Poets&Quants

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MBA News, Experts, & Admissions Advice With Executive Editor Pola Lem https://poetsandquants.com/

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A Stanford MBA Starts A New MBA Admissions Consultant Platform 27.07.2021 43:57

Joinleland.com co-founder Cameron Lehman joins us in a discussion on MBA admissions consulting and who most needs consulting help

Fortune's First MBA Ranking 20.07.2021 27:48

We take a look at Fortune's entry into the business school rankings market

Landing The Most Lucrative MBA Jobs In PE, VC & Hedge Funds 13.07.2021 32:40

What it takes to get the MBA posts that pay the most and are among the most selective

Elon Musk Hates MBAs + The Thrill & Agony Of MBA Admission Decisions 06.07.2021 21:27

America's favorite entrepreneur is dissing the MBA again. What is it with these MBA naysayers? Caroline, Maria and John take it on

How To Budget For Your MBA + The Major MBA Employers at Harvard, Stanford & Wharton 29.06.2021 28:25

With thousands of students about to begin their MBA journeys this fall, Caroline, Maria and John discuss what kind of budget students should have to enjoy a full MBA experience. Plus, beyond McKinsey, Bain and BCG, just who are the major employers of MBAs these days

How To Smartly Leverage Your MBA Degree 22.06.2021 36:00

What can you do to get the maximum benefit from your MBA? Caroline, Maria & John have a bunch of great ideas to make sure the value you get immediately from the degree endures over time.

Hidden MBA Gems 15.06.2021 34:45

Caroline, Maria and John discuss the best of the MBA programs that are sometimes overlooked by candidates blinded by the rankings

The 2021-2022 MBA Admissions Season 08.06.2021 31:00

The official start for the new admissions cycle is here. Caroline, Maria and John discuss what to expect and what you need to know

Interest In U.S. MBA Programs Is Surging In India. Here’s How To Stand Out 02.06.2021 25:24

How to stand out as an MBA candidate in an over-subscribed applicant pool

What We Would Change About MBA Admissions 25.05.2021 34:02

There's a lot we would make different about MBA admissions

13 Questions On The Minds Of Today's MBA Applicants 20.05.2021 39:05

Caroline and Maria answer the most pertinent questions MBA applicants are asking today

No GMAT Scores For MBB? + It's Graduation Time 11.05.2021 25:46

McKinsey, Bain, BCG and Goldman Sachs say a GMAT score is not required for an internship or full-time job offer, plus our celebration of the top 100 best & brightest MBAs of 2021

Is Business School A Good Place To Do A Startup? 04.05.2021 37:50

The pros and cons of using your MBA experience to incubate a brand new business

Going To B-School This Fall? Here's A To-Do List 27.04.2021 29:23

If you have been admitted to an MBA program that starts this fall, there are several steps you can take before you get on campus to gain a jumpstart and insure a successful MBA experience. Caroline, Maria & John offer plenty of suggestions

MBA Decision Time: How To Decide Among Competing Admission Offers 20.04.2021 27:41

Many lucky MBA applicants now find themselves in the enviable position of deciding among several offers of admission. When should you take the offer with the bigger scholarship money over one at a higher ranked school? Maria, Carolina & John offer some advice and case studies of actual candidates facing these decisions.

The Steep Decline Of International MBA Students At U.S. Business Schools 13.04.2021 26:37

Caroline, Maria and John discuss the implications of dramatic drops in international student enrollment during the Trump era

The Big Takeaways From US News 2021 MBA Ranking 06.04.2021 30:21

Caroline, Maria and John provide insights and perspective on the new ranking

The Pros & Cons Of Getting An MBA Part-Time 31.03.2021 33:10

Caroline, Maria and John explore the world of part-time MBA programs where students earn their degrees in the evenings and on weekends

Our Interview With INSEAD's Chief MBA Gatekeeper 23.03.2021 46:25

Virginie Fougea, INSEAD's global director of admissions and financial aid, candidly talks shop with Caroline, Maria and John

What International Applicants Need To Know 16.03.2021 28:08

Caroline, Maria and John discuss whether international students should return to U.S. schools

Deferred MBA Admission Plans 09.03.2021 29:04

How to tilt the odds in your favor for Harvard Business School’s 2+2 program and other to deferred programs

Report From CentreCourt MBA Festival 02.03.2021 29:43

John, Caroline and Maria discuss the admissions news out of the recently concluded two-day CentreCourt MBA Festival. One school reported a 70% jump in full-time MBA applications so far this year

How To Interpret The New Financial Times MBA Ranking 16.02.2021 35:51

Maria, Caroline & John assess the winners and the losers and advise applicants on how to use a ranking

Rejected By Your Dream School: Here's How To Deal With It 09.02.2021 32:13

Maria, Caroline and John offer guidance on how to handle those MBA admission dings

How To Prep For Those MBA Interviews 02.02.2021 42:56

Caroline, Maria & John on what to expect when you are invited to interview by a business school, including common traps that can get you dinged.