What MBA Graduates Now Earn
Stanford’s new MBA employment report opens the door to what MBA grads now earn
Aug 17, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 21
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MBA News, Experts, & Admissions Advice With Executive Editor Pola Lem https://poetsandquants.com/
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For Incoming MBAs, Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Caroline, Maria and John offer relationship advice to MBA students who leave partners behind, plus what Wharton's application decline means for MBA applicants
Aug 09, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Answering Those Quirky MBA Applicant Questions
John spent Sunday morning answering Quora questions from prospective MBA applicants. Now he poses them to Caroline and Maria for their insights
Aug 02, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 19
The MBA Admissions Journey To Round One
With Harvard Business School's R1 deadline just six weeks away, where should you be at this point? And do you have realistic expectations of what MBA programs might accept you?
Jul 26, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 18
The Economist Walks From MBA Rankings
What impact will the withdrawal have, if any, on graduate management education? Will anyone really miss this ranking?
Jul 19, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Motherhood & The MBA, plus The New 2022 Economist MBA Ranking
A newly graduated Stanford MBA who gave birth while in the program reflects on her journey through business school as a Mom, while we also dissect the latest Economist MBA ranking
Jun 28, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Why This MBA Admission Season Is A Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity To Get A Yes From A Top B-School
Declining applications, particularly among domestic U.S. candidates, may give viable applicants their best shot at a highly-selective MBA program, plus what prospective students want above all else in an MBA
Jun 14, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Why B-School Faculty Matter
MBA applicants too often focus on rankings, admission stats, employment data and networking opportunities. But faculty are also an important consideration. Here's why
May 18, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Meet The MBA Class Of 2022
Caroline, Maria & John discuss some of the exceptional MBA graduates of the year
May 10, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Should You Get An MBA?
Caroline, Maria and John on the questions you need to ask yourself before applying or accepting an offer of admission to an MBA program
May 03, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Which U.S. Business School Has The Most International MBAs?
What it means to have more international students as classmates and where you'll find them, plus the riches of Harvard Business School
Apr 26, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Is Your MBA Worth Millions In Lifetime Income?
Some MBA grads are able to increase their lifetime earnings by more than $3 million. Others can actually show a loss on their investment in the degree. Which one are you?
Apr 20, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 10
The Ideal Timetable For MBA Apps
A step-by-step guide for a successful application to business school
Apr 12, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 9
US News 2022 MBA Ranking
All you need to know and then some on the latest list
Apr 05, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 8
A B-School Dean Is Going To Jail
Why former Temple Fox Dean Moshe Pirat has been sentenced to 14 months in prison
Mar 22, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 7
The Ugly Truth About MBA Waitlists
Getting placed on an admissions waitlist is a cruel possibility at highly selective business schools. Here's why waitlists exist and what you can do to get off them with a positive result
Mar 15, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Why This Year's Round 3 Deadlines Are Different
A sizable decline in domestic apps this year is opening up opportunities for R3 MBA applicants, especially women and diverse candidates
Mar 08, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Adam Grant Believes The 2-Year MBA Should Die & Be Replaced By 1 & 3 Year Programs
We debate the Wharton superstar professor's proposal and discuss Poets&Quants' newly updated ranking of the best international MBAs
Feb 17, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 3
The Power Of SMU Cox And Dallas-Ft. Worth
Considering SMU Cox for graduate business school? Listen now to learn about what makes SMU Cox unique and how Dallas-Ft. Worth plays into the strength of SMU Cox.
Feb 17, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Why INSEAD Is Welcoming Lower GMAT Scores
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the implications of INSEAD's decision to set the bar a bit lower on GMATs in MBA admission decisions
Feb 08, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 2
GMAT vs. GRE
As GMAT's share of the business test taking market declines, one of its top officials takes aim at rival GRE. What does it mean for applicants and business schools
Feb 01, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This Harvard MBA Wants A CEO For His Family's Vineyard
Are you a young professional just out of undergrad and on your way to an MBA someday? Or maybe you are about to graduate with your MBA. Daniel Schmid is looking for someone who would be willing to work as the CEO of his family's winery business in Austria for a year. Maria, Caroline and John discuss the idea with Schmid.
Feb 01, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Why MBA Admissions Is Not The Crapshoot You Think It is + The Year In Review
A look at 2021 and what might be ahead in the new year, plus how some applicants get into more highly selective MBA programs while being turned down at less selective schools
Dec 21, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Tailoring Your MBA Application For Round 2 Programs
With R2 deadlines looming, here's some advice on how to transform your earlier applications in round 1 to make them better in this second round
Dec 14, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 43
What It Now Costs To Get A Top MBA Degree
Why you should totally freak out when you see the price tags on these elite MBA programs
Dec 07, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Record Pay & Placement For MBAs In 2021
The labor market shortage isn't only impacting low-wage workers. MBAs are in high demand, with employers dangling record pay packages to top graduates
Nov 23, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Why The MBA Is An Ideal Way For A Vet To Transition Into A Civilian Life
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the benefits of using an MBA education to switch from a military to a business career
Nov 16, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Getting Ready For Those MBA Admission Interviews
Maria and Caroline go over the most likely questions MBA candidates will get and how to best prep for that final step toward admission
Nov 09, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 39
The Businessweek MBA Ranking Controversy
A prominent academic raises serious concerns over the credibility of Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s 2021 MBA ranking. Why it matters
Oct 19, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 38
The Future Of Business Education
What does the future of business education hold over the next five or more years? We tackle that question and more in this provocative podcast with Caroline, Maria and John
Oct 12, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 37
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