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Episode 35: 7 Tips for Those Applying to Business School in Two Years

Published: April 7, 2019 by Lauren Wakal
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Episode 35: 7 Tips for Those Applying to Business School in Two Years
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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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Round: Round 1
Received via portal
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Round: Round 1
Received via portal
Standardized Test: GRE
GPA: 3.39
GRE: 326
Program Type: Traditional Two-Year
Post MBA Career: Bain, BCG, Kearney, KPMG, LEK Consulting, McKinsey, Oliver Wyman, PWC Strategy&, Consulting
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