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How the ESADE MBA Program Aspires to Make a Positive Impact [Episode 362]

Podcast interview with Judith Puigbo

[powerpress] What does it mean to train “the best managers for the world?” [Show summary] Judith Puigbo, Associate Director of MBA Admissions, explores how to get into ESADE, a top MBA program based in Barcelona committed to doing good. Learn about ESADE’s unique MBA program [Show notes] Judith Puigbo is the Associate Director of MBA …

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From Law Enforcement to Medical School: A Journey [Episode 363]

Podcast interview with Dr. Joe Bardinelli

[powerpress] Dr. Joe Bardinelli shares his journey from cop to doc [Show summary] Not everyone follows a traditional path to a career in medicine. Today’s guest, emergency physician Dr. Joe Bardinelli, was a police officer for six years before deciding to enter medical school. In this episode, he shares how and why he went from …

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A Reapplicant’s Route to Med School Acceptance [Episode 361]

Podcast interview with Zach Donato

[powerpress] Zach Donato, who will be starting medical school later this year, reflects on his application experience and his expectations for med school [Show summary] Zach Donato, who is preparing to start medical school, shares his perspective on getting accepted as a reapplicant, staying on top of the application process, and mentally preparing for med …

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An Admissions Expert’s Top Tips for Business School Applicants [Episode 358]

Podcast interview with Esmeralda Cardenal

[powerpress] Accepted MBA admissions consultant Esmeralda Cardenal shares advice with applicants [Show summary] Esmeralda Cardenal, an Accepted consultant and former admissions professional at business schools around the U.S. and abroad, is an expert on both sides of the admissions process. In this episode, she shares her advice on improving your MBA applicant profile, applying to …

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What Med School Applicants Need to Know About the University of Colorado School of Medicine [Episode 359]

Podcast interview with Dr. Nichole Zehnder 1

[powerpress] A conversation with Dr. Nichole Zehnder, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs at the University of Colorado School of Medicine [Show summary] Dr. Nichole Zehnder, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Affairs at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, shares an overview of the school’s unique offerings and admissions process for prospective …

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How to Prepare for a Successful Round 1 MBA Application [Episode 356]

How to prepare for a successful Round 1 MBA application

[powerpress] Is there a secret recipe for MBA application success? Linda Abraham lays out seven steps that MBA applicants can take now to enhance their chance of success when the MBA applications come out over the summer. Listen to the show! What steps can you take NOW to improve your chances of acceptance to top …

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Thriving in Medical School, in Business School, and as a Professional Athlete [Episode 355]

Podcast interview with Kamali Thompson

[powerpress] Future orthopedic surgeon, MD/MBA Aiming for olympic fencing [Show summary] You think you have a lot to do? Our guest today is an MD/MBA student who happens to be training to join the U.S. Olympic fencing team and compete this summer in Tokyo. How does she do it all? Let’s find out. Interview with …

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Wake Up to Your Amazing Career Possibilities [Episode 354]

Podcast interview with Rachel Serwetz

[powerpress] Woken awakes you to meaningful career opportunities [Show summary] Are you wondering what your career path should be? How to create it? Our guest today is an NYU Stern MBA and associate-certified coach who also serves as a consultant for the Career Design Lab at Columbia. In addition, she is the founder and CEO of …

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Are the Most Successful Entrepreneurs in Their Twenties? [Episode 352]

Podcast interview with Dr. Benjamin Jones

[powerpress] Is there a connection between an entrepreneur’s age and her degree of success? [Show Summary] Are the best and most successful entrepreneurs’ twenty-somethings? As an entrepreneur, are you over the hill at 30, not to mention 40?  Let’s find out from today’s guest, a Kellogg professor of strategy and entrepreneurship, who has actually researched …

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How to Apply to the Best Med Schools for You [Episode 353]

Where to apply to med school

[powerpress] How should you select where to apply to medical school? Accepted founder Linda Abraham sheds light on this important question. [Show summary] AACOMAS opens in May, and AMCAS opens in June, which means the new medical school application cycle is just around the corner. How should you decide where to apply? Accepted’s founder, Linda …

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How to Get Into Cornell’s Master’s in Engineering Management Program [Episode 351]

Podcast interview with Dr. Patrick Reed

[powerpress] Interview with Dr. Patrick Reed, Director of Cornell’s Master’s in Engineering Management Program [Show summary] Dr. Patrick Reed is Director of Cornell’s Master’s in Engineering Management Program, and in today’s episode he shares information about the on-campus and distance programs, and the kind of applicant who is right for this  program versus a traditional …

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