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Re-Applying to Business School After Being Rejected: How to Transform Your Application to Get Accepted

"There's been an uptick of MBA applications and that means more competition. As more candidates are vying for the same number of seats at business schools, more applicants are unfortunately getting rejected. Some schools encourage you to reapply while others don't. This time, we'll learn from admissions officers about the re-application process, where you can find feedback, and how you can recover from rejection and re-energize your application to get accepted next time. ..."
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Top 10 Tips for Getting Into Business School: Advice to Follow Before You Apply

"Graduating from a top MBA program can mean a higher salary, wider name recognition, and greater career opportunities. Doors open and you have a certain level of pre-existing credibility. That's also why top schools are tough to get into; everyone wants it. If you're reaching for a top MBA program, we have 10 great tips on getting you in. On our show are two admissions directors from top MBA programs and an admission’s consultant..."
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The Link Between an MBA and Successful Managers

"If you’ve got your eye on moving into a management position you’re probably seriously considering getting an MBA. Knowing that a business school degree will take a significant amount of time and money, you’re probably wondering if it’s a good move. Do Business Schools prepare good managers? That’s the question we explore today and in this show we will hear from a student, a professor, a recruiter and an author – to guide you to the right answer..."
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Comparing GMAT Test Prep Companies: Which Test Prep Provider Is Right For You?

"Business school applicants have been lining up to take the GMAT since 1954. This year it’s your turn. To help you prepare, we have interviewed the various test preparation companies to hear what they have to offer. They’ll discuss the different types of courses they offer from traditional classroom courses to private tutoring and online courses. Each company will have the opportunity to explain how they are unique and what makes them stand out. Listen and learn which option is best for you..."
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Guests include:

Jennifer Kedrowski, Assistant Brand Manager for Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions Timothy Reardon, Academic Program Manager for Manhattan Review Anthony Russomanno, National Product Manager for The Princeton Review Chris Ryan, Director of Product and Instructor Development for Manhattan GMAT Sean Selinger, Owner of 800score Chad Troutwine, Co-founder of Veritas Prep

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MBA Salaries Part 1: How Much Will The MBA Degree Bring In For You?

"According to recent compensation surveys, MBA salaries are on the rise.  That’s good news for MBAs.  In 2007, GMAC reported the average MBA starting salary ranged between $80 - $85,000. Many factors influence how much you’ll actually make. Years of experience, location, industry, function, and region are just a few things that can significantly raise or lower your MBA salary. Join us as we explore MBA salaries, how to properly determine how much you can earn, and how to have realistic salary expectations. You’ll hear from GMAC, TopMBA.com, Payscale.com, and MBA career management directors..."
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Hiring an Admissions Consultant - Questions

"All reputable admission consultants claim to be mentors and coaches to applicants rather than essay-writers who will write & complete your application from start to finish. But how do you determine if a consultant is right for you and your application needs?..."
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Guests include:

• Linda Abraham, President & Founder of Accepted.com
• Stacy Blackman, Founder of Stacy Blackman Consulting
• Graham Richmond, Co-founder of Clear Admit
• Chad Troutwine, Co-founder of Veritas Prep

Daily Life at UCLA Anderson

Next stop on MBA Podcaster's Daily Life Series tour is UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Guest List:

• Phil Han, Associate Director, Parker Career Management Center
• Dave Hodgman, MBA Student
• Craig Hubbell, Associate Director of MBA Admissions
• Angela Valerie Kline, PM, Price Center of Entrepreneurial Studies
• Al Osborne, Senior Associate Dean
• Marta Peterson, Director of Financial Aid
• Dustin Smith, MBA Student
• Kaylee Smith, Wife of Dustin Smith

Daily Life at Kenan-Flagler Business School

In this installment of the Day in the Life Series, MBA Podcaster travels to the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina. Listen in as they give you a glimpse of what MBA school at UNC is really like.

The Guest List

Mike Kunigonis, Weekend Executive MBA student

Anne Marie Summers, Director of the Weekend Executive Program

Christine Ferrell, Director of Marketing and Business Development

Hugh O'Neil, Associate Dean of MBA for Executives

Peter Brews, Associate Dean of OneMBA

Craig Matthews, 2001 alumni of UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Penny Oslund, Executive Director of EMBA programs

John Worth, Director of Career Management for Executives

MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series

Join MBA Podcaster Day in the Life Series as they travel to business schools across the country and around the world to bring you an in-depth profile of life and times on campus. At each school their producers shadow a student around to classes, attend high-profile school events and meet with the dean one-on-one. It will give you an interesting fly-on-the-wall perspective which may help you determine which school is right for you.

MBA Application Essays and Recommendations: Where to Begin?

"Your whole admissions package should give the admissions council a pretty good idea of who you are. Your undergraduate record and your GMAT scores give an impression of your academic skills. But the essays and recommendations, especially, are key to revealing the person behind the application. That means that your goal is to give the admissions committee the clearest picture of who you are. We’ll let you know how to do that by exploring what makes a good essay. We’ll also hear from admissions directors about common mistakes applicants make and who to approach to get an excellent letter of recommendation..."
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Guests include:
Linda Baldwin, Director of Admissions at UCLA Anderson School of Management

Paul Bodine, Senior Editor at Accepted.com and author of “Great Application Essays for Business School”

Linda Meehan, Assistant Dean and Executive Director of Admissions at Columbia Business School

Advice from Recent MBA Grads : MBA Podcast

"If you’re on your way to enrolling in an MBA program, or already there now, chances are you would like words of advice on from those who’ve been there, done it and went on to succeed. Listen in as we get advice from our varied guests on everything from getting in, thriving while on campus and success beyond graduation..."
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Guests include:
Bob Harding, Senior Vice President at Pacific Continental Bank who went on a wild adventure with his MBA colleagues from George Fox University

Marquis Parker, recent MBA grad from Stanford and now a first year Associate at McKinsey & Co.

Chad Troutwine, alumnus from Yale Graduate School of Management and Co-founder of Veritas Prep

Andrea Wenner, recent grad from Columbia Business School who founded Out2Play, an organization dedicated to building and refurbishing city playgrounds, while she was still in the MBA program at Columbia

Roy Young, Chief Revenue Officer of marketingprofs.com and the co-author of "Marketing Champions"

Understanding MBA Tracks : MBA Podcast

"More business schools are crafting specialized curriculums that are giving students a targeted approach to their education and careers. You can get an MBA in finance, global management, technology, real estate, or health-care, just to name a few. This time we'll explore four top MBA programs with concentrations in entrepreneurship, finance, technology and general management. We’ll find out how a specialized curriculum can play a big role in shaping your future goals. Part II will be coming out in 2 months and will cover healthcare management, non-profits, marketing and real estate..."
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Guests include:
Stephen Spinelli, Jr., Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Global Management at Babson College

Julie Morton, Associate Dean of Career Services at The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business

Ed Roberts, Professor and Chair of the MIT Sloan Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program at MIT Sloan School of Management

Rebecca Joffrey, Associate Director of the Career Development Office at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth

Getting Off the MBA Waitlist : MBA Podcast

"Waitlist purgatory: it’s a place no MBA applicant wants to end up. What should you do now? Some say you need to continually update the school with your recent developments, more letters of recommendation and a visit to the admission committee, meanwhile the school tells you not to send anything unless there’s been a significant change in your application. We’ll explore where you should go from here and what you can do to help get you off the waitlist and onto the accepted list..."
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Guests include:
Linda Abraham, Author of “The Nine Mistakes You Don't Want to Make on an MBA Waitlist” and Founder of Accepted.com, an admission’s counseling and essay editing service

Michael Cohan, President of MBAPrepAdvantage, an admission’s consulting firm

MBA Podcaster

First the blogs, now the pods...MBA Podcaster has started up its site with a variety of podcasts of interest to prospective MBAs.  A sampling of topics include The Best Time To Go For Your MBA, Getting Off The Waitlist, MBAs in the Tech World and MBA Quantitative Skills.

MBA Podcast: Part-Time vs. Full-Time

"When considering the pursuit of an MBA, one of the first options you're likely weighing is going back full-time versus part-time. Historically it has been deemed that for graduate students in business, the decision to attend school full-time vs. part-time largely depends on whether you want to continue on a pre-established career path or alternatively change careers or industries..."
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Guests include:
Mark Rice
Dean of Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College

Dr. John Mather
Executive Director of the Masters Programs at the Tepper School of Management at Carnegie-Mellon University

Robbie Allen
Current Part-time MBA Student at MIT Sloan School of Management