The Future Of The MBA + Our Dean Of The Year
Notre Dame joins Cornell in closing a one-year MBA program. What does it mean? And Berkeley Haas Dean Ann Harrison is our Dean of the Year
Oct 10, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 42
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Using An MBA To Do A Startup + The New GRE & GMAT
Caroline, Maria and John discuss how business schools can take a lot of risk off the table when launching a company and also address the changes in the new GRE and GMAT
Oct 03, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 41
What Most Surprised MBA Students In Business School
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the 15 biggest surprises of an MBA experience and the surprising fact that some recommenders are using ChatGPT to write their rec letters
Sep 27, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Building A More Sustainable World Through Business
American University's Kogod School of Business is laser-focused on sustainability, infusing it throughout its curricula, programming, and research. During this conversation with John Byrne, Kogod professors Julie Anderson and Danielle Vogel delve into the school's pioneering MS in Sustainability Management (MSSM) program. As companies and organizations place greater emphasis on environmental and social impact, Kogod’s MSSM program provides students with the skills to tackle some of the most chal...
Sep 25, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 39
The Bloomberg Businessweek 2023-2024 MBA Ranking
Our analysis of the latest ranking of the world's top MBA programs from the magazine that has ranked MBA options longer than anyone
Sep 19, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Harvard’s New MBA Admissions Chief + The MBA Grads To Watch
Will admissions criteria at Harvard Business School change under the new boss? How are this year's MBA grads making a difference?
Sep 12, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Countdown To R1: Finessing Your MBA Application Before You Hit Send
What you need to know to make sure you're putting your best foot forward
Sep 05, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 36
What To Expect In Your First Year Of Business School
Join Evan, Kara, and Nabeel as they discuss what to expect during your first year of business school
Sep 05, 2023•15 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Wharton's Class Profile, Kellogg MBA Pay & A Controversy At Harvard
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the latest headlines, including how Harvard Business School has managed the Francesca Gino affair
Aug 22, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 34
Why MBA Degrees Cost So Much
Yes, MBA tuition continues to rise to record levels again. Here's why and how to interpret those costs
Aug 02, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 33
The Demise Of The MBA + How Schools Are Dealing With The Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the recent column by former GMAC CEO Sangett Chowfla on the greatly exaggerated belief that the MBA is in decline and then tackle how admission officials are changing essay requirements to get at diversity
Jul 25, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 32
The World's Most Popular MBA Programs
Here's our list of the most in-demand MBA options in the world with analysis from Caroline, Maria, and John.
Jul 18, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 31
The Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's striking down of affirmative action programs at American universities
Jul 11, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Is A Master's In Management Degree In Your Future?
The Master's in Management is the predominant graduate business degree in Europe, and it's gaining in popularity in the U.S. Should you get one?
Jul 06, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 29
What’s New In MBA Admissions
Maria, Caroline and John explore what applicants who apply this coming season can expect
Jun 26, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 28
The New GRE Exam
What you need to know about the newly revamped GRE and how it compares to the new GMAT
Jun 06, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 27
Tips for Applying to Business School
Join Ryan, Olamide, and Nikhil as they discuss the dos and don’ts of the business school application process. They answer questions, such as when to start your applications, what makes a strong application, and mistakes to avoid when applying.
May 30, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 26
The Latest MBA Acceptance Rates
Why it’s easier to get into the best business schools but surprisingly harder to get into many top second-tier schools
May 30, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Why Women MBAs Still Make Less Than Men
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the latest Forte Foundation study on the gender gap and why it persists
May 23, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Making Extras Count In An MBA Application
What's the equivalent extracurricular to a 750 GMAT score? What's something that is totally lame and you should leave off your application? Caroline, Maria and John go over what matters and what doesn't when it comes to extras.
May 16, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Accepted. Now What?
Join Pedro, Rachel, and Naomi as they discuss their journeys to MIT Sloan and the differences in expectation vs. reality they experienced at business school. They will also give advice about managing networking, relationships, and classes.
May 03, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 22
An Autopsy Of The U.S. News MBA Ranking
Maria, Caroline and John take apart the 2023-2024 MBA ranking from U.S. News
May 01, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Should You Hire An MBA Admissions Coach?
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the merits of a coach, how to select one, what they will do for you and how much it will cost
Apr 25, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Exploring Insights From Prospective B-School Students
Caroline, Maria and John dissect the most recent report by the Graduate Management Admission Council on prospective student attitudes, opinions and desires
Apr 18, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Student Perspectives On Inclusion In Management Education Programs
John A. Byrne speaks with two members of the Class of 2024 from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. These student leaders share their perspective on how graduate business students can help to cultivate and foster inclusive experiences.
Apr 17, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Networking: What Is It, Why Is It The Major Asset Of An MBA Program
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the value of networking in an MBA program after a Harvard Crimson article calls networking at Harvard Business School toxic
Apr 11, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 17
How Important Is Academic Research At A Business School?
Caroline, Maria & John discuss the latest ranking of business schools by research and the new incoming dean at INSEAD.
Apr 05, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Should You Use ChatGPT To Draft An MBA Essay?
Caroline, Maria and John feed the AI chatbot some of the essay prompts on MBA applications from leading business schools. Here is what they discovered
Mar 28, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 14
The Perception Gap: The Cost Of Graduate Biz Education vs The Reality For Underrepresented Groups
John A. Byrne speaks with Anthony Whitten, Director of Diversity Admissions at Haas School of Business at University of California, Berkeley in the 4th episode of this 6 part series. They discuss Sticker shock, what can be done to provide access and information about scholarships, provide clarity on the true costs and ROI of Graduate Management Education.
Mar 27, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 15
All You Need To Know About The New GMAT
The ins and outs of the biggest changes to the GMAT since it moved from a pen-and-pencil test to computer
Mar 21, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 13
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