Blog: Archive for the “mbaMission Podcast” Category

Building a strong network is one of the most discussed benefits of attending business school—and one of the least understood in practice. MBA programs regularly emphasize the strength of their alumni communities and professional networks, but many applicants and students still struggle with a practical question: How do you actually use those networks to generate … Read More  

Many MBA applicants know they want to make a change professionally, but far fewer know how to clearly articulate what that change should look like. They might feel ready to take on more responsibility, pivot to a new industry, or enter a different function, but when asked to define their post-MBA goals, they draw a … Read More  

Many MBA applicants assume that being rejected from a top business school means the end of their MBA dreams. In reality, however, some of the most successful MBA students—and later, business leaders—applied multiple times before earning admission.

Debbie Lovich came to Boston Consulting Group (BCG) with a plan: Do great work, find her people, and make partner fast. She accomplished all three. Less than six years after joining the firm, she became the fastest partner promote in BCG’s history.

In this special episode of The mbaMission Podcast, host Harold Simansky and mbaMission founder Jeremy Shinewald celebrate a major milestone—reflecting on standout moments, memorable guests, and the biggest lessons from the podcast’s first 100 episodes.