The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast show

The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast

Summary: Get an inside look at how top business schools assess MBA applicants. Interviews with MBA Admissions Directors and students from the world's top-ranked MBA programs. Strategies and tips on how to craft a successful MBA application and best present yourself. Straight talk on how to get accepted to MBA programs like Wharton, MIT Sloan, Insead, London Business School, and many, many more.

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  • Artist: Darren Joe: Former MBA Admissions Director Helping You Get Admitted
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 #25 MIT Sloan MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Jeffrey Carbone | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:36

Jeff and I discuss the flexibility and opportunities of getting your MBA at MIT Sloan. Listen on for admissions tips, career opportunities and more at one of the most entrepreneurial MBA programs in the US and the world.

 #24 (Part 2) Hitotsubashi ICS MBA Admissions Q&A with Dr. Yoshinori Fujikawa | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:12

Darren continues his conversation with Prof. Yoshi about how candidates can stand out in the admissions process and what scholarship, career, and international opportunities there are at the Hitotsubashi ICS MBA.

 #24 (Part 1) Hitotsubashi ICS MBA Admissions Q&A with Dr. Yoshinori Fujikawa | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:36

The Hitotsubashi ICS MBA is one of the top English language MBA programs in Japan. What makes this program unique? And what is the value of a MBA degree in Japan?  Darren interviews Prof. Yoshi Fujikawa, faculty director of the Hitotsubashi ICS MBA program, to learn more.

 #23 ISB MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. AM Kannan | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:48

Darren talks with Mr. Kannan, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, about what makes the Indian School of Business unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in India and Asia.

 #22 London Business School (LBS) MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Nadia Ahrazem | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:43

Darren speaks to Nadia about what makes the London Business School's MBA unique and gets the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the UK, Europe and the world.

 #21 Georgetown McDonough MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Shari Hubert | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:44

Shari and Darren discuss the Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business MBA focus on global management, integrative learning, and mission to make a meaningful impact in business and society. Get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the US.

 #20 University of Virginia Darden MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Katherine Alford | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:47

Katherine opens up to Darren about the Darden MBA's focus on general management and the case-study method - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the US.

 #19 ESADE MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Keegan Pierce | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00

Keegan Pierce, Associate Director of Int'l Admissions, talks to Darren about the flexible ESADE MBA program and shares some insider tips on on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in Spain / Europe.

 #18 Duke Fuqua MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Megan Overbay | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 51:45

Darren has a lively discussion with Megan about what makes Fuqua unique, and what Fuqua's adcom looks for in applicants. Listen on to get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the USA.

 #17 INSEAD MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Andrew Bueno | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:17

Andrew Bueno joins the show and shares more INSEAD's unique format, admissions process and scholarship and career opportunities at arguably the world's most international business school.

 #16 How to Show Leadership Potential in Your Application | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:22

Darren discusses 3 ways to show "leadership potential" even if you are short on work and management experience. They are demonstrating that you have had vision and made it real, attracted and influenced people, and gotten results. Just about all top MBA programs have "habit of leadership" as an admissions criteria so listen on for specific ways you can show this in your application.

 #15 HEC MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Phillipe Oster | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:41

Phillipe and Darren discuss what makes the HEC MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in France / Europe.

 #14 IE MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Dirk Hopfl | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:43

Darren and Dirk talk what makes the IE MBA unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in Spain / Europe.

 #13 Insider Tips for Applying to INSEAD with Ms. Caroline Diarte Edwards | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:52

Get the inside word on MBA admissions at INSEAD from Caroline Diarte Edwards who was Director of MBA Admissions at INSEAD for 7 years. Learn about INSEAD's 4 criteria (academic capacity, leadership potential, ability to contribute and international motivation) and what you can do if you are weak in any of these areas.

 #12 CEIBS MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Roy Chason | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:56

Darren speaks to Roy about what makes the CEIBS MBA unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in China / Asia.

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