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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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