Poets&Quants

This week, we’re joined by Lily is President and CEO of AACSB International, the world’s largest business school association. We talk AI, top b-school trends and pressures.  Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

For better or worse, US News is the king of rankings. So why does everyone care so much about this ranking, how’s it made, and how much stock should applicants put in this list? Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

Three major business school rankings dropped in the same week this September. We examine what changed – and what to take away if you’re applying for business school.  Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

Copenhagen Business School's MBA is capped at 50 students, triple-accredited, and built on one idea: sustainability is a business strategy, not an add-on. Pola Lem talks with Andreas Rasche, Professor of Sustainability and Associate Dean of the MBA, about how CBS weaves ESG and resilience into every core course, not just electives, and why 70% of participants arrive with no sustainability bac...

How do students get from undergraduate degree to internship, to first job, into a top MBA program – and beyond? Today’s guest went from an IIT into consulting, Wharton MBA and then BCG. Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

This month, Duke’s Fuqua School enrolled its smallest MBA class since the pandemic. Meanwhile, Harvard Business School killed off one of its most iconic traditions. We explore the common thread.   Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

Is the Master’s in Management actually worth it right now? And what can we glean from the FT’s recent MiM ranking? Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

Skipper Gavin Rees led London Business School to second place in the 2025-26 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. In this mini-episode, he tells Business Casual’s Pola Lem about the leadership lessons he gleaned in this high-stakes environment.  Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

How can applicants strike the right tone when they describe their achievements? We go through some top tips – and what not to do to alienate your file reader. Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

Can working professionals do the full-time MBA without dropping their jobs? Columbia is the most recent business school to bet yes. Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

Last autumn, elite business schools enrolled their largest combined class in six years – yet admissions plateaued. What can students expect this year? Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

Foreign students in the US are facing new, stricter visa rules limiting their time in the country. Plus, the Trump administration is considering a $100,000 fee for working in the US after graduation. Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

One ranking does things very differently. This week we talk about the Princeton Review Ranking – why it’s unusual and how it can be useful for MBA applicants.  Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

We discuss the trends in this year’s b-school application questions and drill into the details at numerous top programs. Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

We dig into the truth and perceptions behind the narrative of hiring cooldown in the MBB. Plus, this week we have a guest host.  Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

Which factors should MBA couples consider when deciding whether to apply together? And how should they communicate that in their applications? Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

We take a look at Stanford’s new MBA application tool and the reasons why candidates overthink certain essay questions.  

How does GMAT’s new ‘Superscore’ change things for b-school applicants? 

We dig into misconceptions and truths about the true cost of an MBA abroad.

This week we talk test waivers, optional essays, and how big-ticket charitable gifts shape scholarship funding.

In this episode, Gies Business professor Eren Ahsen shares his unconventional journey from mathematics and electrical engineering to machine learning in healthcare and ultimately business education. He discusses how AI evolved from an academic pursuit into a transformative force in medicine and organizations, why combining multiple algorithms leads to better decisions, and how business leaders can...

Should applicants use AI in their admissions essays? With extreme caution, as we hear this week.

As we enter summer, we talk about how applicants can strategically approach those early MBA application dates. Plus, we demystify the ‘career vision’. 

In this episode, finance veteran and Gies College of Business professor Rich Excell shares his journey from global trading floors around the world to becoming an award-winning educator. He discusses the evolution of derivatives and market efficiency, the realities of trading risk, and why today’s students bring a fresh sense of optimism to finance. Along the way, Rich offers candid stories from hi...

A fire sale? An arms race? However you term it, business schools are slashing rates – we look at how applicants can score a scholarship.