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The topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) remains a central and increasingly complex one in MBA admissions. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end race-conscious admissions, many business school applicants are wondering what has actually changed, what still matters, and how to approach their own backgrounds and experiences authentically in … Read More  

What do you have to do to make a meaningful career pivot, and how might an MBA help you develop into the kind of leader who can thrive across industries? In this week’s episode of The mbaMission Podcast, we welcome back Liz Ramos, former head of human capital at Bain & Company, for a thoughtful … Read More  

How might AI tools such as ChatGPT make the MBA application process easier? Can you use ChatGPT for your business school research? Can you use it to help you brainstorm for your essays? How about for actually writing your application essays? And should you use AI for your application at all? In this episode of … Read More  

In our first episode of The mbaMission Podcast for 2025, mbaMission’s Harold Simansky, Jeremy Shinewald, and Jessica Shklar share their takeaways from the 2024 MBA application season and make predictions for the upcoming application season. They discuss such topics as macro trends related to the economy, the impact of AI on business school admissions, and … Read More  

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 … Read More