Trying to figure out if grad school will pay off? How much you’ll earn with your career of choice? Which graduate program will position you to for the best payoff? If so, tune in to our conversation with Lydia Frank of PayScale to find out how to get the stats and info that you need…
The Georgetown McDonough MBA: Everything You Need to Know
UPDATE: Check out our recent McDonough podcast episode: All About Becoming a Georgetown McDonough MBA >> Georgetown McDonough is famous for being the place where business and policy meet, but there is so much more to say about this top MBA Program. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Shari Hubert, Associate Dean of…
The Tuck School of Business and the Global Insight Requirement
On September 3, 2014, the Tuck School of Business introduced the new and exciting Global Insight Requirement. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Dr. Phillip Stocken, the Associate Dean for the MBA Program at Tuck, for the scoop on the new requirement and more info about the b-school. 00:02:33 – The structure of…
Identity, Community, and the World of Med School Admissions
Meet the doctor who is on a mission to spread the word that med school admission is an attainable goal (and he’ll help you get accepted, too). Listen to the recording of our conversation with Dr. Ryan Gray, founder of The Medical School Headquarters for some great advice and an insider’s perspective on the world…
A Transformational Year: The MIT Sloan Fellows Program
What is the solution for a seasoned manager who is too experienced for an MBA, but not so enthusiastic about the idea of a part-time EMBA? Listen to the recording of our conversation with Stephen Sacca for the low down on an 84 year-old secret that just might change your life: The MIT Sloan Fellows…
Masters in Finance: What You Need to Know
The Masters in Finance degree is one of the most up and coming specialized masters programs in the business world. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Anthony DeAngelis, owner and founder of Masters in Finance HQ, for the low-down on his company, the MSF degree, and the world of finance. 00:03:35 – The…
Insights, Advice and Experiences of a Non-Traditional Med Student
Former songwriter, future doctor, Joshua Wienczkowski has a thing or two to say about the med school admissions process and the med school experience. Listen to the recording of our entertaining and informative conversation for excellent advice and insights from a medical school insider. 00:02:56 – Joshua’s journey to Tennessee and medical school. 00:06:23 –…
Breaking Some HBS Stereotypes: An Interview with Ben Faw
Humility, valuing relationships, knowing yourself, helping children overcome disabilities — Perhaps “Harvard” and “MBA” are not the first words that come to mind. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Ben Faw, West Point grad and veteran, Harvard MBA and author of the hugely popular article “What my MBA at Harvard did NOT teach…
MBAs Across America: Entrepreneurs with a Heart
Michael Baker and Casey Gerald, CEO & CFO of MBAs Across America are making the American dream come true in towns and cities across the country. Listen to the full recording of our conversation to learn about MBAxAmerica’s past experiences, plans for the future, and what these two Harvard MBAs have to say about their…
MCAT Mania: How to Prepare
The big MCAT change is coming right up. Whether you are rushing to take the test before MCAT2015 or you are concerned about taking the new 6-hour exam, our latest podcast interviewee has some great advice for you. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Megan Galvin, the National Program Director for Examkrackers to…
MCAT Tips and Strategy: An Interview with Don Osborne
If you are a pre-med in denial before the ominous MCAT, prepare yourself for a reality check. The time to start thinking about the MCAT is right now and our latest podcast episode is just what the doctor prescribed. Take the first step now by listening to the full recording of our interview with Don…
Healthcare Management at Wharton and at Large
Healthcare related opportunities for MBA graduates are on the rise, and the Health Care Management Program is at the cutting edge of preparing students to enter this exciting and dynamic field. Listen to the full recording of our podcast interview with June Kinney to learn more about healthcare management’s past, present, and future. June is…
Jeff Reid on Entrepreneurship
If you dream of entrepreneurship, tune in to our conversation with Jeff Reid, Director of the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative. Listen to the full recording to get the lowdown on the program as well as great info, insights and advice for entrepreneurs. 00:01:52 – Meet Jeff Reid, Director of the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Initiative. 00:02:51 – The…
2014 ISB Adcom Interview Available!
Thinking about applying to the Indian School of Business? Then check out our recent Q&A with Mr. V. K. Menon, Senior Director of Placements at ISB for valuable information on career prospects for ISB grads post-MBA. Read on for an excerpt: Question: Can you explain how well ISB graduates are placed in terms of being…
Admissions Straight Talk: Interview with Sheryle Dirks
For this week’s episode of Accepted Admissions Straight Talk, Accepted’s biweekly podcast, we interviewed Sheryle Dirks, Associate Dean for Career Management at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business. Check out the full recording to hear our in-depth conversation about Duke University’s Masters in Management Science Program and the career options for business school graduates. 00:16:00 –…
2013 London Business School Masters in Management Adcom Interview Available!
Are you confused about the difference between London Business School’s MBA and its Masters in Management (MiM)? Are you considering applying for the MiM program but have questions about the program’s curriculum, student life, job prospects, etc.? Are you looking for winning tips on how to best present yourself in London’s MiM application? If you…
Consortium MBA Admissions Committee Interview #2 Available Online
Thank you to Consortium representatives for another outstanding Q&A! As always, the Consortium team and partnering school reps offered loads of insight into the Consortium admissions process and the ways in which the individual programs support the Consortium mission. See the below excerpt for more on this: Linda Abraham: Elva asks, “What percentage of your…
Indian School of Business MBA Admissions Committee Interview Available Online
Did you miss our recent ISB MBA Q&A? No problem! Read the excerpt below on the Indian job market for ISB MBAs and then check out the full transcript for more details. Thank you VK Menon, Senior Director of Placements at the Indian School of Business, for an insightful conversation about ISB! (P.S. We invite…
Cornell MBA Admissions Committee Gives MBA Interview Advice
We had an excellent Q&A last week with admissions members from Cornell Johnson. We hope you enjoyed it! In the following excerpt, Cornell adcom members, Christine Sneva, Ann Richards, and Eddie Asby talk about their interview pet peeves. Read on for valuable advice about what NOT to do: Linda Abraham: What are your greatest pet…
Consortium MBA Admissions Committee Interview Available Online
Thank you to the Consortium MBA panelists (including reps from CMU Tepper, Rochester Simon, Cornell Johnson, and others) for an insightful Q&A. The following excerpt offers important tips into what NOT to do when completing your Consortium MBA application: Linda Abraham: Kurt asked, “Could the member schools talk about a few common mistakes they see…