Approach Your MBA Essays. Today, we look at the questions coming from Harvard, Columbia, MIT, Wharton, Stanford, and NYU Stern. 

In this episode, I talk about the key elements that schools look for in their essay questions and give you some tips on how to tackle them. I cover Tuck, Booth, Ross, LBS, Duke, and Kellogg essay questions in Part 1.

In this episode, you'll hear about farm girl, Andrea Beer's great journey and experience at Kellogg, how she went from a small town to a huge city like Sao Paulo, and some insights on the recruiting process. How do you remain firm with your goals without letting go of flexibility? Find out here!

A blast from the past! In this episode, I interview an old friend from back in my high school days. Discipline, focus, interaction, bonding, martial arts, and the MIT family; we talk about everything right here on the Wire!

In this episode, we go inside Harvard and learn about the rich culture and diversity found there. By overcoming a back injury that left him bedridden, listen as Fabio talks about defining his goals and focusing on them until he achieved them.

In this episode, Aline, our first returning interviewee who was accepted into Chicago Booth's prominent MBA program, talks about the challenges that appear AFTER being accepted. Enjoy listening about the harships of finding an apartment!

Transformation is the theme word today as we talk about his experience from starting his path in Engineering and becoming a corporate leader and what is required to achieve it. He explains the infamous saying, “Getting an Education from MIT is like taking a drink from a Fire Hose”, and the key to a successful admission into your school of choice. Join us as we get a glimpse of MIT!

In this episode, we reveal the tight-knit community at Tuck and how the warmth of everyone there, their embrasive culture, and beautiful seasons results in an enriching experience. 

In this episode, Eduardo talks about the importance of gaining the support of your significant other and we discuss Kellogg's culture of working hard and playing hard.

Eduardo Poterio talks about how difficulties and challenges build character, the upward trend of MBAs in the banking sector, and most importantly, living in the moment. You think the application process is hard now? What about 10 years ago when it was still paper-based? Find out on this episode of the MBA Wire.

In this episode of the MBA Wire, I briefly talk about why this podcast was created and introduce myself and my goals. So excited to be here, thanks for listening in!

In this episode, I speak with recently accepted student, Aline Camargo, to talk about her challenging journey of being waitlisted and later, finally accepted into her dream school after two long years of applying.

In this episode, I go deep into the decision making process that B-schools undergo to identify the right candidates for acceptance. There are many nuggets of information here that you don't want to miss! Come and hear it for yourself!

In this episode, I interview Kellogg Alumni, Andre Duarte Oliveira, and we talk about how one's education never stops and that happiness is something you create. He gives some amazing tips on what to expect and how you can maximize your MBA experience.

In this episode, I speak with Paulo Cesar Moraes from Philadelphia Consulting, an MBA admissions consulting office based out of Sao Paulo, Brazil, to talk about the application process and what candidates should expect.