How to get into a top 10 MBA program

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When I first decided to go to business school I was at a loss for what to do. No one in my close friend group had the same aspiration and I didn’t know any alumni to reach out to for guidance. You could say I started from zero in terms of my understanding of the admissions process, school landscape, and the highly competitive nature of the programs. I set my sights on a top 10 MBA without really understanding what that would entail. My thought process was that an MBA derives much of its value from its network, so if I was going to pay $50K per year, it ought to be for a stellar (i.e., a top 10) network. I began reading about the application process, essays, recommendations, GMAT/GRE scores, GPA requirements, interviews, etc. Honestly, none of it seemed all that daunting outside of the GMAT quantitative (quant) section. By nature I’m good at verbal, always have been. So when I realized that a top quant score was imperative in terms of acceptance into a competitive program, the panic set in. I took the GMAT without any test prep and let me tell you it was a disaster, I had test anxiety, my mind went blank and I REALLY bombed the quant section. As I had predicted the writing and verbal sections were a breeze but OMG math. YIKES. So I basically did everything wrong in my first year of applying, I applied super late with a less than stellar GMAT score, and because of that, I was rejected from my dream schools. I took a month off to nurse my wounds and came up with a plan. I would:

I would enroll in Veritas Prep (Manhattan Prep and Magoosh are some other options to look into) for GMAT classes.

With the above changes which included studying, networking, and research I was accepted into my dream program UC Berkeley Haas (ranked #6 overall and #4 for entrepreneurship — my interest), and really I couldn’t believe it! I’ve created an in-depth guide that I wish I’d had at the onset of my admissions journey (link to purchase: https://www.jendeangelis.com/shop/how-to-get-into-a-top-10-mba-guide) to help you traverse the ins and outs of admissions and how you too can be accepted into your dream program! Best of luck and go bears!

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In this episode, I talk about how I'm going through a breakup and what that looks like for me. I discuss the opportunity that comes with choosing yourself over someone else and how scary it is to let go of a life you have been building with someone else. I don't get into the details of the breakup as to respect my privacy and my ex's but I do talk about the general themes of what I discovered and how the hope and possibility of something new begin to replace feelings of sadness and loss.

This is probably the most vulnerable episode I've released and I appreciate you all for being part of my journey.

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In this week's podcast, I discuss how I predicted the fall of WeWork before anyone else (and well before Softbank took over, I have receipts! See the video below), how venture capitalists are failing women and people of color and why it would actually behoove them to invest in diversified teams (as they perform better financially speaking). I also dig into the Harvard studies around the types of questions male and female entrepreneurs get asked and how those impact the funding they receive. We also discuss the four stages of the VC process and how the pitch process fails female entrepreneurs (even when controlling for the pitch itself). Also apologies for the sound quality on part of this recording, I tried recording from a new computer and I won't be making that mistake again!

Clarification: in the Poscast I say something to the effect of we haven’t sought VC funding, what I mean here is that although we have taken fundraising meetings with traditional VCs, we have opted for less money/equity free options vs larger allotments with investment partners who would take large equity percentages. For now, we want to maintain control of the company and to choose our North Star metrics/growth rate vs a partner dictating them. We have been more interested in accelerators for that reason but that could change, and we may look to fundraise in the future/in the fall. 

Harvard study "Male and Female entrepreneurs get asked different questions and it affects how much funding they get": https://hbr.org/2017/06/male-and-female-entrepreneurs-get-asked-different-questions-by-vcs-and-it-affects-how-much-funding-they-get

Havard study "How the VC pitch process is failing female entrepreneurs":https://hbr.org/2020/01/how-the-vc-pitch-process-is-failing-female-entrepreneurs

Video where I predict the fall of WeWork before anyone else (around minute 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RYNlBALmh8&t=772s

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In today's episode, we're tackling my life path and why I've been seeing 777 patterns everywhere. Not only what that number pattern means (through numerology) but also how I'm actively taking those signals from the universe to build a better life. I chat about my 10-year plan and exactly what that looks like from north start metrics and my "why" or mission to the details of the business(es) I want to run and why. I hope this episode inspires you to really think about what your personal story can bring to this world and the specific reason you're here (AKA what you can do with this life you've been given). Honestly, it gets a little personal and deep but I believe that when we open up to the Universe/world about what we want we are 100x likely to achieve those things (and science actually backs me up here, so even if you're not into all this hippy-dippy stuff there's value in stating your goals and then reaching them). 

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Today's episode is a special one, I document how I trained as an Olympic marathon runner and athlete for a month -- well it was actually closer to 7 weeks! I detail how I trained for a total of 360 miles which included mile repeats, long runs, easy runs, and tempo runs while securing a PR of a six-minute mile! I chose Gwen Jorgenson as an athlete to model but I also speak about Marielle Hall's latest article in Runners Word "Racing to stay alive" to amplify black voices and stories in the Black Lives Matter movement. I talk about how I grappled with my own white privilege/perspective and ability to run without worry, which is a privilege Marielle Hall speaks to. I also speak to how this journey made me not only stronger physically but mentally and how GRIT leads to my successes. I discuss how my grit is a mix of passion and perseverance and how when I set goals, they are followed through. 

Marielle Hall's article: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a32729943/marielle-hall-racing-to-stay-alive/

My Olympic training video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTcyAqcVk2s&t=318s

Today's episode discusses the very first step to starting a business, identifying an idea, or really a solution to a problem with a market size large enough to justify funding a start-up. I chat through methodologies such as design thinking and customer interviews while sharing my personal experience on how I came up with the idea for suite-social.com. This was a requested topic so feel free to direct message me on Instagram @jendeangelis with your questions and I'll do my best to address them here or on my YouTube channel.

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This episode discusses my first ghost, angel, spirit, or whatever you want to call it(!) sighting. Thus was the first visitation of my life which happened super recently. I discuss how that experience opened me up spiritually to seeing signs and taking cues from the universe. I also discuss my  Tarot Card and Angel Card readings, it’s one heck of an episode!

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Today's episode of All Things Jen chats about my morning and evening routines, the best toothpaste you've never heard of, the best age reversing cream ever, and how I keep productive at home. I spill my products, workouts, healthy meal ideas, and more! 

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Today on the podcast we're discussing my failures, yep you heard that right! I have made so many mistakes and failed so many times and that tends to surprise people. I give you a "tell-all" about my failure to get into business school the first year I applied, how launching a business out of my MBA *almost* didn't happen, and even how my younger self traversed through dancing tryout failures. 

I think too many "successful" people shy away from sharing their failures because they don't want to be seen as vulnerable or less than but I believe there is true power in our stories and that's the real way to inspire others/make a difference. 

Today's podcast uncovers how I stay motivated to workout, including my "why" for staying active as well as actionable tips on how you can stay motivated on your fitness journey. Also, I share how I'm struggling with body image and body positivity during quarantine and how I'm working through those negative thoughts to find my light and happiness during COVID-19. 

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