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What It’s Like to Apply for a Master’s in Finance or MBA in 2021 [Episode 413]

Podcast IV with Dr. Christie St John

[powerpress] Are you considering a Master’s in Finance or MBA degree? [Show summary] Admissions veteran and Accepted consultant Dr. Christie St-John explores the latest in MBA admissions and provides insights for those applying for a master’s in finance. Read on for must-know admissions insights! [Show notes] In May of 2020, admissions veteran Dr. Christie St-John …

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Applying to Regular Full-Time MBA Programs as an Older Applicant

Applying to Full Time MBA Programs as an Older Applicant

“An MBA? Why aren’t you going for an EMBA?” You’ve probably heard this from friends and acquaintances when they learn that you are planning to pursue full-time graduate business studies, even though you are several years older than the average MBA applicant. This may also be the response of MBA admissions committees – unless you …

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Encore: Application Trends to Watch in 2021, and a Look Back at 2020 [Episode 411]

Application trends and thoughts on the new year

[powerpress] Thanks for joining me for the 411th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. I am taking a week off for family time this week. As a result I decided to air an encore of our most popular podcast so far in 2021. It actually is a solo podcast that I did for our 400th episode …

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Chicago Booth EMBA Class Profile [August 2020 Incoming Students]

Chicago Booth EMBA Class of 2022 Profile

Here’s a look at the Chicago Booth EMBA class of June 2019 incoming students taken from the Booth website.  Chicago Booth EMBA class stats Total number of students: 224 Nationalities represented: 48 Average years of work experience: 13 Students with advanced degrees: 112 Average age: 37 Gender:  Male: 74% Female: 26% Average GMAT score: 681 …

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Low Stats? You Can Still Get into a Top MBA Program!

Get Accepted to Top MBA Programs with Low Stats

Worried about your less-than-stellar GMAT score or undergrad GPA hurting your chances of acceptance at your chosen MBA program? You’re not alone! Anxiety about stats is a main concern among many of our clients.   This is precisely why we developed our masterclass, Get Accepted to Top MBA Programs with Low Stats. If you’re stressed that …

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What’s New at MIT Sloan’s Competitive Full-Time MBA [Episode 409]

Podcast interview with Dawna Levenson2

[powerpress] Need-to-know information about MIT Sloan [Show summary] Dawna Levenson, Assistant Dean of Admissions at MIT Sloan School of Management, shares the latest from the school’s full-time MBA program, including why it’s chosen to go test-optional and how the pandemic is shaping the classroom experience. Do you see yourself at MIT Sloan? Read on for …

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Wharton Executive MBA Class Profile: Class of 2022

Wharton EMBA class of 2022 profile

Here’s a look at Wharton’s EMBA Class of 2022 (profile info from their website): Wharton EMBA class of 2022 facts and figures Total class size: 217 Women: 28% Underrepresented minority students: 12% Countries represented: 26 Average age: 37 Under 30: 6% Over 40: 24% Average years of work experience: 12 Median GMAT score: 700 Middle 80% GMAT range: 650-740 Students holding advanced degrees: 48% Median salary and …

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What to Expect From the MBA Experience at Cambridge Judge Business School [Episode 407]

Podcast interview with Charlotte Russell Green

[powerpress] What makes the Cambridge Judge MBA experience unique? [Show summary] Charlotte Russell-Green, Head of MBA Recruitment and Admissions at Cambridge Judge Business School, explores the one-of-a-kind experience students can expect from the full-time MBA program at Cambridge Judge’s historic campus. What Cambridge Judge is looking for… and what it can offer YOU [Show notes] …

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