In this episode, we dive into the inspiring MBA journey of John, a PE/VC Associate and former management consultant. John was raised in a trailer in the backwoods of Alaska, and his family was consistently below the poverty line growing up. Being the first in his family to go to college, John ended up creating Bain & Company's (and MBB's) very first affinity group for FGLI individuals. He also came from a small and little-known growth equity fund so getting into both the Stanford GSB ad Wharton (when he knew that they typically have access to candidates with much more background's than ones such as John) was a massive hail mary for him. In addition, John did not use any MBA consultants on his journey to his MBA programs, which is a bit atypical as well
Studying Nuclear Engineering, Time in Army
Deciding to go for MBA
Beginning GMAT Preparation
Preparing GMAT Study Plan
Balancing Military Duty and GMAT Prep
Switching from GMAT to GRE
GRE Prep Strategy
Error Log, Prep Resources, GRE at Home
Meditation and Relaxing Techniques I Used
Brainstorming for Essays
Why Stanford?
Preparing for Stanford MBA Interview
Why MBA after 6 years in gaming industry
GMAT Focus vs GRE - How I Decided
Starting the GMAT Preparation
Course correction after first practice test
GMAT Study materials I used
My 6 week GMAT study plan
Study strategy for GMAT Quant
Study strategy for GMAT Verbal
Timing Strategy for Reading Comprehension
Deciding section order
Researching MBA programs for applying
How I approached application essays
Preparing for my MBA interviews
My tips to GMAT students
Lukas, a lawyer turned Management consultant, was always aspiring to get an MBA from top business schools in the world and work in Strategy Consulting. To achieve this dream, he began his GMAT preparation while working full time first as a Lawyer and then as a Management Consultant. After 5 years of rigorous preparation, he managed to score 760 in the 3rd GMAT attempt. After securing 99 Percentile on the GMAT, he approached MBA application process with the same passion and zeal. He applied to 6 best business schools in the world: HBS, Wharton, MIT Sloan, Berkeley Haas, Chicago Booth, and Kellogg. He got waitlisted at Haas but received admits from Chicago Booth and Kellogg schools of Management with decent scholarship amount.
Nimisha recently got into the prestigious Masters in Management of London Business School (LBS MiM) after scoring 730 (90% percentile) on the GMAT with 2 months of preparation. Nimisha has always been very passionate about the MicroFinance sector. To transition into her dream sector, within 1.5 years of completing her engineering in Electronics and Communications and working at KPMG, she decided to pursue a Masters in Management from Europe. She took the GMAT test and scored 730 in the first attempt within 2 months. She then applied to two top MiM programs in Europe: LBS and HEC Paris. She eventually got into the LBS MiM program.
In this video, we interviewed Dauan, a French Korean GMAT student, who improved from 610 to 730 on the GMAT within 4 months. After getting 610 in this first diagnostic test, he knew that he had only around 4 months to prepare and that he had only one shot which if he mess up can't afford to wait for the following year.
Intro
Pre-MBA jobs at Blockchain, Mastercard, & Rappi that inspired me for MBA
Founding a Startup
Planning to do an MBA
How recommendation letters provided strength to my MBA application
What made my application successful
How do I Shortlist BSchools to Apply
Which BSchool am I Picking for my MBA?
Anurag, an Indian-origin Engineer based in New Zealand, scored 645 in his recent GMAT Focus edition exam. Anurag’s GMAT focus edition prep was a roller coaster ride. He had scored 650 in his first GMAT classic test attempt. He then decided to shift to the new gmat and eventually scored 645 (90th percentile) on GMAT Focus in the third attempt.
In this interview, we explore her incredible GMAT prep journey, filled with determination, hard work, and strategic methods for GMAT preparation. How Keerthi planned her GMAT study around the tried and tested formula of Concept Mastery, Timed Practice, and Reviews. From understanding the GMAT exam structure and content to devising a personalized study plan, you will gain a comprehensive insight into Keerthi’s path to GMAT success. So, if you're aspiring to crack the GMAT, or if you're simply seeking inspiration and guidance on your own GMAT journey, this video is a must-watch! Join us as we unravel the secrets of GMAT success and motivate you to embark on your own path towards achieving your GMAT score goals.
In this interview, we uncover his whole journey of GMAT preparation as well as Masters in Management application for ESSEC, what prep resources he used, his preparation techniques for GMAT Quant and Verbal sections, GMAT study plan, GMAT test-taking experience, and timing strategies on the GMAT.
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring MBA journey of John, a PE/VC Associate and former management consultant. John was raised in a trailer in the backwoods of Alaska, and his family was consistently below the poverty line growing up. Being the first in his family to go to college, John ended up creating Bain & Company's (and MBB's) very first affinity group for FGLI individuals. He also came from a small and little-known growth equity fund so getting into both the Stanford GSB ad Wharton (when he knew that they typically have access to candidates with much more background's than ones such as John) was a massive hail mary for him. In addition, John did not use any MBA consultants on his journey to his MBA programs, which is a bit atypical as well
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