17 min listen
#68 4 Tips to Show School Fit
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
There’s no perfect school for everyone, so the saying goes. Education, like love, is all about fit.
Top business schools are looking for candidates that would fit with their program, culture, and values. And you should be looking for programs that match your goals too. How can you demonstrate fit in your application without sounding disingenuous or even worse, like everyone else?
Darren shares 4 common mistakes applicants make when trying to prove fit. This comes from reading thousands of applications. Listen on to learn 4 simple strategies you can use to convincingly demonstrate you belong at your target schools.
Remember, there is no perfect school for you
Speak the same language as the tribe
Don’t repeat the school’s marketing pitch; fit should reveal you
Avoid using school buzzwords; embody them instead
Go to www.touchmba.com/podcast to get more insider admissions tips and free school selection help.
Top business schools are looking for candidates that would fit with their program, culture, and values. And you should be looking for programs that match your goals too. How can you demonstrate fit in your application without sounding disingenuous or even worse, like everyone else?
Darren shares 4 common mistakes applicants make when trying to prove fit. This comes from reading thousands of applications. Listen on to learn 4 simple strategies you can use to convincingly demonstrate you belong at your target schools.
Remember, there is no perfect school for you
Speak the same language as the tribe
Don’t repeat the school’s marketing pitch; fit should reveal you
Avoid using school buzzwords; embody them instead
Go to www.touchmba.com/podcast to get more insider admissions tips and free school selection help.
Released:
Feb 14, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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