How to get accepted to a top MBA program (HBS, Stanford GSB, and more)

What MBA admissions officers look for in an application, and how you can shape your application to match: What do MBA admissions officers look for when reading your application? Paul Bodine is the cofounder of Admitify and a Poets & Quants "Best Consultant" for 5 consecutive years. They focus on how to tell great stories as a part of your application... by GRE Snacks

26 min listen

Professional vs. academic graduate schools and how to shape your application for each: We've talked a fair bit about MBA programs recently, but what about academic graduate programs? Academic graduate programs have a very different application criteria and process than MBAs or other professional graduate programs. Stephen Friedfeld is ... by GRE Snacks

27 min listen

3 of the best MBA admissions essays that got applicants into Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia: Want MBA essay examples from top tier applicants? Then look no further. Melody Jones is the cofounder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped applicants with hundreds of MBA essays to top programs. In this episode, Melody shares he... by GRE Snacks

21 min listen

#47 Great Applications for Business School with Paul Bodine: How would you like to grab coffee with one of the world's most experienced MBA admissions consultants and pick his brain on what makes a successful application? This week I asked Paul Bodine, author of Great Applications for Business School, and owner... by The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast

31 min listen

Graduate school admissions tips for all types of programs: Regardless of whether you're applying to an MBA program, masters, or PhD - we have you covered. Stephen Friedfeld is the COO and co-founder of AcceptU, which he founded after being Associate Dean of Admissions at Cornell. In this episode, Stephen sha... by GRE Snacks

35 min listen

What can we learn from those who got into Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB in Round 1: Round 1 admissions results for the class of 2026 are in, and we have an inside scoop on who got accepted top the top MBA programs and why. Petia Whitmore is the founder of MyMBAPath, which she started after the was the Dean of Admissions at Babson Co... by GRE Snacks

45 min listen

Is your test score good enough? And what to do if it isn’t: You take your GRE, and get a score that's good but not your target - is it good enough? Hillary Schubach is the founder of Shine MBA Admissions Consulting, and has helped hundreds of clients get into their dream programs. In this episode, Hillary exp... by GRE Snacks

18 min listen

Meaning-Making Evaluations by Sparklines

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Setting yourself up for success when building an MBA school list: Want to get into a great MBA program? First, you need to build the right list. Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren s... by GRE Snacks

21 min listen

#203 What Are Your Game-Changing Differentiators? with Paul Bodine from Admitify: Paul Bodine, one of the world's most experienced admissions consultants and president of Admitify, shares how he helps clients with seemingly par-for-the-course profiles discover their game-changing assets. How does Paul help his clients dig deep to... by The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast

35 min listen

How should I best utilize my time, effort, and energy in the MBA admissions process: There's so much you can do when applying to MBA programs - but what to focus on? Oren Margolis is the founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, which he started after spending 6 years working in admissions at NYU and NYU Stern. In this episode, Oren... by GRE Snacks

19 min listen

Special considerations when applying to top graduate programs: If you're trying to get into the very best graduate programs like Harvard, Stanford, et cetera, you need to take special care in how you prepare your application. Jayson Weingarten, Senior College Admissions Consultant at Ivy Coach and a former UPenn... by GRE Snacks

36 min listen

What are the most impactful types of recommendations and letters of support for MBA applicants: Recommendation letters are a key opportunity to differentiate yourself from other MBA applicants, but so many people approach them incorrectly. Melody Jones is the cofounder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, which advises applicants applyin... by GRE Snacks

19 min listen

5 Ideas for Building Staff Morale: How do you build staff morale? Brad Shreffler has five ideas to help us as you work to build bridges of trust and relationship with your colleagues at school. Enjoy coming to school because you love working with your colleagues. Today’s sponsor:... by 10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher

8 min listen

#118 Full-time vs. Part-time vs. Online vs. Executive MBA - Which is the Right MBA for You?: What is the difference between Full-time, Part-time, Online and EMBA degrees? Which one makes most sense for you? A number of you coming to are considering multiple MBA program formats so I thought it would be good to dedicate one short episode to... by The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast

29 min listen

How Asian applicants should position and message their application to US and EU business schools: Lawrence Linker is the founder of MBA Link, an admissions consultancy based in Singapore focused on Asian clients looking to get into US and EU MBA programs. In this episode, Lawrence shares his advice for Asian applicants applying to Western busines... by GRE Snacks

28 min listen

Application and admissions tips for Law graduate programs: Looking to apply to a law graduate program? Mary Pat Jacobs is the director of Apply Point Admissions Consulting, which specializes in medical, law, and business graduate applicants. In this episode, Mary shares her tips for applying to law graduate ... by GRE Snacks

23 min listen

Application and admissions tips for Medical graduate programs: Looking to apply to a medical graduate program on the path to an MD? Mary Pat Jacobs is the director of Apply Point Admissions Consulting, which specializes in medical (both MD and osteopathic programs), law, and business graduate applicants. In this... by GRE Snacks

33 min listen

554. HOW COLLEGES ADMIT BY MAJOR: Applicants often look at the requirements and selectivity of a school as standard for every one of its courses of study, only to find that certain programs are WAY harder to get into than others. Amy and Mike invited educator Lisa Marker-Robbins to... by Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Industry Podcast

26 min listen

528. BREAKING THROUGH TEST SCORE PLATEAUS: Students, parents, and even teachers sometimes fall prey to the misconception that academic improvement follows a perfectly linear path with each performance a marked improvement over the last. If only! Amy and Mike invited educator Shahar Link to... by Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Industry Podcast

28 min listen

#82 What to Ask MBA Students, Alumni & Admissions Officers to Research Schools, Sharpen your Story & Improve Your Chances: Ben Parker came to Touch MBA nine months ago for . As an Australian government policy maker with little business experience, Ben struggled to understand the MBA world and find the right business schools. In this episode, Ben shares his... by The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast

45 min listen

How US students should position themselves when applying to international business schools: If you're a US student looking to apply to INSEAD or another renowned international business program, Caroline Diarte Edwards is the right person to listen to - she cofounded Fortuna Admissions after being Head of Admissions at INSEAD for 7 years. In... by GRE Snacks

29 min listen

494. WHAT IS THE HIGHLANDS ABILITY BATTERY?: When the time comes to select courses of study and future career paths, we hope to align what we are interested in with what we excel at. The preference part may be easy, but determining our strengths and weaknesses often requires expert assessment.... by Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Industry Podcast

27 min listen

The Shift in Hiring Practices: What They Don’t Tell You About Jobs (DF#132): Join us as we delve into the misconception that college graduates have about job opportunities. We discuss that colleges have given graduates a false sense of security, and address the criticism of the podcast focusing too much on tech careers. We ... by Degree Free

50 min listen

How to Optimize Learning with Guided Notes, SAFMEDs, and Instructional Design: Session 216 with Sal Ruiz: Dr. Sal Ruiz and I recorded a long overdue podcast where we went over all things SAFMEDS, Instructional Design, best practices for online learning, and much more. In this podcast we covered a lot of ground, but I think one of the most... by The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt Cicoria

70 min listen

How PhD admissions works and how this should factor into your GRE preparation: If you're applying for a PhD program, your goals for the GRE exam may be very different than a normal graduate school applicant. In this podcast with Charles Bibilos, CEO and GMAT / GRE tutor at GMAT Ninja, Charles explains how the PhD application pr... by GRE Snacks

15 min listen

The similarities and differences between US and international business schools, and how to decide which is right for you: As a US resident, you may be considering an international business school to broaden your horizons and learn about business in a foreign country. Caroline Diarte Edwards cofounded Fortuna Admissions after being Head of Admissions at INSEAD for 7 year... by GRE Snacks

23 min listen

#52 How Adcoms Rate Your Career Goals: Over the past year hundreds of applicants have come to Touch MBA to . One of the most common problems I see is weak career goals. Career goals are important – and necessary – for you to figure out your best fit schools AND to improve your... by The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast

19 min listen

469. GETTING READY FOR THE AP PSYCHOLOGY EXAM: The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Garry Shriver to... by Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Industry Podcast

25 min listen

Preparing for the SAT & ACT: College admissions in a post-Covid-19 world have changed, and many universities have stopped requiring SAT and ACT scores, at least for 2020-2021. We discuss testing and test prep with Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley, who help students prepare for testing... by Neurodiversity Podcast

33 min listen

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