The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast

By: Darren C. Joe
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  • Get an inside look at how top, international 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 the world's top MBA programs. Get a free, expert profile review at https://touchmba.com
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Episodes
  • #227 Inside the Frankfurt School Full-Time MBA: Admissions & Recruitment Insights with Ann-Marie Stephenson & Colleen McLister

    #227 Inside the Frankfurt School Full-Time MBA: Admissions & Recruitment Insights with Ann-Marie Stephenson & Colleen McLister
    Jan 24 2025

    Ann-Marie Stephenson and Colleen McLister, Senior Recruitment Manager and Admissions Manager of MBA Programmes at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, discuss the Frankfurt School MBA's admissions criteria, admissions process, scholarships and more. After listening to this episode, you will have a thorough and nuanced understanding of how to submit your strongest application to the Frankfurt School.

    Topics
    • Introducing Ann-Marie Stephenson & Colleen McLister (0:00)
    • What about the Frankfurt School MBA Surprises International Students? (4:00)
    • How much German do Frankfurt MBA students need to thrive? (8:45)
    • Frankfurt School MBA's Admissions Criteria & Process (11:30)
    • Scholarships - How to Improve Your Chances? (24:30)
    • Advice on Recommendations, Case-Study Essays, Career Goals (35:00)
    • Final Tips for Applicants (46:15)
    Show Notes
    • Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Full-time MBA Programme
    • Contact the MBA Team at the Frankfurt School
    • #227 Inside the Frankfurt School Full-Time MBA: Admissions & Recruitment Insights with Ann-Marie Stephenson & Colleen McLister
    • #215 Frankfurt School of Finance & Management MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Prof. Adrian Buss
    MBA Application Resources
    • Get free school selection help at Touch MBA
    • Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs
    • Get the Admissions Edge Course: Proven Techniques for Admission to Top Business Schools
    • Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)
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    55 mins
  • #226 HEC Paris MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Sara Vanos

    #226 HEC Paris MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Sara Vanos
    Nov 11 2024

    Sara Vanos, Executive Director of Marketing & Admissions for MBA Programs at HEC Paris, discusses what makes the HEC Paris MBA unique, the school's admissions process, career opportunities and more.

    Topics
    • Introduction to HEC Paris MBA and Sara Vanos (0:00)
    • Program Highlights - What Makes the HEC Paris MBA Unique? (3:20)
    • HEC Paris MBA Admissions & Scholarships - How to Improve Your Chances? (29:15)
    • Career Opportunities after HEC Paris - What to Know & How to Prepare (52:50)

    About Our Guest

    Sara Vanos is Executive Director of Marketing & Admissions for MBA Programs at HEC Paris, where she has been for over 10 years. Previously, Sara worked in the careers office for the University of Toronto Rotman. Sara got her EMBA from HEC Paris and her undergraduate degree from Ryerson University.

    Show Notes
    • HEC Paris Full-time MBA
    • HEC Paris MBA GMAT/GRE Requirements
    • Touch MBA's Writeup & Highlights of HEC Paris MBA
    MBA Application Resources
    • Get free school selection help at Touch MBA
    • Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs
    • Get the Admissions Edge Course: Proven Techniques for Admission to Top Business Schools
    • Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • #225 Is an MBA Worth It for Startup Founders? with Bridget Pujals, Berkeley Haas MBA '24

    #225 Is an MBA Worth It for Startup Founders? with Bridget Pujals, Berkeley Haas MBA '24
    Sep 3 2024
    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 differentiates the MBA as a launchpad for founders? Bridget shares specific steps she (and other entrepreneurs at Berkeley) took to de-risk their startups and increase their odds of success. After listening to this conversation, you'll get a much clearer picture of whether an MBA makes sense for your entrepreneurial goals. Topics Introduction (0:00)How Bridget's entrepreneurial plans evolved during her MBA (4:00)Lean launchpad at Berkeley Haas (7:50)Co-founder dating (9:45)What entrepreneurial resources Bridget found most useful at Haas (14:30)Professors as an influential resource for MBA founders (18:40)How other active & aspiring entrepreneurs approached the MBA (25:00)Tips for active & aspiring founders to make the most of their MBA investment (30:15)Importance of student culture for MBA entrepreneurs (33:30)Should aspiring entrepreneurs get an MBA? (39:00) About Our Guest Bridget Pujals graduated from University of California's Berkeley’s Haas School of Business Full-time MBA program in 2024, where she focused on building her startup. She is Co-Founder and CEO of Saelo in San Francisco, which offers high-tech, clinical skin treatments. Before getting her MBA, Bridget worked for Meta as a Senior Product Manager (Messenger) and Product Lead (Privacy for Instagram Direct), and before that, Postmates in business development and product management roles. Bridget graduated from University of California Irvine with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry. Show Notes Follow Bridget Pujals on LinkedIn#196 How I Got Into UC Berkeley Haas MBA (and HBS, Wharton, UCLA too!) & Breaking into Product Management with Bridget PujalsSaeloUniversity of California Berkeley Haas MBABerkeley MBA Resources for EntrepreneursBerkeley's Lean Launchpad AcceleratorY Combinator's Co-Founder Matching PlatformSearch Funds & Entrepreneurial Acquisitions by Jan SimonGrowth Marketing with Bill Pierce MBA Application Resources Get free school selection help at Touch MBAGet pre-assessed by top international MBA programsGet the Admissions Edge Course: Proven Techniques for Admission to Top Business SchoolsOur favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)
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    50 mins

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