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Today’s guest, John Kreider, took the long road to business school—three application cycles, five GMAT attempts (and two GRE), and countless hours of self-reflection. But it wasn’t until he stopped trying to be the "perfect applicant" and started being his true self that Stanford GSB finally said yes.
John’s story is one of resilience, authenticity, and trusting the process. In this episode, we dive into:
John’s path proves that getting into business school isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being real. If you’ve ever struggled with applications, questioned whether you belong, or wondered what it really takes to break into top MBA programs, this episode is for you.
Let’s get to it! 🚀
By Drexler Tanner | MBA Candidate @ Kellogg5
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Today’s guest, John Kreider, took the long road to business school—three application cycles, five GMAT attempts (and two GRE), and countless hours of self-reflection. But it wasn’t until he stopped trying to be the "perfect applicant" and started being his true self that Stanford GSB finally said yes.
John’s story is one of resilience, authenticity, and trusting the process. In this episode, we dive into:
John’s path proves that getting into business school isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being real. If you’ve ever struggled with applications, questioned whether you belong, or wondered what it really takes to break into top MBA programs, this episode is for you.
Let’s get to it! 🚀

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