Our B-Schooled hosts are both seasoned consultants who have been on the SBC team for more than a decade. Erika Olson is a Harvard MBA and Chandler Arnold holds an MBA from the Stanford GSB.
B-Schooled now has more than a quarter million downloads! Through B-Schooled, we have expanded upon the insight and advice we offer in our blog and weekly newsletter. You’ll learn how to pull together your personal-best business school materials, as well as make the most of your time once you enroll. B-Schooled also features interviews with current business school students and recent graduates, as well as other key players that are important throughout a candidate’s MBA admissions journey.
Many of our SBC podcasts have covered key facets of the SBC System™ , which has eight core modules. These features are explored across over 200 podcasts to date.
Episode Number | Podcast Title | Podcast Category | SBC System Module |
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214 | The Inside Scoop on HBS Essay Question One: B-Schooled Podcast Episode #214 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
213 | Getting into HBS + the GSB: advice from those who've done it, part 3 of 3: B-Schooled episode 213 | Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into Both | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
212 | Getting into HBS + the GSB: advice from those who've done it, part 2 of 3 | Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into Both | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
211 | Getting into HBS + the GSB: advice from those who've done it, part 1 of 3 | Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into Both | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
210 | Preparing for a Years-Away MBA: B-Schooled Podcast Episode #210 | MBA Planning/ Timeline | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
209 | Advice for military (and other non-traditional) applicants, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 209 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
208 | Advice for military (and other non-traditional) applicants, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 208 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
207 | Executive MBA (EMBA) Programs: B-Schooled episode 207 | Non Full-Time: Executive MBA (EMBA) Applicants | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
206 | Pivoting from the private sector to the nonprofit/social sector with an MBA: B-Schooled episode 206 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
205 | https://www.stacyblackman.com/blog/b-schooled-podcast-205-10-tips-for-thriving-on-the-waitlist/ | After Application Submission: Waitlisted MBA Applicants | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
204 | Stacy Blackman on entrepreneurship: B-Schooled episode 204 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
203 | How watching the Grammys might help you get into B School: B-Schooled episode 203 | MBA Planning/ Timeline | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
202 | 12 To-Do's for MBA admits, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 202 (replay) | After Application Submission: Decision Navigating | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
201 | 12 To-Do's for MBA admits, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 201 (replay) | After Application Submission: Decision Navigating | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
200 | An Early SBC client looks back after almost 20 years: B-Schooled episode 200 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
199 | Be authentic, be bold and have a solid plan (Part 3 of 3): B-Schooled episode 199 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
198 | Be authentic, be bold and have a solid plan (Part 2 of 3): B-Schooled episode 198 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
197 | Be authentic, be bold and have a solid plan (Part 1 of 3): B-Schooled episode 197! | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
196 | Choosing between MBA programs: B-Schooled episode 196 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
195 | Food, wine, and entrepreneurship: B-Schooled episode 195 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
194 | Preparing for an HBS MBA interview: B-Schooled episode 194 | After Application Submission: HBS Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
193 | GRE/GMAT Critical Reasoning Questions – The Logical Fallacy To Be Prepared For: B-Schooled episode 193 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
192 | Do's & don'ts for last-minute MBA applications: B-Schooled episode 192 | MBA Application- Finalizing | Module 6: Flight Test |
191 | Using an MBA in Corporate Social Responsibility: B-Schooled episode 191 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
190 | How to edit MBA materials down: B-Schooled episode 190 | MBA Application- Finalizing | Module 6: Flight Test |
189 | What to do ONE MONTH before the deadline: B-Schooled episode 189 | MBA Application- Finalizing | Module 6: Flight Test |
188 | Ace your MBA video essays: B-Schooled episode 188 | MBA Application Strategy: Video Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
187 | Dealing with application stress and anxiety: B-Schooled episode 187 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
186 | Communicating MBA program knowledge & fit: B-Schooled episode 186 | MBA Application Strategy: Proof of Love | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
185 | First sentences in your MBA essays: B-Schooled episode 185 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
184 | How personal should you get in your MBA essays?: B-Schooled episode 184 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
183 | Using an MBA at a leading global brand: B-Schooled episode 183 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
182 | Updates on the new shorter GRE and GMAT tests: B-Schooled episode 182 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
181 | Reflections from my 20-year HBS MBA reunion - part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 181 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
180 | Reflections from my 20-year HBS MBA reunion - part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 180 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
179 | What do you bring to an MBA Program?: B-Schooled episode 179 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
178 | Lessons from SBC alums after their first year (Part Two): B-Schooled episode 178 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
177 | Lessons from SBC alums after their first year (Part One): B-Schooled episode 177 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
176 | Before you submit your Round 1 MBA applications: B-Schooled episode 176 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
175 | Making sure your MBA application is clear, consistent and cohesive: B-Schooled episode 175 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
174 | Communicating why you want an MBA: B-Schooled episode 174 | MBA Application Strategy: Proof of Love | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
173 | Advice for MBAs interested in economic development and real estate: B-Schooled episode 173 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
172 | Spotlight on UCLA Anderson with Assistant Dean Alex Lawrence: B-Schooled - Get Your MBA Admit - Episode 172 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
171 | School selection and program strengths: B-Schooled episode 171 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
170 | What to do when you get stuck (Part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 170 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
169 | What to do when you get stuck (Part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 169 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
168 | Spotlight on MIT Sloan: B-Schooled - Get Your MBA Admit - Episode 168 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
167 | The 5-paragraph MBA essay: B-Schooled episode 167 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
166 | MBA career goals: B-Schooled episode 166 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
165 | MBA in space—Using an MBA in emerging sectors: B-Schooled episode 165 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
164 | ChatGPT and your MBA essays: B-Schooled episode 164 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
163 | Highlighting what you've learned + how you've grown: B-Schooled episode 163 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
162 | How to address red flags in your MBA candidacy (Part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 162 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
161 | Write the MBA essay that scares you: B-Schooled episode 161 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
160 | Spotlight on Notre Dame - Mendoza: B-Schooled episode 160 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
159 | Leadership lessons from a Navy SEAL + Stanford GSB grad: B-Schooled Episode 159 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
158 | How to address red flags in your MBA candidacy (Part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 158 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
157 | 12 MBA program considerations *beyond* the rankings (Part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode 157 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
156 | Spotlight on Michigan Ross: B-Schooled episode 156 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
155 | 12 MBA program considerations *beyond* the rankings (Part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode 155 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
154 | Dinged everywhere? 5 paths forward (replay): B-Schooled episode 154 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
153 | Connecting with MBA students, faculty and alums: B-Schooled episode 153 | MBA Application Strategy: Networking | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
152 | Spotlight on Stanford GSB: B-Schooled episode 152 | Stanford GSB: Get the Admit | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
151 | Using an MBA in education--A conversation with Recy Dunn: B-Schooled episode 151 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
150 | Business School and the Entrepreneurial Journey: B-Schooled episode 150 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
149 | Spotlight on Columbia Business School: B-Schooled episode 149 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
148 | Advice for Wharton's TBD group interview from a person who helped create it: B-Schooled episode 148 | After Application Submission: Wharton TBD Interview | Module 7: Interview Prep |
147 | Developing your personal MBA soundbite: B-Schooled episode 147 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
146 | Standing out from the MBA competition: B-Schooled 146 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
145 | MBA waitlist advice (replay): B-Schooled episode 145 | After Application Submission: Waitlist Guidance | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
144 | 10 tips if you have 6 months before you apply (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 144 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
143 | 10 tips if you have 6 months before you apply (Part 1): B-Schooled episode 143 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
142 | Round 3 (or final round) considerations: B-Schooled episode 142 | MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1? | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
141 | Top 10 things before submitting your application: B-Schooled episode 141 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
140 | Advice from a former adcom, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 140 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
139 | Advice from a former MBA adcom, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 139 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
138 | Doubting yourself? This could be a great thing, Part 2: B-Schooled episode 138 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
137 | Doubting yourself? This could be a great thing, Part 1: B-Schooled episode 137 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
136 | Reapplying (2022 update): B-Schooled episode 136 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
135 | MBA interview advice, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 135 (replay) | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
134 | Ten things I wish I'd known about recommendations when applying, Part 2: B-Schooled episode 134 | MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs) | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
133 | Ten things I wish I'd known about recommendations when applying: B-Schooled episode 133 | MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs) | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
132 | MBA interview advice, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 132 (replay) | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
131 | MBA career goal madlibs: B-Schooled episode 131 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
130 | 6 things you think you know about MBA essays (but might not): B-Schooled episode 130 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
129 | Time and energy wasters (replay): B-Schooled episode 129 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
128 | Single-Employer Career Narratives: B-Schooled episode 128 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
127 | How to pick the right recommenders (replay): B-Schooled episode 127 | MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs) | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
126 | Things you’re scared to talk about (and why you REALLY should) Part Two: B-Schooled episode 126 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
125 | Things you’re scared to talk about (and why you REALLY should) Part One: B-Schooled episode 125 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
124 | How to write and talk about accomplishments: B-Schooled episode 124 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
123 | Tips for LGBTQ+ -- and other underrepresented -- applicants: B-Schooled episode 123 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
122 | What should you do with your life? (replay): B-Schooled episode 122 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
121 | GRE vocabulary prep: B-Schooled episode 121 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
120 | What makes you unique?: B-Schooled episode 120 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
119 | Data form do's and don'ts (replay): B-Schooled episode 119 | MBA Application Strategy: Data Form | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
118 | Tackling your main MBA essay (Part 2 of 2): B-Schooled episode #118 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
117 | Tackling your main MBA essay (Part 1 of 2): B-Schooled episode #117 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
116 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the MBA : B-Schooled episode 116 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
115 | Spotlight on Darden: B-Schooled episode 115 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
114 | How to MBA your resume (replay): B-Schooled episode 114 | MBA Application Strategy: Resume | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
113 | Top 10 things I wish I’d known when applying (Part 2): B-Schooled episode 113 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
112 | Top 10 things I wish I’d known when applying (Part 1): B-Schooled episode 112 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
111 | Advice for differently abled MBA applicants: B-Schooled episode 111 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
110 | Round 1 kickoff: B-Schooled episode 110 | MBA Application Strategy | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
109 | Disruptive technologies and the MBA: B-Schooled episode 109 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
108 | Strengthening your quantitative profile (replay): B-Schooled episode 108 | MBA Application Strategy: Quant Chops | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
107 | The inside scoop on short- and long-term career goals: B-Schooled episode 107 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
106 | MBA admissions test prep deep dive: B-Schooled episode 106 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
105 | Pro tips from 100+ episodes (from a successful applicant who listened to them all): B-Schooled episode 105 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
104 | The importance of extracurriculars and community service (replay): B-Schooled episode 104 | MBA Application Strategy: Extracurriculars & Service | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
103 | The power of authenticity in MBA applications: B-Schooled episode 103 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
102 | Financing your MBA: B-Schooled episode 102 | Paying for the MBA: Financial Aid and Scholarship | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
101 | Interview with HBS/GSB admit Nick (replay): B-Schooled episode 101 | Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into Both | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
100 | 100th episode - What 20 years of MBA trends mean for you, with Francesca Di Meglio: B-Schooled episode 100 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
99 | Consulting interviews & MBA hiring trends with My Consulting Offer CEO Davis Nguyen: B-Schooled episode 99 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
98 | Consulting careers for MBAs, with My Consulting Offer CEO Davis Nguyen: B-Schooled episode 98 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
97 | HBS FAQs (& life advice) with Dawn Clare: B-Schooled episode 97 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
96 | Online MBA programs: B-Schooled episode 96 | Non Full-Time: Online MBA | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
95 | Waitlist do's and don'ts: B-Schooled episode 95 | After Application Submission: Waitlist Guidance | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
94 | Behavioral interviews: B-Schooled episode 94 | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
93 | Dealing with dings: B-Schooled episode 93 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
92 | MBA background checks: B-Schooled episode 92 | After Application Submission: Background Checks | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
91 | Do MBA rankings matter? Part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 91 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
90 | Do MBA rankings matter? Part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 90 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
89 | Advice for younger MBA applicants: B-Schooled episode 89 | MBA Application Strategy: Early or Mature Candidates | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
88 | Before you submit in Round 2: B-Schooled episode 88 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
87 | Advice for older MBA applicants: B-Schooled episode 87 | MBA Application Strategy: Early or Mature Candidates | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
86 | Spotlight on Kellogg: B-Schooled episode 86 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
85 | Spotlight on Rice Jones: B-Schooled episode 85 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
84 | Spotlight on Fuqua: B-Schooled episode 84 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
83 | Spotlight on Booth: B-Schooled episode 83 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
82 | Interview with UT McCombs Adcom MD, Rodrigo Malta: B-Schooled episode 82 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
81 | Spotlight on Tuck: B-Schooled episode 81 | Conversations: MBA Program Admissions Reps | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
80 | Spotlight on Wharton: B-Schooled episode 80 | Wharton MBA- Intel from Former AdCom | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
79 | Interview with Cooper, current CMU Tepper student: B-Schooled episode 79 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
78 | Unique recommender situations: B-Schooled episode 78 | MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs) | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
77 | Interview Prep Do's & Don'ts: B-Schooled Episode 77 | MBA Application Strategy | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
76 | What to do after a ding: B-Schooled episode 76 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
75 | Interview with Jenny, Wharton/CBS admit: B-Schooled episode 75 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
74 | Round 2 2021-22: B-Schooled episode 74 | MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1? | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
73 | 3 Round 1 submission do's and don'ts: B-Schooled episode 73 | MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1? | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
72 | Interview with HBS/GSB/Haas/Yale admit Maddy: B-Schooled episode 72 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
71 | Round 1 vs. Round 2: B-Schooled episode 71 | MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1? | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
70 | Why now for your MBA? : B-Schooled episode 70 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
69 | The STAR method for essays and interview questions: B-Schooled episode 69 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
68 | Think like the admissions committee: B-Schooled episode 68 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
67 | Powerful resume writing: B-Schooled episode 67 | MBA Application Strategy: Resume | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
66 | Interview with Mike, SBC client and CBS Class of 2023 admit: B-Schooled episode 66 | SBC Client Lessons | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
65 | Career narratives for MBA applicants with several employers: B-Schooled episode 65 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
64 | European MBA programs - FAQs: B-Schooled episode 64 | European MBA Programs | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
63 | 5 MBA applicant pitfalls: B-Schooled episode 63 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
62 | The HBS essay: B-Schooled episode 62 | HBS MBA: Get the Admit | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
61 | The importance of extracurriculars (2021 update): B-Schooled episode 61 | MBA Application Strategy: Extracurriculars & Service | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
60 | Calling all social impact applicants!: B-Schooled episode 60 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
59 | Things to do now that Round 1 is here: B-Schooled episode 59 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
58 | 2021-22 application year trends so far: B-Schooled episode 58 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
57 | Ryan Price of MBA Secrets' wild application ride: B-Schooled episode 57 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
56 | European MBA programs -- an overview: B-Schooled episode 56 | European MBA Programs | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
55 | Executive MBA programs (EMBAs): B-Schooled episode 55 | Non Full-Time: Executive MBA (EMBA) Applicants | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
54 | Dual HBS/GSB admits, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 54 | Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into Both | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
53 | Stacy Blackman on entrepreneurship: B-Schooled episode 53 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
52 | Dual HBS/GSB admits, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 52 | Harvard HBS & Stanford GSB: Get into Both | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
51 | 9 types of MBA hopefuls that should work with an admissions consultant: B-Schooled episode 51 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
50 | 5 paths forward if you've been dinged: B-Schooled episode 50 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
49 | 12 to do's for MBA admits, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 49 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
48 | 12 to do's for MBA admits, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 48 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
47 | Planning for a years-away MBA: B-Schooled episode 47 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
46 | Social media & your MBA candidacy: B-Schooled episode 46 | MBA Application Strategy: Social Media | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
45 | How to approach the "Bird in Hand" dilemma: B-Schooled episode 45 | After Application Submission: Decision Navigating | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
44 | Negotiating merit scholarships: B-Schooled episode 44 | Paying for the MBA: Financial Aid and Scholarship | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
43 | Similar MBA candidates, different outcomes: B-Schooled episode 43 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
42 | Wharton's team-based discussion interviews: B-schooled episode 42 | After Application Submission: Wharton TBD Interview | Module 7: Interview Prep |
41 | HBS interviews: B-Schooled episode 41 | After Application Submission: HBS Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
40 | Round 3 (or final round) considerations: B-Schooled episode 40 | MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1? | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
39 | Deciding between MBA programs: B-Schooled episode 39 | After Application Submission: Decision Navigating | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
38 | For waitlisted applicants: B-Schooled episode 38 | After Application Submission: Waitlisted MBA Applicants | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
37 | A real application review, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 37 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
36 | A real application review - part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 36 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
35 | Last-minute applications: B-Schooled episode 35 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
34 | Underrepresented minority applicants and the MBA: A conversation with Roxanne Mendez, Executive Director of the Riordan Programs : B-Schooled episode 34 | Military, Social Impact, Diversity, LGBTQ+ & More | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
33 | How personal is too personal in MBA essays? : B-Schooled episode 33 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
32 | What do you bring to an MBA program? : B-Schooled episode 32 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
31 | Tips for editing down essays & application responses: B-Schooled episode 31 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
30 | Communicating MBA program knowledge & fit: B-Schooled episode 30 | MBA Application Strategy: Proof of Love | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
29 | Communicating why you need an MBA : B-Schooled episode 29 | MBA Application Strategy: Proof of Love | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
28 | MBA interview advice, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 28 | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
27 | What’s on Your Mind: An Admissions Test Q&A: B-Schooled episode 27 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
26 | MBA interview advice, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 26 | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
25 | Part-time programs: B-Schooled episode 25 | Non Full-Time: Part-Time MBA Applicants | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
24 | Coping with first dings: B-Schooled episode 24 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
23 | Admissions test (and other) anxieties: B-Schooled episode 23 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
22 | What to do (and not do) after you submit: B-Schooled episode 22 | After Application Submission: Interview Prep | Module 7: Interview Prep |
21 | Data form do's and don'ts: B-Schooled episode 21 | MBA Application Strategy: Data Form | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
20 | Video essays: B-Schooled episode 20 | MBA Application Strategy: Video Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
19 | Before you submit in Round 1... : B-Schooled episode 19 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
18 | Career goals: B-Schooled episode 18 | MBA Application Strategy: Career Goal Guidance | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
17 | Reapplying: B-Schooled episode 17 | After Application Submission: Dinged and Reapplication | Module 8: Navigating Decisions |
16 | How to MBA your resume: B-Schooled episode 16 | MBA Application Strategy: Resume | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
15 | 6 Essay-writing mistakes to avoid: B-Schooled episode 15 | MBA Application Strategy: Essays | Module 4: Marketing YOU |
14 | What should you do with your life? (replay): B-Schooled episode 14 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
13 | Virtual info sessions -- are they valuable?: B-Schooled episode 13 | MBA Application Strategy: Proof of Love | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
12 | How to pick the right recommenders: B-Schooled episode 12 | MBA Application Strategy: Recommendation Letters (LORs) | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
11 | COVID Impacts: B-Schooled episode 11 | MBA Value, Rankings, Trends, & Innovation | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
10 | Candidacy question marks, part 2 of 2: B-Schooled episode 10 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
9 | Candidacy question marks, part 1 of 2: B-Schooled episode 9 | MBA Application Strategy: Be Critical | Module 6: Flight Test |
8 | Time and energy wasters: B-Schooled episode 8 | MBA Application Strategy: Planning Ahead | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
7 | School selection and program strengths: B-Schooled episode 7 | MBA Application Strategy: School Selection | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
6 | Strengthening your quantitative profile: B-Schooled episode 6 | MBA Application Strategy: GMAT or GRE Test Prep | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
5 | Round 1 kickoff: B-Schooled episode 5 | MBA Application Timeline: Round 3? Round 2? Round 1? | Module 1: Create the Partnership |
4 | How important are extracurriculars and community service? : B-Schooled episode 4 | MBA Application Strategy: Extracurriculars & Service | Module 3: Your Personal Strategy |
3 | Don't be Joe or Jane MBA: B-Schooled episode 3 | Reasons to Believe: Positioning, Authenticity, Doubt, Oversharing | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
2 | Interview with Nick, SBC client and HBS Class of 2020 student: B-Schooled episode 2 | MBA Admit Success Stories | Module 2: 360 Personal Orbit |
1 | Strengthen your candidacy before Round 1 deadlines: B-Schooled episode 1 | Finalizing MBA Applications Before Hitting Submit | Module 6: Flight Test |
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