episode 2: WHARTON

With a mind for using analytics to build more sustainable business, Wharton looks for applicants to demonstrate that they have a data-driven mindset and dynamic thinkers who have the potential to be trained as the next generation of laser-focused leaders.

episode 3: kellogg

With a culture of a support-centric approach to the community, Kellogg looks for applicants who can illustrate a value-focused leadership approach for engaging in their professional experiences and community service.

EPISODE 4: GSB

GSB is looking to attract a particular kind of applicant - accomplished and humble with a team spirit and a propensity to impact the world. When it comes to the application process, the criteria they evaluate each applicant are: (i) how you think, (ii) how you lead, and (iii) how you see the world. Being able to showcase these elements in a way that excited the admission team at GSB is the ultimate challenge.

EPISODE 5: HBS

Harvard Business School (HBS) makes clear what they are looking for from successful candidates - (i) habits of leadership, (ii) analytic aptitude and appetite, and (iii) engaged community citizens. While these are clear statements around what they are looking for, knowing what elements you need to share that exemplify these characteristics are unique to each applicant. Sharing an exciting story for HBS is the ultimate challenge.

EPISODE 6: MIT

MIT Sloan seeks applicants with personal characteristics that demonstrate that they are driven and determined to make an impact in the world and know how they will leverage the MIT Sloan resources to gain the skills and exposure to the opportunities needed to make it happen. They want “independent, authentic, and fearlessly creative” applicants “who can redefine solutions to conventional problems and strive to preempt unconventional dilemmas with cutting-edge ideas.”

EPISODE 7: Yale SOM

Yale SOM attracts inspired young professionals with intellectual curiosity and a keen desire to impact not only business but society. With that in mind, applicants need a nuanced approach to the application that speaks to that character in every aspect of the application.

EPISODE 8: CBS

CBS approaches business training from an entrepreneurial lens, where students are taught how to identify and seize opportunities irrespective of industry. With that in mind, applicants need a nuanced approach to the application that speaks to strong leadership and self-discipline characteristic of an entrepreneur.

EPISODE 9: BERKELEY HAAS

Haas approaches business training from a leadership development lens, teaching its students how to lead with values and direct teams and organizations toward a unified vision. With that in mind, applicants need a nuanced approach to the application not only in what they have accomplished but also to reflect on the leader they look to become.

EPISODE 10: MICHIGAN ROSS

Ross approaches business training from the lens of action-based learning rooted in collaboration. One of the most distinctive features of the Ross MBA is its Multidisciplinary Action Project (MAP) which enables students to hone their analytic, project management, and leadership skills by collaborating with peers on a 7-week project, enabling hands-on learning that sets up students for success in their internship.