The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast
Darren C. Joe
Get an inside look at how top business schools assess MBA applicants. Interviews with MBA Admissions Directors and students from the world's top-ranked MBA programs. Discover what makes each b-school unique. Strategies and tips on how to craft a successful MBA application. Straight talk on how to get accepted to MBA programs like Harvard, Wharton, Insead, LBS and many, many more.
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Aug 8, 2013 • 32min
#24 (Part 1) Hitotsubashi ICS MBA Admissions Q&A with Dr. Yoshinori Fujikawa
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 degree in Japan? Darren interviews Prof. Yoshi Fujikawa, faculty director of the Hitotsubashi ICS MBA program, to learn more.
Aug 1, 2013 • 57min
#23 ISB MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. AM Kannan
Darren talks with Mr. Kannan, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, about what makes the Indian School of Business unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in India and Asia.
Jul 26, 2013 • 43min
#22 London Business School (LBS) MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Nadia Ahrazem
Darren speaks to Nadia about what makes the London Business School's MBA unique and gets the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the UK, Europe and the world.
Jul 19, 2013 • 45min
#21 Georgetown McDonough MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Shari Hubert
Shari and Darren discuss the Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business MBA focus on global management, integrative learning, and mission to make a meaningful impact in business and society. Get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the US.
Jul 12, 2013 • 37min
#20 University of Virginia Darden MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Katherine Alford
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, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the US.
Jun 19, 2013 • 52min
#18 Duke Fuqua MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Megan Overbay
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 insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the USA.
Jun 6, 2013 • 37min
#17 INSEAD MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Andrew Bueno
Andrew Bueno joins the show and shares more INSEAD's unique format, admissions process and scholarship and career opportunities at arguably the world's most international business school.
May 23, 2013 • 15min
#16 How to Show Leadership Potential in Your Application
Darren discusses 3 ways to show "leadership potential" even if you are short on work and management experience. They are demonstrating that you have had vision and made it real, attracted and influenced people, and gotten results. Just about all top MBA programs have "habit of leadership" as an admissions criteria so listen on for specific ways you can show this in your application.
May 17, 2013 • 50min
#15 HEC MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Phillipe Oster
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 MBA programs in France / Europe.
May 10, 2013 • 34min
#14 IE MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Dirk Hopfl
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 in Spain / Europe.
