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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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Writing a Compelling Personal Statement [Episode 368]

Podcast interview with Mary Mahoney scaled

[powerpress] How can you write a stand-out personal statement? [Show summery] Dr. Mary Mahoney, Associate Professor of English at Elmira College and Accepted consultant, draws from her expertise in the medical humanities to deliver advice for writing a compelling personal statement. Listen to the show! A professor of English and Accepted admissions consultant shares top …

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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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What Prospective MBAs Should Know About Applying to Michigan Ross [Episode 365]

Podcast interview with Diana Economy and Soojin Kwon

[powerpress] Applying to business school during a pandemic [Show summary] Soojin Kwon (Managing Director, Full-Time MBA Admissions and Program at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business) and Diana Economy, Director of Full-Time MBA Admissions at Ross, answers pressing applicant questions about applying to Ross. They address how the application process has shifted in …

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From Engineering PhD to Med Student [Episode 364]

Podcast interview with Dr. Valerie Fuchs1

[powerpress] A career-changer’s path to med school [Show summary] Valerie Fuchs holds a PhD in environmental engineering and spent eight years as a water resources engineer. This summer, however, she’ll start medical school. Hear how Valerie navigated med school admissions as an older, nontraditional applicant and got into her first-choice school. From engineering PhD to …

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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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