Poets&Quants
223 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsMBA News, Experts, & Handicapping Your MBA Odds With Editor-In-Chief John A. Byrne
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Stanford's New MBA Admissions Chief + MBA Acceptance Rates
April 23, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat changes will Stanford's Erin Nixon bring to MBA admissions and a look at the higher acceptance rates at the top business schools
Biggest Trends In Business Education Right Now
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBCaroline, Maria and John discuss the most important takeaways from Graduate Management Admission Council's newest prospective student report
AI In The Classroom
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBAn interview with Goizueta Business School Professor Rajiv Garg on his groundbreaking AI study
Applying For A Highly Selective MBA Program Via Deferred Admissions
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBCritical advice on whether you would be a good candidate to apply under a deferred admissions program
The European Job Market For MBAs
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBOur analysis of the newest employment reports from INSEAD and London Business School
Who Gets An Admit In The Final Round?
February 27, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBShould you apply in the final deadline for admission to an MBA program? We explain who is favored and who isn't
The 2024 Financial Times MBA Ranking
February 20, 2024 17:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWe dissect the key findings and takeaways from this year's global MBA ranking from the Financial Times
Sustainability: Not Another Fad At B-Schools
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBOur special guest for today's episode is Charlene Zietsma, faculty director of the Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise
What To Expect In Your Harvard MBA Interview
February 05, 2024 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBCaroline, Maria and John discuss Harvard's admission interviews for MBA candidates, the Leadership Crisis Challenge at Michigan Ross, and LBS' decision to offer a one-year MBA
International Students Reach Records In U.S. MBA programs
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBSome major business schools in the U. S. have doubled or even tripled the number of international students. Here’s why and what it means
Why Some Class Of 2023 MBAs Still Don't Have Jobs
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBCaroline, Maria & John discuss the job market for MBA grads and why it has slowed down
MBA Pay: The Impact Of Moving Overseas
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBMaria, Caroline and John discuss a new study that shows MBAs who move internationally for a job are likely to experience lower pay growth than those who stay put
2024: Predictions & Hopes For Business Education & Life
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBCaroline, Maria and John peer into the New Year and come up with what they expect and hope for in business education
Year In Review: The Big Trends & Stories In Business Education
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBAI. Sustainability. The business of health, Declining apps for full-time MBA programs. A tougher job market for Class of 2023 grads. An MBA rankings shakeup. These are some of the trends and stories dissected by Caroline, Maria and John
The Massive Pay Day For Stanford MBAs + The Big Differences Between U.S. & European MBA Programs
December 12, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBFirst year pay for MBA grads now exceeds $275K and the seven differences between European and U.S. MBA experiences
Entrepreneurship In Business Schools
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBOur interview with Yael Hochberg who heads up the entrepreneurship initiative at Rice University
How Much Student Debt Will Your MBA Cost You?
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBWe unveil the real numbers, even for business schools that refuse to publicly report that data. You'll be surprised by what we discovered
LinkedIn's First MBA Ranking: How Credible?
November 20, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBOur analysis of the debut MBA ranking from LinkedIn which uses the platform's database to assess the career outcomes of MBA graduates
Suzy Welch On Becoming You
November 14, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBProfessor of Management Practice Suzy Welch discusses her highly popular MBA course at NYU Stern: Becoming You: Crafting the Authentic Career You Want and Need
Indian Students Growing At U.S. Business Schools
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBCaroline, Maria and John discuss the increase in Indian students at U.S. business schools and the record number of women now enrolled in U.S. MBA programs
The Future Of The MBA + Our Dean Of The Year
October 10, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBNotre Dame joins Cornell in closing a one-year MBA program. What does it mean? And Berkeley Haas Dean Ann Harrison is our Dean of the Year
Using An MBA To Do A Startup + The New GRE & GMAT
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBCaroline, Maria and John discuss how business schools can take a lot of risk off the table when launching a company and also address the changes in the new GRE and GMAT
What Most Surprised MBA Students In Business School
September 27, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBCaroline, Maria and John discuss the 15 biggest surprises of an MBA experience and the surprising fact that some recommenders are using ChatGPT to write their rec letters
Building A More Sustainable World Through Business
September 25, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBAmerican University's Kogod School of Business is laser-focused on sustainability, infusing it throughout its curricula, programming, and research. During this conversation with John Byrne, Kogod professors Julie Anderson and Danielle Vogel delve into the school's pioneering MS in Sustainability Management (MSSM) program. As companies and organizations place greater emphasis on environmental and social impact, Kogod’s MSSM program provides students with the skills to tackle some of the most...
The Bloomberg Businessweek 2023-2024 MBA Ranking
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBOur analysis of the latest ranking of the world's top MBA programs from the magazine that has ranked MBA options longer than anyone
Harvard’s New MBA Admissions Chief + The MBA Grads To Watch
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBWill admissions criteria at Harvard Business School change under the new boss? How are this year's MBA grads making a difference?
What To Expect In Your First Year Of Business School
September 05, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBJoin Evan, Kara, and Nabeel as they discuss what to expect during your first year of business school
Countdown To R1: Finessing Your MBA Application Before You Hit Send
September 05, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWhat you need to know to make sure you're putting your best foot forward
Wharton's Class Profile, Kellogg MBA Pay & A Controversy At Harvard
August 22, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBCaroline, Maria and John discuss the latest headlines, including how Harvard Business School has managed the Francesca Gino affair
Why MBA Degrees Cost So Much
August 02, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBYes, MBA tuition continues to rise to record levels again. Here's why and how to interpret those costs
The Demise Of The MBA + How Schools Are Dealing With The Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision
July 25, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBCaroline, Maria and John discuss the recent column by former GMAC CEO Sangett Chowfla on the greatly exaggerated belief that the MBA is in decline and then tackle how admission officials are changing essay requirements to get at diversity
The World's Most Popular MBA Programs
July 18, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBHere's our list of the most in-demand MBA options in the world with analysis from Caroline, Maria, and John.
The Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision
July 11, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBCaroline, Maria and John discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's striking down of affirmative action programs at American universities
Is A Master's In Management Degree In Your Future?
July 06, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThe Master's in Management is the predominant graduate business degree in Europe, and it's gaining in popularity in the U.S. Should you get one?
What’s New In MBA Admissions
June 26, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBMaria, Caroline and John explore what applicants who apply this coming season can expect
The New GRE Exam
June 06, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWhat you need to know about the newly revamped GRE and how it compares to the new GMAT
Tips for Applying to Business School
May 30, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBJoin Ryan, Olamide, and Nikhil as they discuss the dos and don’ts of the business school application process. They answer questions, such as when to start your applications, what makes a strong application, and mistakes to avoid when applying.
The Latest MBA Acceptance Rates
May 30, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBWhy it’s easier to get into the best business schools but surprisingly harder to get into many top second-tier schools
Why Women MBAs Still Make Less Than Men
May 23, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBCaroline, Maria and John discuss the latest Forte Foundation study on the gender gap and why it persists
Making Extras Count In An MBA Application
May 16, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWhat's the equivalent extracurricular to a 750 GMAT score? What's something that is totally lame and you should leave off your application? Caroline, Maria and John go over what matters and what doesn't when it comes to extras.
Accepted. Now What?
May 03, 2023 17:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBJoin Pedro, Rachel, and Naomi as they discuss their journeys to MIT Sloan and the differences in expectation vs. reality they experienced at business school. They will also give advice about managing networking, relationships, and classes.
An Autopsy Of The U.S. News MBA Ranking
May 01, 2023 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBMaria, Caroline and John take apart the 2023-2024 MBA ranking from U.S. News
Should You Hire An MBA Admissions Coach?
April 25, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBCaroline, Maria and John discuss the merits of a coach, how to select one, what they will do for you and how much it will cost
Exploring Insights From Prospective B-School Students
April 18, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBCaroline, Maria and John dissect the most recent report by the Graduate Management Admission Council on prospective student attitudes, opinions and desires
Student Perspectives On Inclusion In Management Education Programs
April 17, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBJohn A. Byrne speaks with two members of the Class of 2024 from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. These student leaders share their perspective on how graduate business students can help to cultivate and foster inclusive experiences.
Networking: What Is It, Why Is It The Major Asset Of An MBA Program
April 11, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBCaroline, Maria and John discuss the value of networking in an MBA program after a Harvard Crimson article calls networking at Harvard Business School toxic
How Important Is Academic Research At A Business School?
April 05, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBCaroline, Maria & John discuss the latest ranking of business schools by research and the new incoming dean at INSEAD.
Should You Use ChatGPT To Draft An MBA Essay?
March 28, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBCaroline, Maria and John feed the AI chatbot some of the essay prompts on MBA applications from leading business schools. Here is what they discovered
The Perception Gap: The Cost Of Graduate Biz Education vs The Reality For Underrepresented Groups
March 27, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBJohn A. Byrne speaks with Anthony Whitten, Director of Diversity Admissions at Haas School of Business at University of California, Berkeley in the 4th episode of this 6 part series. They discuss Sticker shock, what can be done to provide access and information about scholarships, provide clarity on the true costs and ROI of Graduate Management Education.
All You Need To Know About The New GMAT
March 21, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThe ins and outs of the biggest changes to the GMAT since it moved from a pen-and-pencil test to computer