Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast

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Episode 180: Wire Taps—Supply Chain Standout, Marketing Dreams, Career Goal Question Marks Aug 16, 2021

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Grab your head phones and tune in -- Graham and Alex are back for another episode of Wire Taps, dishing out advice to three MBA hopefuls. This week, applicants are struggling with undergrad records, overrepresentation, average GMAT scores and questionable career goals. Our hosts also talk about the positives of applying to b-school from Europe, and the benefits of less common industry experience (supply chain and crisis management consulting). Finally, you'll want to tune in to get the latest news about a series of free events Clear Admit is hosting this fall. This episode was recorded in Cornwall, England and Philadelphia, PA. It was produced by Dennis Crowley in West Philadelphia. Thanks for rating and reviewing the show wherever you listen!

Episode 179: Wire Taps—Chilean Candidate, Teach for America Alum, Indie Musician Aug 09, 2021

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What do a Chilean couple, a former Division I football coach / Teach for America alum, and an Indian indie musician have in common? They're all featured in this week's episode of WireTaps! Just press play to hear how Graham and Alex break down the candidacies of these three fascinating MBA candidates (and help address their weaknesses). The two also tackle some thoughts about Graham's recent interview with Stanford GSB's Dean of Admissions (episode 178), and Alex's point of view on the Gold Cup. This episode was recorded in Philadelphia, PA and Cornwall, England. It was produced, mixed, and engineered by Dennis Crowley in West Philly. Thanks so much for listening!

Episode 178: Admissions Director Q&A: Kirsten Moss of Stanford GSB Aug 04, 2021

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Get the inside scoop on MBA admissions at Stanford GSB, as Assistant Dean of MBA Admissions & Financial Aid, Kirsten Moss, shares everything you need to know about getting into the leading business school in our latest Admissions Director Q&A.

Episode 177: Wire Taps—FinTech Goals, GPA Woes, H-1B Lottery Aug 02, 2021

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This week, Alex and Graham take a moment to celebrate a Wharton milestone, and to share a few fun facts from a special podcast interview that Graham conducted with Harvard Business School's Chad Losee. Our hosts then dig into some truly unique candidates - each with their own potential set of challenges. The techie from Southeast Asia with aims to excel in Fintech, the Swedish, Middle-Eastern New Yorker with a GPA hurdle and MBA program type issues (FT vs. PT, 1-yr vs. 2-yr), and the international student who has stayed in the USA post undergrad, but who hasn't managed to secure an H1-B and may have to head home just as they are seeking to shape their b-school applications! This episode was recorded in Cornwall, England and Philadelphia, PA. It was produced in West Philadelphia by the amazing Dennis Crowley. Thanks for listening and please remember to tell at least one person about this podcast!

Admissions Director Q&A: Chad Losee of Harvard Business School Jul 28, 2021

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Chad Losee, the Managing Director MBA Admissions & Financial Aid at Harvard Business School, joins us to dig into MBA admissions and more. Tune in now to get exclusive insights into the HBS MBA admissions process!

Episode 175: Wire Taps—Low GMATs, Fuzzy Goals, Visa Issues Jul 26, 2021

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As Graham recovers from jet lag after his first bit of travel in ages, Alex sees an opportunity to convince him of the existence of a rather 'unusual' application element at a leading school. Meanwhile, our hosts talk about the flurry of releases of essay topics and make one last pitch for this Wednesday's Clear Admit Essay Insight event (sign up here: https://bit.ly/clearadmitessayinsight). In terms of candidates reviewed, this week's show covers several critical issues including: Can a great candidate make the cut at top schools with a 650 on the GMAT? Does a candidate with interest in banking, consulting, and private equity need a bit more focus? And finally, how does a relocation due to visa issues work for or against a candidate? Tune in for answers to these questions and more! This episode was recorded in Philadelphia, PA and Cornwall, England. It was produced by Dennis Crowley. Please remember to rate and review the show wherever you listen, and to tell a friend to tune in as well.

Episode 174: Admissions Director Q&A—Blair Mannix of The Wharton School Jul 21, 2021

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Learn the ins & outs of MBA admissions at the Wharton School! Director of Admissions Blair Mannix joins Graham for a deep dive into admissions at Wharton and much more. How does the adcom read applications? How do the Team-Based Discussions work? Who should apply through Advance Access? How is COVID-19 impacting campus visits, class instruction or anything else? Blair answers these questions and more, while also sharing a handful of tidbits about her own journey to admissions. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Philadelphia, PA. It was produced by Dennis Crowley in West Philadelphia. Please remember to rate and review the podcast wherever you listen, and to visit www.clearadmit.com for free profile reviews, essay topic analyses, and to join a thriving community of fellow MBA applicants!

Episode 173: Wire Taps—Should I Apply Now or Sit This Year Out? Jul 19, 2021

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Alex and Graham tackle a number of key admissions issues this week, ranging from application timing when starting a new job to the viability of substantial career pivots and the challenges of lower GPAs. Our hosts also discuss Clear Admit's 'Essay Insight' events and the excitement around sitting down with the likes of Dartmouth, Cornell, Duke, Michigan, and UT Austin later this week. (Sign up here to join in: https://bit.ly/clearadmitessayinsight). Alex and Graham also unpack the role and timing of pre-terms for MBA programs and the decision made by MIT Sloan to ask candidates who are invited interview to complete two essays. And finally, Graham gives Alex and update on some interesting conversations he's been having with admissions directors at leading programs (which will be airing as special podcast episodes). As always this show is recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It is produced by Dennis Crowley in West Philadelphia. Please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen.

Episode 172: Admissions Director Q&A—Emily French of Columbia Business School Jul 13, 2021

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Tune in for a deep dive into MBA admissions at Columbia Business School! Director of Admissions Emily French joins Graham for an insightful conversation about the ins & outs of admissions at CBS and much more. How does the adcom read applications? Who should apply ED? How should one tackle the choices of essays? How do interviews work? What might a deferred enrollment candidate need to know? Emily answers these questions and more, while also sharing a handful of tidbits about her own journey to admissions. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and New York, NY. It was produced by Dennis Crowley in West Philadelphia. Please remember to rate and review the podcast wherever you listen, and to visit www.clearadmit.com for free profile reviews, essay topic analyses, and to join a thriving community of fellow MBA applicants!

Episode 171: Wire Taps—Is My Undergrad GPA Too Big of a Hurdle? Jul 12, 2021

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Graham and Alex answer several key admissions questions this week, including 'Can one get into a top b-school with a 2.51 GPA?' and 'Where should one apply if they are targeting investment banking in the UK?'. Our hosts also delve into the candidacy of a Japanese national with a superb GMAT score and nine years of experience...and the role that employer sponsorship can play with respect to one's admissions odds. Finally, Graham shares his excitement about emceeing a free Essay Insights workshop with admissions representatives from Wharton, Chicago, MIT, Yale, and Berkeley this Wednesday at 12 pm ET. Sign up here to attend: https://bit.ly/clearadmitessayinsight This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was mixed and mastered by Dennis Crowley in glorious West Philadelphia. Thanks for listening. Please remember to rate and review the show wherever you listen.

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