Admissions Straight Talk

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Admissions Straight Talk episodes

January 28, 2015 Entrepreneurship at Stanford GSB: Carlypso Drives Down the Startup Street
Thinking of launching a disruptive start-up? Dying to attend a leading entrepreneurial MBA program? Well meet Nick Hinrichsen and Chris Colemen, founders of the start-up Carlypso, which Tech Crunch calls a “brilliant concept.” Oh, and they earned their MBAs in 2013 from Stanford GSB. Listen to the recording of this intriguing interview as we discuss...
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31 min
January 21, 2015 Medical School Admissions 2015-2016: A Dean’s Perspective
It is ‘Medical School’ time of year. Some of you are getting ready for the interview. Others are dealing with being waitlisted or rejected. And some of you are getting your applications ready to submit this summer for the first time. Now that MCAT 2015 is another and new ingredient in this volatile mix, we...
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39 min
January 15, 2015 The Wharton Executive MBA Program: An Insider’s View
In this week’s podcast episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham speaks with the Wharton EMBA program admissions directors, Diane Sharp and Kathy Lilygren. Be sure to listen to the full recording to learn what they are looking for in applications, when to apply, and what the EMBA program has to offer. 00:01:00 – You asked. Linda...
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52 min
January 08, 2015 The Scoop on the London Business School Masters in Management Program
Come on over and listen in to the informative conversation between Linda Abraham and Jamie Wright, Senior Recruitment and Admissions Manager for the London Business School Masters in Management program. Check out the full recording for a candid look at a fantastic option for college seniors and new college grads interested in careers in business. 00:02:35 – The background...
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43 min
January 02, 2015 Help! I’ve Been Waitlisted!
In honor of New Years we’ve decided to repost one of the most popular episodes of 2014. If you didn’t hear it the first time, or if you just want to review, now is the perfect time to listen to our highly informative podcast with Linda Abraham discussing the timely topic of being waitlisted. *Theme music is...
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14 min
December 26, 2014 Should You Pursue a PhD?
In honor of the holidays we’ve decided to repost one of the most popular podcast episodes of 2014. If you didn’t hear it the first time, or if you just want to review, now is the perfect time to listen to our highly informative (and super-popular) interview with Dr. Karen Kelsky, founder and consultant at The Professor...
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51 min
December 18, 2014 Life as an HBS MBA Student
Meet Philip Blackett, a proud member of the Harvard Business School Class of 2016, the founder of Magnetic Interviewing, and the host of the podcast Life in the MBA. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Philip. He has a fascinating story! 00:02:35 – Fulfilling an 11 year promise to his mother and grandmother....
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1 hr 11 min
December 11, 2014 Application Timing: When Should You Submit?
Timing. Timing. Who’s got the best timing? Applicants frequently stress over when to submit, wondering if when they apply will affect the outcome. They lose sleep with questions like: When is the best time to apply? When do I have the greatest chance of getting accepted? The answer is surprisingly simple. Listen to this episode for...
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17 min
December 04, 2014 Admissions Straight Talk: All Things Postbac
Who better to offer postbac admissions advice than an actual former postbac program director? Alicia McNease Nimonkar is the former director of the postbac program at UC Davis and the proud new author of, The Definitive Guide to Pre-Medical Postbaccalaureate Programs: The handbook for career changers and academic record enhancers who want a chance...
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29 min
November 26, 2014 The Test Prep Guru Speaks
In honor of Thanksgiving, we’ve decided to repost one of the podcast episodes that our listeners have been most grateful for. If you didn’t hear it the first time or you just want to review, now is the perfect time to listen to our highly informative (and super-popular) interview with Bhavin Parikh, CEO and founder of Magoosh, the...
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33 min