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In this special edition of the podcast, we catch up with Merav Frazier. Merav is the Senior Associate Director of Global Recruitment, and she also works closely with candidates on the waiting list for UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA program. Merav shares more about what the waitlist decision means, the waitlist process, next steps for candidates on the waitlist and more.
Ann-Marie Stephenson and Colleen McLister, Senior Recruitment Manager and Admissions Manager of MBA Programmes at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, discuss the Frankfurt School MBA's admissions criteria, admissions process, scholarships and more. After listening to this episode, you will have a thorough and nuanced understanding of how to submit your strongest application to the Frankfurt School. Topics Introducing Ann-Marie Stephenson & Colleen McLister (0:00) What about the Frankfurt School MBA Surprises International Students? (4:00) How much German do Frankfurt MBA students need to thrive? (8:45) Frankfurt School MBA's Admissions Criteria & Process (11:30) Scholarships - How to Improve Your Chances? (24:30) Advice on Recommendations, Case-Study Essays, Career Goals (35:00) Final Tips for Applicants (46:15) Show Notes Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Full-time MBA Programme Contact the MBA Team at the Frankfurt School #227 Inside the Frankfurt School Full-Time MBA: Admissions & Recruitment Insights with Ann-Marie Stephenson & Colleen McLister #215 Frankfurt School of Finance & Management MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Prof. Adrian Buss MBA Application Resources Get free school selection help at Touch MBA Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs Get the Admissions Edge Course: Proven Techniques for Admission to Top Business Schools Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)
Ann-Marie Stephenson and Colleen McLister, Senior Recruitment Manager and Admissions Manager of MBA Programmes at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, discuss the Frankfurt School MBA's admissions criteria, admissions process, scholarships and more. After listening to this episode, you will have a thorough and nuanced understanding of how to submit your strongest application to the Frankfurt School. Topics Introducing Ann-Marie Stephenson & Colleen McLister (0:00) What about the Frankfurt School MBA Surprises International Students? (4:00) How much German do Frankfurt MBA students need to thrive? (8:45) Frankfurt School MBA's Admissions Criteria & Process (11:30) Scholarships - How to Improve Your Chances? (24:30) Advice on Recommendations, Case-Study Essays, Career Goals (35:00) Final Tips for Applicants (46:15) Show Notes Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Full-time MBA Programme Contact the MBA Team at the Frankfurt School #227 Inside the Frankfurt School Full-Time MBA: Admissions & Recruitment Insights with Ann-Marie Stephenson & Colleen McLister #215 Frankfurt School of Finance & Management MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Prof. Adrian Buss MBA Application Resources Get free school selection help at Touch MBA Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs Get the Admissions Edge Course: Proven Techniques for Admission to Top Business Schools Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)
In this podcast episode, host Henry Nowak interviews Matt Taboni, fellow JD/MBA student. Matt discusses his journey in sustainability, starting in his undergraduate experience at UB. He shares his roles at Big Big Table, a pay-as-you-can restaurant, and his entrepreneurial venture, Treats by Taboni. The conversation highlights Matt's passion for addressing food insecurity and his innovative approaches to reducing food waste. Matt also discusses the benefits of the Full-Time MBA program thus far.
We dig into the Georgetown McDonough Flex MBA Online, addressing its structure, student experience, and unique advantages. The McDonough Flex MBA Online is a part-time program, now offered in either an in-person or online format. It is designed to be flexible, as candidates can complete the program over the course of 24 to 60 months. Joining host Graham Richmond, two special guests from the McDonough community shed light on myriad facets of the online MBA. We welcome Anne Kilby, who serves as Associate Dean of MBA Admissions for the Full-Time MBA, Flex MBA, and Flex MBA Online programs. We also welcome current McDonough MBA candidate, Shriya Khonde, for an inside look at the Georgetown McDonough Flex MBA Online.
In this special edition of the podcast, we are excited to share another installment from our ongoing Women@Darden event series featuring Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Senior Associate Dean for the Residential Full-Time MBA program at the UVA Darden School of Business. In this conversation hosted by Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke, Thomas-Hunt reflects upon her personal story, her career journey, what she loves about being at Darden, why she's passionate about engaging with students, what makes Darden's faculty unique and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.
In this special edition of the podcast, we are excited to share another installment from our ongoing Women@Darden event series featuring Melissa Thomas-Hunt, Senior Associate Dean for the Residential Full-Time MBA program at the UVA Darden School of Business. In this conversation hosted by Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke, Thomas-Hunt reflects upon her personal story, her career journey, what she loves about being at Darden, why she's passionate about engaging with students, what makes Darden's faculty unique and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.
Join Andrew Brayda, senior director of admissions as he chats with Hemnathe Gopal, one of our first-year MBAs who applied by our Round 1 – October 15 application deadline last year. Hemnathe shares insights on his path to B-school, how he decided that Simon was the best school for his MBA studies, life in Rochester, advice for prospective students considering applying in Round 1, and more! Learn more about Simon's Full-Time MBA program. View transcript.
In this episode of the podcast we catch up with Dawna Clarke. Dawna is the Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions at UVA Darden, and we talk with her about the start of school, the newest class of Full-Time MBA students, what she's looking forward to in the months ahead and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.
En momento de crisis, los emprendimientos deben reinventarse para aprovechar las oportunidades y domar los retos conociendo las necesidades del nuevo consumidor. Nacho Álvarez, Co fundador y CEO de Moneypool y Luis Márquez, Director del Full Time MBA in Innovation and Enterpreneurship de EGADE Business School, nos platican cómo lograr esta transformación. Un Podcast de Tec Sounds Podcasts.
Join Daniela Alaniz, assistant director of MBA admissions, as she chats with Tess Eustace and Lan Nguyen, members of Simon's MBA Class of 2026, about their experience at the Forté Women's Leadership Conference they attended before beginning classes at Simon. They reflect on their expectations heading into the conference, key insights gained, how the Benet Career Center prepped them before the conference, relationship building, and more! Learn more about Simon's Full-Time MBA program. View transcript.
In this episode of the UB School of Management Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Julia Braun, the associate director of student services in the School of Management. Braun serves as the academic advisor to the full-time MBA program and discusses her role in the Graduate Program's Office and the support provided to graduate students. Braun shares her background as a first-generation student and how it influences her work in helping students navigate the MBA program. She also discusses the various services provided by the Graduate Program's Office, including academic advising, program planning, and support for unforeseen circumstances. Braun emphasizes the importance of proactive measures, such as meeting with advisors and faculty early on, and encourages students to make the most of their MBA experience by connecting with resources and building relationships.
Steven DeKrey, Senior Advisor and Professor Emeritus at HKUST Business School, has over 40 years of experience in building and running top-ranked MBA programs worldwide, including at Northwestern Kellogg, the University of Florida, and HKUST, where he was Founding Director of the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program. Darren asks Professor DeKrey about the value of top MBA programs in Asia, how applicants can stand out in the admissions process, who should apply to Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs, and whether leadership can be taught. Listen carefully to materially improve your chances of finding a great business school and getting in! Topics Introduction (0:00) What makes top MBA programs in Asia and Hong Kong different? (4:06) The quality of top Asian MBA programs vs. top US programs (10:30) How important are local language skills for MBA graduates outside the US? (14:10) What questions applicants should ask when researching MBA programs? (18:35) MBA rankings and other signals of quality (24:30) Who should apply to Full-time MBAs, Part-time MBAs and Executive MBAs (EMBA) (28:30) Understanding EMBA Admissions (34:50) Can leadership be taught? The importance of learning agility (38:45) How can MBAs demonstrate leadership skills to employers? (46:40) About Our Guest Steven DeKrey is Senior Advisor and Professor Emeritus at HKUST Business School. He has over 40 years of experience in building and running top-ranked MBA programs worldwide, including at Northwestern Kellogg, the University of Florida, and HKUST, where he was Founding Director of the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program. He has served as a board member on AACSB and EQUIS, the two most respected accreditation bodies in graduate business education, and today, teaches graduate students and executive training programs in leadership, corporate governance and board member development. Steven has written over 15 cases for the Thompson Case Center, 9 of which have been published by Harvard Business School Publishing. Before starting his career in business education, Steven worked as a School & Sports Psychologist in Iowa. He got his PhD in School & Sports Psychology from the University of Iowa and his MBA from Northwestern Kellogg. Show Notes Follow Professor Steven DeKrey on LinkedIn HKUST MBA Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Tiger, Peacock, Owl, Koala - Which Kind of Leader Are You? MBA Application Resources Get free school selection help at Touch MBA Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs Get the Admissions Edge Course: Proven Techniques for Admission to Top Business Schools Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)
Steven DeKrey, Senior Advisor and Professor Emeritus at HKUST Business School, has over 40 years of experience in building and running top-ranked MBA programs worldwide, including at Northwestern Kellogg, the University of Florida, and HKUST, where he was Founding Director of the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program. Darren asks Professor DeKrey about the value of top MBA programs in Asia, how applicants can stand out in the admissions process, who should apply to Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs, and whether leadership can be taught. Listen carefully to materially improve your chances of finding a great business school and getting in! Topics Introduction (0:00) What makes top MBA programs in Asia and Hong Kong different? (4:06) The quality of top Asian MBA programs vs. top US programs (10:30) How important are local language skills for MBA graduates outside the US? (14:10) What questions applicants should ask when researching MBA programs? (18:35) MBA rankings and other signals of quality (24:30) Who should apply to Full-time MBAs, Part-time MBAs and Executive MBAs (EMBA) (28:30) Understanding EMBA Admissions (34:50) Can leadership be taught? The importance of learning agility (38:45) How can MBAs demonstrate leadership skills to employers? (46:40) About Our Guest Steven DeKrey is Senior Advisor and Professor Emeritus at HKUST Business School. He has over 40 years of experience in building and running top-ranked MBA programs worldwide, including at Northwestern Kellogg, the University of Florida, and HKUST, where he was Founding Director of the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program. He has served as a board member on AACSB and EQUIS, the two most respected accreditation bodies in graduate business education, and today, teaches graduate students and executive training programs in leadership, corporate governance and board member development. Steven has written over 15 cases for the Thompson Case Center, 9 of which have been published by Harvard Business School Publishing. Before starting his career in business education, Steven worked as a School & Sports Psychologist in Iowa. He got his PhD in School & Sports Psychology from the University of Iowa and his MBA from Northwestern Kellogg. Show Notes Follow Professor Steven DeKrey on LinkedIn HKUST MBA Kellogg-HKUST EMBA Tiger, Peacock, Owl, Koala - Which Kind of Leader Are You? MBA Application Resources Get free school selection help at Touch MBA Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs Get the Admissions Edge Course: Proven Techniques for Admission to Top Business Schools Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)
Join Andrew Brayda, senior director of admissions, as he chats with Mike Alcazaren, Yonnas Terefe, and Tori Vossler, three members of Simon's MBA Class of 2019. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the MBA, the program's impact on their post-MBA journeys, advice for prospective students, critical MBA skills that will carry graduates through each phase of their career, and more! Learn more about Simon's Full-Time MBA program. View transcript.
Participan: Miriam Bautista Arámbula CEO de Kanica Group / Mom & Sons Egresada del Programa AD-2, IPADE Guadalajara Mónica Ramos Álvarez Directora médica y fundadora de Dermika Centro Dermatológico Láser Egresada del Programa D-1, IPADE Guadalajara Clara del Carmen Martínez Guzmán Program Manager-Advice for Financial Health en BBVA Egresada del Full-Time MBA, IPADE Ciudad de México Rebeca Maldonado Cantú Directora Comercial de Manufacturas Metálicas Maldonado Egresada del Programa D-1, IPADE Monterrey Eduardo Villanueva Rascón Director general del Colegio Altamira Egresado del Programa D-1 en IPADE Guadalajara David Karren Flores Director Comercial en Desarrolladora U-Calli Egresado del Executive MBA (MEDEX) en IPADE Monterrey Rodrigo Barroso Capetillo Controller Financiero de la Banca de Empresas y Gobierno en BBVA México Egresado del Full-Time MBA (MEDE) en IPADE Ciudad de México"
Join Matt McCormick, associate director of MS admissions, as he chats with Missy Keesler and Ashfaq Rahman, members of Simon's MBA Class of 2024, about their time in Rochester. They reflect on their journeys to Simon, what it was like adjusting to full-time study, favorite classes, co-curricular involvement, engagement with the Ainslie Office of Student Engagement and the Benet Career Management Center, and more! Learn more about Simon's Full-Time MBA.
In this episode of the UB School of Management's Manage-A-Bull Podcast, Ian Tarrant, PhD, faculty director of the full-time MBA program, and clinical assistant professor of accounting and law, discusses his background, his new role, the courses he teaches and the future of the MBA program. He talks about his experience growing up in Michigan, his education at Michigan State University and Penn State, and his work in accounting before joining the UB School of Management. Tarrant teaches financial accounting for managers and other accounting courses to MBA and undergraduate students. Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in December 2023.
How are top business schools using the GMAT Focus exam, which will replace the GMAT in January 2024? What do you need to score and on which sections? Do schools prefer the GMAT, GMAT Focus, or GRE? Darren asks Admissions Directors from two top schools – Toronto Rotman (#1 in Canada by the Financial Times) and IESE (#1 in Spain by the Financial Times) – tough questions about the GMAT Focus test and GRE. Listen on to get your GMAT Focus questions answered and to understand how top b-schools use standardized test scores when making admissions decisions. Topics Introduction (0:00) Toronto Rotman MBA - Agnes Mak (4:20) IESE MBA - Tomofumi Nishida (30:20) About Our Guests Agnes Mak is the Assistant Director, Recruitment & Admissions managing the East Asia region for the Full-Time MBA program at the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management. She has over 20 years of professional experience in higher education and business advisory. Prior to joining the University of Toronto, she was a Partner at KPMG Canada and held numerous leadership roles to attract and promote international talent. Tomofumi Nishida is Deputy Director (Asia, MBA Admissions) for IESE Business School, where he has been since 2016. Prior to IESE, Tomo worked for NTT DOCOMO as a strategic investment analyst and account manager in corporate sales. Tomo got his B.A. in Occidental History from the University of Tokyo and MBA from IESE.
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with second year Full-Time MBA students Hoi-San Guan and Chloe Ramnarine to discuss Darden's First Generation and Low-Income College Student Initiative (FGLI). The goal of this initiative is to foster community and a sense of belonging among first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) college students at Darden. We talk with Hoi-San and Chloe about their MBA journeys, what led them to Darden, plans for the FGLI Initiative in the months ahead and more.
Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Dean Robert Salomon, the inaugural Dean of Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi. They discuss NYU Stern's groundbreaking one-year MBA program in Abu Dhabi. The program is open to applicants from around the world, but it is particularly aimed at those interested in building a career in the Middle East. The program will offer the same core courses as NYU Stern's MBA program in New York, and students will have the opportunity to study in both Abu Dhabi and New York City. The program also includes an experiential component, with students working on live projects for local companies. Dean Salomon emphasizes the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in Abu Dhabi and the opportunities for students to engage with start-ups and gain hands-on experience. He also discusses the importance of diversity in the student body and the availability of merit-based scholarships. The episode concludes with Dean Salomon discussing the reasons behind choosing Abu Dhabi as the location for the program and the opportunities it offers for students to be part of the region's transition to a knowledge-based economy. Show Notes Are you interested in doing business in the Middle East but want an MBA from a top US business school? And would you prefer a one-year program? Today's episode is all about NYU Stern's groundbreaking one-year MBA program in the UAE's Abu Dhabi. Welcome to the 548th episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted's podcast. Sometimes I'm asked, is the MBA worth it? And my answer is, it depends on your individual circumstances, but I've got good news. We've developed a tool, the MBA ROI calculator that will help you evaluate whether an MBA is worth it for you and your individual circumstances and by how much. And using the tool won't set you back even one cent. Use of the tool is free. It gives me great pleasure to have for the first time on Admissions Straight Talk, Dean Robert Salomon. Dean Salomon earned his bachelor's from Michigan Ross and then moved to NYU Stern, which has been his home almost ever since. He earned his master's in PhD in strategy and international business there and has been a professor of management at Stern since 2005. Dean Salomon will lead the NYU program in Abu Dhabi and will actually be the inaugural Dean of Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi. Dean Salomon, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. [1:49] Thanks for having me. I'm so glad you can join me. As we were talking about before, it's morning for me, night for you. It's amazing that we can... I think you're 12 hours ahead of me, right? [1:53] 11 this time of year. Once you change your clocks, I think it'll be 12. So we're literally on other sides of the world and yet we can still have this delightful conversation. Let's start with an overview of NYU's Abu Dhabi MBA program. Can you please provide us with one? [2:07] Sure. So we are opening here a full-time MBA program. It's going to be a 12-month, accelerated MBA program that will run from January through December, and the first class will start in January of 2025. So you're really just getting going. You're not going to have a class this year, you're just getting going for the following year, really? [2:36] We'll start a year from January, although the website is now live, the application is available, it can be downloaded, people can start it, and we are accepting applications now. The first deadline comes up January 15th, but people can start applying now. It takes a while to put together a good application, so that makes a lot of sense. [3:00] Yeah. Is this program for people in the Middle East who want a US MBA or is it for people anywhere in the world who want to focus on business in the Middle East? What's the goal of the program? [3:06] So the program is for anybody in the world, and what we would like however, is that people who are interested in the region,
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Anton Dominic Dela Cruz. Anton is a second year student in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA program, and he is also the President of Pride at Darden student organization. We talk with Anton about his decision to pursue an MBA, what he enjoys about learning through the case method, Pride at Darden's plans for the months ahead and more. Pride at Darden (PAD) is a student club that is dedicated to promoting an inclusive, open and welcoming environment for LGBTQ students, educating and improving awareness of LGBTQ issues within Darden and the surrounding Charlottesville area, and facilitating networking with other LGBTQ communities, other business schools and with diversity-friendly employers.
While the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, has made it very clear that applicants need outstanding academics to get in, the program will not compromise its values to maintain it high stats. Haas's four Defining Leadership Principles are taken very seriously by the school's administration and admissions team. You will need to show that you share and live by those principles if you are to receive serious consideration as an candidate. The four principles are as follows: Question the Status Quo Confidence Without Attitude Students Always Beyond Yourself Keep those principles very much at the forefront of your mind as you prepare your Haas application. Ready to get to work on your Haas application? Read on. Haas application essay tips Haas application deadlines Haas class profile Don't miss our Admissions Straight Talk podcast interview with Eric Askins, Executive Director of Full-time MBA admissions at UC Berkeley Haas. He reveals why prospective applicants in their applications are encouraged to focus on their overall story and narrative, and how they can demonstrate their ability to handle the academic rigor of the program. Eric Askins also encourages applicants to engage with current students and alumni to learn more about the program and its opportunities. Listen below or click the image to read the full transcript. Haas application essay tips Haas Essay #1 What makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why? (300 words maximum) Just reading this question excites me because it conjures up memories of my first SCUBA dive, playing tag with my stepsons when they were children, singing songs with my dad when he was ill, laughing until I cried at my husband's jokes, and getting legislation passed that helps cancer patients live better lives. These are just some of the things that give my life meaning and purpose. So sit back and relax before you start writing this essay. Take some time to really consider the things that put a smile on your face. Is it spending time in nature? Being in nature helps us not only de-stress but also appreciate the beauty of the world around us. Is creating something new what makes you feel alive? Writing a poem, playing the guitar, painting a picture (or a house), building furniture, gardening – these can all be enriching experiences. Creating something from nothing allows us to express ourselves and share our talents. Does helping others make you happy? Making a difference helps us feel good about ourselves, enables us to connect, and builds strong relationships. Whatever your “it” is, it can be as common as a morning run or as unique as walking a tightrope – or as tasty as making barbeque sauce (for Ted Lasso fans). Regardless, it's an activity you repeat because you just can get enough of it. It fills you with energy, love, and a need for “it” in your life. So, don't try to guess what you THINK the adcom wants to read and write about that. The truth is that they want to read about your authentic self. Be descriptive so they can be in the moment or activity with you. And remember to write about why your “it” makes you feel alive, because the “why” is more important than the “it.” Haas Essay #2 How will an MBA help you achieve your short-term and long-term career goals? (300 words max) To write this essay well, you must first understand and share Haas's four Defining Leadership Principles (as presented on the Haas website): Question the Status Quo: We thrive at the epicenter of innovation. We make progress by speaking our minds even when it challenges convention. We lead by championing bold ideas and taking intelligent risks. Confidence Without Attitude: We make decisions based on evidence and analysis, giving us the confidence to act with humility. We foster collaboration by building a foundation of empathy, inclusion, and trust.
In this episode we catch up with Victoria Velasquez. Victoria is a second year student in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2024, and she is also President of Darden's Consulting Club. We talk with Victoria about her background, her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden as well as what drew her to leading the Consulting Club. She also shares the Consulting Club's plans for the months ahead and how the club supports students with an interest in consulting.
The Round 1 deadline for Darden's Full-Time MBA program is 4 October! In the spirit of the season, we catch up with Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke to hear her tips and advice for Round 1 applicants.
During this episode, we catch up with Sid Parekh, a second year student in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA Class of 2024. We talk with Sid about his decision to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden, as well as his engagement with the Student Admissions Committee (SAC) and his leadership roles with Darden's Consulting Club and the Community Consultants of Darden student organization.
In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the upcoming Round 1 deadlines for this new season; for this week Harvard, UPenn / Wharton and London Business Schools have their Round 1 deadlines, Duke / Fuqua and UVA / Darden have their Early Action deadlines. Graham then highlighted our next Essay Insights series, which run on September 13, 20, and 27; signups for this popular series are here: https://bit.ly/cafallessays Graham then mentioned two Adcom Q&A articles, where we interview admissions directors at Georgia / Terry and Boston / Carroll. As usual, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected three ApplyWire entries: This week's first MBA admissions candidate participated in Teach for America, and then subsequently won a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English abroad. They also have extensive roles on boards. Unfortunately we worry about their academic profile, for which they have already taken MBA Math. But improving their GRE score, and applying in Round 2, will be very advantageous. This week's second MBA candidate is from Chile and has an engineering undergraduate degree. They are an older candidate (the engineering degree took 6 years) and have recently been laid off from work, during the tech lay-offs. While they are currently able to focus full-time on preparing their MBA applications (and preparing to take the GMAT), we think they might also benefit by doing some additional volunteer work in an area about which they are truly passionate. The final MBA candidate is debating whether to apply full-time or part-time. Their valid concern is that at their stage of career, they are making a very good salary, and are also married with family. But we think the risk / reward scenario favors doing a full-time MBA, and targeting M7 programs. Their overall profile looks really strong, both from an academic standpoint, and from a professional standpoint. This episode was recorded in Philadelphia, PA and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Managing Director of Admissions Whitney Kestner to talk about the support available to Full-Time MBA students prior to the start of school. In this wide-ranging discussion we touch upon a host of resources including CDWhy, Accounting MOOCs, B-Ready, Darden Before Darden, International Student Orientation Program (ISOP), the ‘Hoo Crews and more.
Darden's Full-Time MBA application is now live, and in honor of the occasion, we recently caught up with Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions Dawna Clarke to talk about this year's application. During this conversation, we discuss this year's short answer questions, choosing a recommender, Darden's Full-Time MBA test waiver request process and more.
Turner Hoff grew up in a family of real estate entrepreneurs. When he was young, his goal was to work in construction like his father. After undergrad, he spent two years working with his father, redeveloping and flipping single-family homes in Houston, and joined Rice Business' Full-Time MBA program in 2011, seeking a deeper understanding of real estate finance and professional experience in the field. Shortly after leaving Rice and moving to D.C., Turner met Ariane Valle – his girlfriend and the co-founder of their food delivery service Vegetable and Butcher. They shared an interest in health and wellness, and a “food as medicine” philosophy. Vegetable and Butcher is celebrating their sixth year anniversary this year. Turner joins host Maya Pomroy to talk about creating a company to solve his own frustrations in the food delivery space, vertical integration, and how the food tech space has developed over the years and through the pandemic.Owl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Connecting and immersing yourself in community 25:32 - If you have some idea for the industry you want to be involved in, do everything you can to immerse yourself in that community. I've found that people are generally open to and genuinely enjoy being helpful to others. So just finding opportunities to connect and immerse yourself in a particular community. Rice and the business school do a great job teaching you what it means to network and different ways to go about it.Being able to grow efficiently as a company16:33 - The efficiency component came from raising very little capital, and it's forced us to be a very resourceful, scrappy team. And there are advantages and disadvantages to that. But it put us in a position of strength ultimately in the end because we've had to be exceptionally resourceful to get to where we are today.Putting heavy emphasis on the product and experience05:55 - In this market, it's not about being first to market but about getting the product and experience right, which is why we've placed such a heavy emphasis on it.Show Links:TranscriptGuest Profile: Turner Hoff LinkedIn Vegetable & Butcher Vegetable & Butcher Instagram Netcito Lilie Lab | Rice University
During this episode, we continue our spotlight on learning through the case method with a conversation with three students in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2024 – Alex Esposito, Ryan Smith and Vince Wang. In this conversation, Alex, Ryan and Vince reflect upon their decision to pursue an MBA, what led them to Darden, what they enjoy about learning through the case method, how Darden has prepared them to lead in ambiguous situations, their advice for prospective students and more. Alex, Ryan and Vince also share their favorite case from the First Year core curriculum.
During this episode, we continue our spotlight on learning through the case method with a conversation with three second year students in our Full-Time MBA Class of 2023 – Wade Clement, Lucy King and Edreana Vaz. In this conversation, Wade, Lucy and Edreana reflect upon their MBA journeys, what they enjoy about the case method, how their approach to class preparation has evolved during their time at Darden, their advice for prospective students and more. This episode is essential listening.
My next guest spent the better part of a decade traveling to different portions of the world to spread his knowledge as an academic lecturer and leader of university development programs. After leaving his last role as head of Business Development for Academic programs at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan, he returned to the United States to serve as Director of the Full-Time MBA and MS Business Programs at Texas A&M - Mays Business School. After serving in this role for about four years, he has recently transitioned into his current role of Director of Corporate Relations for Texas A&M University. He's a passionate and driven leader who utilizes his cultural experiences and excellent communication skills to foster an engaging environment for all students that attend the universities that he leads. Please welcome my next guest, Richard Castleberry. Follow Richard on LinkedIn Follow Vinny on Insta: @vinny_hale07 See the feature story of Richard on our host's website "vinnyhale.com"
The Broad Matters podcast talks with two Broad College staff members helping to involve diverse perspectives, promote inclusion and ensure equity across the college. Ken sits down with William Horton-Anderson, assistant director of the college's Full-Time MBA Program, and Scot Wright, DEI Program Manager for the Broad College, to discuss their unique roles that are making an impact for students, faculty and staff. Follow William Horton-Anderson and Scot Wright on LinkedIn, and visit the Full-Time MBA website to find out more about the program and their students bringing inclusivity to the college. Download the “Expanding Inclusive Leadership” Episode Transcript For more episodes of Broad Matters, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. --------- Music: “Tidal Wave" performed/produced by BRASKO via Soundstripe.com “Nature of Things” performed/produced by Sounds Like Sander via Soundstripe.com
In this solo episode, Al tackles a number of listener questions that are top of mind for aspiring MBA applicants including:What to do about an upcoming promotion at work and balancing that with pursuing an MBAWhen does it make sense to pursue a part-time MBA vs a Full-Time MBA?Advice on how to get your employer to pay for your MBA degree?If you are an aspiring, current or former MBA student who has questions about the MBA or any other career related question, make sure to send us your questions so we can answer them in an episode. Contact us at hello@mbaschooled.comLinksWhat Type of MBA Program is Right For Me? https://mbaschooled.com/2022/08/29/162-what-type-of-mba-program-is-right-for-me/
Full-Time MBA students and Mays MBA Association (MBAA) members, Connor Reyer (MBAA President), Shrey Bajaj (former MBAA President), Erin Evans, and TJ Daly, appear on the first episode of MasterCast: Students Only. As full-time MBA students as well as serving on the MBAA student board, they have countless amounts of insights that they dive in on. They explain the day-to-day of being in their program, as well as how to fit free time into your busy schedule and how the MBA Association has pushed them further to reaching their career goals. These students exemplify the spirit and work ethic that every student requires in this program, and give advice for those who hope to apply in the future. The MBA Association (MBAA) supports academic engagement and professional development throughout the year to foster continuous growth. This group also sponsors networking events, including trivia contests, happy hours, bowling, tailgate parties, and a number of annual events – MBA Follies, Brisket Bowl, and The Big Event. “MasterCast: Students Only” brings in 3 to 4 Masters students answering pre-written questions about what it's like to be a masters student at Mays Business School.
Sarah Jaks, Associate Director for the Full-Time MBA Program at Texas A&M University's Mays Business School, is set on staying authentic throughout every aspect of life, whether work, volunteer activities, or being with friends and family. Jaks dives into her journey into student affairs and how her authentic leadership style allows her to thrive in her role. Additionally, she shares what sets Mays Business School's Full-Time MBA Program apart and how students transform during their time in the program. Bio: Sarah Jaks serves as the Associate Director for the Full-Time MBA Program at Mays Business School. She oversees the development, administration, and implementation of programs and services to provide a supportive educational environment for students in the MBA Program. She came to Texas A&M for her Masters' degree in 2009 and has since earned her PhD from Texas A&M in 2020. Prior to joining Mays in 2017, Sarah worked for 8 years in the Department of Student Life.
In this episode, we speak with Catherine Baker, a student in UB's full-time MBA program. In our conversation, we talk about her first two semesters in the MBA program, her summer internship experience with M&T bank and discuss some tips and tricks for balancing family and schoolwork. Transcript available at https://buffalo.box.com/s/ed0rt75ystr1n2d7us49itzfvpbv1m9f Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in May 2022.
Discover all you need to know about UNC Kenan-Flagler's MBA program [Show Summary] UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School is a leading MBA program located in North Carolina, an emerging business hotspot. Danielle Richie, UNC's MBA Admissions Director, describes the qualities that make up the dynamic student body and shares her tips on how to get in. Interview with Danielle Richie, Dir. of Full-Time MBA Admissions and Student Recruitment at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School [Show Notes] Welcome to the 496th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Thanks for joining me. Before we get to our wonderful guest, you're invited to take the free six-question quiz at accepted.com/mapmba to see how prepared you are to actually apply. You'll also gain access to relevant other resources, both free and paid, that can help you develop an application strategy for acceptance. It gives me great pleasure to have for the first time on Admissions Straight Talk Danielle Richie, Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions and Student Recruitment at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Danielle earned her Bachelor's in Public Relations at Oswego and her Master's in Communications at Syracuse University. She has worked in higher ed admissions and administration at Utica College, Syracuse University, Bentley University, and of course, UNC Kenan-Flagler, where she moved to in 2018 as Senior Associate Director for MBA Admissions and Recruiting. In November 2021, almost exactly a year ago, she became Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions and Recruiting. Can you give an overview of UNC Kenan-Flagler's full-time MBA program, focusing on its more distinctive elements? [2:27] UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. We are a two-year MBA program at 62 credits. There are 15 core classes where candidates get the breadth of business. We have 12 concentrations that students can select from to gain more in-depth knowledge. These vary from business analytics to consulting, marketing, healthcare, real estate, and so on and so forth. You really get to create your own journey, if you will, with an MBA from Kenan-Flagler. We are STEM-designated, and it does not matter which concentration you pursue. You actually don't even have to, and about 20% of our students will just do a general MBA and they'll pick and choose from over 125 different electives to make up their program. We do require an internship between year one and year two. A lot of our students will do a "traditional internship" where they will apply and go on to work six to eight weeks in the summer with a company. What's new at Kenan-Flagler? [3:41] There are a lot of exciting things going on at Kenan-Flagler. We had our groundbreaking ceremony in September for a new building that will open up in 2024. We're very excited about that. We're not looking to expand the MBA program, but the building that we're in currently was opened in 1997. We do want to grow our undergrad business program by doubling it, so we are building that facility. Jamie Dimon from JP Morgan Chase came and was one of our guest speakers. We also just launched our Charlotte MBA Executive Program, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It's about two hours from Chapel Hill and is an executive format that working professionals can use to earn their MBA. That's in-person and is targeted to applicants from North Carolina as well as South Carolina because Charlotte is close to the South Carolina border. As Charlotte continues to grow, especially in the financial space, we saw that it was a great opportunity to offer the Charlotte MBA, as well as some executive development opportunities off campus. Can you highlight the modular system? [5:31] We call them mods and prospective students always ask, "What's a mod?" A mod is essentially seven to eight weeks of classes that you take. You're in Mod 1 when you start class. By October break, you'll be taking your final exams,
In this episode, we speak with Caroline Soh, a student in UB's full time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her love for baking and how the UB MBA program has helped her develop her entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Transcript available at https://bit.ly/3PagTFI Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in April 2022.
In this episode, we speak with Anna Zuefle, a recent graduate of the UB full time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her unique life experiences and how they informed and influenced her time in the UB MBA program. Transcript available at - https://bit.ly/3yIOm2L Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in May 2022.
Daniil Shcherbakov has been involved in bringing IT products to international markets throughout his professional career (8+ years). Previously, with the Fibrum team, they produced and sold 50,000 Fibrum Pro mobile VR helmets worldwide, starting sales at Best Buy, Amazon and Media-Markt / Saturn, and also becoming the first Russian product on AliExpress. In addition, he was involved in the development of the Radario marketing platform in the US and UK markets. During its operation, the platform received the status of an official partner and was integrated into Eventbrite (the world's largest ticket platform, with 200 million tickets/year). Daniil also led the direction of business partnerships in E-Commerce on VKontakte. Since mid-September 2021, he has been studying the Full-Time MBA program at Cambridge Judge Business School. In addition to his main activities, he regularly advises startups, shares his experience in articles for VC, Inc., and also conducts master classes at IIDF, Skolkovo, GeekBrains, IMISP, DigitalMBA, SkillBox and within the Google for Startups and TechStars StartupWeekend programs. FIND DANIIL ON SOCIAL MEDIA LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram ================================ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/denofrich Twitter: https://twitter.com/denofrich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denofrich YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/denofrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_of_rich/ Hashtag: #denofrich © Copyright 2022 Den of Rich. All rights reserved.
In this episode, I'll be speaking to Shubham Goel, an MBA student from Bengaluru, India. In our conversation, we will talk about UB's unique student culture that encourages collaborative competition and Shubham's first few semesters in the MBA program. Transcript available at https://bit.ly/3yEYJVA Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in March 2022.
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On the latest episode of “What Really Matters,” Weatherhead MBA candidate Connor Reider and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Eeshan Srivastava, lead manager, data science at Starbucks. Eeshan, a 2016 alumnus of Weatherhead's Full-Time MBA, discusses data privacy and data security, offers insight into how companies use consumer information and talks about what's brewing for the future of privacy and security. In sharing what really matters, he also speaks to the many perks of a Weatherhead education. Pour a cup of joe and listen here.
In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we catch up with Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dawna Clarke, to reflect on a truly historic opening week for the Darden School of Business. On Monday, 15 August, for the first time in the history of the School, we welcomed Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, and Executive MBA students to grounds for the start of school. In this episode, we discuss key data points for each of these classes and look ahead to a busy fall for the Admissions team, including upcoming deadlines, the annual Diversity Conference, a Women's Leadership Symposium in Rosslyn and more.
In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we catch up with Senior Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dawna Clarke, to reflect on a truly historic opening week for the Darden School of Business. On Monday, 15 August, for the first time in the history of the School, we welcomed Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, and Executive MBA students to grounds for the start of school. In this episode, we discuss key data points for each of these classes and look ahead to a busy fall for the Admissions team, including upcoming deadlines, the annual Diversity Conference, a Women's Leadership Symposium in Rosslyn and more.
Editor's Note: This episode has been produced in partnership with the Texas McCombs School of Business MBA ProgramIn this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with two Texas McCombs leaders in Rodrigo Malta (Managing Director, Marketing, Recruiting and Admissions)) and Tina Mabley (Assistant Dean, Full-Time MBA Program Director) In addition to their roles in the Texas McCombs MBA program, both are proud McCombs MBA graduates and have a strong passion for all things McCombs and Austin.During our conversation, Rodrigo spoke about updates and changes to the MBA application to McCombs, including their test policy, video interview, and opportunities to speak with current MBA students. Rodrigo also shared his perspective on what makes Austin a great place to get an MBA, and why he believes prospective MBA applicants should consider McCombs. Tina shared with us some of the new opportunities and changes that have come about with the MBA program experience at McCombs as a result of the past few years, and she provided her perspective about what makes the student experience at McCombs unique. She also spoke about the opportunities that McCombs students have inside and outside of the classroom at McCombs, and their approach to providing new and relevant courses to ensure students build the skills needed to thrive in their careers and the future of work.Listen today on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyLinksApply Now: The Texas McCombs Full-Time MBA ApplicationTexas McCombs Full-Time MBA Program
In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share the 15th installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours' faculty spotlight series, a conversation with Professor Robert Carraway. Carraway teaches in the Quantitative Analysis area, and he has taught in UVA Darden's Full-Time MBA and Executive MBA programs, and he will teach Decision Analysis in the core curriculum of the newly launched Part-Time MBA program. He served as Senior Associate Dean for MBA programs at UVA Darden from 2006 to 2011, a period that included the introduction of the Executive MBA program. In this wide-ranging conversation, Carraway offers his insights about the case method, the Darden community as well as the design of Darden's core curriculum. He also discusses the important role intuition plays in analysis, and why stories matter when working with data.
The MBA is a powerful tool both from a learning perspective about business and can also be valuable to advance in your professional career. The question of whether to do a full-time or part-time MBA sometimes comes up for people considering getting an MBA. I did my part-time MBA from Babson from September 2019 to December of 2021 so I'll speak from the perspective of a part-time MBA student. I also consulted friends of mine who were in the full-time program at Babson and other schools to give the full-time MBAs perspective. Grateful Living Info: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4 Medium: https://gratefulliving4.medium.com/
Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions, Dawna Clarke, joins us for our annual spotlight on the new Full-Time MBA application. Dawna shares insights about the application, including her favorite essay question, tips for choosing a recommender, advice for candidates considering a test waiver request and more. She also talks about the importance of approaching the MBA application process with both joy and excitement.