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Darren C. Joe
Get an inside look at how top, international business schools assess MBA applicants. Interviews with MBA Admissions Directors and students from the world's top-ranked MBA programs. Strategies and tips on how to craft a successful MBA application and best present yourself. Straight talk on how to get accepted to the world's top MBA programs. Get a free, expert profile review at https://touchmba.com
#25 MIT Sloan MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Jeffrey Carbone
Jeff and I discuss the flexibility and opportunities of getting your MBA at MIT Sloan. Listen on for admissions tips, career opportunities and more at one of the most entrepreneurial MBA programs in the US and the world.
42:3622/08/2013
#24 (Part 2) Hitotsubashi ICS MBA Admissions Q&A with Dr. Yoshinori Fujikawa
Darren continues his conversation with Prof. Yoshi about how candidates can stand out in the admissions process and what scholarship, career, and international opportunities there are at the Hitotsubashi ICS MBA.
49:1208/08/2013
#24 (Part 1) Hitotsubashi ICS MBA Admissions Q&A with Dr. Yoshinori Fujikawa
The Hitotsubashi ICS MBA is one of the top English language MBA programs in Japan. What makes this program unique? And what is the value of a MBA degree in Japan? Darren interviews Prof. Yoshi Fujikawa, faculty director of the Hitotsubashi ICS MBA program, to learn more.
31:3608/08/2013
#23 ISB MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. AM Kannan
Darren talks with Mr. Kannan, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, about what makes the Indian School of Business unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in India and Asia.
56:4801/08/2013
#22 London Business School (LBS) MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Nadia Ahrazem
Darren speaks to Nadia about what makes the London Business School's MBA unique and gets the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the UK, Europe and the world.
42:4326/07/2013
#21 Georgetown McDonough MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Shari Hubert
Shari and Darren discuss the Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business MBA focus on global management, integrative learning, and mission to make a meaningful impact in business and society. Get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the US.
44:4419/07/2013
#20 University of Virginia Darden MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Katherine Alford
Katherine opens up to Darren about the Darden MBA's focus on general management and the case-study method - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the US.
36:4712/07/2013
#19 ESADE MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Keegan Pierce
Keegan Pierce, Associate Director of Int'l Admissions, talks to Darren about the flexible ESADE MBA program and shares some insider tips on on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in Spain / Europe.
00:0028/06/2013
#18 Duke Fuqua MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Megan Overbay
Darren has a lively discussion with Megan about what makes Fuqua unique, and what Fuqua's adcom looks for in applicants. Listen on to get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in the USA.
51:4519/06/2013
#17 INSEAD MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Andrew Bueno
Andrew Bueno joins the show and shares more INSEAD's unique format, admissions process and scholarship and career opportunities at arguably the world's most international business school.
37:1706/06/2013
#16 How to Show Leadership Potential in Your Application
Darren discusses 3 ways to show "leadership potential" even if you are short on work and management experience. They are demonstrating that you have had vision and made it real, attracted and influenced people, and gotten results. Just about all top MBA programs have "habit of leadership" as an admissions criteria so listen on for specific ways you can show this in your application.
15:2223/05/2013
#15 HEC MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Phillipe Oster
Phillipe and Darren discuss what makes the HEC MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in France / Europe.
49:4117/05/2013
#14 IE MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Dirk Hopfl
Darren and Dirk talk what makes the IE MBA unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in Spain / Europe.
33:4310/05/2013
#13 Insider Tips for Applying to INSEAD with Ms. Caroline Diarte Edwards
Get the inside word on MBA admissions at INSEAD from Caroline Diarte Edwards who was Director of MBA Admissions at INSEAD for 7 years. Learn about INSEAD's 4 criteria (academic capacity, leadership potential, ability to contribute and international motivation) and what you can do if you are weak in any of these areas.
37:5226/04/2013
#12 CEIBS MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Roy Chason
Darren speaks to Roy about what makes the CEIBS MBA unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in China / Asia.
47:5605/04/2013
#11 Cambridge University Judge MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. James Barker
Darren interviews James on what Cambridge MBA unique - get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in UK / Europe.
28:2428/03/2013
#10 CUHK MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Lawrence Chan
Learn about what makes the Chinese University of Hong Kong's - CUHK MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in Hong Kong / Asia.
53:4219/03/2013
#9 AIM MBA Admissions Q&A with Dean Ricardo Lim
Learn about what makes the Asian Institute of Management's (AIM) MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in Philippines / Asia.
31:5215/03/2013
#8 Nanyang (NTU) MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Nick Soriano
Learn about what makes the Nanyang (NTU) MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in Singapore / Asia.
49:4512/03/2013
#7 Erasmus Rotterdam RSM MBA Admissions Q&A with Mr. Bart Scheenaard
Learn about what makes the Erasmus Rotterdam - RSM MBA unique and get the insider word on admissions, financing and career placements at one of the top MBA programs in Netherlands / Europe.
44:4828/02/2013
#6 7 Deadly Sins of MBA Resumes
Your resume is often the first thing MBA admissions officers see. Avoid these 7 deadly mistakes when preparing your resume.
16:4215/02/2013
#5 Ace Your Interview by Answering the "Questions Behind the Questions"
Darren discusses the 4 “questions behind the questions” that admissions officers really want to know. If you can prepare compelling responses to these key questions, you stand a good shot of making the final cut.
12:5325/01/2013
#4 4 Ways to Get & Keep the Adcom's Attention
Darren discusses 4 ways you can get and keep attention in your application. The primal “croc brain” that receives a pitch is intrigued by pleasant novelty, intrigue, movement, and suspense. Listen on for some very specific ways you can incorporate these elements into your MBA essays and resume.
14:5718/01/2013
#3 6 Ways to Make Your MBA Applications Stick
We take the core concepts from Dan and Chip Heath's Made to Stick and apply them to your MBA application. How can you get admissions officers to pay attention to, remember, believe, care and act for you? The formula for sticky ideas (and applications) is SUCCES.
16:5911/01/2013
#2 National University of Singapore (NUS) MBA Admissions Q&A with Ms. Chua Nan Sze
Ms. Chua Nan Sze, Director of Graduate Studies, NUS Business School, talks to Darren about the latest curriculum changes to the NUS MBA, NUS' focus on international exposure, career placements and what NUS is looking for during the admissions process.
42:4914/12/2012
#1 Singapore Management University (SMU) MBA Admissions Q&A with Dr. Philip Zerrillo
Darren talks to Dr. Zerrillo, Dean of Postgraduate Programs at SMU, about the SMU MBA program, its unique pedagogy, career placements and admissions tips.
41:2230/11/2012