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We discuss the trends in this year’s b-school application questions and drill into the details at numerous top programs.
We dig into the truth and perceptions behind the narrative of hiring cooldown in the MBB. Plus, this week we have a guest host.
Which factors should MBA couples consider when deciding whether to apply together? And how should they communicate that in their applications?
We take a look at Stanford’s new MBA application tool and the reasons why candidates overthink certain essay questions.
This week we talk test waivers, optional essays, and how big-ticket charitable gifts shape scholarship funding.
In this episode, Gies Business professor Eren Ahsen shares his unconventional journey from mathematics and electrical engineering to machine learning in healthcare and ultimately business education. He discusses how AI evolved from an academic pursuit into a transformative force in medicine and organizations, why combining multiple algorithms leads to better decisions, and how business leaders can thoughtfully integrate AI into real-world workflows. With insights on bias, human judgment, and the future of business schools, Eren makes the case for cross-disciplinary, human-centered AI that improves lives without removing the human touch.
Should applicants use AI in their admissions essays? With extreme caution, as we hear this week.
As we enter summer, we talk about how applicants can strategically approach those early MBA application dates. Plus, we demystify the ‘career vision’.
In this episode, finance veteran and Gies College of Business professor Rich Excell shares his journey from global trading floors around the world to becoming an award-winning educator. He discusses the evolution of derivatives and market efficiency, the realities of trading risk, and why today’s students bring a fresh sense of optimism to finance. Along the way, Rich offers candid stories from his career—including surviving a $25 million trading loss—and explains how great investors balance quantitative models with human judgment.
A fire sale? An arms race? However you term it, business schools are slashing rates – we look at how applicants can score a scholarship.
We talk over the picks on Poets&Quants’s inaugural Career & Admissions Bestseller List, from ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ to ‘What Colour is Your Parachute’.
In this faculty spotlight, Professor Aimee Barbeau of Gies College of Business explains how she introduces first-year students to business through ethics, experiential learning, and real-world impact projects. She challenges common misconceptions about capitalism by framing business as a value-creating, ethical practice and shows how tools like AI and hands-on corporate partnerships help students build practical skills and rethink the role of business in society.
AI is rapidly reshaping the MBA - and some business schools are racing ahead faster than others. In this episode, who leads the charge and what questions MBA applicants should ask about AI adoption.
Thinking about a dual-degree MBA? In this episode, we break down the most popular pairings – from MBA/MPP to MBA/JD – who they make sense for, costs and career trade-offs.
How much do rankings actually matter to employers? Plus, we talk about career pivots into consulting
Poets&Quants Founder John A. Byrne bids farewell and introduces Executive Editor Pola Lem
Nikhil Jain applied four times before getting in. This is what he discovered once he got there
Gies Business professor Sandra Corredor explores one of the biggest misconceptions students have about business: the idea that there’s always a correct decision. Drawing from her research and teaching, she explains how success comes from thoughtful design, attention to detail, and embracing uncertainty - both in corporate strategy and personal career paths.
We discuss the 20th anniversary of the AIGAC (Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants)
What if accounting isn’t about numbers—but about uncovering the story behind them?
In this episode of Poets&Quants’ Faculty Spotlight, Gies College of Business professor Fei Du joins John A. Byrne to share how intellectual curiosity, and a desire for freedom, shaped her path into academia. What began as a practical career choice in China evolved into a passion for decoding financial statements as “clues” to how organizations think and act.
Du explains how accounting, when done right, is less about calculation and more about interpretation. Through real-world examples, from COVID-era market reactions to corporate promotion systems, she shows how financial data reveals deeper truths about strategy, incentives, and human behavior.
We analyze the severe downturn in international applicants due to the Trump administration
What we really think of the latest ranking from Fortune which has Wharton on top and Stanford missing
Special guest Conrad Chua, former executive director of The Cambridge MBA, helps us dissect the newest FT ranking
This year, round 3 applications are less a Hail Mary pass than ever before due to slumping application volume at top business schools
Gies College of Business marketing professor Aric Rindfleisch reflects on why he chose marketing and how his research on materialism reveals why buying more doesn’t lead to happiness. He discusses his passion for teaching in the College’s fully online iMBA program, the balance between digital and analog worlds, and why business schools must put humanity at their core in an AI-driven world.
Our interview with Andrew Walker, director of research analysis for the Graduate Management Admission Council
Plenty, according to a new survey of admission officials at business schools. We discuss and debate the findings.
We distill the latest employment reports for this year's MBA grads and remark on the deportation of a Babson student
For the first time, MBAs from three European business schools have raised the most money for their startups
We dissect three rankings — all of which arrived in a single month: Businessweek, LinkedIn & QS
Our annual Meet the MBA Class feature is up. Here's what it says about the latest crop of students to start their MBA journeys all over the world.
We digest the new Financial Times ranking of MiM programs and explain who they are for and what kinds of results grads get from these programs
Our advice in working well with a recommender who might want to use AI to draft a rec letter
With round one deadlines a little more than a week ago, we provide advice on what you need to know right now.
A change in the validity period for GMATs and GREs will impact some applicants this year
We discuss the increasing possibility of a boycott of the FT's rankings by U.S. MBA programs.
Waypoint Immigration's Amber Davis on what to expect from the new social media reviews in the U.S.
Visa restrictions, tuition model changes and increased taxes on college endowments will force a fundamental reshaping of business schools
Our advice: Purge your social media accounts. Create a Plan B. And apply first round if you want to come to the U.S. to study next year.
Chances are applications to top MBA programs will be down due to economic uncertainty and Trump's visa terror
These MBA graduates represent the most promising and exceptional young professionals in the world
The resume you submit with your application is very different from the one you use to get a job
A conversation with GMAC Chief Product Officer Adam Witwer on what Advancery can do for those interested in a graduate business experience
What’s wrong and what’s right about the annual list and the treasure trove of data that comes with it
We speak with a personal finance expert about the budgetary essentials every prospective student should know before going to business school
How to differentiate yourself on an MBA application on your work experience and extracurriculars
The European business schools makes the most substantial changes in years to MBA essay requirements more than double those of Harvard
A conversation with Fortuna's Heidi Hillis on a rare analysis of the educational and work backgrounds of Stanford MBAs
We dissect the recent Economist article asking if the MBA degree is worth it after a decline in job placement rates at top schools
Wharton repeats as the number one MBA program in the world but there are lots of shocks and surprises in an increasingly volatile ranking
What are schools asking MBA applicants in admission interviews? The range of questions is surprising. Here's how to get ready for them
Our analysis of the international cohorts in the latest class profiles from the top U.S. business schools
We discuss a new report that predicts a 3.2% annual increase in MBA enrollments through 2030 and the appointment of the first woman to be named dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business
We explore the surprise findings from our extensive survey of recent online MBA grads and answer the big question: Who should get an online MBA?
Our discussion of the latest Poets&Quants' rankings of the world's best MBA experiences
Listen in as John A. Byrne speaks with SMU Cox School of Business Dean Matt Myers about what the future holds for the program. They cover Ya'll Street, SMU's entry into the ACC, the new business building and the impressive milestone the dean achieved during his tenure.
Columbia Business School's former Associate Dean Michael Malone joins us in a conversation on MBA careers
What's behind the latest double-digit increases in applications to business school programs?
UC Davis Graduate School of Management Dean Rao Unnava on the future of business education
Questrom School of Business Dean Susan Fournier and Marcel Rindisbacher on the goals of the Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets & Society
John A Byrne speaks with leaders from IE / Brown, ESMT Berlin, and EDHEC about the unique opportunities that come with earning an MBA in Europe. They cover the global business landscape, developing the next generation of business leaders, access to a global alumni network and much more.
We explore what surprises first-year MBAs and what regrets MBA graduates leave campus with
Our analysis of the 2024 LinkedIn ranking. Stanford tops the new list, though Indian schools dominate in the Top 30
A new survey of employers shows they plan to hire fewer international grads this year. What does that say about the overall market for MBAs?
At ten U.S. business schools, students left jobs that on average laid them six-figure salaries. Is that wise? Plus Harvard Business School goes STEM. What it means.
A new ranking purports to measure the ROI of full-time MBA programs. It's full of shocking surprises
More schools are requiring MBA applicants to answer questions on video. Here's why and how to prepare for them
Harvard Business School is now requiring a writing exam for interviewed applicants who submit a GMAT score
Our discussion on changes to the MBA applications at INSEAD, UCLA Anderson, Michigan Ross, and Duke Fuqua
We review new MBA application changes at Kellogg and Ross and provide a scoop on a forthcoming change at INSEAD
Just back from the annual meet-up of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants in Europe, Maria Wich-Villa reports on the talk of the conference
As the new 2024-2025 admission seasons begins, we track the early application deadlines and essays, focus in on which MBA programs have the most C-suite exec and who are the top 40-under-40 profs this year
We examine the latest data that shows GRE continuing to gain market share over the GMAT which still remains the dominant entry exam for business schools.
The full-time MBA may be mature but the latest starting pay figures show they are much in demand. Plus a look at whether standardized testing will make a big return
We discuss the pros and cons of having multiple offers and making a big and important decision on where to go.
What changes will Stanford's Erin Nixon bring to MBA admissions and a look at the higher acceptance rates at the top business schools
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the most important takeaways from Graduate Management Admission Council's newest prospective student report
An interview with Goizueta Business School Professor Rajiv Garg on his groundbreaking AI study
Critical advice on whether you would be a good candidate to apply under a deferred admissions program
Should you apply in the final deadline for admission to an MBA program? We explain who is favored and who isn't
We dissect the key findings and takeaways from this year's global MBA ranking from the Financial Times
Our special guest for today's episode is Charlene Zietsma, faculty director of the Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise
Caroline, Maria and John discuss Harvard's admission interviews for MBA candidates, the Leadership Crisis Challenge at Michigan Ross, and LBS' decision to offer a one-year MBA
Some major business schools in the U. S. have doubled or even tripled the number of international students. Here’s why and what it means
Maria, Caroline and John discuss a new study that shows MBAs who move internationally for a job are likely to experience lower pay growth than those who stay put
Caroline, Maria and John peer into the New Year and come up with what they expect and hope for in business education
AI. Sustainability. The business of health, Declining apps for full-time MBA programs. A tougher job market for Class of 2023 grads. An MBA rankings shakeup. These are some of the trends and stories dissected by Caroline, Maria and John
First year pay for MBA grads now exceeds $275K and the seven differences between European and U.S. MBA experiences
Our interview with Yael Hochberg who heads up the entrepreneurship initiative at Rice University
We unveil the real numbers, even for business schools that refuse to publicly report that data. You'll be surprised by what we discovered
Our analysis of the debut MBA ranking from LinkedIn which uses the platform's database to assess the career outcomes of MBA graduates
Professor of Management Practice Suzy Welch discusses her highly popular MBA course at NYU Stern: Becoming You: Crafting the Authentic Career You Want and Need
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the increase in Indian students at U.S. business schools and the record number of women now enrolled in U.S. MBA programs
Notre Dame joins Cornell in closing a one-year MBA program. What does it mean? And Berkeley Haas Dean Ann Harrison is our Dean of the Year
Caroline, Maria and John discuss how business schools can take a lot of risk off the table when launching a company and also address the changes in the new GRE and GMAT
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the 15 biggest surprises of an MBA experience and the surprising fact that some recommenders are using ChatGPT to write their rec letters
American University's Kogod School of Business is laser-focused on sustainability, infusing it throughout its curricula, programming, and research. During this conversation with John Byrne, Kogod professors Julie Anderson and Danielle Vogel delve into the school's pioneering MS in Sustainability Management (MSSM) program.
As companies and organizations place greater emphasis on environmental and social impact, Kogod’s MSSM program provides students with the skills to tackle some of the most challenging issues companies face today. MSSM students learn from world-class faculty across disciplines whose experiences have taken them from the halls of Congress to the most prestigious boardrooms in the world. The school's location in Washington, DC—where some of the world’s most influential government, media, and financial institutions are located—provides students with unparalleled opportunities to make an impact locally, nationally, and globally.
With flexible course options in both residential and online modalities, the MSSM provides myriad options for students at every stage of their careers to learn, network, and grow at American University.
Learn more about the MS in Sustainability Management on Kogod's website: kogod.biz/46a7C8D
Our analysis of the latest ranking of the world's top MBA programs from the magazine that has ranked MBA options longer than anyone
Will admissions criteria at Harvard Business School change under the new boss? How are this year's MBA grads making a difference?
Join Evan, Kara, and Nabeel as they discuss what to expect during your first year of business school
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the latest headlines, including how Harvard Business School has managed the Francesca Gino affair
Yes, MBA tuition continues to rise to record levels again. Here's why and how to interpret those costs
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the recent column by former GMAC CEO Sangett Chowfla on the greatly exaggerated belief that the MBA is in decline and then tackle how admission officials are changing essay requirements to get at diversity
Here's our list of the most in-demand MBA options in the world with analysis from Caroline, Maria, and John.
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's striking down of affirmative action programs at American universities
The Master's in Management is the predominant graduate business degree in Europe, and it's gaining in popularity in the U.S. Should you get one?
Maria, Caroline and John explore what applicants who apply this coming season can expect
Join Ryan, Olamide, and Nikhil as they discuss the dos and don’ts of the business school application process. They answer questions, such as when to start your applications, what makes a strong application, and mistakes to avoid when applying.
Why it’s easier to get into the best business schools but surprisingly harder to get into many top second-tier schools
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the latest Forte Foundation study on the gender gap and why it persists
What's the equivalent extracurricular to a 750 GMAT score? What's something that is totally lame and you should leave off your application? Caroline, Maria and John go over what matters and what doesn't when it comes to extras.
Join Pedro, Rachel, and Naomi as they discuss their journeys to MIT Sloan and the differences in expectation vs. reality they experienced at business school. They will also give advice about managing networking, relationships, and classes.
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the merits of a coach, how to select one, what they will do for you and how much it will cost
Caroline, Maria and John dissect the most recent report by the Graduate Management Admission Council on prospective student attitudes, opinions and desires
John A. Byrne speaks with two members of the Class of 2024 from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. These student leaders share their perspective on how graduate business students can help to cultivate and foster inclusive experiences.
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the value of networking in an MBA program after a Harvard Crimson article calls networking at Harvard Business School toxic
Caroline, Maria & John discuss the latest ranking of business schools by research and the new incoming dean at INSEAD.
Caroline, Maria and John feed the AI chatbot some of the essay prompts on MBA applications from leading business schools. Here is what they discovered
John A. Byrne speaks with Anthony Whitten, Director of Diversity Admissions at Haas School of Business at University of California, Berkeley in the 4th episode of this 6 part series. They discuss Sticker shock, what can be done to provide access and information about scholarships, provide clarity on the true costs and ROI of Graduate Management Education.
The ins and outs of the biggest changes to the GMAT since it moved from a pen-and-pencil test to computer
A recent MBA graduate from INSEAD reflects on the experience, bringing to life exactly what you can expect in a top-ranked MBA program
We discuss the trend with Kogod School Dean David Marchick of American University where applicants to its MS in Sustainability Management are up 100% in the past year
John A. Byrne speaks with Forte Foundation CEO, Elissa Sangster, in the 3rd episode of this 6 part series. Find out what they have to say about the current state of women in business and how schools can best inspire the next generation of women to pursue graduate management education.
Caroline, Maria and John take on the biggest myths surrounding the MBA degree, from the belief that only those interested in money and power get MBAs to the wishful thinking that an MBA can get you any job listed in a school's employment report
Why are so many GMAT test takers scoring 700 and up and what does it mean for applicants?
Ama Fofie, Director of DEI at Emory Goizueta, joins John A. Byrne in Episode 2 of The Diversity Dimension. This insightful conversation covers encouraging broad faculty ownership of DEI efforts, successful approaches to overcoming reluctance to DEI efforts, how leaders are making a difference in graduate management education, and much more.
In Episode 1 of The Diversity Dimension Podcast Series, brought to you by GMAC, John A. Byrne speaks with Binnu Palta Hill, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at the Wisconsin School of Business. This insightful conversation covers how research from neuroscience, psychology, sociology and business illustrates how DEI benefits individuals and organizations.
Columbia Business School tops the ranking for the very first time ever as Wharton completely disappears from the list. Here's why
Princeton Review's annual list is one of the more unusual rankings. We explain. And Harvard Business School just handed out interview invites for round two applicants. Here's what to expect and do if you get one.
We discuss the record compensation made by Stanford MBAs as well as why round three in this application cycle is worth a shot
An interview with Sangeet Chowfla, former CEO of the Graduate management Admissions Council
Caroline, Maria and John discuss what's ahead in the new year for business schools and the MBA
As 2022 comes to a close, we review the big trends of the year in graduate management education
Business schools are teaching what some consider anti-capitalist ideas. Is this a good idea or just another symbol of a woke era
Dr. Shane Goodwin and Dr. Helmuth Ludwig from the SMU Cox School of Business discuss how SMU Cox incorporates global leadership in their elite MBA programs.
Caroline, Maria and John debate the ongoing dramatic declines in domestic applications to U.S. business schools and whether the downturn is more than just another typical down cycle
Looking for an engaging graduate business program? Look no further than SMU Cox School of Business, where each program is intimate in size, experiential learning is at the center of the curriculum, Dallas roots are deep and rich, and the alumni network is vast and strong.
Most commonly, candidates apply to between four and six schools. But should you adopt a more conscious strategy of picking reach, target and safety MBA programs? Caroline, Maria and John discuss the issue
MBA applicants with exceptional GMAT and GRE scores are routinely turned away by to business schools. Here’s why
Thinking about an MBA program, but don’t want to put your career on hold? Listen now to learn about the power and flexibility of an Online MBA from SMU Cox. The Online MBA program from SMU Cox offers you the convenience of a part-time, online degree while still providing engaging, interactive, and rigorous course content you need to advance your career.
On the 10-year anniversary of Fortuna Admissions, we take a look at how MBA admissions and business education has changed over the past decade
The admission chiefs at both Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business announce their departures on the same day. What it says about the pressures of MBA admissions today
We review the things recent MBA grads most regret about their MBA experience. Co-hosts Maria Wich-Vila and Caroline Diarte-Edwards, who respectively graduated from Harvard Business School and INSEAD, share their personal regrets, while P&Q Editor assesses the most commonly held misgivings MBAs have
A guide to the organizations and programs to help women and under represented swing admission odds into their favor
For decades, the deans and other officials of seven super-elite business schools in the U.S. have met to exchange best practices and scuttlebutt. But are they really the schools with the best MBA programs or is this merely an artifact of an elitist age?
When is an online MBA preferable to an in-person experience? What should you reasonably pay to get an online MBA?
It’s more than a strong economy that is keeping young professionals out of full-time MBA programs
Caroline, Maria and John offer relationship advice to MBA students who leave partners behind, plus what Wharton's application decline means for MBA applicants
John spent Sunday morning answering Quora questions from prospective MBA applicants. Now he poses them to Caroline and Maria for their insights
With Harvard Business School's R1 deadline just six weeks away, where should you be at this point? And do you have realistic expectations of what MBA programs might accept you?
What impact will the withdrawal have, if any, on graduate management education? Will anyone really miss this ranking?
A newly graduated Stanford MBA who gave birth while in the program reflects on her journey through business school as a Mom, while we also dissect the latest Economist MBA ranking
Declining applications, particularly among domestic U.S. candidates, may give viable applicants their best shot at a highly-selective MBA program, plus what prospective students want above all else in an MBA
MBA applicants too often focus on rankings, admission stats, employment data and networking opportunities. But faculty are also an important consideration. Here's why
Caroline, Maria and John on the questions you need to ask yourself before applying or accepting an offer of admission to an MBA program
What it means to have more international students as classmates and where you'll find them, plus the riches of Harvard Business School
Some MBA grads are able to increase their lifetime earnings by more than $3 million. Others can actually show a loss on their investment in the degree. Which one are you?
Getting placed on an admissions waitlist is a cruel possibility at highly selective business schools. Here's why waitlists exist and what you can do to get off them with a positive result
A sizable decline in domestic apps this year is opening up opportunities for R3 MBA applicants, especially women and diverse candidates
We debate the Wharton superstar professor's proposal and discuss Poets&Quants' newly updated ranking of the best international MBAs
Considering SMU Cox for graduate business school? Listen now to learn about what makes SMU Cox unique and how Dallas-Ft. Worth plays into the strength of SMU Cox.
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the implications of INSEAD's decision to set the bar a bit lower on GMATs in MBA admission decisions
As GMAT's share of the business test taking market declines, one of its top officials takes aim at rival GRE. What does it mean for applicants and business schools
Are you a young professional just out of undergrad and on your way to an MBA someday? Or maybe you are about to graduate with your MBA. Daniel Schmid is looking for someone who would be willing to work as the CEO of his family's winery business in Austria for a year. Maria, Caroline and John discuss the idea with Schmid.
A look at 2021 and what might be ahead in the new year, plus how some applicants get into more highly selective MBA programs while being turned down at less selective schools
With R2 deadlines looming, here's some advice on how to transform your earlier applications in round 1 to make them better in this second round
Why you should totally freak out when you see the price tags on these elite MBA programs
The labor market shortage isn't only impacting low-wage workers. MBAs are in high demand, with employers dangling record pay packages to top graduates
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the benefits of using an MBA education to switch from a military to a business career
Maria and Caroline go over the most likely questions MBA candidates will get and how to best prep for that final step toward admission
A prominent academic raises serious concerns over the credibility of Bloomberg BusinessWeek’s 2021 MBA ranking. Why it matters
What does the future of business education hold over the next five or more years? We tackle that question and more in this provocative podcast with Caroline, Maria and John
Stanford's newest MBA cohort set a new record for the highest GMAT scores ever posted by a business school. We discuss the impact of that achievement and other aspects of Stanford's profile for the Class of 2023 and how it compares to Harvard and Wharton.
John, Maria and Caroline take issue with a Wall Street Journal report on MBA applications and debate whether it's valuable for admission consultants to have Adcom experience
After a year-long hiatus due to the pandemic, Businessweek is back with its 20th ranking of the best MBA programs. Is the ranking just an entertaining piece of fluff or serious business? We discuss.
Is there really an advantage for round one applicants to elite MBA programs? Are admit and scholarship awards higher?
The past MBA admissions season didn't turn out to be the bloodbath many predicted. Here's a look at the new cycle. Plus: Law School vs. Business School
Harvard Business School enrolled its largest MBA class ever this fall. We discuss all the details and how it compares to other schools. Plus, a discussion on finding love during your MBA.
With R1 deadlines just around the corner, Caroline and Maria have plenty of suggestions for applicants before they hit the submit button
Wharton will become the first elite business school to enroll a majority of women in its 2021 fall cohort
Joinleland.com co-founder Cameron Lehman joins us in a discussion on MBA admissions consulting and who most needs consulting help
America's favorite entrepreneur is dissing the MBA again. What is it with these MBA naysayers? Caroline, Maria and John take it on
With thousands of students about to begin their MBA journeys this fall, Caroline, Maria and John discuss what kind of budget students should have to enjoy a full MBA experience. Plus, beyond McKinsey, Bain and BCG, just who are the major employers of MBAs these days
What can you do to get the maximum benefit from your MBA? Caroline, Maria & John have a bunch of great ideas to make sure the value you get immediately from the degree endures over time.
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the best of the MBA programs that are sometimes overlooked by candidates blinded by the rankings
The official start for the new admissions cycle is here. Caroline, Maria and John discuss what to expect and what you need to know
McKinsey, Bain, BCG and Goldman Sachs say a GMAT score is not required for an internship or full-time job offer, plus our celebration of the top 100 best & brightest MBAs of 2021
If you have been admitted to an MBA program that starts this fall, there are several steps you can take before you get on campus to gain a jumpstart and insure a successful MBA experience. Caroline, Maria & John offer plenty of suggestions
Many lucky MBA applicants now find themselves in the enviable position of deciding among several offers of admission. When should you take the offer with the bigger scholarship money over one at a higher ranked school? Maria, Carolina & John offer some advice and case studies of actual candidates facing these decisions.
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the implications of dramatic drops in international student enrollment during the Trump era
Caroline, Maria and John explore the world of part-time MBA programs where students earn their degrees in the evenings and on weekends
Virginie Fougea, INSEAD's global director of admissions and financial aid, candidly talks shop with Caroline, Maria and John
Caroline, Maria and John discuss whether international students should return to U.S. schools
How to tilt the odds in your favor for Harvard Business School’s 2+2 program and other to deferred programs
John, Caroline and Maria discuss the admissions news out of the recently concluded two-day CentreCourt MBA Festival. One school reported a 70% jump in full-time MBA applications so far this year
Maria, Caroline & John assess the winners and the losers and advise applicants on how to use a ranking
Caroline, Maria & John on what to expect when you are invited to interview by a business school, including common traps that can get you dinged.
The 2021 Economist MBA Ranking may well be the oddest list of the best MBA programs ever. Maria, Caroline and John weigh in on this and other recent MBA trends
Caroline, Maria and John discuss the impact of the insurrection in America's Capitol and what internationals should take away from the headlines, photos and videos that brought shame to our country
This week is the single biggest week of the 2020-2021 MBA admissions season with many round 2 deadlines for the top U.S. MBA programs. Caroline, Maria & John offer advice and some soothing words to allay those application jitters
Caroline, Maria and John forecast the big and little trends in business education for the coming year
Tesla founder Musk bashes MBA education, decrying what he calls 'the MBA-ization of America.' Here's why he's wrong
Maria, Caroline and John debate the future of the most popular graduate degree in America
What to expect when the parade of employers come to recruit MBAs for internships and full-time jobs
Why are business schools, despite progress in recent years, still having trouble reaching gender parity? Maria, Caroline and John tackle the issue.
So many exceptional MBA candidates are rejected by Harvard and Stanford. So what does it really take to get an admit at either school? Maria, Caroline and John debate the answer to that question.
The pros and cons of the alternatives to quitting your job and going to a full-time residential MBA program.
John, Maria and Caroline discuss the implications of a Joe Biden win on the business school community, from international students to funding for higher education.
Maria, Caroline & John tackle the business school headlines: The MBA App Surge, COVID forcing Booth & Kellogg to shift to online classes, and the decision by Harvard, Wharton, MIT, Columbia and Booth to opt out of The Economist ranking.
Which schools have the most challenging MBA essays this year? What are the most compelling essays to answer? Caroline, Maria and John weigh in on Poets&Quants' recent survey of MBA admission consultants.
What should you expect if you're invited to interview? We explore the most common and most unusual questions you'll be asked and how to approach them.
Rejection is a part of applying to highly selective MBA programs. Caroline, Maria & John talk about how to deal with it.
As more MBA programs announce test-optional admission policies, Maria, Caroline and John discuss when to forgo a test and when it's in your interested to submit one.
Stanford is the most selective MBA program in the world. So what separates those who make the cut versus those who don't? And do successful applicants all have the so-called X factor?
Caroline and Maria discuss the quality and the quantity of their round one applicant clients and how they think business schools will respond to it.
Caroline, Maria & John debate the pros and cons of hiring a consultant to help you get into a highly selective business school, along with how to select one and what you can expect to pay.
Maria, Caroline and John debate the pros and cons of a consulting career and which MBA programs feed the industry.
Caroline, Maria and John recommend things you need to do now before the first round deadlines to make sure you are putting your best foot forward. Plus, an update on more schools moving fully online this fall due to COVID.
Incoming and second-year MBA students at many of the world's best business schools are frustrated, disappointed, even angry, that the pandemic has disrupted their education. At Wharton, a survey found that 78% of the second-year MBAs are not excited about the fall semester. Caroline, Maria and John discuss the widespread anxiety among MBAs and offer some advice on how to make the best of it.
On the tenth anniversary of the launch of Poets&Quants, Maria, Caroline and John review the industry-shaping events of the past ten years and how they have changed graduate management education, plus their nominations for the business school of the decade.
Just about everyone who gets an MBA talks about the importance and value of alumni networks. Are they overhyped? Or a highly valuable asset you acquire with your degree? Caroline, Maria and John discuss which schools have the most loyal networks and how they actually work.
Students share their viewpoints on why DE&I matters and how to pick a school that cares.
MBA grads in consulting and tech explore the ROI of the MBA and strategies for success.
MBAs talk about why and how to take mental health and wellness seriously in business school.
MBA grads discuss how to leverage the MBA and the right program for a career in impact.
Real students discuss how they decided investing in a full-time MBA program was the right decision.
Business schools are expecting big increases in the number of applicants to their MBA programs this year. Does that mean this coming admissions season will be the most competitive ever? Caroline, Maris and John debate.
Caroline, Maria and John debate the impact of EY's decision to partner with Hult International Business School to offer a free online MBA to all their employees, plus an update on how different schools are reopening their campuses this fall.
Caroline, Maria and John tackle the rest of the most common questions MBA applicants have, plus their perspective on the latest MBA news.
Through social listening, Business Casual came up with a list of the most common questions now being asked by MBA applicants and attempted to answer them.
John, Caroline and Maria tackle two topical issues: why Purdue University's business school is pausing its full-time MBA program and the role higher education. particularly graduate management education, plays in racial injustice and economic inequality.
Already, several prominent business schools have released their essays and application deadlines for 2020-2001. Caroline, Maria and John discuss what is changing, what will stay the same and what you should be doing right now if you're going to apply in round one or two.
The Business Casual podcast team of Caroline, Maria and John explain why Harvard Business School's incoming MBA class will be the smallest since the early 1950s and what it means for other top business schools and applicants.
Keith Bevans, the Bain & Co. partner responsible for all of the firm's global recruiting, gets grilled by Maria, Caroline & John in this episode of our Business Casual podcast
MBA students all over the world have gone through a disruptive transition from courses in physical classrooms to remote instruction via computer. So what's the verdict on how it all turned out? And what can incoming students this fall look forward to if their classes are virtual?
It's a rare MBA applicant who gets into every single school on their target list. So what do you make of those dings? In this episode of Business Casual, Maria, Caroline and John interpret what a ding really means about a rejected candidate and what it doesn't. They also comment on the latest COVID-19 news impacting schools, from Businessweek's decision to suspend its MBA ranking to Harvard's consideration of increasing its class size in 2021.
Caroline, Maria & John take aim at the popular stereotype of the MBA as a sharp-elbowed, money-grubbing person and also offer perspectives on the latest coronavirus news and its impact on business education.
John, Maria & Caroline discuss the pros and cons of starting your MBA program in the fall online and the latest impacts COVID-19 is having on business schools.
John, Maria & Caroline put into context the rising testiness of MBA applicants and students during the COVID-19 pandemic and ponder the health crisis' impact on the MBA job market.
The hosts single out exemplary examples of leadership during the Pandemic and what MBA admits should do to get a jumpstart for the fall semester.
Many top MBA programs have extended their application deadlines, even adding a new final round, due to the pandemic. Should you apply now? If so, who has the advantage? Plus should business schools discount tuition rates due to the shift online?
As both the GMAT and GRE move to at-home formats as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, which exam should you take? We address the pros and cons of each test, along with a discussion of the fast-changing MBA admission policies at the top business schools.
In Poets&Quants' second Business Casual podcast, Poets&Quants Founder John A. Byrne, ApplicantLab's Maria Wich-Vila and Fortuna Admission's Caroline Diarte-Edwards address the growing upheaval on B-schools and MBA applicants caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and the value of MBA rankings.
In this debut Business Casual podcast, Poets&Quants Founder John A. Byrne, Applicant Lab's Maria Wich-Villa and Fortune Admission's Caroline Diarte-Edwards discuss the impact of the coronavirus on business schools and debate the pros and cons of an MBA education today.
Associate Professor of HR Management Ashley Nixon and Director of Career Management Beth Ursin discuss how they help students become career ready starting on Day One through the first-year core course, Practical Application for Careers and Enterprises.
In this podcast, Professor of Public Management and Policy Analysis Tim Johnson and Dean Mike Hand discuss Willamette MBA’s curriculum and new programming. Dean Mike Hand discusses his vision for Willamette MBA.
Johnson’s MBA is built to support career switchers. Hear from Cornell’s Drew Pascarella, faculty director for the Investment Banking Immersion, and alumna Hillary Powers, who successfully transitioned from wine to Wall Street.
Sustainability is relevant to all industries, and leaders need to ensure they are taking it into account. Cornell’s Mark Milstein and Glen Dowell share their insights and how they prepare leaders to manage sustainable businesses.
In this podcast, Director of Recruitment Juliet Valdez and Doubara Koripamo MBA’18 talk about what sets Willamette MBA apart from other programs. Doubara currently works as a Strategy & Operations Consultant at Deloitte.
Cornell’s associate dean for MBA programs, Drew Pascarella, highlights ways international MBA students can overcome perceived borders and barriers, and what they might expect for career outcomes and support.
Cornell’s Hernan Saenz discusses why leaders need to master A.I. and harness human diversity that will enable them to prosper in the new era of business at the intersection of people and technology.
In this podcast, Liz Hartman MBA’19 and CJ Walker MBA’20 talk about how Willamette MBA helped them land their dream job at Intel and internship at Wieden + Kennedy with no previous work experience.
Andrew Karolyi, dean of academic affairs for the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, shares the ways in which Cornell focuses on “globalization for the greater good," including its integration into the MBA experience.
Cornell's Gautam Ahuja, professor of management, and MBA alumna Symone Williams, discuss Johnson's case study approach that aligns strategic critical thinking, analytics, and collaboration for consulting outcomes.
Andrew Karolyi, dean of academic affairs for the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, shares the ways in which Cornell focuses on “globalization for the greater good," including its integration into the MBA experience.
Often called “soft skills,” critical thinking and leadership are hard skills to learn. Cornell’s Risa Mish and Lynn Wooten discuss must-have leadership strategies and core business competencies that place people at the center.
Cornell’s Michelle Duguid, associate professor, and MBA alumnae Amanda Archila and Symone Williams discuss overcoming stereotypes as businesswomen and the benefits of active listening and recognizing competitive advantage.
Alumni Tom Schryver, Nichole Bestman and Kyle Johnson talk about how Cornell helps students make connections across technology and business to create startups with economic and societal impact.
Explore the benefits that come from combining quant and data intelligence with soft business skills, such as critical thinking and negotiation. Cornell’s Vishal Gaur and Drew Pascarella make the case for connecting these skills.
The fintech ecosystem continues to evolve, especially from the consumer experience perspective. Drew Pascarella, associate dean for MBA programs and faculty director of the fintech intensive at Cornell’s SC Johnson College of Business, shares his insights
Community, collaboration and the sense that you are a part of something bigger are just a few things that make the Notre Dame MBA special. Hear from three current students on their experience, why they chose Notre Dame and what makes Notre Dame unique.
Getting your MBA is full of challenges and opportunities. At Notre Dame, our community extends beyond the classroom. You’ll join a network with 270 clubs around the world. No matter where you go or what you do, there will always be a Domer to support you.
A course that is transformative for students and society. Business on the Frontlines harnesses the power of business to provide economic stability and peace. Alumni say it completely changes the way they make decisions and approach problem solving.
Trust is the bedrock of commerce, and the Notre Dame MBA empowers you to ask more of business and of yourself. Chris Adkins uses knowledge gained in research and consulting Fortune 100 companies to give students the tools to be more empathetic leaders.
Communication is a crucial skill recruiters look for when hiring but an often overlooked piece of the typical MBA. Listen to Dr. Amanda McKendree discuss how the Notre Dame MBA works to develop this key ability to best position you for after graduation.
"Notre Dame is such a special place. Once I got to campus, felt like it was home.”
Tiffany Lee, MBA ’17, leveraged the Notre Dame one-year MBA – as well as the vast career and alumni networks – to take her extensive business skills to the next level.
Paul Ollinger is one funny guy. Especially for someone with an MBA.
In this Poets&Quants podcast with Editor-in-Chief John A. Byrne, Ollinger explains how his MBA classmates at Tuck initially fueled his interest in doing stand-up and how he brings humor to such sober topics as money and careers. Author of You Should Totally Get An MBA, Ollinger thinks and writes from the perspective of someone who has been fully indoctrinated into the Master of the Universe culture of MBAs.
An MBA is challenging, but it’s also collaborative and can have a family-like feel with your fellow cohorts. MBA student Fadi Francis from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University shares his related insights with Poets&Quants.
In an era of rapid change, education isn’t a designation, but an ongoing process, and an MBA is a big part of that process. Vallabh Sambamurthy from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University shares his related insights with Poets&Quants.
An MBA doesn’t just move you up in your existing career silo; it can also be the
sledgehammer that breaks you out of that silo and into new career paths. Marla McGraw from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University shares her related insights with Poets&Quants.
Entrepreneurship means coming up with new ways of doing things, and even new things to do. That’s why it’s central to a modern day business person’s mindset. Ken Szymusiak from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University shares his related insights with Poets&Quants.
When looking for MBA programs, should you go to a large institution with massive
resources, or work with a small group that allows you to stand out? You can do both! Cheri DeClercq from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University shares her related insights with Poets&Quants.
The diversity of ideas are constrained only by the imagination of students at MSU Broad College of Business. Go inside its experiential learning programs with MSU's MBA director Wayne Hutchison and Poets&Quants' Editor-In-Chief John A. Byrne in the first episode of our new podcast series featuring Broad Spartans.