THE GMAT Club Podcast

Hear from Diana Economy who is a former Michigan Ross admissions director.

In this episode, Nate Le shares his approach towards applications essays and interviews which landed him into HBS, Kellogg, Haas, Fuqua and Ross.

In the consultant's corner, Sam and Nina discusses what it means to "Be yourself" in the personal statement.

How to pronounce Emory Goizueta?Why MBA and Why now?Non-quantitative background for taking the GMATNon-quantitative background for an MBABusiness school applications during the lockdownHow to write a compelling MBA essay?How to address a few drawbacks in your MBA applications?Why Emory Goizueta MBA?Why it is important to choose the correct school for the MBA?What are some surprising things about Emory's MBA?Core MBA classesAbout Emory MBA’s small class size and why it is helpful.What advice do you have for Emory Goizueta MBA applicants?What are some overwhelming parts of the MBA applications?How to spend time on the MBA application process? 

How and why did you choose LBS?What kind of students thrive at LBS?About the Exchange program with NYU sternDifferences between European MBA and US MBAHow LBS has helped you in your career?Advice for prospective LBS applicants Consultant's Corner: Advice for constructing a powerful and effective personal statement

IESE MBA program overview and admissions process, case method and popular classes, international experience and women leadership programs, career support and placements. Using ChatGPT in MBA applications. Benefits of personal statement editing and MBA resources.

In this episode, we will uncover the MBA journey of Rashmi Singh rashmis2502 a first-generation college grad by discussing on the following.Rashmi’s consulting backgroundWhy MBA?Thoughts on Impact ConsultingWhy Oxford Said MBA?Gender equityWhy now for the MBA?European MBA vs US MBA vs Indian MBAOxford Said’s application processAdvice on Letters of RecommendationTips on how to prepare a comprehensive MBA applicationHow to write post-MBA goals?Oxford Said admissions interviewHow to use LinkedIn during your application process?Mistakes made as an applicantNegotiating a scholarshipOxford Said cohort/communityIn the consultant's corner, Sam and Nina addressed how to find a balance between making a compelling case as a strong applicant and coming across as bragging.

Sonali's backgroundWhy MBA?How did you choose your target business schools?Why Fuqua?Culture at FuquaAbout Fuqua's 20 random things about yourself essayOne surprising thing about the Fuqua MBA experienceAbout #TeamFuquaAdvise for Fuqua applicantsCareer support at Fuqua

Guest Speaker: Andrea Flores from IE universityAndrea Flores is a professional in the higher education sector with over 10 years of experience, currently Head of Global Recruitment at IE University in Madrid, Spain. Her passion is to see education shape the future of society and how, through sharing IE University’s values of humanities, entrepreneurship, social responsibility, and innovation, she can have an impact on the leaders of tomorrow. She currently manages the Global Recruitment department for both graduate and undergraduate degrees at IE University across the five schools, including IE Business School and the MBA programs. Her purpose is to provide candidates an experience in line with IE’s vision of the future and to recruit the best talent globally.

Episode Summary:0:33 Intro to Lisa Rios, Assistant Dean for MBA Admissions at NYU Stern School of Business2:12 Intro to Devna Shukla3:55 Intro to Drew Stern7:17 How did you start exploring the MBA?14:43 How did the Stern MBA help you in your career?23:39 Can you tell us about a challenging time at Stern and how did you navigate it?28:20 How did you build relationships at Stern MBA?33:30 Student clubs at NYU Stern36:54 How did the Stern MBA help your leadership style?43:36 Navigating change and uncertainty?43:36 How to answer Stern’s essay question about personal call to action?50:45 If you were to do it again, what would you change about your Stern MBA experience?55:45 What would be your advice to NYU Stern prospective applicants?59:14 Closing