The MBA Podcast

Hosted by David O'Brien

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Applying to Business School? Get your questions answered by someone who admitted (and denied) applicants to one of the best MBA Programs in the world.

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January 10, 202414 min

30 Minute Session

So, you're considering working with me and have scheduled the 30 minute meeting? Great! This episode covers a bit more on what to expect, and how to prepare. Speaking of preparing, here's a list of things to have with you: Your resume Your undergrad institution, majors and minors, GPA, and if possible, a transcript or something to let me see the classes you took School choices - undecided is definitely a viable option GMAT or GRE score, or plan, or fears, or whatever Top 3 concerns Top 3 areas you want my help with, if they’re different than your 3 concerns. A writing sample. Yes. A writing sample. If you don’t have one, write no more than 200 words explaining why you want an MBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 10, 202417 min

Work With Me

If you're thinking of hiring a consultant, be sure they offer a free initial session. Listen to this podcast, it'll save you a lot of time and money. If you still want to work with a consultant, feel free to check out my website, thembapodcast.com to learn about working with me. But you should shop around - if you find someone better, go with them. You need to get into B-School, with my help or someone else's, we just need to get you in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 10, 202428 min

014: MBA 101: Essential Steps to Start Your Business School Journey

A quick Q&A of the most relevant information as of the '23-'24 application cycle. This should be your starting point with this podcast, or a good recap if you've listened to other episodes already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 19, 202320 min

018: To Test Prep or Not to Test Prep: GregMat and TTP

Let's revisit, yet again, the discussion around test prep sites. TTP, despite my lovely friend's excitement and recommendation, turns out to be rather useless and far too expensive, but I may have a solution for you - GregMat.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 28, 20231 hr 17 min

017: MBA Alumni Insights: Zach F. on Making a Positive Impact Before and During the MBA

This is a great interview with an amazing person. A veteran who bombed the GMAT, built a massively successful business, aced the GMAT later, followed the resume and essay advice of Boothies, and got into Chicago Booth during the 3rd round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 24, 202328 min

016: MBA for Veterans: Demilitarizing Your Application for Business Schools

Demilitarize your resume and essays, use services like Service2School.org for one-on-one mentorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 17, 202338 min

015: MBA Financial Aid & Application Tips: Scholarships, Crafting Resumes, Tackling the Waitlist, and Successful Reapplication

We cover a lot in this episode, but it's all pretty straight forward! Let me know if you have any more questions not covered in here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 10, 20231 hr 15 min

013: MBA Motivations with Maddy: Discovering the Reasons Behind Pursuing an MBA Degree

My tennis coach, who is already a business owner and super successful human, discusses her reasons for wanting an MBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 8, 202337 min

012: Mastering MBA Test Prep with Dean: Effective Strategies for GMAT & GRE

My friend Dean goes over his experience so far as a '23-'24 Round 2 applicant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 5, 20231 hr 6 min

011: MBA Application Strategy: Tackling Essay Prompts from Top 7 Business Schools

Let's discuss all of the '23-'24 application cycle essay prompts from the top 7: Wharton, Booth, Stanford, Kellogg, Harvard, Sloan, and Columbia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices