Best Worth The Admission Podcasts (2024)

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#225 Is an MBA Worth It for Startup Founders? with Bridget Pujals, Berkeley Haas MBA '24 50:07

1h ago50:07

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Should aspiring entrepreneurs get an MBA? Bridget Pujals, University of California Berkeley Haas MBA '24 and Co-Founder of Saelo, shares her experience being an active founder during her Full-time MBA. What resources did she find most helpful? What should active and aspiring entrepreneurs consider before and during their MBA? And finally, what diff…

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[Passion Prep Student Interview] How She Landed a Johns Hopkins Research Position 17:18

1h ago17:18

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I’m thrilled to introduce you to Tara, one of our outstanding Passion Prep students, as she shares her inspiring journey through the college admissions process. In this episode, Tara opens up about the overwhelming stress she initially felt, trying to juggle “all the things” to stand out. But as she soon discovered, it’s not about the sheer quantit…

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Should You Apply To Ivy League Colleges? 12:12

1h ago12:12

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In today’s episode, I tackle the controversial question, “Should you apply to Ivy League colleges?” I break down the real value of these prestigious institutions and whether they’re truly worth the effort. Discover the key reasons people are drawn to Ivy League schools and what they can offer - if you’re ready to maximize the opportunity. I hope yo…

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Lattes and Medical School: A Student's Journey To TCOM 22:35

6d ago22:35

22:35

In this episode of Inside HSC, we sit down with Sahar, a driven and inspiring 3rd-year medical student at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. Tune in 🎧 and listen to Sahar describe a typical day as a student in the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) and take note of the insight into what it takes to succeed …

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#224 Important Things to Look for in MBA & EMBA Programs with Prof. Steven DeKrey, HKUST Business School 50:06

27d ago50:06

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Steven DeKrey, Senior Advisor and Professor Emeritus at HKUST Business School, has over 40 years of experience in building and running top-ranked MBA programs worldwide, including at Northwestern Kellogg, the University of Florida, Asian Institute of Management and HKUST, where he was Founding Director of the Kellogg-HKUST EMBA program. Darren asks…

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#223 How to 3x Your Chances to Top 10 MBA Programs with Melody Jones, Vantage Point MBA 46:40

2M ago46:40

46:40

Melody Jones, Co-Founder of Vantage Point MBA Admissions Consulting, has been helping applicants get into top 10 MBA programs for over a decade. How does Vantage Point help applicants triple their chances compared to other applicants? Melody shares key learnings, examples and questions you can use right away to craft a compelling application. Topic…

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Innovate and Lead: Exploring the HSC College of Nursing 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

Join us for an engaging episode of Inside HSC, as we sit down with faculty members from the new HSC College of Nursing at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. This episode is a must-listen for those looking to advance their nursing careers and education. Our guests delve into the innovative curriculum designed to meet …

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6 Lessons I learned growing up as an Asian American in the United States (College Admissions Edition) 25:51

3M ago25:51

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I immigrated with my family to the United States from South Korea in third grade, and I’ve lived through what it feels like to navigate life and education in this country. My parents sacrificed so much to give me this opportunity to live, study and start my own business here, so in this episode, I wanted to share some of the big lessons that I’ve l…

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#222 Mid-Career MBA Alternatives with Richard Campbell (HBS Program for Leadership Development, LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership & Strategy, 500 Global Accelerator) 1:03:06

4M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

What should you do if you have 10+ years of working experience but are looking for an MBA-type experience to build your skills and network? Richard Campbell, Founder and CEO of 10Adventures, joins the show to discuss his experience with three mid-career MBA alternatives: Harvard Business School's Program for Leadership Development (HBS PLD), London…

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Let's Be Honest. Is An Ivy League Education Worth It? 20:42

4M ago20:42

20:42

Today, we will be talking about a controversial topic - is an Ivy League/Top-tier college education actually worth it? Recently, DailyMail.com published a report detailing the links between Ivy League degrees and future earnings, and this immediately prompted me to pick up my microphone and voice my honest opinions. Sit back, grab a refreshing drin…

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Unlocking Opportunities: Exploring HSC's Career Readness Services 25:43

4M ago25:43

25:43

Unlock your future with our latest podcast episode! 🚀 Explore the game-changing services offered by HSC's Career Readiness Center. From crafting killer resumes 📄 to nailing your interviews 💬, we've got the tools to help you be successful on your future path. Tune in and gear up to launch your career into the stratosphere! 🌟 #CareerReady #NextGenSuc…

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Student Panel 2024: Accepted into Cornell, UNC Chapel Hill, and many more 23:38

5M ago23:38

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To kick off another new episode, I will be sharing a recent Student Panel hosted with several of our Passion Project Bootcamp students. In this episode, our students share their unique college admissions journey and how they were able to find success throughout this process ultimately leading to acceptances to colleges such as Cornell University, U…

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#221 Excellent Advice for Living (and MBA Applications!) 28:38

5M ago28:38

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Inspired by Kevin Kelly's Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I Knew Earlier, Darren shares 10 bits of wisdom that could materially improve your chances of getting into business school and building a successful career. Topics Introduction (0:00) School Selection (3:00) Support Network (8:20) Positioning (10:30) Resumes (15:45) Essays (20:05)…

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New College Admissions Trends to Watch in 2024 and 2025 15:13

5M ago15:13

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The college admissions landscape is undergoing significant changes for the first time in history. For students to have a successful college application season, they must stay informed and be prepared for the latest policy changes in the world of college admissions. To kick off our new season for Demystifying College Admissions, I’ll take you throug…

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Student Vibes: Kanedra's Path to Becoming a PA 16:13

6M ago16:13

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Tap into the pulse of health care with the latest episode of "Inside HSC"! Meet Kanedra, a game-changing PA student on the verge of graduation at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, as she shares her journey and essential tips for success. This episode is perfect for those who are eager to make their mark in health pr…

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#220 GLOBIS MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Tomoya Nakamura - "Find Your Kokorozashi" 1:14:49

6M ago1:14:49

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Sometimes, it's hard to differentiate MBA programs. That is not the case with GLOBIS University, Japan's number 1 MBA, which prizes entrepreneurial skills, societal impact, and helping its students find their kokorozashi (personal mission). Professor Tomoya Nakamura, President of GLOBIS USA, discusses what makes the GLOBIS MBA unique, the school's …

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Mastering the Med School Prep Game! 18:01

7M ago18:01

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Dive into this must-listen episode of the Inside HSC podcast, where we're joined by Lane, a standout student from the Master of Science in Medical Science (MedSci) program at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. Whether you’re already set on a medical science path or just curious about what it takes to get into medical…

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#219 From Military to MBA, Consultant & More with Beau Gresham, NYU Stern MBA '20 - "Find Your Champions" 1:26:44

7M ago1:26:44

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Beau Gresham, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Mastercard and NYU Stern MBA '20, shares his journey as an applicant, student, and alumni of NYU Stern. How did Beau transition from the military to consulting through the MBA? How was the NYU Stern Full-time MBA experience? How did Beau break into mergers & acquisitions consulting at Deloitte, and…

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#218 Lessons from Listeners (Vol. 2): Drawing a Roadmap for Admissions, Prioritizing Conversations, Prematurely Applying, Being Strategic Yet Flexible 27:44

7M ago27:44

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Darren shares more hard-earned application lessons from four listeners (now graduated MBAs): drawing a roadmap for the admissions team, prioritizing conversations when picking schools, "prematurely applying" and being strategic yet flexible Want to share your hard-earned application lessons? Contact us at https://touchmba.com/contact Topics Introdu…

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#217 Lessons from Listeners (Vol. 1): Working for Unknown Companies, Determining Best-Fit Schools, Dealing with Dings 24:58

8M ago24:58

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Touch MBA's goal has always been to offer you evergreen content that will help you shortlist and get into best-fit MBA programs. We invite listeners to share lessons from their MBA application journeys not just on the podcast, but in written form, too. These short reflections are full of timeless application wisdom! Darren shares three lessons from…

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#216 The GMAT Focus Episode (GRE, too) 42:11

9M ago42:11

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How are top business schools using the GMAT Focus exam, which will replace the GMAT in January 2024? What do you need to score and on which sections? Do schools prefer the GMAT, GMAT Focus, or GRE? Darren asks Admissions Directors from two top schools – Toronto Rotman (#1 in Canada by the Financial Times) and IESE (#1 in Spain by the Financial Time…

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From Chemistry to Pharmacy! 22:10

11M ago22:10

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In this captivating episode, we sit down with Brittiana McDowell, a remarkable individual who transitioned from teaching chemistry to pursuing her Doctor of Pharmacy degree here at HSC. Brittiana shares her inspiring journey, shedding light on what led her to choose this remarkable university and pharmacy program. Connect with our admissions team a…

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#215 Frankfurt School of Finance & Management MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Dr. Adrian Buss 46:27

11M ago46:27

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Professor Adrian Buss, Associate Professor of Finance and Academic Director of MBA Programs at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, discusses what makes the Frankfurt School’s MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more. Topics Introduction (0:00) Program Highlights – What Makes the Frankfurt School MBA Uniqu…

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#214 Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Prof. Wan Wongsunwai 1:00:20

11M ago1:00:20

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Professor Wan Wongsunwai, Associate Dean of MBA Programmes and Director of MBA Programmes at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School, discusses what makes the CUHK MBA unique, the school's admissions process, career opportunities and more. Topics Introduction (0:00) Program Highlights - What Makes the CUHK MBA Unique? (4:30) CUHK…

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#213 Duke University Fuqua MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Shari Hubert 1:12:45

11M ago1:12:45

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Shari Hubert, Associate Dean of Admissions at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, discusses what makes the Duke Fuqua MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more. Topics Introduction (0:00) Program Highlights – What Makes the Duke Fuqua Daytime MBA Unique? (6:55) Duke Fuqua MBA Admissions & Scholarships – How …

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#212 Georgia Tech Scheller MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Jonathan Clarke 42:13

1y ago42:13

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"We pride ourselves in being at the center of business and technology... We've asked employers, 'How would you describe our students?' and most often the words we get back are 'humble, hardworking and good problem solvers.' I think that's fantastic and that's how I would describe our students as well." Dr. Jonathan Clarke, Interim Dean at Georgia T…

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Disability Accessibility at HSC 23:26

1y ago23:26

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Welcome to season three of the Inside HSC podcast! Take a listen to episode one as co-hosts Zac Dockins and Brandon Sermon have a conversation with Brandie Wiley, Director of the Office of Disability Access here at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth! #disabilityawarenessmonth #hsc…

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#211 Vanderbilt MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Sue Oldham 51:52

1y ago51:52

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Sue Oldham, Associate Dean at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, discusses what makes the Vanderbilt MBA unique, the school's admissions process, career opportunities and more. Topics Introduction (0:00) Program Highlights - What Makes the Vanderbilt MBA Unique? (4:40) Vanderbilt MBA Admissions & Scholarships - How to Impro…

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#210 Georgetown MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Shelly Heinrich 51:41

1y ago51:41

51:41

Shelly Heinrich, Associate Dean, MBA Admissions and Director of Marketing at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, discusses what makes the Georgetown MBA unique, the school's admissions process, career opportunities and more. Topics Introduction (0:00) Program Highlights - What Makes the Georgetown MBA Unique? (3:30) Georgetown MBA…

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#209 How Wharton Reviews MBA Applicants & More with Thomas Caleel, Former Head of MBA Admissions for Wharton 1:03:14

1y ago1:03:14

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Thomas Caleel, former Head of MBA Admissions for Wharton, takes us behind the scenes of how an Admissions Director builds a class and what he or she looks for from applicants. What are the key qualities and characteristics that admissions committees look for? How did Thomas' team review 8,000 applicants per year? And how can you craft a thoughtful,…

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#208 Undercover MBA Subrankings 30:39

1+ y ago30:39

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You’ve heard about US News & World Report and Financial Times Global MBA Rankings, but did you know Financial Times also ranks business schools’ alumni network and career effectiveness? Or that QS ranks business schools worldwide according to specialization? After updating Touch MBA’s school matching algorithm, Darren shares his top 5 “undercover” …

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#207 NUS MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Wedad Sunny 47:08

1+ y ago47:08

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Wedad Sunny, Deputy Director and Head of Marketing and Admissions of MBA Programmes at National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, discusses what makes the NUS MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more. NUS is consistently ranked as one of the world’s top universities by QS (#11 in 2023), Times Higher Ed…

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