THE GMAT Club Podcast

Is an MBA interview like a job interview — or something completely different? Can you (and should you) script your answers? Does a tough interview mean bad news? What a great MBA interview feels like The real traits AdComs are evaluating Differences between AdCom-led and alumni interviews Practical prep advice and post-interview etiquette Tips to stay calm, confident, and authentic

Recent Policy Changes to US Student (F1) VisaNew Mandatory Social Media Reivew RequirementContradictory Information on Visa Form vs on LinkedIn ProfileReduction in the Validity Perriod of Student VisasChanges to Visa Interview LocationsShould you remove controversial social media postsPre interview DocumentationWhy Visa Officers Sometimes Do Not Look at your DocumentsProof of FundingDoes School’s Reputation Matter in Securing a Visa?The Role of Career Plans & Ties to Home CountryThe Interview, What Visa Officers Want to Know3 Things Visa Officers Evaluate in the InterviewRed Flags in InterviewsWhen & Why Should One Hire Immigration AttorneyWhat If Your Visa is Not Approved

Can GMAT Truly Make or Break Your Admission Chances?What If Your GMAT Score Is Lower than School’s Average?When It Makes Sense to Re-Take the GMAT and When It Doesn’tWhen the GMAT Is a Strong GiftGMAT vs GREHas GMAT Regained Dominance Post-Covid?Are There Cut-Offs for GMAT Scores?What’s a Good GMAT Score for Myself? (Precise Decision Framework)Profile Roast Segment - #1 Canadian Banker Targeting M7 B-Schools#2 Indian Finance Entrepreneur

The Impact of Big Companies on ResumeHow AdComs Compare Candidates from Big vs. Small CompaniesHow BSchools Form Their MBA ClassWhat’s the First Thing AdComs Look in Your Application?How Low GMAT / GRE Scores are Assessed?What If You Haven’t brought a Big Impact in your Work?When Applicants Don’t Recognize their PotentialWhen an Applicant Built a Hospital & didn’t Mention it in the ApplicationWhat AdComs Really Want to See in Essays

IntroWhy Essays When Schools Have My Resume?How Schools See ChatGPT’s Use in Essays?What AdComs Do Not Look For (in Essays)?The REAL Job of Essays in MBA ApplicationExamples of Standout Essays from Top ApplicantsProfessional vs Personal Stories in Yale EssayHow to Emphasize that You are a Good Fit for the ProgramHow Many People Read your Essays?Essay: The First Thing AdComs See?Essay Roast SegmentBusiness Minded Essay (Harvard)Leadership Essay (Harvard)Growth-Oriented Essay (Harvard)

Anurag Wadhwa, an electrical engineering student at IIT Roorkee, achieved a remarkable 725 on the GMAT by mastering self-preparation strategies. He shares his rigorous approach that included taking 20 mock tests in 30 days and maintaining error logs to tackle weak areas. Anurag emphasizes targeted practice for quantitative insights and critical reasoning. He discusses how to manage the pressure of long reading comprehension passages and offers tips on stress management. His insights are a road map for aspiring high scorers.

Choosing the Army: First Career Step After CollegeBuilding Leadership Confidence in the ArmyFrom Army to MBAWhy MBAMBA Experience: Expectations vs. RealityOvercoming Challenges in Business SchoolLanding My First Job After MBAThe Brand Manager Role at Johnson & JohnsonWas MBA worth it?Otis to Zipcar - Brand Management to General ManagementThe power of your LinkedIn profileNavigating Major Career StrugglesMain hurdle in transitioning from Manager to Leadership roleMy SupoerpowersRapid-Fire Questions with AngeloWhat I’d Tell My 20-Year-Old SelfAdvice to prospective MBA students

About your journeyDid you choose the detour yourself, or were you advised by mentors?What made you stay longer than 2-3 years despite your non-profit aspirations?Did you imagine you’d get an MBA?Did b-school feel daunting with your non-quantitive background?How did you feel starting b-school and any advice for women considering it?How did you decide which b-school’s to consider?What advice would you give someone considering this journey?How did you feel about participating in the social impact segment of your class?Would you advocate b-school for young people pursuing careers in social impact?After 7 years at Deloitte, how did you transition to planned parenthood?Starting a job during the pandemic while pregnantHow did you realise you needed to slow down, make changes and adjust your approach?Juggling a job, raising kids and maintaining a partnershipWhat kind of role model do you want to be for your kids?How do you coordinate and collaborate effectively?Walk me through a typical work dayWhat do you love about your job?How did you face and learn from your failures?What moment or incident helped you recognise the gap?What epic decision in your life do you consider good?What advice for MBA hopefuls without a strong network or family business background?Things you gained from business schoolDo you use a vision board or set goals regularly?What motivated you to work with a coach?What’s the first app you check when you wake up in the morning?What is your biggest pet peeve?What is your favourite way to unwind after a hectic day?Advice you’d give to your younger selfHow to decide for an MBA?

Switching CareersWhy MBA?Choosing the right MBAMBA ExperienceChallenges during an MBAImpact of an MBAIs an MBA worth it?Moving from one organization to another

CPG to Product Management via MBAWhat I Love about Product ManagementIdentifying Companies with Great PeopleThe Role of Backdoor NetworkingHow MBA Helped in Transitioning into PMWhy MBA RealizationMy Mentors & Support SystemWork Life Balance in PM CareerMistakes I Wish I AvoidedWhat I Loved Most about Business SchoolImportance of BSchool NetworksReflecting on Biggest Decisions of my LifeWhat I Do in Free TimeAdvice to my Younger SelfDoes MBA Help in Choosing the Right Career