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Andrea McHale, the Director of the Michigan Ross Full-time MBA and Global MBA Admissions, returns to Admissions Straight Talk to discuss the newly released essay prompts for the Michigan Ross MBA program. Andrea shares an overview of each of the four questions and gives an inside look at exactly what the admissions committee hopes to learn from applicants. Andrea emphasizes the importance of impact and motivation in the application process. She also discusses the potential use of AI in the admissions process. Relevant Links:Free Consultation with an Accepted MBA ExpertMichigan Ross MBAMichigan Ross MBA Essay Tips and DeadlineMBA ROI Calculator38 Ways to Use the Power of Numbers in Your Admissions ResumeRelevant shows:Ross MBA Admissions: All You Need to Know for AcceptanceFormer Wharton/Lauder Admissions Director Joins Accepted Advice for Applicants: Moving from 2023 to 2024ROI and NYU's Part-time MBA How to Get Into WhartonFollow UsYouTubeFacebookLinkedInContact Uswww.accepted.comsupport@accepted.com+1 (310) 815-9553

Show Summary In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews Andrea McHale, the Director of Admissions for the Michigan Ross MBA program. They discuss the unique elements of the Ross MBA program, such as its action-based learning principles and emphasis on impact. Andrea also provides advice for MBA applicants, including the importance of showcasing impact in the application, preparing for interviews, and addressing weaknesses or gaps in the application.  Show Notes Welcome to the 576th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Thanks for listening. You've seen the stats that most people have a great return on their MBA investment, but what about you? Are you going to see that return? How much will it be? We've created a tool that will help you assess whether the MBA is likely to be a good investment for you individually. Just go to accepted.com/mbaroicalc, complete the brief questionnaire and you'll not only get an assessment, but the opportunity to calculate different scenarios and it's all free.  It gives me great pleasure to have on Admissions Straight Talk for the first time, Andrea McHale, Director of the Michigan Ross Full-time MBA and Global MBA Admissions. Andrea has 10 years of industry experience in marketing, sales and supply chain management within the healthcare and automotive industries. In 2013, she transitioned to education administration. Before joining the Ross MBA team, she worked as the Director of Admissions for Michigan State University's Broad MBA program. She has a BA and MBA from Michigan State, an MS from the University of Michigan and is currently pursuing her doctorate of business administration from the University of Florida. Pretty impressive. Andrea, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk. [2:14] Thank you for the super generous welcome. Yes, I'm also a student, so anyone who chats with me, we can talk about the pros and cons of going back to school as someone that's been in the workforce for a while, but I definitely have a bias towards a full-time MBA and higher education in general. Let's start with a few general questions about Ross and then we'll get more specific and focused on admissions. Can you give us an overview of Ross' full-time MBA program for listeners who may not be that familiar with it, focusing on its more distinctive elements? [2:51] Yes. Absolutely. The Ross School of Business is located within the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. We are 2024 national champions. However, back to the Ross MBA program, our key differentiators are our action-based learning principles. So really, many people have heard about MAP. MAP stands for multidisciplinary action projects. This is a quintessential end-of-your-first-year MBA experience where you are consultants with real-world impact. Fortune 500, NGOs, you name it, and you're doing a seven-week project on site and back at Ross with them with real deliverables. It's that pre-internship before the internship. Sometimes you'll also hear of “Midwest nice,” but that really does define our culture. We're a highly collaborative, very inclusive culture, and we want everyone to be highly successful while they're here at Ross, and we do that through very intentional pedagogy within the curriculum as well as within your experiential learning through student clubs, different organizations. We have a number of centers and institutes to support your learning even outside of your classroom experience. And I think the last thing about Ross and our curriculum particularly is the flexibility of it. We have over 110 top-ranked graduate programs at the University of Michigan. And you have the opportunity not only to dual degree and choose your path in those dual degrees, but also take up to 10 of your elective credits outside of Ross. So really thinking about what is most important and unique to you and what your goals are and your experience for your education,

Welcome to another episode of ‘Crack The MBA' show. Our guest today is Aanchal Gupta. Aanchal is a Consultant at Boston Consulting Group in their New York office. Aanchal recently graduated with an MBA from Ross School of Business, where she was awarded the prestigious dean's fellow merit-based full tuition scholarship. Aanchal originally hails from India and, prior to pursuing her MBA, worked for four years at Fidelity Investments as a data scientist. During her time at Fidelity, Aanchal managed machine learning based solutions lifecycle across various business units and also acquired a US patent for one of her solutions. She completed her undergraduate degree in computer science and engineering at MNIT Jaipur, where she was a merit scholar and student placement coordinator. Aanchal has always been actively engaged in extracurricular activities, most recently being a peer coach, student ambassador and being involved with consulting club, Indian Student Business Association, Community Consulting Club and Michigan Code Academy at Ross.   00:00:00 Highlights 00:00:58 Introduction 00:02:00 Fun Fact 00:02:38 Winning Habits & Influences   00:06:26 Why MBA      00:07:23 Why Ross 00:09:22 Essays  00:11:14 Identifying Career Goals 00:13:14 Overcoming Weaknesses 00:14:58 Interview Prep  00:17:28 Admissions: Evaluation Criteria 00:19:40 Scholarships 00:21:13 Ross's Unique Identity 00:24:52 Flagship Events at Ross 00:26:55 Life in Ann Arbor  00:29:14 Student Clubs 00:33:18 Biggest Challenge at Ross 00:36:12 Academic Highlights at Ross 00:39:51 Star Professors at Ross 00:41:36 Experiential Opportunities 00:46:38 Consulting Recruiting  00:53:28 Internship Experience 00:55:28 Day in the Life: Consulting 00:59:14 Current Recruiting Environment 01:00:27 Ross's Impact 01:02:26 Pre-MBA Internships 01:04:33 Final Advice     Thank you for watching!   —   Nupur Gupta is the founder of Crack The MBA (https://crackthemba.com), India's leading MBA admissions consulting firm. Every year, Crack The MBA's clients attend ivy league, M7 and other top MBA programs globally. Nupur is a graduate of the full-time MBA program at The Wharton School. She has been recognized by Economic Times among the 'Most Promising Women Leaders', by Business Insider among the 'World's Leading Admissions Consultants', along with other honors. Nupur served two terms as president and two terms on the board of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC) - the primary industry association in MBA admissions.   Follow Nupur and ‘Crack The MBA' on our social media platforms for more updates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nupurgupt/ https://www.facebook.com/CrackTheMBA/ https://www.instagram.com/crackthemba/   Disclaimer: The opinions shared by guests in this video in no way, shape or form represent advisory provided by Crack The MBA. Each candidate's circumstances may vary, and our advice is always provided specifically based on an applicant's specific profile.

Welcome to another episode of ‘Crack The MBA Show'. Our guest today is Vivek Varma who is a second-year student at University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Vivek graduated from UPES with a B.Tech. in Applied Petroleum Engineering. Thereafter, he worked at the intersection of energy, finance, and technology at Royal Dutch Shell as a data engineer and senior business analyst for almost 5 years. At Ross, Vivek is President of Indian Subcontinent Business Association, International Chair, Open Road Fellow, MTrek Lead, member of Ross Follies, contributor to Business Beyond Usual Podcast and winner of EY Consulting Case Competition. In the summer after first year, Vivek pursued an internship with LEK Consulting in Boston.   00:00:00 Start 00:00:38 Introduction 00:02:30 Fun Fact 00:04:52 Winning Habits & Influences           00:10:02 MBA Admissions Timeline 00:12:42 GMAT  00:17:25 Letters of Recommendation 00:18:34 Essays 00:19:26 Resume 00:19:57 Interview Prep  00:25:49 Ross Admissions: Evaluation Rubric  00:27:45 Approaching Ross's Essays 00:31:29 Identifying Essay Anecdotes 00:33:11 Ross Interview Experience & Tips  00:36:09 Overcoming Weaknesses 00:40:15 Financing Your MBA 00:44:38 Pre-MBA Internship Opportunities 00:46:05 Sporting Culture at Michigan 00:51:02 Experience Living in Ann Arbor 00:58:02 MAP Experience 01:00:12 MTrek 01:02:38 Academic Highlights at Ross 01:04:47 Consulting Internship Recruiting 01:07:46 Internship Recruiting for Indians 01:11:43 Final Advice   Thank you for watching!   —   Nupur Gupta is the founder of Crack The MBA (https://crackthemba.com), India's leading MBA admissions consulting firm. Every year, Crack The MBA's clients attend ivy league, M7 and other top MBA programs globally. Nupur is a graduate of the full-time MBA program at The Wharton School. She has been recognized by Economic Times among the 'Most Promising Women Leaders', by Business Insider among the 'World's Leading Admissions Consultants', along with other honors. Nupur served two terms as president and two terms on the board of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC) - the primary industry association in MBA admissions.   Follow Nupur and ‘Crack The MBA' on our social media platforms for more updates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nupurgupt/ https://www.facebook.com/CrackTheMBA/ https://www.instagram.com/crackthemba/   Disclaimer: The opinions shared by guests in this video in no way, shape or form represent advisory provided by Crack The MBA. Each candidate's circumstances may vary, and our advice is always provided specifically based on an applicant's specific profile.

In this episode of Selling From The Heart, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy interview Radhika Shukla, a senior sales leader with extensive experience in the industry. Radhika shares her insights on selling from the heart and the importance of servant leadership. She emphasizes the three pillars of successful sales: serving passionately, connecting authentically, and thriving collectively. Radhika also discusses the power of networking and building meaningful relationships in sales.ABOUT THE GUESTRadhika Shukla, an accomplished Sr. Sales Leader and holder of a Michigan-Ross MBA, brings forth over 21 years of invaluable experience in strategic sales leadership and business management. Her career has been defined by a strong emphasis on mentoring and leading high-performing teams across North America and Asia, with a focus on crafting cost-effective solutions that address critical business needs and drive digital transformations for customers.In her most recent role, Radhika successfully helmed a $250M+ P&L business in the US Enterprise Commercial East Region. Her leadership ethos can be succinctly summarized as "Inspire, Empower, Appreciate," reflecting her commitment to leading with empathy and care. Remarkably, she holds 15 Cloud and Industry tech certifications, including Microsoft Cloud and Industry 4.0, and is recognized as a Google Cloud Digital Leader, further underscoring her dedication to staying at the forefront of industry advancements.KEY TAKEAWAYSServing passionately means understanding the customer's needs and tailoring solutions to meet those needs.Authenticity is crucial in building trust with customers. Being transparent and open, even in difficult conversations, builds credibility.Thriving collectively involves cross-functional collaboration and presenting a united front to customers. It is important to remove barriers and support team members' success.Networking is a powerful tool in sales. Setting clear objectives, choosing targeted events, and being genuine and authentic can lead to valuable connections.Building an influential inner circle through networking can accelerate success in sales.QUOTES"Passionate service starts with truly understanding what the customer needs, not with what we have to sell to meet our quotas." - Radhika Shukla"Authentic connections are built on trust, transparency, and genuine relationships." - Radhika Shukla"Your network is your true net worth." - Radhika Shukla"Quality is more important than quantity when it comes to networking." - Radhika Shukla"Relationships have to be maintained. You have to nurture them." - Radhika ShuklaLearn more about Radhika: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhikashukla/Learn more about Darrell and Larry: Darrell's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrellamy/Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylevine1992/Website: https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/ Got a video about how you sell from the heart? Share it by texting VIDEO to 21000.Please visit BarnesandNobles.com to order your copy of the rerelease of the Selling from the Heart book. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/sellingfromtheheartPlease visit WHY INSTITUTE:https://whyinstitute.com/Please go to WORK BETTER NOW:https://www.workbetternow.com/Click for your Daily Dose of Inspiration:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/dailyCheck out the 2023 Authentic Selling Challenge:https://authenticsellingchallenge.com/Get your Insiders Group FREE PASS here:https://www.sellingfromtheheart.net/free-pass

Laura, a Michigan Ross MBA alum and former admissions committee member during her second year, joins Erika -- a Ross BBA graduate -- to share advice for and insight into the Ross application and interview process. And they might gush a little over how awesome Ann Arbor, Michigan, is as well.  

Today, based on multiple requests from our listeners, my friend, fellow entrepreneur, and co-founder of Exitwise, Brian Dukes is going to interview me, Todd Sullivan, to help our listeners learn a little bit more about my background and how we came to start Exitwise. We'll take you through the four companies I've started and sold while sharing a few memorable stories about my co-founders, investors, customers, and acquirers that have made my professional journey worth the risk, the sacrifices, and the emotional rollercoaster that is entrepreneurship.A few highlights: (9:36) ... How professional hockey led to the creation of the first big product of Todd's career(18:10) ... The creation of Capball, a meeting with Toys R Us, and a chaotic trip to pitch the product(29:03) ... The Michigan (Ross) MBA program, and the creation of Spirit ShopThis is the first part of a two-part series. We hope you enjoy our conversation.------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by Exitwise:  https://www.exitwise.comExitwise helps business owners create the exits they deserve by assembling the best teams of industry specific, M&A experts, who will help maximize the sale of each business.How Does It Work:1. Schedule A Call:  Schedule a call with one of our M&A Advisors and we'll walk you through the entire process of selling your business, from market valuations to M&A expert fees and from due diligence to the signing of your purchase agreement. We're here to answer any questions you may have.On this call, we'll want to learn about the history of the business, your financial performance, your management team and listen to your thoughts and requirements for selling the business so we can make sure to find the best M&A experts to help maximize your exit.2. Review Top Experts:  Once we've had a chance to process all your business information, we'll share with you, our top choices for investment bankers, M&A attorneys, and tax accountants to help maximize the sale of your business.We'll present each M&A expert's transaction history, estimated valuation range for your business and their fee structures. Then we'll talk through the pros and cons of each choice to help you prioritize and make the best decisions.3. Negotiate & Hire:  Finally, when we've narrowed it down to your top choices, we'll negotiate your engagement letter with each M&A expert to make sure fees and terms are fair for everyone. We know what to look for and we know how to keep everyone incentivized for your optimal outcome.Once your M&A experts have been selected and you're ready to move forward, we'll collect signatures and get everyone to work.

This week's show kicks off with a short “celebration” of the 250th episode of Clear Admit's podcast. Over 3+ years we've had 264,000 listens, with listeners tuning in from nearly every corner of the globe! Alex then discussed this week's upcoming deadlines, which include Harvard, UPenn / Wharton, UVA / Darden and Duke / Fuqua. Graham highlighted the Real Humans piece recently published for Michigan / Ross MBA students, and your hosts discussed the value of these pieces for understanding fit for each of these programs. Graham also highlighted the Adcom Q&As from Vanderbilt / Owen and Rice. Graham then reviewed NYU / Stern's recently released MBA student class profile. Some very interesting numbers, in terms of applications, admits and class size. Graham also highlighted two recent news stories regarding Harvard's new needs-based scholarship commitment, and a gift received by Emory / Goizueta to help fund scholarships. Finally, Graham alerted listeners to the upcoming essay workshop series, which includes three events on September 14 (Berkeley / Haas, Yale SOM, Chicago / Booth, Cornell / Johnson), September 21 and September 28. Signups are here: https://bit.ly/clearadmitfall As usual, this episode tackled three profile reviews, drawn from recent ApplyWire entries. First up, Alex chooses a female engineer with five years of experience and a passion for sports. Her post-MBA goals make sense, and there's a lot to like in the overall profile - but the GRE is 319. This might be enough for her dream target school (Duke/Fuqua) but Alex and Graham debate the notion of her delaying applications to Round 2 and taking one more shot at pushing the score up a few points. This week's second candidate appears to have a very strong profile coupled with great numbers (328/3.73). They are weighing whether to apply this season or next season, and we strongly encourage a few applications for this season. Our final candidate is from North Africa,  and is somewhat of a non-traditional entrepreneur. At 33, they are going to be older than their classmates, but the biggest concern is their undergraduate GPA. We suggest some remedial work, but do think they might have what it takes for some of the European programs they are targeting. This episode was produced and engineered by Dennis Crowley in historic Philadelphia. It was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. Thanks for reading this far, and for tuning in!

Radhika Shukla is back, talking about leading by example and inspiring her team to really listen to customers and focus on solving their business challenges. Radhika highlights lessons learned, “When you appreciate your sellers so they feel valued and you lead with care and empathy, everything else just follows.  It is so important to know your team's capabilities and invest in their growth. It is core to retaining and attracting talent.” About Helen's Guest: Radhika Shukla is a Director, Enterprise Sales at Microsoft and Michigan-Ross MBA with over 18 Years of experience in Strategic Tech Sales Leadership. She is a skilled leader with a proven track record of successfully driving up sales, substantial ROI and profitability, delivering remarkable results for Fortune 500 companies and creating growth strategies eliciting best from contributors. Her passion lies in helping customers solve their business challenges through innovative digital transformation solutions and engaging experiences fostering strong partnerships in the tech industry along the way. Leading with care/empathy, my passion drives me to equip and empower my team so they can dream big, achieve the impossible and accomplish remarkable things. Her leadership mantra is- “Inspire, Empower, Appreciate”. Dynamic, decisive strategic thinker driven to succeed through teamwork, creativity, innovation and execution in complex business environments. Keenly attuned to key business drivers, market/industry trends, she has a number of Cloud and AI certifications under her belt. Radhika is a true trailblazer and in 2021, she was recognized at the No 1 spot in TOP 10 Women in Manufacturing by Manufacturing Global Magazine.

In this episode Radhika Shukla unpacks the critical role sales managers play when leading a new team.  She outlines her 5 priority areas to motivate and energize her team and why people first, customers second, and profits third is a winning formula for her team's success. This episode is filled with insights and actions. Radhika shows us how to lead by example to create a strong team culture.   About Helen's Guest: Radhika Shukla is a Director, Enterprise Sales at Microsoft and Michigan-Ross MBA with over 18 Years of experience in Strategic Tech Sales Leadership She is a skilled leader with a proven track record of successfully driving up sales, substantial ROI and profitability, delivering remarkable results for Fortune 500 companies and creating growth strategies eliciting best from contributors. Her passion lies in helping customers solve their business challenges through innovative digital transformation solutions and engaging experiences fostering strong partnerships in the tech industry along the way. Leading with care/empathy, my passion drives me to equip and empower my team so they can dream big, achieve the impossible and accomplish remarkable things. Her leadership mantra is- “Inspire, Empower, Appreciate”. Dynamic, decisive strategic thinker driven to succeed through teamwork, creativity, innovation and execution in complex business environments. Keenly attuned to key business drivers, market/industry trends, she has a number of Cloud and AI certifications under her belt. Radhika is a true trailblazer and in 2021, she was recognized at the No 1 spot in TOP 10 Women in Manufacturing by Manufacturing Global Magazine.

In this episode, graduating Michigan Ross MBA students who are also members of the Business Beyond Usual team talk about what they'll miss about Ann Arbor, how their plans did or did not change over the course of their MBA experience, highlights of the Michigan Ross MBA program, advice for incoming students, and much more.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Eugenia Collins, Mikayla Terrell. Panelists: Christina Weiberg, Alexia Sabogal, Taylor Clark, Eric Hopfenbeck. Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan

In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA students talk about their experience with MAP, in which teams of first-year students work on a real-world problem for a sponsoring company. They talk about choosing a project, the value of working on site, the most valuable aspects of the program, and much more.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Thomas De Clercq, Eileen Enright. Panelists: Kanishk Goyal, Luke Hendon, Yashesh Parajia, Elisalde Rodriguez, Rachel Sze. Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan

In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA students talk about pre-MBA preparation – what you need to do to get ready before starting classes. They cover pre-Ross academic resources, tips to find housing, pre-MBA internships, connecting with your future classmates, starting to plan for a career pivot, creating a “brag folder,” and much more..Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Eduardo Rejman, Ivy Kim. Panelists: Isabelle Shanafelt, Jess Mersten. Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan

In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA students who have a partner – and in some cases, kids – compare notes on their experiences. They talk about choosing an MBA program with a partner, life in the Ann Arbor community, opportunities for partners at Ross and in the community, favorite date spots in Ann Arbor, available resources, and much more.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Eugenia Collins, Preston Hill. Panelists: Evalynn Rosado, Abid Ali, Michelle , Saar Joskovitch. Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan   

In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA students from India, Peru, Brazil, Belgium, and Australia compare notes about their experiences. They talk about the educational culture in the U.S., differences in the recruiting process between the U.S. and their home countries, Visa challenges, hands-on learning opportunities, why they chose Ross, dealing with winter weather, and much more.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Hosts and Producers: Thomas De Clercq, Eduardo Rejman, Kevin Kou.Panelists: Adriana Freundt, Rishti Gambhir, Abhinav Vats.Executive Producers: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg, and Bob Needham.Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman.Copyright 2022 - University of Michigan

In this episode, Luis speaks with Ivan Aragon. A native of Chihuahua, Mexico, Ivan moved to Phoenix, Arizona as a child.  He played football at Phoenix Community College where he was selected as Male Student-Athlete of the year his second year. He later transferred to Arizona State University to continue his studies. Following his undergraduate studies he excelled in the mortgage, insurance, and food supply chain industries. A proud DACA recipient, he was admitted to the University of Michigan's MBA program in 2017. While at Michigan Ross, he was elected to be his Section's (cohort) President, and to the Michigan Ross MBA council (Student Government) as VP of Finance, among other club leadership roles.   He has an Associate's in Business from Phoenix Community College, a B.S. in Finance from Arizona State University, and an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the University of Michigan's Latino Alumni Association and as President of the Ross School of Business Alumni's Phoenix Chapter.   Ivan is currently a Residential Mortgage Broker based out of Phoenix, AZ. He is licensed in multiple states. He loves helping people attain homeownership and invest in residential real estate. He hosts the Home Loan MBA Podcast where he discusses the home loan process and interviews real estate professionals. In his free time, you can find him cooking a meal for his extended family, playing indoor volleyball, or on the Salsa and Bachata dance floors in Phoenix.   Notes: In this episode, Luis talks about the following and more: Ivan's background and upbringing The power of resiliency The joys and challenges of entrepreneurship The benefits of having a positive mental attitude Resources: Schedule Your Complimentary Introductory Meeting with Luis! Download the 3 Fundamental “Money Moves” to Make Before Turning 45 LatinXcellence, more than a brand, it's a movement! Ivan's Facebook Ivan's LinkedIn Ivan's Instagram Latinx MBA Association's LinkedIn Latinx MBA Association's Website Latinx MBA Association's Instagram

Welcome back to our expansion of the “Business Beyond Usual” concept. Each week, a couple members of the regular “BBU” team run down the top happenings at Michigan Ross for the coming week. This week, they also discuss the start of MAP, an immersive, real-world experience that highlights the education of every Michigan Ross MBA student.Check out the BBU “Ross Weekly” today, and watch out for the next full episode of “Business Beyond Usual,” taking on the topic of which MBA format is right for you.Have thoughts about topics we should cover or just want to get in touch? Send us an email at bbupodcast@umich.edu.---Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.Episode Producer and Host: Eric Hopfenbeck, Christina Weiberg.Guests: -Executive Producers: Jeff Church, Katie Coleman, and Bob NeedhamCopyright 2021 - University of Michigan

Natalie Wang, real estate agent specializing in Southern California and fellow Michigan Ross MBA, joins Ivan to share her best tips for buyers and agents a they navigate the market in 2021.

Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss the challenges -- and the hidden rewards -- of attending an MBA program somewhere other than where you live.In this episode, our panelists share their experiences commuting to Ross for the Weekend MBA Program from in state and out of state, including tips and strategies for making it all work seamlessly. Also, Mawa poses some questions to a student in the new Online MBA Program, who’s getting a world-class Michigan Ross MBA education from his home base in California.  We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. New episodes every other week from July - November.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Mawa Mustafa.Panel: Alok Akolkar, Steve Grove, Sriram Pakkam, and Mara Wittmann.Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan

Mawa is joined by a group of her fellow MBA students to discuss the challenges -- and the hidden rewards -- of attending an MBA program somewhere other than where you live.In this episode, our panelists share their experiences commuting to Ross for the Weekend MBA Program from in state and out of state, including tips and strategies for making it all work seamlessly. Also, Mawa poses some questions to a student in the new Online MBA Program, who’s getting a world-class Michigan Ross MBA education from his home base in California.  We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email at WeekendPod@umich.edu or leave a review on your podcast app of choice to let us know what you think of the show. New episodes every other week from July - November.Working for the Weekend is brought to you by the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.Host: Mawa Mustafa.Panel: Alok Akolkar, Steve Grove, Sriram Pakkam, and Mara Wittmann.Producers: Mawa Mustafa, Suraj Kandukuri, and Bob Needham.Copyright 2019 - University of Michigan

Guest Host Sabaina Kamara, Michigan Ross MBA '19, invites her section-mate Sheela Lal to share her experience applying for internships, founding DrunkShrub and securing a full-time job post-graduation. Listen to get a real-time, inside look into the MBA experience at a top b-school like Ross. Questions Sheela's background and reasons for getting an MBA (0:47) Sheela's approach to landing an internship (7:20) Sheela founds DrunkShrub (10:33) How Sheela took advantage of Ross' resources to further her business (14:43) How Sheela navigated running DrunkShrub and looking for full-time employment in consulting and government affairs (19:30) Sheela's advice to applicants about applying to business school and entrepreneurship (23:55) About our Guest Host Sabaina Kamara is currently an MBA student at University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Prior to starting her MBA, Sabaina worked in as an HR Analyst at a management and employment law firm, focusing on HR compliance for diversity and inclusion. Sabaina will work in consulting for Deloitte Strategy & Operations in New York City after she graduates. About Our Guest Sheela comes across as someone who knows a lot, but really, she's just incredibly good at regurgitating things she's heard on any of the 30 podcasts she listens to. Her current favorites are Detroit Today, Splendid Kitchen, and The Foreign Desk, which reflect her long term interests - in-depth state government engagement, food science and chemistry, and lastly, very sassy international news analysis. Sheela has worked in Missouri politics on and off for 10 years, between congressional and local campaigns, the state house, and at Progress Missouri (a cousin to Progress Michigan). She founded Drunk Shrub, an alternative social beverage company, this summer, and worked in Sri Lanka and India for two years before returning to Missouri. She's found business school to be a surprisingly liberating experience - with very few expectations of appropriate post-graduation steps, she's free to explore her creative side. Episode summary, show notes and more at: http://touchmba.com/starting-a-business-during-your-mba-sheela-lal-michigan-ross-mba

Guest Host Sabaina Kamara, Michigan Ross MBA '19, invites her section-mate Sheela Lal to share her experience applying for internships, founding DrunkShrub and securing a full-time job post-graduation. Listen to get a real-time, inside look into the MBA experience at a top b-school like Ross. Questions Sheela's background and reasons for getting an MBA (0:47) Sheela's approach to landing an internship (7:20) Sheela founds DrunkShrub (10:33) How Sheela took advantage of Ross' resources to further her business (14:43) How Sheela navigated running DrunkShrub and looking for full-time employment in consulting and government affairs (19:30) Sheela's advice to applicants about applying to business school and entrepreneurship (23:55) About our Guest Host Sabaina Kamara is currently an MBA student at University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Prior to starting her MBA, Sabaina worked in as an HR Analyst at a management and employment law firm, focusing on HR compliance for diversity and inclusion. Sabaina will work in consulting for Deloitte Strategy & Operations in New York City after she graduates. About Our Guest Sheela comes across as someone who knows a lot, but really, she's just incredibly good at regurgitating things she's heard on any of the 30 podcasts she listens to. Her current favorites are Detroit Today, Splendid Kitchen, and The Foreign Desk, which reflect her long term interests - in-depth state government engagement, food science and chemistry, and lastly, very sassy international news analysis. Sheela has worked in Missouri politics on and off for 10 years, between congressional and local campaigns, the state house, and at Progress Missouri (a cousin to Progress Michigan). She founded Drunk Shrub, an alternative social beverage company, this summer, and worked in Sri Lanka and India for two years before returning to Missouri. She's found business school to be a surprisingly liberating experience - with very few expectations of appropriate post-graduation steps, she's free to explore her creative side. Episode summary, show notes and more at: http://touchmba.com/starting-a-business-during-your-mba-sheela-lal-michigan-ross-mba

Interview with Dale Jarosz & Dhruv Dhawan, MBA Students and Founders of Bschool Travel [Show Summary] Two Michigan Ross MBA students launched their brand new business, Bschool Travel while attending the Michigan Ross School of Business. Let’s learn how these two very busy MBA’s managed to start and run a business while attending a demanding MBA program. Actually we’ll also discover how the Michigan Ross MBA program and Zell Lurie Institute helped our guests get Bschool Travel off the ground. Listen in for their fascinating story! Michigan Ross MBA Students Talk About Admissions, Business School Life, and Founding a Company [Show Notes] Both our guests today are members of the Michigan Ross class of 2019 and the co-founders of Bschool Travel, which we’ll learn about in a few minutes. Dale earned his bachelors in mechanical engineering from Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2012 and then worked for Caterpillar for five years before coming to Ann Arbor. Dhruv Dhawan graduated from UC Irvine with a BBA and then headed into public accounting for a couple of years followed by a three-year stint as Director of Marketing and Operations for a health supplements company. With that as background, let’s hear about their MBA experience at Ross and the founding of Bschool Travel. Can you tell us a little about your background? Where you grew up? What you like to do for fun? [2:16] Dhruv: I’m originally from Los Angeles, but went to international high school in India before returning to go to UCI. I worked in public accounting for a few years, but decided I wanted some more operational experience so I transitioned to my family business, Health Plus Inc., where I learned a lot. My true passion is travel, and I like to get on a plane whenever I can. Basketball is also a big part of my life. I’m a huge Lakers fan. Dale: I grew up outside of Chicago, I was really involved in sports growing up and engineering-related fields. My dad is an engineer and I followed in his footsteps. I went to Caterpillar to work in product development and innovation which got me interested in being an entrepreneur. My family also has a business so I came to Ross really focused on entrepreneurship. Dhruv and I met during the interview process and said we should start a company, and now we’ve actually done it! What was hardest part for you in the MBA application process? How did you handle that element? [4:46] Dale: I think the hardest part is honing in on your story in the essays, connecting the dots and having the vision for where you want to be afterwards. As an entrepreneur I didn’t know what company I wanted to start and in what industry, but that doesn’t cut it for a story, so I really sat down to think about what industry I would fit and overall what mattered most. Once I did the reflection it was very informative. Dhruv: My answer is similar but different. I had worked in my family business, so had non-traditional experience, and I made it more of a challenge than it needed to be. Since I had already experienced entrepreneurship I really needed to know if it made sense that I want to be an entrepreneur. I had to sit down and reflect, figure out why I wanted an MBA, and what I needed to be successful as an entrepreneur that I didn’t have before. Is Ross meeting your expectations? [7:59] Dhruv: My expectations have been exceeded in every way. I wanted to leave California and maintain a strong network, and the strength of the network is great. The support with our new business has been amazing. Whether it be from customer discovery, or introducing us to students at other schools, or whatever! I mentioned that strategy was an important component for my education, and the strategy classes and professors have been fantastic so far. Dale: I echo everything Dhruv said. Coming into business school I talked to several students. Many were going into traditional career paths. I knew those resources would be available,

Business Beyond Usual Producer Sheela Lal has some questions about what it’s like to study and recruit for finance jobs while in business school. Luckily, she’s surrounded by people who know a lot about that. Sheela is joined by Michigan Ross MBA students Dana Miller and Rebecca Toth to talk about what “finance” really means, how recruiting for finance jobs varies wildly depending on the field you’re interested in, and why you shouldn’t be eating the food at networking events. NEXT EPISODE SURVEY We’re bringing in experts to discuss mental health during business school, and want to help get answers to your questions. You can email us at BBUPodcast@umich.edu or fill out this anonymous survey: http://myumi.ch/Jm1Z3 Learn more about our sponsors for this episode: Finance Club at Ross Out For Business Have thoughts on what you’d like to hear discussed on BBU? Send us an email at BBUPodcast@umich.edu Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Episode Host: Sheela Lal Guests: Rebecca Toth, Dana Miller Executive Producers: Sheela Lal, Marjace Miles, and Christopher Ankney Producers: Jamell Culler, Adam Fasher, Charles Grant, Leslie Chang, Andres Fuentes-Afflick, Dillon Cory, Jason Rock Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman Copyright 2018 - University of Michigan

Interview with Michigan Ross’ Soojin Kwon and Diana Economy [Show Summary] Soojin Kwon, Managing Director of the Fulltime MBA Program, and Diana Economy, Director of Fulltime Admissions at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, share a wealth of information about the Ross MBA program, admissions process, and how you can be admitted. In recent years Ross has increasingly focused on action-based learning, having students work in teams to solve real business problems for both local and international organizations. It’s no surprise, then, that in the application they are evaluating applicants on how they will thrive in environments such as this – from self-awareness to empathy to the ability to work with a team to arrive at the most equitable solution. Listen in for all you need to know to arm yourself for success at Michigan Ross! Michigan Ross MBA: It’s about REAL, Clear, and Teamwork [Show Notes] Both Soojin Kwon, and Diana Economy are returning guests to AST. I’m thrilled to have them back so that we can learn more about the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business MBA program. For those listeners who aren’t that familiar with Ross’ program, can you give an overview of it, focusing on its differentiators? [1:21] Soojin: There are three we like to highlight. You learn best by doing and there isn’t a better place to get your MBA than Michigan Ross. Our portfolio of action-based learning opportunities is second to none. In addition to MAP (more on this later) we have a whole portfolio of subjects that people can do under the umbrella of REAL – Ross Experiences in Action Learning. Go Blue Go Anywhere – that is our mantra. If you come here you can go anywhere – geographically, industry-wise, career-wise. Everything is your opportunity having the Michigan brand and network behind you. Ann Arbor provides the opportunity to be part of a tight-knit community. More than 90% of students come from outside of Michigan so they don’t have a pre-existing network, so the focus of their experience is their MBA and their classmates. Ross appointed a new dean, Dean Scott DaRue approximately two years ago. He believes that MBA students should experience four things while in b-school: Start, Advise, Lead, and Invest in real-world businesses. He proudly announced at the AIGAC conference in June that Ross students in this year’s entering class will be able to perform all four functions. When do Ross students do all that? [3:10] Soojin: Some of those things are co-curricular experiences. Some are through coursework like MAP, which I’ll talk about in a second, but some of them are parallel to the academic experience. For Start, they can get seed money for startups from our Dare to Dream grant money funded through our Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies. They can get advisory support for their startup ideas through our entrepreneurs in residence program, and they can learn how to start a business through our business development seminars. Students can do all these things at any time during their MBA program. For Advise, all MBA 1s in the last quarter of their first year do MAP (Multidisciplinary Action Project), which are projects that can be anywhere around the world and in any industry, working on business challenges that existing organizations have that students help solve over seven weeks fulltime. For Invest, students can help manage one of our seven student-led investment funds that total over $10M in assets, ranging from social venture to early seed to commercialization to real estate. There’s a real wide range that students can become involved in outside of their classes with advisors in each area. The new element is Lead, which is through our Living Business Learning Experience, and the students can do this in their second year. It puts students in an existing business unit of a company like Shinola or Ford, and they work through the semester on some aspect of their business.

In this episode, Michigan Ross MBA student Sheela Lal sits down with Ross Alum Nicaila Matthews, MBA ‘15, the founder of Side Hustle Pro, a successful podcast and entrepreneurship community. The two have a wide-ranging discussion touching on Matthews’ successful podcast and company, the ways in which Matthews is looking to reshape the narrative of entrepreneurship, and the reality and dangers of impostor syndrome among business school students in minority communities. Subscribe to Side Hustle Pro Side Hustle Pro on Facebook We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, and what would you like us to talk about? Leave a review to let us know, or you can reach us at BBUPodcast@umich.edu. Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Host: Sheela Lal Featuring: Nicaila Matthews Producers: Sheela Lal Executive Producers: Ramaswamy Annamalai and Christopher Ankney Copyright 2018 - University of Michigan

Guest Host Sabaina Kamara, Michigan Ross MBA '19, invites her friend and classmate Kashay Sanders to share her experience as a first year MBA student at the Ross School of Business. Listen to get a real-time, inside look into the "MBA1" experience at a top b-school like Ross. Questions Kashay's background (3:32) First year internships and student activities (4:59) Reflections on the "MBA1" year and lessons learned (6:58) Multidisciplinary Action Project (MAP) at Ross (10:54) Dealing with imposter syndrome when switching industries/functions (16:16) First year summer plans (17:50) Healthy team dynamics at business school and getting to know classmates  (20:47) MTreks (26:34) Kashay's Vision for Ross as President of the MBA Council (27:59) Kashay's advice to MBA applicants (31:10) About our Guest Host Sabaina Kamara is currently an MBA student at the Ross School of Business. Prior to starting her MBA, Sabaina worked in as an HR Analyst at a management and employment law firm, focusing on HR compliance for diversity and inclusion. Sabaina is interested in pursuing a career as a strategy consultant post MBA. Sabaina will be interning at Deloitte Strategy & Operations in New York City this summer. About Our Guest Kashay Sanders is committed to building healthy workplace cultures to help people, and organizations, operate at their best. Prior to Ross, Kashay worked within the international development, government and nonprofit sectors, leading and designing programs aimed at gender equity, workforce development, neighborhood safety and ending homelessness. Kashay graduated from Dartmouth College in 2011, with a B.A. in Women's & Gender Studies and minors in Anthropology and Japanese. As an MBA student at Ross, Kashay is President of the MBA Council, a +Lab Fellow, and active member of the Human Capital Club. Kashay will be joining Microsoft this summer within the HR Trax Rotational Program in Seattle, WA. Episode summary, show notes and more at: http://touchmba.com/michigan-ross-mbas-reflect-on-their-first-year-discuss-the-journey-ahead

Guest Host Sabaina Kamara, Michigan Ross MBA '19, invites her friend and classmate Kashay Sanders to share her experience as a first year MBA student at the Ross School of Business. Listen to get a real-time, inside look into the "MBA1" experience at a top b-school like Ross. Questions Kashay's background (3:32) First year internships and student activities (4:59) Reflections on the "MBA1" year and lessons learned (6:58) Multidisciplinary Action Project (MAP) at Ross (10:54) Dealing with imposter syndrome when switching industries/functions (16:16) First year summer plans (17:50) Healthy team dynamics at business school and getting to know classmates  (20:47) MTreks (26:34) Kashay's Vision for Ross as President of the MBA Council (27:59) Kashay's advice to MBA applicants (31:10) About our Guest Host Sabaina Kamara is currently an MBA student at the Ross School of Business. Prior to starting her MBA, Sabaina worked in as an HR Analyst at a management and employment law firm, focusing on HR compliance for diversity and inclusion. Sabaina is interested in pursuing a career as a strategy consultant post MBA. Sabaina will be interning at Deloitte Strategy & Operations in New York City this summer. About Our Guest Kashay Sanders is committed to building healthy workplace cultures to help people, and organizations, operate at their best. Prior to Ross, Kashay worked within the international development, government and nonprofit sectors, leading and designing programs aimed at gender equity, workforce development, neighborhood safety and ending homelessness. Kashay graduated from Dartmouth College in 2011, with a B.A. in Women's & Gender Studies and minors in Anthropology and Japanese. As an MBA student at Ross, Kashay is President of the MBA Council, a +Lab Fellow, and active member of the Human Capital Club. Kashay will be joining Microsoft this summer within the HR Trax Rotational Program in Seattle, WA. Episode summary, show notes and more at: http://touchmba.com/michigan-ross-mbas-reflect-on-their-first-year-discuss-the-journey-ahead

What do you need to know about MBA recruiting for top Consumer Package Goods (CPG) companies? Darren invites Ana Archbold, Michigan Ross MBA '07, to share her experience working for companies like Kraft Foods, Unilever, and Johnson & Johnson, where she is currently a Senior Marketing Director for Neutrogena. Darren and Ana pay special attention to the recruiting process and what applicants can do to maximize their chances of landing internships and jobs. Ana also shares her thoughts on working internationally after getting a top US MBA. This is Part 6 of our MBA Career Series. Looking for more career-related podcasts? Click here. Questions Ana's background (2:54 ) The importance of internships (5:48) Ana's tips to applicants on how they can get a leg up (9:16) What are top CPG companies looking for in hires? (16:24) The recruiting process (21:15) How important is prior industry experience? (25:20) Interviews (27:08) How interns are evaluated for full-time offers (30:15) Ana's advice to international students applying for US jobs & internships (37:09) How Ana landed a senior marketing role abroad in the UK (43:20) Ana's final advice to applicants (46:55) About Our Guest Ana Archbold got her MBA from Michigan Ross in 2007 and is currently a Senior Global Marketing Manager for Neutrogena, a Johnson & Johnson brand, in New York City. Previously, she worked as a Global Brand Manager, doing Strategy & Innovation for Unilever in London. Ana has over 15 years of experience in the marketing and brand management. Episode summary, show notes and more at: http://touchmba.com/mba-careers-consumer-package-goods

What do you need to know about MBA recruiting for top Consumer Package Goods (CPG) companies? Darren invites Ana Archbold, Michigan Ross MBA '07, to share her experience working for companies like Kraft Foods, Unilever, and Johnson & Johnson, where she is currently a Senior Marketing Director for Neutrogena. Darren and Ana pay special attention to the recruiting process and what applicants can do to maximize their chances of landing internships and jobs. Ana also shares her thoughts on working internationally after getting a top US MBA. This is Part 6 of our MBA Career Series. Looking for more career-related podcasts? Click here. Questions Ana's background (2:54 ) The importance of internships (5:48) Ana's tips to applicants on how they can get a leg up (9:16) What are top CPG companies looking for in hires? (16:24) The recruiting process (21:15) How important is prior industry experience? (25:20) Interviews (27:08) How interns are evaluated for full-time offers (30:15) Ana's advice to international students applying for US jobs & internships (37:09) How Ana landed a senior marketing role abroad in the UK (43:20) Ana's final advice to applicants (46:55) About Our Guest Ana Archbold got her MBA from Michigan Ross in 2007 and is currently a Senior Global Marketing Manager for Neutrogena, a Johnson & Johnson brand, in New York City. Previously, she worked as a Global Brand Manager, doing Strategy & Innovation for Unilever in London. Ana has over 15 years of experience in the marketing and brand management. Episode summary, show notes and more at: http://touchmba.com/mba-careers-consumer-package-goods

If you follow any MBA students on Instagram, you know they seem to travel the world... a lot. In this episode, Ramu sits down with three Michigan Ross MBAs who recently studied abroad. He talks with them about their global experiences, as well as why they felt it was important to take advantage of some of the many global opportunities available to MBAs at Michigan Ross. Special thanks to our guests this episode: Sam Horsel, Ryan Concienne, and Gamze Mercan. Upcoming global programs for Michigan Ross MBA students include: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Israel; Health Care Delivery in Emerging Markets in India, Kenya, Rwanda; and semester exchange opportunities with a number of international universities. Learn more online: http://myumi.ch/J2lVv We want to hear your feedback. What do you like about the show, what can we improve, and what would you like us to talk about? Leave a review to let us know, or you can reach us at BBUPodcast@umich.edu. Business Beyond Usual is brought to you by the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. Host: Ramaswamy Annamalai Executive Producers: Christopher Ankney, Ramaswamy Annamalai Editing: Jonah Brockman Copyright 2017 - University of Michigan

Sabaina Kamara, a Touch MBA listener and Admissions Edge Member, details what she did each step of the way to craft her best story - one that got her admitted to 4 top 20 US b-schools, including Michigan Ross, where she will head to this Fall. Sabaina also shares the benefits of applying through the Consortium, and her best application tips on career goals, school selection, GMAT, resumes, essays and MBA interviews. Also Sabaina has generously shared her Michigan Ross MBA essays below - check them out. Questions How Sabaina decided on her MBA career goals and researched b-schools (4:08) Applying through the Consortium (11:56) Sabaina's best tips on the GMAT, and MBA resumes, essays and interviews (22:30) About Our Guest Sabaina Kamara got her B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland and worked as a Human Resources Analyst for a top management and employment law firm in Washington, DC, where she advised federal contractors on diversity related issues such as affirmative action and equal employment opportunity compliance. Sabaina will be starting the Michigan Ross MBA in Fall 2017. Episode summary, links and Sabaina's Ross essays at: http://touchmba.com/sabaina Episode Sponsor Ever wish there was an easier, more affordable way to get your MBA loans? Well now there is. CommonBond is leading student lender, saving members up to thirteen thousand dollars on MBA loans.   Learn more at http://CommonBond.co/TouchMBA. CommonBond Lending LLC, NMLS number 1175900.    

Sabaina Kamara, a Touch MBA listener and Admissions Edge Member, details what she did each step of the way to craft her best story - one that got her admitted to 4 top 20 US b-schools, including Michigan Ross, where she will head to this Fall. Sabaina also shares the benefits of applying through the Consortium, and her best application tips on career goals, school selection, GMAT, resumes, essays and MBA interviews. Also Sabaina has generously shared her Michigan Ross MBA essays below - check them out. Questions How Sabaina decided on her MBA career goals and researched b-schools (4:08) Applying through the Consortium (11:56) Sabaina's best tips on the GMAT, and MBA resumes, essays and interviews (22:30) About Our Guest Sabaina Kamara got her B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland and worked as a Human Resources Analyst for a top management and employment law firm in Washington, DC, where she advised federal contractors on diversity related issues such as affirmative action and equal employment opportunity compliance. Sabaina will be starting the Michigan Ross MBA in Fall 2017. Episode summary, links and Sabaina's Ross essays at: http://touchmba.com/sabaina Episode Sponsor Ever wish there was an easier, more affordable way to get your MBA loans? Well now there is. CommonBond is leading student lender, saving members up to thirteen thousand dollars on MBA loans.   Learn more at http://CommonBond.co/TouchMBA. CommonBond Lending LLC, NMLS number 1175900.    

How do top business schools use the GMAT to evaluate you? What exactly are they looking for? What do you need to score and on which sections? When should you retake the GMAT? Do schools prefer the GMAT or GRE? Darren asks Admissions Directors from 3 top schools - Michigan Ross (USA), IESE (Spain) and HKUST (Hong Kong) - tough questions about the GMAT. Listen on to get your GMAT questions answered! Son Nguyen from Michigan Ross MBA (4:46) Anjaney Borwankar from IESE MBA (20:30) Gary Lo from HKUST MBA (33:55) GMAT Lessons Learned (50:44) Episode summary, links and more at: http://touchmba.com/gmat Episode Sponsor Save up to thirteen thousand dollars with a low-interest MBA loan from CommonBond. CommonBond has funded over a billion dollars in student loans, and their easy online application only takes minutes.   To learn more, visit http://commonbond.co/TouchMBA CommonBond Lending LLC, NMLS number 1175900.

How do top business schools use the GMAT to evaluate you? What exactly are they looking for? What do you need to score and on which sections? When should you retake the GMAT? Do schools prefer the GMAT or GRE? Darren asks Admissions Directors from 3 top schools - Michigan Ross (USA), IESE (Spain) and HKUST (Hong Kong) - tough questions about the GMAT. Listen on to get your GMAT questions answered! Son Nguyen from Michigan Ross MBA (4:46) Anjaney Borwankar from IESE MBA (20:30) Gary Lo from HKUST MBA (33:55) GMAT Lessons Learned (50:44) Episode summary, links and more at: http://touchmba.com/gmat Episode Sponsor Save up to thirteen thousand dollars with a low-interest MBA loan from CommonBond. CommonBond has funded over a billion dollars in student loans, and their easy online application only takes minutes.   To learn more, visit http://commonbond.co/TouchMBA CommonBond Lending LLC, NMLS number 1175900.

Son Nguyen is Associate Director of Admissions at Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, where he has been since 2014. Previously he was a Corporate Recruiter for Target and Assistant Director of Admissions for the University of Notre Dame. Son got his Bachelors from Notre Dame and his Masters of Science in Strategic Communications from Columbia. University of Michigan Ross MBA Program Highlights 4:18 Admissions 21:56 Financing 38:58 Careers 42:11 Go to http://www.touchmba.com/michigan-ross-mba-admissions-interview for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts about admissions, financing, and careers at the Michigan Ross MBA program.

Son Nguyen is Associate Director of Admissions at Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, where he has been since 2014. Previously he was a Corporate Recruiter for Target and Assistant Director of Admissions for the University of Notre Dame. Son got his Bachelors from Notre Dame and his Masters of Science in Strategic Communications from Columbia. University of Michigan Ross MBA Program Highlights 4:18 Admissions 21:56 Financing 38:58 Careers 42:11 Go to http://www.touchmba.com/michigan-ross-mba-admissions-interview for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts about admissions, financing, and careers at the Michigan Ross MBA program.

"We want you to be involved." Thank you to Jon Fuller, Senior Associate Director Admissions, and Diana Economy, Associate Director of Admissions at Michigan Ross for an outstanding Q&A! In the following excerpt you’ll read about Ross’s strengths and what distinguishes Ross from other top MBA programs: Linda Abraham:  "How is Ross' program different from other top programs? Is there anything in particular?" Now, I know that you know the Ross program best, so let me rephrase that question if I could and say "What do you think Ross is particularly strong at?" Jon Fuller: Not that we're a one-trick pony with the action-based learning component, but that is definitely something that I think is a big differentiating factor to our students’ experience within our program; is that, again, through MAP and a lot of other experiences, such as through our institutes and centers, through student life experience, and the clubs and organizations that our students lead and develop, there are many, many opportunities to take theory and put it into practice, and to put it in practice in a context that actually has significant impact and significant weight to it. ...Our philosophy is "Why should you wait until you graduate from your MBA program to actually try some of these things out, to try some of these learnings out and apply them to the real world?" There’s a safety net in some ways for you to test yourself, to test your boundaries, and to experiment, but at the same time, there are real stakes involved... ... I'm always struck by is the engagement of our student body in terms of actually making the Ross experience their own, and really shaping and having a significant role and actually providing direction to the school. We have over seventy different student organizations and clubs. All of them are student run. Of course, there may be a faculty advisor and there is staff support to these organizations, but the students have ultimate say in terms of what the programming is...We tell people, we want you to be involved...and if you don't see something here that exists that is of interest to you, then make it happen. ...So students are very active. It is not a passive existence, or a passive experience that they have, and I think that's a real distinguishing feature to the extent that that happens, at the Ross school. Diana Economy: I think our alumni base is very much a distinguishing factor. I noticed that both as a student as well as an alum. I think to further Jon's point about the connection that students have with one another through their experience here and co-creating this great experience that develops these very strong bonds that they continue on as alum. I think our alumni feel very strongly about giving back. Of course, University of Michigan's got one of the largest living alumni bases anywhere. And as a Ross graduate, you're not just a part of the Ross school of business graduate community; you're part of a larger University of Michigan community. You could pick up the phone anywhere in the world and call somebody who was a law school alum or an undergraduate alum or a med school alum, and you're part of that broader network. Which of course, when you go to business school, you're not just preparing for that first job out of business school, but essentially for your whole career. Having that strong alumni base is something that we feel is very strong here. For the full Q&A, please view the Michigan Ross MBA transcript or listen to the audio file. You can also boost your Ross IQ by visiting our Michigan Ross B-School Zone. To automatically receive notices about these MBA admissions chats and other MBA admissions events, please subscribe to our MBA events list. To listen to the Q&A recordings on-the-go, please subscribe to the Accepted Admissions Podcast. //  Accepted.com ~ Helping You Write Your Best