Admissions Straight Talk

By Linda AbrahamEducation How To

Admissions Straight Talk episodes

September 11, 2014 The Tuck School of Business and the Global Insight Requirement
On September 3, 2014, the Tuck School of Business introduced the new and exciting Global Insight Requirement. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Dr. Phillip Stocken, the Associate Dean for the MBA Program at Tuck, for the scoop on the new requirement and more info about the b-school. 00:02:33 – The structure of...
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38 min
September 04, 2014 The GMAT Score Preview and Application Boxes
MBA applicants, pay heed: two major b-school admissions topics have been on Linda’s mind and in this week’s episode of Admissions Straight Talk, she shares the word. Listen to the full recording of the show for some very important advice about the GMAT score preview and the growing significance of short application questions. 00:01:30 –...
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18 min
August 28, 2014 Financial Aid and Health Insurance for International Students
If you are one of the adventurous souls planning on leaving your comfort zone to study abroad, we’d like to introduce you to a treasure trove of invaluable resources. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Ross Mason, VP of Envisage International for important tips and information about international student loans, health insurance, and...
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35 min
August 21, 2014 A B-School Professor on Main Street, USA
Dr. Scott Schaefer escaped an economics conference and ended up in a fortuitous encounter that changed his life. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Dr. Shaefer, Kendall D. Garff Chair in Business Administration and Professor of Finance at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, for some great insights into small...
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50 min
August 14, 2014 Identity, Community, and the World of Med School Admissions
Meet the doctor who is on a mission to spread the word that med school admission is an attainable goal (and he’ll help you get accepted, too). Listen to the recording of our conversation with Dr. Ryan Gray, founder of The Medical School Headquarters for some great advice and an insider’s perspective on the world...
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43 min
August 07, 2014 A Transformational Year: The MIT Sloan Fellows Program
What is the solution for a seasoned manager who is too experienced for an MBA, but not so enthusiastic about the idea of a part-time EMBA? Listen to the recording of our conversation with Stephen Sacca for the low down on an 84 year-old secret that just might change your life: The MIT Sloan Fellows...
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39 min
July 31, 2014 Career Direction: It’s Ok to Love Your Job!
Don’t want to wake up at age 45 wondering why you’ve wasted your life pursuing an uninspiring and meaningless career? Listen to the recording of our conversation with expert career coach, Akiba Smith-Francis, for essential advice on choosing a career path and laying the foundations for long-term fulfillment and success at work. 00:02:27 – Akiba’s...
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46 min
July 24, 2014 Meet the Guy Who Passed 60 out of 61 Case Interviews (You Can Too!)
No time like the present to revisit one of our most popular admissions episodes of all time! If you missed it the first time around, stop whatever you are doing and listen to our interview with Victor Cheng, former consultant and interviewer at McKinsey and author of Case Interview Secrets. *Theme music is courtesy of podcastthemes.com. Related Links: • MBA...
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35 min
July 17, 2014 The Consortium: Diversifying B-School and Corporate Management
At the forefront of increasing diversity in business school and the business world, stands The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Corey Webb, Director of Recruiting for the CGSM to learn about what the wonderful work of the Consortium and how you can join the team. 00:04:31...
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39 min
July 10, 2014 Masters in Finance: What You Need to Know
The Masters in Finance degree is one of the most up and coming specialized masters programs in the business world. Listen to the recording of our conversation with Anthony DeAngelis, owner and founder of Masters in Finance HQ, for the low-down on his company, the MSF degree, and the world of finance. 00:03:35 – The...
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42 min