M7A Admissions: How Did You Get In?
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How Did You Get In is a podcast focused on real life experiences and applications from people who got into top business schools. If you are thinking about applying, in the middle of your application or just curious about what bschool is all about, this podcast is for you! Alex and Julia are both HBS 21' grads who think the barrier to good information about applying for your MBA is too high. Consultants can cost $10,000+, and we think EVERYONE should have a fair shot at their dream school.
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United States
Description:
How Did You Get In is a podcast focused on real life experiences and applications from people who got into top business schools. If you are thinking about applying, in the middle of your application or just curious about what bschool is all about, this podcast is for you! Alex and Julia are both HBS 21' grads who think the barrier to good information about applying for your MBA is too high. Consultants can cost $10,000+, and we think EVERYONE should have a fair shot at their dream school.
Language:
English
Episodes
Interview Boot Camp! How to ACE Your MBA Interview
2/7/2023
Alex and Julia share advice on how to prep for you interviews, what questions you should be ready to answer and what your interviewers will be looking for!
Please rate and review!
Duration:00:50:28
From the Army to a Joint Degree Program at Harvard Business & Kennedy School, John Crowley Has a LOT of Wisdom to Share
1/30/2023
John Crowley has a resume that would leave most recruiters drooling. As a West Point grad, John served in the Army for 5 years, enrolled at the Harvard Business School / Harvard Kennedy School Joint Degree Program, interned at Goldman Sachs, Blackstone AND McKinsey before ending up at a start up called Legacy that is doing amazing things in the healthcare/fertility space.
Duration:01:22:02
MBA Consultants, Waitlist Woes and Lessons Learned at Harvard Business School with Julia Loughlin
1/23/2023
Today Julia shares her journey in applying to 6 business schools and the value working with a full time consultant provided for her. She reads the essay that got her into 4 schools and waitlisted (and ultimately in) to HBS. Hope you enjoy and please rate and review!
Duration:00:52:56
How to Use MBA School Year Internships to Pivot Careers with Kellogg Grad Jungduk Seo
1/16/2023
Jungduk shares abundant insights about her journey from healthcare consulting to business school and eventually product management. She shares valuable intel on how her MBA consultant helped her craft a story about more than just her professional accomplishments and showcased her full self in her essays. We hope you enjoy!
Duration:00:57:11
Want $50K off your MBA Tuition? Time to Negotiate with Kate van Keulen, MBA Candidate at USC Marshall
1/9/2023
On today's episode, Kate shares her journey to USC Marshall's School of Business. Kate did not have friends and co-workers flocking to MBA programs, in fact her SF counterparts questioned the value of the MBA program! Determined and focused on what she knew was the right path for her, Kate navigated MBA applications and had stellar success through scrappy research and a willingness to negotiate.
Duration:01:06:51
Applying for an MBA in fall 2023? Your application process starts NOW!
1/2/2023
Are you planning to apply for your MBA in 2023? We have a game plan for how you can use the first 6 months of 2023 to set yourself up from an awesome MBA application. The application process doesn't start in June, it has already begun and we are here to help give you a step by step guide.
Duration:00:57:42
How an MBA Can Turn Your Definition of Success Upside Down with 2+2 Harvard Business School '21 Grad, Michael Mancinelli
12/20/2022
Mike shares so much advice on how to approach the business school app, including one tip on writing the essay that he says has helped 5 out of 6 applicants he has worked with get into HBS!
Duration:01:05:51
Why Getting an MBA is NOT Such a Great Idea, And Lots of Reasons It Is (Solo)
12/12/2022
Today we spend the first ~37 minutes talking about GREAT reasons to consider an MBA. Then we switch over to some of the reasons that we think stink. As always, if you want to support please share it with a friend and rate/review. Send us questions at howdidyouget.pod@gmail.com
Duration:01:06:56
HBS Grad on Why You Don't NEED an MBA... but should think about getting one anyway with Behram O'Habib HBS '21
12/5/2022
Behram O'Habib HBS '21 shares TONS of insights about his path to Harvard and the tremendous value that he got out of the experience. He shares his journey with entrepreneurship and has some words of wisdom for those considering starting their own company.
Duration:00:54:43
BOOK THE TEST! Words of Wisdom from Your Co-Host Alex Neuber, HBS '21
11/28/2022
Book the damn test! On this week's episode we get to hear from our very own lovely host Alex Neuber. She dishes about all of the advice she received, what she would have done differently and her path to entrepreneurship.
Duration:01:01:51
The Answer is... Maybe? A Deep Dive on the Waitlist, What Round to Apply and GMAT vs. GRE
11/23/2022
Today we are talking about the dreaded waitlist. We are here to tell you why the waitlist is actually good news and what to do if you end up on it. We also have thoughts to share on R1 vs R2 applications and whether GMAT vs GRE is a better choice for you. Please rate, review and send us questions! @how.did.you.get.in. pod on Insta and Tik Tok.
Duration:00:43:26
How to Pursue What You WANT to Do and Not What You Think Should Do with Jeff Simnick, MBA/MPH Berkely Hass '20
11/21/2022
Jeff Simnick sits down to tell us how he knew Haas was the best fit for him and shares the absolutely KILLER essay hook that had the whole admissions office cracking up.
Duration:00:54:20
Bringing Kindness to Banking and Getting into Chicago Booth with Matt Ochalski Booth MBA '23
11/13/2022
Matt shares details of his extensive application planning process with Alex and Julia. He tells the hosts about how he set his recommenders up for success, the importance of authenticity, and using the essay as an opportunity to learn more about yourself.
Duration:00:55:24
Trailer: How did you get in?
11/10/2022
We are excited to launch a podcast dedicated to helping prospective students get into top business schools. We will be interviewing past applicants from Harvard Business School, Booth, Wharton and many more to hear directly about their approach and lessons learned. Please follow us at @how.did.you.get.in on IG and Tiktok and please rate and review!
Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thing
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Duration:00:02:39
Why Not Me? Taking Chances and Getting Into a Top Business School with Linda Li HBS Class of 2021
11/5/2022
Linda Li, HBS Class of '21, shares about her journey to business school from ukulele playing, taking the GMAT three painful times, and submitting V15 of her bschool essay.
Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thing
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Duration:00:58:02
Engineering the Perfect MBA Application, Tyrel Sulzer on Getting into Harvard Business School
11/5/2022
From the oil patch to Klarman Hall, Tyrel Sulzer HBS '22 tells Alex and Julia about his process in applying to and getting into Harvard Business School.
Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thing
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Duration:00:35:56