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.

For this episode Chandler and SBC consultant Dawn talk about key questions to consider when applying during Round Two.

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 to help applicants stand out during the Round Two, including:

• Why do business schools have more than one round for admissions?
• Do you think there is a difference in applying round one or a later round?
• Is there any advantage in applying in Round Two?

Chandler and Dawn will also share a number of specific client examples and lessons learned from Round Two applications.

Listening to this episode is a must for any applicant applying during Round Two.

In the final episode of Erika's three-part conversation with her HBS classmate Rahul Mehendale, they discuss the unique role Rahul has taken on in her graduating class that's brought everyone closer together. It's an uplifting, inspiring talk you don't want to miss, full of great advice for aspiring MBAs.

In part two of this three-part discussion, Erika chats with her HBS classmate Rahul Mehendale about his experience at business school, as well as his consulting and entrepreneurial career to-date.

In part one of this three-part discussion, Erika chats with her HBS classmate Rahul Mehendale about what he did to differentiate himself from thousands of other Indian male engineers applying to business school.

Overcoming MBA Anxiety With The Help of an HBS Admissions Officer

• Part Three: Three Meditations For Your MBA Application Journey

For the final episode of this very special three-part series, we are joined by SBC Consultant Pauline. Pauline holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, worked for years as an HBS Admissions Officer, and has presented/lectured at Stanford, Tufts and Villanova.

Pauline is uniquely positioned to speak about anxiety as it relates to the MBA application process. Pauline is passionate about Business, Education and Spirituality and worked as a Level 1 Hospital Trauma Chaplain. She also holds a Divinity degree in Pastoral Counseling and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.

In episode one of this series we talked about anxiety in the MBA context: what anxiety is, where it comes from, and discussed very specific strategies for what to do when anxiety strikes in the present moment. In our second episode we dug deeper and talked about how you can HARNESS this worry and anxiety in healthy and productive ways to IMPROVE your application.

In today's episode we talk about how meditation can help you release worry and anxiety as well as tap into deeper parts of your own lived experiences. In this episode Pauline:

• Talks about how meditation can be helpful to anyone during times of worry and anxiety (or anytime, really). Chandler and Pauline also share specific suggestions about how meditation can be a useful aspect of your MBA application journey.
• Walks our listeners through three meditations specifically centered around the MBA application process:
• • Getting into a positive state of mind
  • The use of mantras in meditation
  • And a breathing excercise
• Shares her own advice about how her clients have used meditiations
• Suggests other free online meditation resources our listeners might be interested in.

Chandler and the entire SBC team would like to thank Pauline for this very special three-part series; a must for anyone facing worry or anxiety as a part of their MBA journey.

Additional gratitude to Tiana McCaskill for composing and recording the special music for these meditations.