The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast
Episodes
#33 ESMT MBA Admissions Q&A with Jolene Monson
22 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Jolene and I discuss the value (and reputation) of MBAs in Germany, job opportunities for international MBA students in Germany, and how to get into E...
#31 Application Tips for Older Candidates from MBAOver30 (admitted to Wharton, Booth and MIT Sloan)
03 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How did Lawrence Cole, author of the popular MBA applicant blog MBAOver30, get into Wharton, Chicago Booth and MIT Sloan as a 36 year old? Just s...
#30 How to Improve Your Chances – 10 Tips from Gatekeepers of the World’s Top Business Schools
24 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past 6 months, I’ve had over 20 MBA Admissions Directors on the Touch MBA Podcast. I’ve asked all of them, “What would...
#29 Warwick Business School MBA Admissions Q&A with Dr. Michael Shulver
19 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shulver and I talk about what makes Warwick's 1-year MBA unique, and what he looks for from candidates during the admissions process. Warwic...
#28 What I Wish I Had Known When Choosing Business Schools with James Clark, LBS MBA 2013
13 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Having a hard time differentiating business schools? After listening to this episode, you'll have the toolkit to surgically dissect an MBA's offering....
#27 Emory Goizueta MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Libby Livingston
05 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Goizueta MBA is one of the few top-ranked US programs that can be completed in 1 or 2 years. The school emphasizes Day 1 Readiness: getting studen...
#26 Inside the INSEAD MBA with Viet Le Quoc '13
28 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Viet is a former management consultant and investment banker - hear his take on picking business schools, getting through the application process and ...
#25 MIT Sloan MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Jeffrey Carbone
22 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and I discuss the flexibility and opportunities of getting your MBA at MIT Sloan. Listen on for admissions tips, career opportunities and more at...
#24 (Part 2) Hitotsubashi ICS MBA Admissions Q&A with Dr. Yoshinori Fujikawa
08 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Darren continues his conversation with Prof. Yoshi about how candidates can stand out in the admissions process and what scholarship, career, and int...
#24 (Part 1) Hitotsubashi ICS MBA Admissions Q&A with Dr. Yoshinori Fujikawa
08 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Hitotsubashi ICS MBA is one of the top English language MBA programs in Japan. What makes this program unique? And what is the value of a MBA degr...
#23 ISB MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. AM Kannan
01 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Darren talks with Mr. Kannan, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, about what makes the Indian School of Business unique - get the insider word on ...
#22 London Business School (LBS) MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Nadia Ahrazem
26 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Darren speaks to Nadia about what makes the London Business School's MBA unique and gets the insider word on admissions, financing and career placemen...
#21 Georgetown McDonough MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Shari Hubert
19 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Shari and Darren discuss the Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business MBA focus on global management, integrative learning, and mission to...
#20 University of Virginia Darden MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Katherine Alford
12 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Katherine opens up to Darren about the Darden MBA's focus on general management and the case-study method - get the insider word on admissions, financ...
#18 Duke Fuqua MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Megan Overbay
19 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Darren has a lively discussion with Megan about what makes Fuqua unique, and what Fuqua's adcom looks for in applicants. Listen on to get the ins...
#17 INSEAD MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Andrew Bueno
06 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Bueno joins the show and shares more INSEAD's unique format, admissions process and scholarship and career opportunities at arguably the world'...
#16 How to Show Leadership Potential in Your Application
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Darren discusses 3 ways to show "leadership potential" even if you are short on work and management experience. They are demonstrating that you have h...
#15 HEC MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Phillipe Oster
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Phillipe and Darren discuss what makes the HEC MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MB...
#14 IE MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Dirk Hopfl
10 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Darren and Dirk talk what makes the IE MBA unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs...
#13 Insider Tips for Applying to INSEAD with Ms. Caroline Diarte Edwards
26 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Get the inside word on MBA admissions at INSEAD from Caroline Diarte Edwards who was Director of MBA Admissions at INSEAD for 7 years. Learn about INS...
#12 CEIBS MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Roy Chason
05 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Darren speaks to Roy about what makes the CEIBS MBA unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA...
#11 Cambridge University Judge MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. James Barker
28 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Darren interviews James on what Cambridge MBA unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA progr...
#10 CUHK MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Lawrence Chan
19 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about what makes the Chinese University of Hong Kong's - CUHK MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements...
#9 AIM MBA Admissions Q&A with Dean Ricardo Lim
15 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about what makes the Asian Institute of Management's (AIM) MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at...
#8 Nanyang (NTU) MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Nick Soriano
12 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about what makes the Nanyang (NTU) MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA prog...
#7 Erasmus Rotterdam RSM MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Bart Scheenaard
28 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about what makes the Erasmus Rotterdam - RSM MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the to...
#6 7 Deadly Sins of MBA Resumes
15 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Your resume is often the first thing MBA admissions officers see. Avoid these 7 deadly mistakes when preparing your resume.
#5 Ace Your Interview by Answering the "Questions Behind the Questions"
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Darren discusses the 4 “questions behind the questions” that admissions officers really want to know. If you can prepare compelling respon...
#4 4 Ways to Get & Keep the Adcom's Attention
18 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Darren discusses 4 ways you can get and keep attention in your application. The primal “croc brain” that receives a pitch is intrigued by ...
#3 6 Ways to Make Your MBA Applications Stick
11 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We take the core concepts from Dan and Chip Heath's Made to Stick and apply them to your MBA application. How can you get admissions officers to pay a...
#2 National University of Singapore (NUS) MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Chua Nan Sze
14 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Ms. Chua Nan Sze, Director of Graduate Studies, NUS Business School, talks to Darren about the latest curriculum changes to the NUS MBA, NUS' focus on...
#1 Singapore Management University (SMU) MBA Admissions Q&A with Dr. Philip Zerrillo
30 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Darren talks to Dr. Zerrillo, Dean of Postgraduate Programs at SMU, about the SMU MBA program, its unique pedagogy, career placements and admissions t...