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Real Humans of Mondelēz International: Maria Pia Iriarte, MIT Sloan ’18, Sr. Manager Commercial Finance, Alternative Channels
Maria Pia Iriarte, MIT Sloan MBA ‘18, is passionate about two things: global experiences and food sustainability, making global snacking giant Mondelēz International the ideal company for her. Mondelēz (formerly Kraft), which puts sustainable ingredients at the forefront of its mission, is one of the world's largest snacks companies. With... Read more »
Episode 167: Wire Taps—Older Re-Applicant, Lawyer to MBA, and Investment Banking Goals
It's time for another podcast episode of Wire Taps! As the G7 summit invades Alex's backyard in England, he and Graham still manage to share of host of vital admissions lessons. This week's show focuses on three MBA applicants who have shared their profiles and challenges in MBA ApplyWire. Preview... Read more »
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines
Welcome to Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. In this edition, we're catching up with essay tips and deadlines released the week of June 6th. We'll also be adding recommendation questions as they become available. Essay Tips Drafting your application essays? See... Read more »
Fridays from the Frontline: Navigating the Career Pivot in Tech with Anderson
In this week's Fridays from the Frontline, UCLA Anderson MBA student, Tracie Liu, walks us through her journey to a career in tech and how the MBA program supported her career change. Student Perspectives: Navigating the Career Pivot in Tech with Anderson By Tracie Liu, UCLA Anderson MBA '22 In... Read more »
Real Humans of AmBev: Marcelo Goncalez, Cornell ‘18, Plant General Manager
Brazilian brewing company, AmBev, currently operates in 14 countries in the Americas and is the largest company of Brazil by market capitalization and the third largest in the Southern hemisphere. With notable products including beers such as Bogotá Beer Company, Brahma, Bohemia, Skol and Stella Artois, it is also the... Read more »
Real Humans of Novartis: Chris Fan, NYU Stern ‘20, Finance Development Program (FDP) Associate
Based in the heart of bustling New York City, NYU offers students an invigorating atmosphere to learn and grow — and its business school, the Stern School of Business, is no exception. Unlike many other universities where students are confined to a particular campus, at NYU, students can call Manhattan,... Read more »
Episode 166: Wire Taps Turns 100!
Alex and Graham are in a celebratory mood as this episode marks the 100th time our hosts have recorded an edition of Wire Taps! To mark the occasion, this show includes audio clips from some of the Wire Taps faithful, facts and figures about the Wire Taps journey to date,... Read more »
Fridays from the Frontline: 3 Ways Fuqua Prepared Me for a Career in Consulting
In this week's Fridays from the Frontline, Duke Fuqua Daytime MBA student Austin Ray shares how the program prepared him for a career in consulting. 3 Ways Fuqua Prepared Me for a Career in Consulting By Austin Ray, Duke Fuqua Daytime MBA '21 I came to business school with many... Read more »
How to Pay for Your Study Abroad as a Student from the US
Studying abroad can be a rewarding experience for college students, but the cost of programs are often quite high. Learn more about how to pay for your study abroad trip below. Shared from our partner Juno. One of the most rewarding experiences in education is participating in a study abroad... Read more »
Weekly Refresh: Latest MBA Essay Questions, Analyzed – Plus Deadlines
Welcome to Weekly Refresh, a roundup of admissions advice and updates on the Clear Admit site. In this edition, we're catching up with essay tips and deadlines since May. We'll also be adding recommendation questions as they become available. Essay Tips Drafting your application essays? See the latest of our... Read more »
Northwestern Kellogg Interview Questions & Report: Round 3 / Adcom / Zoom
Tell me about yourself. Where on your resume have you made the most impact? What’s your most interesting work experience? Tell me about a time you worked in a diverse team. What are the 3 attributes a good team needs? What are your 2-5 year professional goals? Why is an... Read more »
Real Humans of 3M: Bridget Nyland, Harvard ‘19, Strategist
As a trained chemical engineer, Bridget Nyland always had a passion for science — and changing the world with it. Following a rotational program at a Fortune 500 chemical company, which transitioned into a technical sales position with customers in the biopharma, refining, and chemical industries, Bridget Nyland realized she... Read more »
Episode 165: Meet Ryan Price, Keeper of MBA Secrets
What is MBA student life like—really? Our special guest, Ryan Price (BYU Marriott MBA), joins Graham Richmond to explore the ins and outs of the b-school experience, from admissions to career support and more. [caption id="attachment_593437" align="alignright" width="200"] Ryan Price, Founder & Host, MBA Secrets Podcast[/caption] Ryan is the host... Read more »
Goizueta Business School Launches Master of Analytical Finance Degree
Emory’s Goizueta Business School is officially announcing that it will be introducing a Master of Analytical Finance degree starting in the Fall 2022 semester. This new degree is being led by Kirsten Travers-UyHam, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Finance. With the financial market evolving so quickly nowadays, she recently saw a... Read more »
Real Humans of Merck: Drew Soloski, Wharton ’16, Project Manager, Global Project and Alliance Management – Oncology & Vaccines (Late Stage)
The Wharton MBA encourages students to develop an international mindset. From required global-focused core classes, international dual-degree programs, and global consulting opportunities, Wharton’s MBA students gain global perspectives. That’s what attracted Drew Soloski, Wharton MBA ‘16, to Wharton, where he pursued a joint degree program with the Lauder Institute that... Read more »
The Week Ahead: MBA Decisions, May 31 – June 4, 2021
Welcome back to the series, The Week Ahead, in which we provide a brief rundown of what is happening in MBA admissions this week! Final Round decisions continue to roll out. Round 3 decisions are now being released, as this year’s admissions cycle begins to close. Tuesday, June 1, NYU... Read more »
Episode 164: Wire Taps—Aim Higher for Your Target Schools!
This podcast episode of Wire Taps features feedback for three MBA applicants trying to hammer out their roadmap for the coming admissions season. Graham and Alex offer their keen advice to an applicant with goals in tech and consumer goods. Also, an innovation consultant with solid stats sought advice on... Read more »
Fridays from the Frontline: London Business School – Out in Business, EUROUT, and Being Gay
In this week's Fridays from the Frontline, current LBS MBA student, Aaron Cho, delves into the school's Out in Business (OiB) club, related events and more. Out in Business, EUROUT, and Being Gay By Aaron Cho, MBA2022, Incoming Co-President of OiB My name is Aaron Cho, I’m a current MBA candidate at... Read more »
Building Momentum: Diversity and Entrepreneurship at Stanford Graduate School of Business
The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at Stanford GSB has a goal to build a dynamic global community of entrepreneurs and leaders with a common purpose to change the world. In an effort to do so, they recently sponsored a virtual conference, Building Momentum: Diversity and Entrepreneurship, and encouraged entrepreneurs to participate.... Read more »
University of Pennsylvania Receives $5M Bitcoin Donation to Support Financial Innovation at Wharton
The University of Pennsylvania has received an anonymous $5 million bitcoin donation — the largest cryptocurrency gift the University has ever received — which will be used to support the intersection of finance and technology at The Wharton School. According to a University announcement, the bitcoin donation will support the... Read more »
