B-Schooled Podcast Episode #271: What’s New at UNC Kenan-Flagler—with Admissions Director Katy Radell

In this episode, new B-Schooled co-host Alex Liff sits down with Katy Radell, Director of Admissions at UNC Kenan-Flagler. Together, they break down what’s changing at the school—and why it matters for MBA applicants. …

First-Generation MBA Applicants: Advice for Charting Your Destiny

In the competitive landscape of elite business school admissions, standing out from the crowd can be daunting. Yet for first-generation MBA applicants, their lived experiences are not only a compelling narrative that distinguishes them …

Who’s the Best Candidate for an MBA Test Waiver?

MBA test waivers have changed how business schools admit students, but many applicants are still unclear about what they mean. During the pandemic, schools made tests optional because testing centers were closed and flexibility …

Special Considerations for the Older MBA Applicant

The average age of business school applicants has been trending downward for more than a decade. As that shift continues, expectations around work experience have evolved, too. But not everyone is ready — or …

B-Schooled Podcast Episode #270: Data Form Do’s and Don’ts

Most MBA applicants focus on essays and recommendations but underestimate the strategic value of the application’s data form—the structured fields, dropdowns, and short-answer prompts that make up the core of the online application itself. …

Advice for Younger MBA Applicants

Prospective business school aspirants always want to know when the best time to pursue an MBA is. Yet there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. In the past, business schools required applicants to have four to six …