Blog: Archive for the “mbaMission Podcast” Category

MBA applicants invest significant time and effort into crafting strong applications, yet many still find themselves rejected from their target programs. The admissions process can be unpredictable, but business schools often have clear reasons for dinging otherwise qualified candidates does, and understanding those reasons is key to improving one’s chances the next time around.

MBA applicants with big career dreams often target the two most highly regarded business schools: Harvard Business School (HBS) and the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). Both are consistently ranked among the best MBA programs in the world and offer extraordinary opportunities, but they provide very different educational experiences. And getting accepted to either—let … Read More  

Not every strong MBA applicant gets admitted on the first try, but a rejection does not mean that the door to business school is closed. In many cases, not being accepted the first time around gives candidates the opportunity to reflect, improve key elements of their profile, and come back with a stronger, more compelling … Read More  

Choosing an MBA admissions consultant can be one of the most important decisions you will make in the business school application process. But in an industry where anyone can claim expertise, how can you distinguish consultants who offer truly effective guidance based on a depth of experience from ones who provide merely surface-level advice?

Finance professionals make up a significant portion of the student body at many MBA programs. In this episode of The mbaMission Podcast, host Harold Simansky is joined by mbaMission Founder Jeremy Shinewald and Senior MBA Admissions Consultant Julie-Anne Heafey to explore how applicants from investment banking, venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), equity research, credit, … Read More