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With over 400,000 downloads, B-Schooled is the leading podcast for everything b-school! Expand upon the insight and advice we offer in our blog and weekly newsletter. Featuring admissions guidance from SBC’s all-star team, as well as interviews with current business school students, MBA alums, representatives from top programs, and other key players that are important during the MBA admissions journey.
Many of our SBC podcasts have covered key facets of the SBC System™ , which has eight core modules. These features are explored across over 200 podcasts to date.
| Episode Number | Podcast Title | Podcast Category | SBC System Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | GMAC MBA Application Trends Survey Recap: B-Schooled episode 277 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 276 | Final Thoughts After 20 Years of MBA Advising (Part 3): B-Schooled episode 276 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 275 | Final Thoughts After 20 Years of MBA Advising (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 275 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 274 | Final Thoughts After 20 Years of MBA Advising (Part 1): B-Schooled episode 274 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 273 | Before you submit for Round 2: B-Schooled episode 273 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 272 | AI and the MBA Application: B-Schooled Episode 272 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 271 | Focus on: UNC Kenan-Flagler: B-Schooled episode 271 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 270 | How to use the MBA data form to your advantage: B-Schooled episode 270 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 269 | The Benefits of an MBA During Uncertain Times: B-Schooled episode 269 | MBA Planning/ Timeline | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 268 | Key Questions To Consider for Round Two Applicants: B-Schooled episode 268 | MBA Planning/ Timeline | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 267 | Chat with HBS alum Rahul Mehendale (Part 3 of 3: Being an HBS alum): B-Schooled episode 267 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 266 | Chat with HBS alum Rahul Mehendale (Part 2 of 3: At and After HBS): B-Schooled episode 266 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 265 | Chat with HBS alum Rahul Mehendale (Part 1 of 3: Getting in): B-Schooled episode 265 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 264 | Overcoming MBA Anxiety With The Help of an HBS Admissions Officer, Part 3: B-Schooled episode 264 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 263 | Overcoming MBA Anxiety With The Help of an HBS Admissions Officer, Part 2: B-Schooled episode 263 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 262 | Overcoming MBA Anxiety With The Help Of An HBS Admissions Officer: B-Schooled episode 262 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 261 | Do's and don'ts after you submit: B-Schooled episode 261 | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
| 260 | Life Lessons I'd wished I learned 20 years ago, part 2: B-Schooled episode 260 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 259 | Life Lessons I'd wished I learned 20 years ago: B-Schooled episode 259 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 258 | How to think like an MBA admissions officer: B-Schooled episode 258 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 257 | Why do you need (not just want) an MBA now? : B-Schooled episode 257 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 256 | Avoid these MBA application time & energy wasters: B-Schooled episode 256 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 255 | MBA your resume: B-Schooled episode 255 | MBA Application Strategy: Resume | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 254 | Improving your quantitative profile: B-Schooled episode 254 | Improving your quantitative profile: B-Schooled episode 254 | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 253 | The "One-Minute Method" for identifying strengths (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 253 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 252 | The "One-Minute Method" for identifying strengths (Part 1): B-Schooled episode 252 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 251 | 6 things you think you know about MBA essays (but probably don't): B-Schooled episode 251 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 249 | What 2025-26 MBA applicants should be doing right now: B-Schooled episode 249 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 248 | 2025-26 MBA Admissions Season Kickoff: B-Schooled episode 248 | MBA Planning/ Timeline | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 247 | MBA applicant pitfalls to avoid: B-Schooled episode 247 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 246 | How to address having several employers: B-Schooled episode 246 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 245 | 5 paths forward if you were dinged everywhere: B-Schooled episode 245 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 244 | Get Your Personal Soundbite Ready for MBA Interviews: B-Schooled episode 244 | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
| 243 | How to pay for your MBA: B-Schooled episode 243 | Paying for the MBA: Financial Aid and Scholarship | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 242 | Your first ding: B-Schooled episode 242 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 241 | An MBA for those in education: B-Schooled episode 241 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 240 | European MBA programs - Part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 240 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 239 | European MBA programs - Part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 239 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 238 | Why might similar candidates end up with very different MBA fates? : B-Schooled episode 238 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 237 | Advice for younger MBA applicants: B-Schooled episode 237 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 236 | The MBA & Futurism: B-Schooled episode 236 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 235 | The power of authenticity in your MBA applications: B-Schooled episode 235 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 234 | Want to be a MBB consultant? Get advice from someone who manages a thousand of them (part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 234 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 233 | Want to be a MBB consultant? Get advice from someone who manages a thousand of them (part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 233 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 232 | Here is how admissions reviewed a real MBA application (pt 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 232 | MBA Application- Finalizing | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 231 | Here is how admissions reviewed a real MBA application (pt 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 231 | MBA Application- Finalizing | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 230 | Advice for older applicants: B-Schooled Episode 230 | Non Full-Time: Executive MBA (EMBA) Applicants | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 229 | Part-Time Programs: B-Schooled Episode 229 | Non Full-Time: Executive MBA (EMBA) Applicants | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 228 | Friends, Lovers, and Entrepreneurship: B-Schooled episode 228 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 227 | Facing MBA application fears (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 227 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 226 | Facing MBA application fears: B-Schooled episode 226 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 225 | Short- and long-term post-MBA career goals: B-Schooled episode 225 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 224 | How to have meaningful interactions with the AdCom during your application journey: B-Schooled Episode 224 | MBA Application Strategy: Proof of Love | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 223 | 5 topics to explore in your MBA application (other than work): B-Schooled episode 223 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 222 | Advice for Wharton's Team-Based Discussion Interviews: B-Schooled episode 222 | After Application Submission: Wharton TBD Interview | Module 7: Interview Prep |
| 221 | How to nail the updated Kellogg MBA application: B-Schooled episode 221 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 220 | 3 Round 1 Submissions Do's (& Don'ts): B-Schooled episode 220 | MBA Planning/ Timeline | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 219 | Reflections From My 20-Year GSB Reunion (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 219 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 218 | Reflections From My 20-Year GSB Reunion B-Schooled (Part 1) episode 218 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 217 | Social media & your MBA candidacy: B-Schooled episode 217 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 216 | The inside scoop on HBS Essay Question #3: B-Schooled episode 216 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 215 | The inside scoop on HBS Essay Question #2: B-Schooled episode 215 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 214 | The Inside Scoop on HBS Essay Question One: B-Schooled Podcast Episode #214 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 213 | Getting into HBS + the GSB: advice from those who've done it, part 3 of 3: B-Schooled episode 213 | Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into Both | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 212 | Getting into HBS + the GSB: advice from those who've done it, part 2 of 3 | Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into Both | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 211 | Getting into HBS + the GSB: advice from those who've done it, part 1 of 3 | Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into Both | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 210 | Preparing for a Years-Away MBA: B-Schooled Podcast Episode #210 | MBA Planning/ Timeline | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 209 | Advice for military (and other non-traditional) applicants, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 209 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 208 | Advice for military (and other non-traditional) applicants, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 208 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 207 | Executive MBA (EMBA) Programs: B-Schooled episode 207 | Non Full-Time: Executive MBA (EMBA) Applicants | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 206 | Pivoting from the private sector to the nonprofit/social sector with an MBA: B-Schooled episode 206 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 205 | https://www.stacyblackman.com/blog/b-schooled-podcast-205-10-tips-for-thriving-on-the-waitlist/ | After Application Submission: Waitlisted MBA Applicants | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 204 | Stacy Blackman on entrepreneurship: B-Schooled episode 204 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 203 | How watching the Grammys might help you get into B School: B-Schooled episode 203 | MBA Planning/ Timeline | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 202 | 12 To-Do's for MBA admits, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 202 (replay) | After Application Submission: Decision Navigating | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 201 | 12 To-Do's for MBA admits, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 201 (replay) | After Application Submission: Decision Navigating | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 200 | An Early SBC client looks back after almost 20 years: B-Schooled episode 200 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 199 | Be authentic, be bold and have a solid plan (Part 3 of 3): B-Schooled episode 199 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 198 | Be authentic, be bold and have a solid plan (Part 2 of 3): B-Schooled episode 198 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 197 | Be authentic, be bold and have a solid plan (Part 1 of 3): B-Schooled episode 197! | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 196 | Choosing between MBA programs: B-Schooled episode 196 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 195 | Food, wine, and entrepreneurship: B-Schooled episode 195 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 194 | Preparing for an HBS MBA interview: B-Schooled episode 194 | After Application Submission: HBS Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
| 193 | GRE/GMAT Critical Reasoning Questions – The Logical Fallacy To Be Prepared For: B-Schooled episode 193 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 192 | Do's & don'ts for last-minute MBA applications: B-Schooled episode 192 | MBA Application- Finalizing | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 191 | Using an MBA in Corporate Social Responsibility: B-Schooled episode 191 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 190 | How to edit MBA materials down: B-Schooled episode 190 | MBA Application- Finalizing | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 189 | What to do ONE MONTH before the deadline: B-Schooled episode 189 | MBA Application- Finalizing | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 188 | Ace your MBA video essays: B-Schooled episode 188 | MBA Application Strategy: Video Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 187 | Dealing with application stress and anxiety: B-Schooled episode 187 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 186 | Communicating MBA program knowledge & fit: B-Schooled episode 186 | MBA Application Strategy: Proof of Love | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 185 | First sentences in your MBA essays: B-Schooled episode 185 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 184 | How personal should you get in your MBA essays?: B-Schooled episode 184 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 183 | Using an MBA at a leading global brand: B-Schooled episode 183 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 182 | Updates on the new shorter GRE and GMAT tests: B-Schooled episode 182 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 181 | Reflections from my 20-year HBS MBA reunion - part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 181 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 180 | Reflections from my 20-year HBS MBA reunion - part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 180 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 179 | What do you bring to an MBA Program?: B-Schooled episode 179 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 178 | Lessons from SBC alums after their first year (Part Two): B-Schooled episode 178 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 177 | Lessons from SBC alums after their first year (Part One): B-Schooled episode 177 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 176 | Before you submit your Round 1 MBA applications: B-Schooled episode 176 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 175 | Making sure your MBA application is clear, consistent and cohesive: B-Schooled episode 175 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 174 | Communicating why you want an MBA: B-Schooled episode 174 | MBA Application Strategy: Proof of Love | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 173 | Advice for MBAs interested in economic development and real estate: B-Schooled episode 173 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 172 | Spotlight on UCLA Anderson with Assistant Dean Alex Lawrence: B-Schooled - Get Your MBA Admit - Episode 172 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 171 | School selection and program strengths: B-Schooled episode 171 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 170 | What to do when you get stuck (Part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 170 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 169 | What to do when you get stuck (Part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 169 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 168 | Spotlight on MIT Sloan: B-Schooled - Get Your MBA Admit - Episode 168 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 167 | The 5-paragraph MBA essay: B-Schooled episode 167 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 166 | MBA career goals: B-Schooled episode 166 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 165 | MBA in space—Using an MBA in emerging sectors: B-Schooled episode 165 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 164 | ChatGPT and your MBA essays: B-Schooled episode 164 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 163 | Highlighting what you've learned + how you've grown: B-Schooled episode 163 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 162 | How to address red flags in your MBA candidacy (Part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 162 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 161 | Write the MBA essay that scares you: B-Schooled episode 161 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 160 | Spotlight on Notre Dame - Mendoza: B-Schooled episode 160 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 159 | Leadership lessons from a Navy SEAL + Stanford GSB grad: B-Schooled Episode 159 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 158 | How to address red flags in your MBA candidacy (Part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 158 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 157 | 12 MBA program considerations *beyond* the rankings (Part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 157 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 156 | Spotlight on Michigan Ross: B-Schooled episode 156 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 155 | 12 MBA program considerations *beyond* the rankings (Part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 155 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 154 | Dinged everywhere? 5 paths forward (replay): B-Schooled episode 154 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 153 | Connecting with MBA students, faculty and alums: B-Schooled episode 153 | MBA Application Strategy: Networking | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 152 | Spotlight on Stanford GSB: B-Schooled episode 152 | Stanford GSB: Get the Admit | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 151 | Using an MBA in education--A conversation with Recy Dunn: B-Schooled episode 151 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 150 | Business School and the Entrepreneurial Journey: B-Schooled episode 150 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 149 | Spotlight on Columbia Business School: B-Schooled episode 149 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 148 | Advice for Wharton's TBD group interview from a person who helped create it: B-Schooled episode 148 | After Application Submission: Wharton TBD Interview | Module 7: Interview Prep |
| 147 | Developing your personal MBA soundbite: B-Schooled episode 147 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 146 | Standing out from the MBA competition: B-Schooled 146 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 145 | MBA waitlist advice (replay): B-Schooled episode 145 | After Application Submission: Waitlist Guidance | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 144 | 10 tips if you have 6 months before you apply (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 144 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 143 | 10 tips if you have 6 months before you apply (Part 1): B-Schooled episode 143 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 142 | Round 3 (or final round) considerations: B-Schooled episode 142 | MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1? | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 141 | Top 10 things before submitting your application: B-Schooled episode 141 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 140 | Advice from a former adcom, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 140 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 139 | Advice from a former MBA adcom, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 139 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 138 | Doubting yourself? This could be a great thing, Part 2: B-Schooled episode 138 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 137 | Doubting yourself? This could be a great thing, Part 1: B-Schooled episode 137 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 136 | Reapplying (2022 update): B-Schooled episode 136 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 135 | MBA interview advice, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 135 (replay) | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
| 134 | Ten things I wish I'd known about recommendations when applying, Part 2: B-Schooled episode 134 | MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs) | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 133 | Ten things I wish I'd known about recommendations when applying: B-Schooled episode 133 | MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs) | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 132 | MBA interview advice, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 132 (replay) | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
| 131 | MBA career goal madlibs: B-Schooled episode 131 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 130 | 6 things you think you know about MBA essays (but might not): B-Schooled episode 130 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 129 | Time and energy wasters (replay): B-Schooled episode 129 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 128 | Single-Employer Career Narratives: B-Schooled episode 128 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 127 | How to pick the right recommenders (replay): B-Schooled episode 127 | MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs) | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 126 | Things you’re scared to talk about (and why you REALLY should) Part Two: B-Schooled episode 126 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 125 | Things you’re scared to talk about (and why you REALLY should) Part One: B-Schooled episode 125 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 124 | How to write and talk about accomplishments: B-Schooled episode 124 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 123 | Tips for LGBTQ+ -- and other underrepresented -- applicants: B-Schooled episode 123 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 122 | What should you do with your life? (replay): B-Schooled episode 122 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 121 | GRE vocabulary prep: B-Schooled episode 121 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 120 | What makes you unique?: B-Schooled episode 120 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 119 | Data form do's and don'ts (replay): B-Schooled episode 119 | MBA Application Strategy: Data Form | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 118 | Tackling your main MBA essay (Part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode #118 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 117 | Tackling your main MBA essay (Part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode #117 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 116 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the MBA : B-Schooled episode 116 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 115 | Spotlight on Darden: B-Schooled episode 115 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 114 | How to MBA your resume (replay): B-Schooled episode 114 | MBA Application Strategy: Resume | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 113 | Top 10 things I wish I’d known when applying (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 113 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 112 | Top 10 things I wish I’d known when applying (Part 1): B-Schooled episode 112 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 111 | Advice for differently abled MBA applicants: B-Schooled episode 111 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 110 | Round 1 kickoff: B-Schooled episode 110 | MBA Application Strategy | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 109 | Disruptive technologies and the MBA: B-Schooled episode 109 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 108 | Strengthening your quantitative profile (replay): B-Schooled episode 108 | MBA Application Strategy: Quant Chops | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 107 | The inside scoop on short- and long-term career goals: B-Schooled episode 107 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 106 | MBA admissions test prep deep dive: B-Schooled episode 106 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 105 | Pro tips from 100+ episodes (from a successful applicant who listened to them all): B-Schooled episode 105 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 104 | The importance of extracurriculars and community service (replay): B-Schooled episode 104 | MBA Application Strategy: Extracurriculars & Service | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 103 | The power of authenticity in MBA applications: B-Schooled episode 103 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 102 | Financing your MBA: B-Schooled episode 102 | Paying for the MBA: Financial Aid and Scholarship | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 101 | Interview with HBS/GSB admit Nick (replay): B-Schooled episode 101 | Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into Both | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 100 | 100th episode - What 20 years of MBA trends mean for you, with Francesca Di Meglio: B-Schooled episode 100 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 99 | Consulting interviews & MBA hiring trends with My Consulting Offer CEO Davis Nguyen: B-Schooled episode 99 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 98 | Consulting careers for MBAs, with My Consulting Offer CEO Davis Nguyen: B-Schooled episode 98 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 97 | HBS FAQs (& life advice) with Dawn Clare: B-Schooled episode 97 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 96 | Online MBA programs: B-Schooled episode 96 | Non Full-Time: Online MBA | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 95 | Waitlist do's and don'ts: B-Schooled episode 95 | After Application Submission: Waitlist Guidance | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 94 | Behavioral interviews: B-Schooled episode 94 | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
| 93 | Dealing with dings: B-Schooled episode 93 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 92 | MBA background checks: B-Schooled episode 92 | After Application Submission: Background Checks | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 91 | Do MBA rankings matter? Part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 91 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 90 | Do MBA rankings matter? Part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 90 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 89 | Advice for younger MBA applicants: B-Schooled episode 89 | MBA Application Strategy: Early or Mature Candidates | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 88 | Before you submit in Round 2: B-Schooled episode 88 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 87 | Advice for older MBA applicants: B-Schooled episode 87 | MBA Application Strategy: Early or Mature Candidates | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 86 | Spotlight on Kellogg: B-Schooled episode 86 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 85 | Spotlight on Rice Jones: B-Schooled episode 85 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 84 | Spotlight on Fuqua: B-Schooled episode 84 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 83 | Spotlight on Booth: B-Schooled episode 83 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 82 | Interview with UT McCombs Adcom MD, Rodrigo Malta: B-Schooled episode 82 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 81 | Spotlight on Tuck: B-Schooled episode 81 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 80 | Spotlight on Wharton: B-Schooled episode 80 | Wharton MBA- Intel from Former AdCom | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 79 | Interview with Cooper, current CMU Tepper student: B-Schooled episode 79 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 78 | Unique recommender situations: B-Schooled episode 78 | MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs) | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 77 | Interview Prep Do's & Don'ts: B-Schooled Episode 77 | MBA Application Strategy | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 76 | What to do after a ding: B-Schooled episode 76 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 75 | Interview with Jenny, Wharton/CBS admit: B-Schooled episode 75 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 74 | Round 2 2021-22: B-Schooled episode 74 | MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1? | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 73 | 3 Round 1 submission do's and don'ts: B-Schooled episode 73 | MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1? | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 72 | Interview with HBS/GSB/Haas/Yale admit Maddy: B-Schooled episode 72 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 71 | Round 1 vs. Round 2: B-Schooled episode 71 | MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1? | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 70 | Why now for your MBA? : B-Schooled episode 70 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 69 | The STAR method for essays and interview questions: B-Schooled episode 69 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 68 | Think like the admissions committee: B-Schooled episode 68 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 67 | Powerful resume writing: B-Schooled episode 67 | MBA Application Strategy: Resume | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 66 | Interview with Mike, SBC client and CBS Class of 2023 admit: B-Schooled episode 66 | SBC Client Lessons | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 65 | Career narratives for MBA applicants with several employers: B-Schooled episode 65 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 64 | European MBA programs - FAQs: B-Schooled episode 64 | European MBA Programs | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 63 | 5 MBA applicant pitfalls: B-Schooled episode 63 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 62 | The HBS essay: B-Schooled episode 62 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 61 | The importance of extracurriculars (2021 update): B-Schooled episode 61 | MBA Application Strategy: Extracurriculars & Service | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 60 | Calling all social impact applicants!: B-Schooled episode 60 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 59 | Things to do now that Round 1 is here: B-Schooled episode 59 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 58 | 2021-22 application year trends so far: B-Schooled episode 58 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 57 | Ryan Price of MBA Secrets' wild application ride: B-Schooled episode 57 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 56 | European MBA programs -- an overview: B-Schooled episode 56 | European MBA Programs | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 55 | Executive MBA programs (EMBAs): B-Schooled episode 55 | Non Full-Time: Executive MBA (EMBA) Applicants | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 54 | Dual HBS/GSB admits, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 54 | Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into Both | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 53 | Stacy Blackman on entrepreneurship: B-Schooled episode 53 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 52 | Dual HBS/GSB admits, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 52 | Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into Both | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 51 | 9 types of MBA hopefuls that should work with an admissions consultant: B-Schooled episode 51 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 50 | 5 paths forward if you've been dinged: B-Schooled episode 50 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 49 | 12 to do's for MBA admits, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 49 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 48 | 12 to do's for MBA admits, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 48 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 47 | Planning for a years-away MBA: B-Schooled episode 47 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 46 | Social media & your MBA candidacy: B-Schooled episode 46 | MBA Application Strategy: Social Media | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 45 | How to approach the "Bird in Hand" dilemma: B-Schooled episode 45 | After Application Submission: Decision Navigating | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 44 | Negotiating merit scholarships: B-Schooled episode 44 | Paying for the MBA: Financial Aid and Scholarship | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 43 | Similar MBA candidates, different outcomes: B-Schooled episode 43 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 42 | Wharton's team-based discussion interviews: B-schooled episode 42 | After Application Submission: Wharton TBD Interview | Module 7: Interview Prep |
| 41 | HBS interviews: B-Schooled episode 41 | After Application Submission: HBS Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
| 40 | Round 3 (or final round) considerations: B-Schooled episode 40 | MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1? | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 39 | Deciding between MBA programs: B-Schooled episode 39 | After Application Submission: Decision Navigating | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 38 | For waitlisted applicants: B-Schooled episode 38 | After Application Submission: Waitlisted MBA Applicants | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 37 | A real application review, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 37 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 36 | A real application review - part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 36 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 35 | Last-minute applications: B-Schooled episode 35 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 34 | Underrepresented minority applicants and the MBA: A conversation with Roxanne Mendez, Executive Director of the Riordan Programs : B-Schooled episode 34 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 33 | How personal is too personal in MBA essays? : B-Schooled episode 33 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 32 | What do you bring to an MBA program? : B-Schooled episode 32 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 31 | Tips for editing down essays & application responses: B-Schooled episode 31 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 30 | Communicating MBA program knowledge & fit: B-Schooled episode 30 | MBA Application Strategy: Proof of Love | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 29 | Communicating why you need an MBA : B-Schooled episode 29 | MBA Application Strategy: Proof of Love | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 28 | MBA interview advice, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 28 | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
| 27 | What’s on Your Mind: An Admissions Test Q&A: B-Schooled episode 27 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 26 | MBA interview advice, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 26 | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
| 25 | Part-time programs: B-Schooled episode 25 | Non Full-Time: Part-Time MBA Applicants | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 24 | Coping with first dings: B-Schooled episode 24 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 23 | Admissions test (and other) anxieties: B-Schooled episode 23 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 22 | What to do (and not do) after you submit: B-Schooled episode 22 | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
| 21 | Data form do's and don'ts: B-Schooled episode 21 | MBA Application Strategy: Data Form | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 20 | Video essays: B-Schooled episode 20 | MBA Application Strategy: Video Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 19 | Before you submit in Round 1... : B-Schooled episode 19 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 18 | Career goals: B-Schooled episode 18 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 17 | Reapplying: B-Schooled episode 17 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
| 16 | How to MBA your resume: B-Schooled episode 16 | MBA Application Strategy: Resume | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 15 | 6 Essay-writing mistakes to avoid: B-Schooled episode 15 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
| 14 | What should you do with your life? (replay): B-Schooled episode 14 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 13 | Virtual info sessions -- are they valuable?: B-Schooled episode 13 | MBA Application Strategy: Proof of Love | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 12 | How to pick the right recommenders: B-Schooled episode 12 | MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs) | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 11 | COVID Impacts: B-Schooled episode 11 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 10 | Candidacy question marks, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 10 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 9 | Candidacy question marks, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 9 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
| 8 | Time and energy wasters: B-Schooled episode 8 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 7 | School selection and program strengths: B-Schooled episode 7 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 6 | Strengthening your quantitative profile: B-Schooled episode 6 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 5 | Round 1 kickoff: B-Schooled episode 5 | MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1? | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
| 4 | How important are extracurriculars and community service? : B-Schooled episode 4 | MBA Application Strategy: Extracurriculars & Service | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
| 3 | Don't be Joe or Jane MBA: B-Schooled episode 3 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 2 | Interview with Nick, SBC client and HBS Class of 2020 student: B-Schooled episode 2 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
| 1 | Strengthen your candidacy before Round 1 deadlines: B-Schooled episode 1 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
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