Welcome to another special episode of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast, recorded live at the Clear Admit MBA Fair at MIT Sloan School of Management in May 2025. In this panel session, “Admissions Tips: What You Say – Goals, Essays & Interviews,” we discussed some key components of the MBA admissions process, including career goals, application essays and the admissions interview. We also took a look at recommendations.
Panelists from Berkeley Haas, Duke Fuqua, HBS, Indiana Kelley
Our expert panel includes Eric Askins, Executive Director of Admission, University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business; Allison Jamison, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Duke University, Fuqua School of Business; Katya Gonzalez-Willette, Marketing Manager, MBA Admissions, Harvard Business School; and Jim Holmen, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Indiana University, Kelley School of Business.
Together, they shared tips for success in the MBA admissions process. They dig into how to define your career goals, how to brainstorm for your essays, and more, including who should write your recommendation and how to ace the admissions interview.
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Don’t forget to check out our other panel features from the Clear Admit MBA Fair: MBA Decoded and Tips on Test Scores, GPAs, Work Experience & Extras.
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This episode was hosted by Graham Richmond and produced by Dennis Crowley. Thanks to all of you who’ve been joining us!
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