The mbaMission Podcast

Ep 68 | Avoid These Last-Minute MBA Application Traps


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When working on business school applications, MBA applicants tend to focus on their essays, resumes, and recommendations. But inside the applications are a myriad of additional questions that require equal attention. This week on the mbaMission podcast Harold Simansky is joined by mbaMission Managing Director Rachel Beck and Executive Director Jessica Shklar. Harold, Rachel, and Jessica break down the MBA application short answers, share the most common last-minute questions they hear from clients, and discuss the importance of tackling the questions inside the application EARLY.

00:00 Welcome to the mbaMission podcast
01:26 MBA application short answer questions
06:29 Read each school's directions carefully!
08:24 The application activities section
12:59 How to report compensation
14:49 Optional essays
20:34 Treat your application as a mosaic
22:18 Company descriptions
23:45 Recommendations
24:47 Using AI on your applications
27:07 The risk of oversharing 

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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.

Learn more about onTrack by mbaMission, our innovative, on-demand MBA application platform, and take our two-minute questionnaire to receive your customized learning path.

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

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