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All About Georgetown’s New Master of Science in Business Analytics Program [Episode 378]

Podcast interview with Dr. Sudipta Dasmohapatra

[powerpress] Why Georgetown’s new MSBA program may be just what you’re looking for! [Show Summary] Dr. Sudipta Dasmohapatra, Academic Director of Georgetown’s MSBA program, goes in-depth on who the new online master’s program is for and how will prepare students for careers in data science leadership. Earn your Master’s of Science in business analytics online …

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A Stanford MBA with a Passion for Both Business and Humanities [Episode 377]

Podcast interview with Ilana Walder Biesanz

[powerpress] What’s it like being a student at Stanford GSB? [Show summary] Ilana Walder-Biesanz’s eclectic background includes engineering, opera, product management, ballroom dance, data analytics, and theatre. In this episode, she shares why she also pursued an MBA from Stanford GSB. Should you include interests and experiences that are not directly business-related in your MBA …

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A Harvard MBA’s Experience & Advice on Writing the Perfect Essay [Episode 375]

Podcast interview with Harsha Mulchandani

[powerpress] How to write an acceptance-worthy essay for HBS [Show summary] Harsha Mulchandani, member of the Harvard Business School Class of 2021, offers her perspective on student life at HBS, as well as what her work on the Harbus Essay Guide has taught her about writing the perfect admissions essay. How can The Harbus Essay …

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An MBA’s Perspective on Columbia Business School [Episode 373]

Podcast interview with Eli Engleman

[powerpress] What’s it like to be a student at a top business school during COVID-19? [Show summary] Eli Engelman, member of the Columbia Business School Class of 2021, shares his experience applying to and matriculating at Columbia’s MBA program, including how his experience has been shaped by COVID-19. A CBS student reflects on his b-school …

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Considering Graduate School? First, Figure Out Your Ideal Career Path.

Considering grad school First figure out your ideal career path

The coronavirus pandemic has created a tough job landscape, but it has also created an opportunity for career “rethinking” as well. Many people are considering pivots and turning towards skill development and learning opportunities like graduate school. But how do you decide what’s next? How do you think about what you want, and also, how …

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What MBA Students Can Expect at UCLA Anderson [Episode 371]

Podcast interview with Alex Lawrence

[powerpress] Are you dreaming of an MBA from UCLA Anderson? [Show summary] UCLA Anderson’s Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions, Alex Lawrence, explores the opportunities awaiting future MBA students, as well as the changes Anderson is making to campus life this fall to provide its students with a safe, rewarding MBA experience. Learn about Anderson’s unique …

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6 Tips for Getting Started on Your Application Essays

6 tips for getting started on your application essays

Sometimes the hardest part of writing a personal statement or application essay for college or grad school is finding the discipline to sit down and focus. Often, once you accomplish that, the ideas begin to form and the words begin to flow.  The following 6 tips will help motivate you to start writing, and then …

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Physical Whiteboards Now Allowed for Online GMAT

Physical whiteboards now allowed for online GMAT

The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) has announced that it will allow physical whiteboards for those taking the GMAT at home beginning June 11. The Executive Assessment Online will also offer the option of a physical whiteboard. The decision was made after significant pressure was put on the organization against the unwieldy online whiteboard tool …

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Stanford MBA Grows His Amazing Tech Startup [Episode 369]

Podcast interview with Stephen Cognetta 1

[powerpress] What’s it like growing a startup during business school? [Show summary] Stephen Cognetta had already co-founded his tech startup, Exponent, by the time he entered the Stanford GSB class of 2020. Today, he shares how his MBA experience shaped his approach to growing Exponent and what the business is doing to help job applicants …

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Preparing for Life as an MBA Student at Toronto Rotman [Episode 367]

Podcast interview with Meenakshi Chauhan

[powerpress] An engineer with Indian Railways seeks innovation as a Rotman MBA student. [Show summary] Meenakshi Chauhan spent five years as an engineer with Indian Railways (and the only woman in her department) before leaving in search of a more challenging, innovative work environment. Now, she’s preparing to re-enter student life at the University of …

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