AI AND THE MBA APPLICATION

Today we are talking about ai and the MBA application with SBC expert, Yvette.

After graduating from HBS, Yvette led the HBS Alumni Circle and served as VP of HBS alumni club. Unique among MBA admissions consultants, Yvette also has extensive experience in the AI space and is the architect of MBA AI, an AI specifically focus on MBA admissions.

In this segment Chandler and Yvette sit down to discuss:

· What top MBA programs are saying about AI with regard to their application processes,

· Things you should DEFINITELY AVOID with regard to ChatGPT and AI regarding your application,

· Several AI usages that generally seem to be compliant and effective with regard to improving your application,

· A useful overview AI detectors (and how they can help you),

· and a final tip that everyone should keep in mind when applying.

In this episode, we cover how to make the most of a program's data form—the actual online application itself—which is made up several informational data fields, dropdowns selections and short-answer fields. Too many applicants overlook the opportunities in this unassuming form!

We'll cover:

• Optional fields

• Common questions applicants have about certain fields and dropdowns

• The awards section(s)

• How you can use the data form fields to strengthen your candidacy

The Benefits of an MBA During Uncertain Times

Today's guest, Dawn, graduated as a PepsiCo Scholar from Harvard Business School with concentrations in finance and marketing. Dawn was also admitted to the Stanford GSB.

Dawn is a full-time advisor and senior consultant with SBC who has 18+ years of experience getting clients from around the world admitted into full-time, deferred and executive MBA programs. Dawn has a high success rate having clients admitted every year. 99% of clients who work with her on four or more schools have gained admission. She has had several double admits to Harvard and Stanford. Outside of her work in admissions consulting, Dawn has experience at companies such as: Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Pepsi, the Carlyle Group and Warner Bros.

In this episode Chandler and Dawn talk about a range of topics related to the value of an MBA during uncertain times, including:

• The value of an MBA in today's changing world,
• Whether or not an MBA really matters if you are doing well in your current career,
• The benefits of earning an MBA for mid-career professionals,
• How AI will influence job and career opportunities in the coming years, and a range of other topics.

Chandler and Dawn will also share a number of specific client examples and lessons learned from recent application cycles.

Listening to this episode is a must for any applicant considering the value of an MBA in today's rapidly evolving world.