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#103 Advice for MBA Reapplicants with Neethling McGrath, Columbia MBA '19
Manage episode 174403616 series 30325
Neethling McGrath, an Admissions Edge Member, shares the ups and downs of applying, reapplying and getting into his first choice: Columbia GSB.
Neethling shares what he did differently the second time around and what he believes were the factors for his application success
To those of you who got dinged and are re-applying to top programs, this episode is for you.
- Neethling applies the first time (5:15)
- Gets dinged form his 2 schools, now what? (9:50)
- How Neethling focused his career goals and improved resume (14:20)
- How to reach out to current students, faculty and admissions (19:11)
- Dealing with space constraints in reapplicant essay (25:40)
- Neethling's reflections and lessons learned (29:34)
About Our Guest
Neethling McGrath got his Bachelors in Electronic Engineering and Masters Degree in Music Technology from Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Before pursuing his MBA, he worked as a consultant for KPMG Management Consulting focusing on telecommunications, technology and media. A recording engineer, Neethling has also recorded live concerts, bands and solo performers.
Episode summary, links and more at: http://touchmba.com/advice-for-mba-reapplicants-neethling-mcgrath-columbia
222 episodes
Manage episode 174403616 series 30325
Neethling McGrath, an Admissions Edge Member, shares the ups and downs of applying, reapplying and getting into his first choice: Columbia GSB.
Neethling shares what he did differently the second time around and what he believes were the factors for his application success
To those of you who got dinged and are re-applying to top programs, this episode is for you.
- Neethling applies the first time (5:15)
- Gets dinged form his 2 schools, now what? (9:50)
- How Neethling focused his career goals and improved resume (14:20)
- How to reach out to current students, faculty and admissions (19:11)
- Dealing with space constraints in reapplicant essay (25:40)
- Neethling's reflections and lessons learned (29:34)
About Our Guest
Neethling McGrath got his Bachelors in Electronic Engineering and Masters Degree in Music Technology from Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Before pursuing his MBA, he worked as a consultant for KPMG Management Consulting focusing on telecommunications, technology and media. A recording engineer, Neethling has also recorded live concerts, bands and solo performers.
Episode summary, links and more at: http://touchmba.com/advice-for-mba-reapplicants-neethling-mcgrath-columbia
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