THE GMAT Club Podcast

* Which actions to prioritize with the time you have left * Some pragmatic advice on selecting school(s) to apply to * How to "speed run" your way through the application, including essays, recommendations, and the resume * Should you address your last-minute application in the "Optional Essay"?

4 Ways to Finance Your Education Abroad Benefits of Taking an Education Loan Secured Education Loans Unsecured Loans Secured vs Unsecured Comparison Lender Types Non-Cosigner Loans Loan in INR vs USD Refinancing Loan for a lower rate Indian Loans to NRIs Multiple loans Interest on sanctioned loan or used loan Credit Score requirement

The F1 Application SEVIS Registration, I20 Visa Application Form (DS-160) F1 Visa Interview Overview Carrying documents during travel What to Expect in your Student Visa Interview Applying to Visa from a different country What’s next if my visa is rejected Common reasons for visa rejection Visa requirements for partners Normal visa processing time Allowed jobs for F1 visa holders F1 Visa for another degree in the US Visa Renewal Errors in DS-160 Changing school/university after visa approval

Intro Walking the MBA application tightrope 3 Basic Rules to Remember for Repurposing Essays There’s Nothing Wrong in Repurposing Text Example of Repurposing Stanford and Fuqua Essays

Intro & Agenda What Happens After You Submit MBA Application Holistic Review - What We Really Look in the Application Resume and Work Experience Do Schools Create Applicant Pools by Geography Does a gap year hurt admission chances How GMAT / GRE Scores are Evaluated Recommendation Letters MBA Application Essays Video Essays MBA Interview Process How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions

Read Mukul’s detailed GMAT debrief on GMAT Club https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmat-fe-705-story-of-perseverence-and-persistence-426685.html

Studying Nuclear Engineering, Time in Army Deciding to go for MBA Beginning GMAT Preparation Preparing GMAT Study Plan Balancing Military Duty and GMAT Prep Switching from GMAT to GRE GRE Prep Strategy Error Log, Prep Resources, GRE at Home Meditation and Relaxing Techniques I Used Brainstorming for Essays Why Stanford? Preparing for Stanford MBA Interview

Why MBA after 6 years in gaming industry GMAT Focus vs GRE - How I Decided Starting the GMAT Preparation Course correction after first practice test GMAT Study materials I used My 6 week GMAT study plan Study strategy for GMAT Quant Study strategy for GMAT Verbal Timing Strategy for Reading Comprehension Deciding section order Researching MBA programs for applying How I approached application essays Preparing for my MBA interviews My tips to GMAT students

Lukas, a lawyer turned Management consultant, was always aspiring to get an MBA from top business schools in the world and work in Strategy Consulting. To achieve this dream, he began his GMAT preparation while working full time first as a Lawyer and then as a Management Consultant. After 5 years of rigorous preparation, he managed to score 760 in the 3rd GMAT attempt. After securing 99 Percentile on the GMAT, he approached MBA application process with the same passion and zeal. He applied to 6 best business schools in the world: HBS, Wharton, MIT Sloan, Berkeley Haas, Chicago Booth, and Kellogg. He got waitlisted at Haas but received admits from Chicago Booth and Kellogg schools of Management with decent scholarship amount.

Nimisha recently got into the prestigious Masters in Management of London Business School (LBS MiM) after scoring 730 (90% percentile) on the GMAT with 2 months of preparation. Nimisha has always been very passionate about the MicroFinance sector. To transition into her dream sector, within 1.5 years of completing her engineering in Electronics and Communications and working at KPMG, she decided to pursue a Masters in Management from Europe. She took the GMAT test and scored 730 in the first attempt within 2 months. She then applied to two top MiM programs in Europe: LBS and HEC Paris. She eventually got into the LBS MiM program.

In this video, we interviewed Dauan, a French Korean GMAT student, who improved from 610 to 730 on the GMAT within 4 months. After getting 610 in this first diagnostic test, he knew that he had only around 4 months to prepare and that he had only one shot which if he mess up can't afford to wait for the following year.

Intro Pre-MBA jobs at Blockchain, Mastercard, & Rappi that inspired me for MBA Founding a Startup Planning to do an MBA How recommendation letters provided strength to my MBA application What made my application successful How do I Shortlist BSchools to Apply Which BSchool am I Picking for my MBA?

Anurag, an Indian-origin Engineer based in New Zealand, scored 645 in his recent GMAT Focus edition exam. Anurag’s GMAT focus edition prep was a roller coaster ride. He had scored 650 in his first GMAT classic test attempt. He then decided to shift to the new gmat and eventually scored 645 (90th percentile) on GMAT Focus in the third attempt.

In this interview, we explore her incredible GMAT prep journey, filled with determination, hard work, and strategic methods for GMAT preparation. How Keerthi planned her GMAT study around the tried and tested formula of Concept Mastery, Timed Practice, and Reviews. From understanding the GMAT exam structure and content to devising a personalized study plan, you will gain a comprehensive insight into Keerthi’s path to GMAT success. So, if you're aspiring to crack the GMAT, or if you're simply seeking inspiration and guidance on your own GMAT journey, this video is a must-watch! Join us as we unravel the secrets of GMAT success and motivate you to embark on your own path towards achieving your GMAT score goals.

In this interview, we uncover his whole journey of GMAT preparation as well as Masters in Management application for ESSEC, what prep resources he used, his preparation techniques for GMAT Quant and Verbal sections, GMAT study plan, GMAT test-taking experience, and timing strategies on the GMAT.

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring MBA journey of John, a PE/VC Associate and former management consultant. John was raised in a trailer in the backwoods of Alaska, and his family was consistently below the poverty line growing up. Being the first in his family to go to college, John ended up creating Bain & Company's (and MBB's) very first affinity group for FGLI individuals. He also came from a small and little-known growth equity fund so getting into both the Stanford GSB ad Wharton (when he knew that they typically have access to candidates with much more background's than ones such as John) was a massive hail mary for him. In addition, John did not use any MBA consultants on his journey to his MBA programs, which is a bit atypical as well

In this episode, we interview Deepesh, an Indian student who had received conditional admission offer from IMD's MBA program and had a challenge to get a high test score within the designated timeframe. Deepesh had the choice of taking either GMAT or GRE. He decided to take the GMAT exam and scored 680 in his first attempt. Hoping to improve his GMAT score in next attempts, he continued his study for the GMAT only to find out in subsequent attempts that he was not making any significant progress on the GMAT. Soon he realized that GRE was a better option for him and switched to GRE preparation and scored 333/340 in the very first attempt. In this session, we uncover Deepesh's GMAT & GRE preparation journey, his test taking experience, motivations for MBA, etc.

In this episode, we dive into Arya’s journey who got admitted to the MBA/MPP dual degree program at Duke Fuqua. We discuss Arya’s pre-MBA preparation story, her extensive social sector work, the highs and lows of business education, and her post-MBA goals. From networking events to work-life balance, Arya offers an authentic and inspiring glimpse into the transformative world of MBA life at Duke Fuqua.

Hear from Diana Economy who is a former Michigan Ross admissions director.

In this episode, Nate Le shares his approach towards applications essays and interviews which landed him into HBS, Kellogg, Haas, Fuqua and Ross.