The mbaMission Podcast

EP 52 | How Can Consultants Stand Out in the MBA Application Process?


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If you look at the class profiles of the top business schools, you will find that more admits come from consulting than from any other field. MBA programs love management consultants, but coming from an overrepresented field means that the competition is fierce. How can consulting applicants stand out in a crowded applicant pool? In our latest episode of the mbaMission podcast we welcome back Liza Weale, founder of Gatehouse Admissions and former Bain & Company consultant, to break down what consultant applicants can do to stand out.

00:00 Applying to business school as a consultant
00:54 How to stand out as a consulting applicant
06:40 Differentiating yourself at your consulting firm
08:10 Recommendations
11:25 How to approach the application essays
18:48 How much work experience do you need?
21:01 Reapplying as a consultant

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Book your FREE 30-minute MBA admissions consultation with Harold, Susan, or another one of our experienced MBA admissions consultants by filling out this form.

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‼️Use code MBAMPOD for 30% off any onTrack subscription‼️

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