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The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast

Darren C. Joewww.touchmba.com
Get an inside look at how top, international business schools assess MBA applicants. Interviews with MBA Admissions Directors and students from the world's top-ranked MBA programs. Strategies and tips on how to craft a successful MBA application and best present yourself. Straight talk on how to get accepted to the world's top MBA programs. Get a free, expert profile review at https://touchmba.com
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Episodes

#19 ESADE MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Keegan Pierce

Keegan Pierce, Associate Director of Int'l Admissions, talks to Darren about the flexible ESADE MBA program and shares some insider tips on on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in Spain / Europe.

Jun 28, 20130

#18 Duke Fuqua MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Megan Overbay

Darren has a lively discussion with Megan about what makes Fuqua unique, and what Fuqua's adcom looks for in applicants. Listen on to get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the USA.

Jun 19, 201352 min

#17 INSEAD MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Andrew Bueno

Andrew Bueno joins the show and shares more INSEAD's unique format, admissions process and scholarship and career opportunities at arguably the world's most international business school.

Jun 06, 201337 min

#16 How to Show Leadership Potential in Your Application

Darren discusses 3 ways to show "leadership potential" even if you are short on work and management experience. They are demonstrating that you have had vision and made it real, attracted and influenced people, and gotten results. Just about all top MBA programs have "habit of leadership" as an admissions criteria so listen on for specific ways you can show this in your application.

May 23, 201315 min

#15 HEC MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Phillipe Oster

Phillipe and Darren discuss what makes the HEC MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in France / Europe.

May 17, 201350 min

#14 IE MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Dirk Hopfl

Darren and Dirk talk what makes the IE MBA unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in Spain / Europe.

May 10, 201334 min

#13 Insider Tips for Applying to INSEAD with Ms. Caroline Diarte Edwards

Get the inside word on MBA admissions at INSEAD from Caroline Diarte Edwards who was Director of MBA Admissions at INSEAD for 7 years. Learn about INSEAD's 4 criteria (academic capacity, leadership potential, ability to contribute and international motivation) and what you can do if you are weak in any of these areas.

Apr 26, 201338 min

#12 CEIBS MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Roy Chason

Darren speaks to Roy about what makes the CEIBS MBA unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in China / Asia.

Apr 05, 201348 min

#10 CUHK MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Lawrence Chan

Learn about what makes the Chinese University of Hong Kong's - CUHK MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in Hong Kong / Asia.

Mar 19, 201354 min

#9 AIM MBA Admissions Q&A with Dean Ricardo Lim

Learn about what makes the Asian Institute of Management's (AIM) MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in Philippines / Asia.

Mar 15, 201332 min

#6 7 Deadly Sins of MBA Resumes

Your resume is often the first thing MBA admissions officers see. Avoid these 7 deadly mistakes when preparing your resume.

Feb 15, 201317 min

#4 4 Ways to Get & Keep the Adcom's Attention

Darren discusses 4 ways you can get and keep attention in your application. The primal “croc brain” that receives a pitch is intrigued by pleasant novelty, intrigue, movement, and suspense. Listen on for some very specific ways you can incorporate these elements into your MBA essays and resume.

Jan 18, 201315 min

#3 6 Ways to Make Your MBA Applications Stick

We take the core concepts from Dan and Chip Heath's Made to Stick and apply them to your MBA application. How can you get admissions officers to pay attention to, remember, believe, care and act for you? The formula for sticky ideas (and applications) is SUCCES.

Jan 11, 201317 min
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