The mbaMission Podcast
Welcome to the mbaMission podcast, where every week we discuss different MBA application components and give our expert guidance on everything business school admissions related.
Episodes
16 episodes since 2024
Navigating the Business School Selection Process + Stanford GSB Tips
In this conversation, Harold Simansky and Debbie Choy discuss school selection for MBA programs. Debbie shares her experience of choosing Stanford and emphasizes the importance of being authentic in the application process. They also discuss fa...
September 10, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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22:52
5 Minutes on Chicago Booth
In this conversation, Harold Simansky interviews Kate Richardson, a University of Chicago Booth MBA, about her experience at Booth. Kate highlights the reputation of Booth as a quant powerhouse and the flexibility it offers for career changers....
September 03, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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5:58
How To Assess YOUR MBA Profile
In this conversation, Harold Simansky and Rachel Beck discuss how to assess one's chances of acceptance into business school. They cover topics such as academic credentials, including GPA and university attended, the importance of standardized ...
August 27, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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33:35
Everything You Need to Know About MBA Recommenders
In this conversation, Harold Simansky and Kim Hoey discuss the importance of recommendations in the MBA application process. They address the question of how to handle constructive criticism in recommendations and emphasize the need for balance...
August 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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22:26
Choosing an MBA Admissions Consultant
In this conversation, Harold Simansky and Gavriella Semaya discuss how to choose an MBA admissions consultant and the qualities that make a consultant effective. They emphasize the importance of finding a consultant who works well with you and ...
August 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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10:26
All About The Cornell Tech MBA
In this conversation, Harold Simansky and Gavriella Semaya discuss Cornell Tech, a school that focuses on technology and entrepreneurship. They talk about the facilities and resources available at Cornell Tech, as well as the unique experiences...
August 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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9:43
Underrated MBA Programs and the Importance of School Selection
In this conversation, Harold Simansky and Gavriella Semaya discuss the topic of school selection for MBA programs. They emphasize the importance of considering both professional goals and cultural fit when choosing a school. They also highlight...
July 30, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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15:47
MBA Application Short Answers
In this episode of the mbaMission podcast, Harold Simansky and Gavriella Semaya discuss the importance of the short answer section in MBA applications. They emphasize that the short answers are not just a repetition of the information in the re...
July 23, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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12:41
The Harvard Business School MBA Application
In this conversation, Harold Simansky, Jessica Shklar, and Devi Vallabhaneni discuss their experiences at Harvard Business School and delve into the changes in the Harvard Business School application process, particularly the new essay question...
July 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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41:05
Using Business Etiquette in the MBA Admissions Process
SummaryIn this conversation, Harold Simansky interviews Nisha Trivedi, a certified business etiquette trainer and mbaMission MBA admissions consultant, about the importance of business etiquette in the MBA admissions process and i...
July 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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9:42
Benefits of Applying through The Consortium
SummaryIn this conversation, Harold Simansky and Nisha Trivedi discuss The Consortium, an organization that focuses on uplifting underrepresented groups in business. They explain how candidates can apply to be considered for membe...
July 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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18:08
The Crucial Role of Recommendations in Business School Applications
mbaMission senior MBA admissions consultant Harold Simansky talks with mbaMission executive director Katy Lewis about the important role recommendations play in business school applications, as they provide evidence of leadership, which is a ke...
June 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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26:21
Preparing Your MBA Profile
SummaryIn this conversation, mbaMission Senior MBA Admissions Consultant Harold Simansky interviews Katharine Lewis, an executive director at mbaMission, about the process of applying to business school. They discuss the importanc...
June 18, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:37
MBA Letters of Recommendation
SummaryIn this podcast episode, Senior MBA Admissions Consultant Harold Simansky and mbaMission Founder and President Jeremy Shinewald discuss the importance of recommendations in MBA applications. They highlight the common mistak...
June 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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24:43