We are thrilled to announce the launch of The mbaMission Podcast, a game-changing new weekly show that provides you with invaluable insights into the world of business school admissions. Hosted by mbaMission Senior Consultant Harold Simansky, this podcast is your go-to resource for everything you need to know about applying to MBA programs and crafting a standout application.
Each week, Harold is joined by a different MBA admissions expert for a deep dive into various aspects of the business school admissions process, from how to select the right schools to choosing and managing your recommenders to drafting compelling application essays and preparing for MBA interviews.
A brand new episode of The mbaMission Podcast is released every Tuesday, and you can find it on all the major podcast streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. You can now stay easily up-to-date with the latest tips, trends, and news in MBA admissions, whether you are commuting, working out, or just relaxing at home.
Past Episodes: A Wealth of Knowledge
Previous episodes have already covered a wide range of topics that are crucial for MBA applicants:
Looking ahead, we are excited to bring you even more compelling content and expert MBA application advice in the following episodes:
Debbie Choy, who was recently named one of Poets&Quants’ Most Favorably Reviewed MBA Admission Consultants of 2024, will share her expertise on school selection and how to avoid fatal flaws your applications.
mbaMission Senior Consultant Kate Richardson will offer insights into the often intimidating Wharton Team-Based Discussion.
Subscribe for New Episodes, Released Every Tuesday
The mbaMission Podcast is more than just an information source; it is a comprehensive guide to mastering the MBA admissions process. Featuring expert guests, actionable advice, and timely topics, each episode will help you put your best foot forward and achieve your business school goals.
Subscribe today, and join us on this exciting journey to MBA success. We look forward to helping you navigate the path to your dream program!
More of a visual learner? Check out our YouTube channel to access each week’s podcast episode in video format.
Are you a business school applicant in need of some guidance from an admissions advisor? If so, then we want to meet you for a free in-person consultation in San Francisco, California!
mbaMission Senior MBA Admissions Consultant Nisha Trivedi will be holding free in-person, one-on-one consultations at the The Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 4, 2024.
During your free in-person consultation, your admissions advisor will answer all your most pressing MBA application questions, including the following:
What are my chances of being admitted?
How can I differentiate myself from so many other applicants?
What is the best way to showcase my accomplishments or mitigate my weaknesses?
If you would like to meet with Nisha to discuss your MBA applications, please provide some basic information about your candidacy via the submission form. We will reply to you within one business day with a link to schedule your in-person, 30-minute consultation.
We look forward to getting to know some of this season’s best and brightest business school applicants!
*This offer is valid only for those applicants who have not already had an mbaMission free 30-minute consultation.
We are thrilled to introduce you to onTrack by mbaMission…a first-of-its-kind, on-demand MBA application platform that delivers a personalized curriculum for you and leverages interactive tools and technology to guide you through the process of creating your best possible business school applications.
onTrack gives you access to almost 100 learning modules on planning and timing your MBA applications, brainstorming compelling content, writing standout essays, refining your resume, interviewing with confidence, applying for scholarships, choosing effective recommenders, and successfully navigating all the other crucial elements of the admissions process.
You will NOT want to miss our live Launch Party, today, May 1, at noon ET! mbaMission‘s Jeremy Shinewald and Poets&Quants’ John Byrne will be giving you an exclusive first look at onTrack and talking all about this exciting new platform!
What Do You Get With onTrack?
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Here are more details about what is included in onTrack…
A guided, interactive brainstorming process
Identify and explore your most significant personal, professional, community, and academic accomplishments
Dozens of learning and instructional modules
We walk you through every component of crafting attention-grabbing essays and personal statements, creating a personalized application timeline, exploring post-MBA career possibilities, navigating the waitlist, and every other critical component of the admissions process.
School-specific modules on the top U.S. and international programs
Explore the “whys” and “why nots” of each school, their unique curricular offerings, the professional opportunities they provide, interview insights and strategies, and advice on approaching their essays.
Comprehensive interview guidance and an interactive interview tool
Practice, record, and critique your responses and build your confidence leading up to your actual interview.
Identify your ideal learning path, and jump-start your application journey today!
*Offer valid until 5/15/24 at midnight ET for first-tie subscribers only. Valid only on initial subscription.
The mbaMission team has been hard at work creating something groundbreaking that we think you are truly going to love.
Twenty seasoned MBA admissions experts, an entire technology team, two directors, multiple video editors, a dedicated project manager, and a full-time copy editor have pooled their expertise to develop an innovative offering unlike anything the MBA admissions world has ever seen before! Unfortunately, that is all we can tell you for now, but the wait will soon be over, and we are inviting you to be one of the very first to experience it when it goes live on May 1. Sign up today to be notified of the big reveal!
In the world of business school rankings, springtime can only mean one thing: a new U.S. News & World Report ranking. The publication ranked the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania first in its 2023–2024 list of domestic MBA programs. Stanford was ranked sixth in last year’s list, while Wharton was third. Last year’s number-one school, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, rounds out the top three this year. The rest of the top ten is largely unchanged from the previous year in terms of schools, most of which shifted position only slightly. However, the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia has entered the top ten after being ranked 14th last year.
Farther down the list, Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management saw one of the most notable climbs of the year and is now in 20th place after ranking 27th last year. The Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis similarly rose several spots, from 37th place last year to 26th. Finally, the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University now sits in 30th place after being ranked 44th last year.
The new ranking featured slight changes in methodology. U.S. News added a new factor to its ranking process this year: assessing post-graduate salary by profession. According to the publication, this component accounts for ten percent of the scoring and puts more emphasis on the return on investment of an MBA degree.
As always, remember to approach rankings as simply a small part of a holistic process. Rankings are just one way to compare business schools; when deciding which schools to target, they should not factor into your decision too heavily, if at all. Examine all aspects of the schools that interest you in order to make an informed decision—and have fun with it!
A first-of-its-kind, on-demand MBA application experience that delivers a personalized curriculum for you and leverages interactive tools to guide you through the entire MBA application process.
