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Episode 142: Balancing B-School, Work & Family

Published: January 7, 2021 by Lauren Wakal
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Episode 142: Balancing B-School, Work & Family
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Lauren Wakal
Lauren Wakal has been covering the MBA admissions space for more than a decade, from in-depth business school profiles to weekly breaking news and more.
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Application Location: New York
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I’ve stayed on the waitlist since March and provided 2 half-assed personal updates about continued interest and a promotion. I didn’t chase alum or student recs as I was accepted to another top choice school which I think would’ve helped turn the decision around in May. Best of luck to everyone else!
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Post MBA Career Name: Other
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June 10th - Submitted application
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Received via phone July 24, 2024
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Application Location: East Asia
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