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The Genius Scale PodcastAI Masters: Atul Raghunathan | Hyperbound, The AI Revolutionizing Enterprise SalesIn this episode, we sit down with Atul Raghunathan, co-founder and CTO/CRO of HyperBound AI, to explore how his team is reshaping sales training using advanced AI role play technology. Born out of necessity and backed by Y Combinator, HyperBound has rapidly gained traction—thanks in part to viral marketing and strong user-generated content.Atul walks us through the company’s pivot from an AISDR tool to a dynamic sales training platform, shares how AI is helping onboard and certify sales teams, and explains why real-time scoring still has its limits. He also opens up about the...2025-05-2938 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseM7 MBA Admissions Step #2 - Early Pivot from GMAT to GREWelcome to the 2nd step in F1GMAT’s 10 Steps to Mastering M7 MBA Admissions series. I am Atul Jose. In this series, I will break down 10 easy to follow steps that I have used to help clients get into M7 schools and the mistakes many clients confessed they made while tackling the multiple work, life, and admissions priorities.So the 2nd step is to Start Early with GMAT Prep and Pivot to the GRE after 2nd Attempt.We used to write tutorials on Mastering the GMAT. We still have a version of Rea...2024-05-3002 min
The Biz Doctor®: Smart Strategies to Scale Your Business, Simplify Your Systems, and Grow Your TeamBreaking Through Revenue Plateaus With Jose Palomino (EP 62)The number one reason why businesses fail is they run out of cash. One study showed that 82% of companies that fail do so because of cash flow problems.Here’s the really surprising figure…. Only 40% of businesses are profitable - while 30% are actually continually LOSING MONEY!Those figures are WILD - especially given how hard us business owners work, which is exactly why we’re so excited for today’s episode.Welcome back to The Biz Doctor podcast, join your host Lauren Goldstein and guest Jose Palomino - today we are going to dive into the...2024-01-3151 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseImprove M7 and T20 MBA Admission ChancesIf you want a free evaluation of your fit for admissions to M7 and Top 20 schools, Contact me, Atul Jose The idea of an MBA from a top school arises when you feel stuck in a function, an industry, or a role. Most of your competitors are also stuck. But schools don’t look at career stagnation as a valid motivation for accepting you. They need a demonstration of 5 qualities.1) Strong Motivation to be part of the 'brand'2) Learning Capacity - cross-functional, cross-cultural and strategy3) Career progression - promotions, responsibilities and...2023-09-2803 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseMBA Reapplication Strategy – Address Stereotypes and WeaknessesIf you need holistic guidance with MBA Re-application Strategy, Contact me Atul Jose When MBA re-applicants reach out to me, they talk about the missed opportunity in writing authentically. Before you assume that lack of great stories was the issue, address these stereotypes and weaknesses:1) Organizational Structure2) Hands-On Experience3) Take the Feedback2023-09-1902 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWhy Top MBA programs value international work and travel experience?Q) Why do Top MBA programs value international work and travel experience?Atul Jose (MBA Admissions Consultant, F1GMAT): There are schools like INSEAD with a 2-campus structure that explicitly cites the importance of international work and travel experience. Top US schools have a different approach. They value candidates with US residence, either permanent residency or a history of working in the US for the past 2-3 years, either in long-term or short-term projects.There are primarily two reasons for schools to prioritize applicants with international work, travel, and university experience:1) Adaptability and...2023-09-1603 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseMBA Admission Secret #2 – Fit (Values, Exposure and Cultural)For an independent evaluation and help with strategy to prioritize fit with the school, contact me Atul Jose While strategizing your MBA or Master’s Application for US schools, plan for fit with:1) Values of the School2) Exposure to International peers3) Cultural fit with the US2023-08-2904 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseMBA Application Branding - Avoid Nerdy HobbiesFor help with branding and shortlisting narratives to transform your application to a Winning MBA Application, Contact me - Atul Jose For Applicants, the challenge now is to do in-depth research to determine why certain courses or experiential learning are important. This means quoting from the curriculum page or student blogs is over. It is a good starting point to explore why certain experiential learning is unique and how it will add value, but you are unlikely to get a lot of insight without talking to current students.The single-player pursuit of learning an instrument o...2023-08-2403 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseShould I include secondary IMPACT in my MBA ApplicationIf you need my help in evaluating your contributions and turning them into IMPACTFUL entries for your resume and a believable narrative for your essays, Subscribe to F1GMAT’s MBA Application Review ServiceIn today’s episode, I have a question from a reader who asks, “Should I include secondary IMPACT of my contributions in an MBA Application?”Atul Jose (MBA Admissions Consultant, F1GMAT): The answer is – it depends. If you are in a Finance role where your investment decisions in a Merger or bailing out a loss-making entity or helping an early-stage company, a...2023-08-0402 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseInvestment Banker 6 Month Gap - How to Explain in M7 MBA ApplicationThe best essays captured the applicant's technical, persuasion, and communications skills. If you need help with strategizing and editing your MBA Application essays, Subscribe to F1GMAT's Essay Editing serviceQ) I had a 6-month gap in 2021 when the Pandemic was at its peak, and layoffs were common. During this period, I volunteered to assist a couple of small businesses in pivoting to a digital-first strategy. Does the consulting experience have any value since I joined back in an Investment Banking role in late 2021? How many gap months is an acceptable gap for M7 and the top 10...2023-08-0302 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseEducation Non-Profit - 3 Narratives that work in MBA ApplicationIf you need my help with editing authentic narratives about your extracurricular engagements in the Education industry, Contact me, Atul JoseIn today’s Extracurricular tips series for MBA Applications, I will cover 3 Impactful Education-related narratives that worked for top MBA programs:1) Funding Underfunded Non-profits2) Working on Policy Side3) Extracurricular-related Education InitiativesAny example where the inspiration is from your journey is always believable. 2023-07-1702 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseGMAT/GRE Prep & MBA Application Essays - 4 Time Management StrategiesIf you need help planning your MBA Application, Reach out to me, Atul Jose For this MBA Application Time Management Series, I will share 4 Strategies for your GMAT/GRE prep and your MBA Application.1) Plan According to your Starting Hour2) Plan According to your Productivity3) Planning by Energy/Mood4) Planning by the Hour2023-07-1402 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseM7 Admissions with GMAT 700 to 720If you want to know whether your achievements, volunteering and extracurricular are enough to compensate for your GMAT 700, 710, or 720, Contact me, Atul Jose In today's episode, I will share three scenarios when a GMAT 700 to 720 is enough for applying to M7 schools.1) Multicultural Exposure2) Unique and Relevant Projects3) Unique Extra-Curricular and Volunteering2023-07-1302 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseTech MBA - When Should I Consider It?If you want to discuss your career transition and the Tech MBA curriculum that will help you make the transition, Subscribe to F1GMAT’s Career Planning ServiceIn today’s episode, I have a question from a reader who is an engineer in his mid-30s. He asks, “Is it worth sacrificing 1 year and $100,000+ investment in a Tech MBA from a top school?You have to consider two factors:1) Your Unique Value2) Industries you Served and Evergreen Industries 2023-07-1102 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseInvestment Bankers - Avoid 3 Stereotypes in MBA Application EssaysFor examples of MBA Application essays with authentic narratives, Download F1GMAT’s Winning MBA Essay Guide Today I will share three stereotypes you must address in your essays to stand out from competing Investment Banking MBA applicants.1) Dollar or Scale ObsessedThe scale and dollar term value of your IMPACT should be highlighted in the resume, but you must look beyond these two metrics.2) No Time Outside WorkSchools are not expecting continuous non-profit engagement every week, but even sporadic involvement with a local non-profit in a related function or act...2023-07-1002 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose2 Types of Supervisors will Improve your MBA Admission ChancesIf you want to stay out of the editing process and let us manage the communication and the guideline document for the Recommendation Letters, Subscribe to F1GMAT’s Recommendation letter Editing service In today’s episode I will share 2 types of supervisors that can improve your admission chances to top MBA programs by 60 to 70%.1) Alumni with Excellent Writing Skills2) Tough but Collaborative Supervisors2023-07-0702 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWharton vs. Columbia MBA – 3 Key Differences you should knowFor a detailed evaluation of the Wharton or Columbia MBA Curriculum and whether it fits your post-MBA goals, subscribe to F1GMAT’s Career Planning Service Today I will share the three major differences between Wharton and Columbia MBA programs on :1) Class Profile Wharton and Columbia get above 6000 applications with an acceptance rate of 14%. For Wharton, you need a slightly higher GMAT score in the 730 to 740 range. The biggest difference is the % international and the % women candidates. Wharton is leading among top schools for the percentage of Women candidates, while Columbia leads among top scho...2023-07-0603 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseFocus on this one Leadership Quality for All M7 MBA ApplicationDownload F1GMAT’s Winning MBA Essay GuideWhen applicants think about the different contexts of leadership potential, most will gravitate towards the extremes, like changing the culture or the scale of the achievement in a technical function. This strategy works in some M7 schools, but if you want to increase your admission chances across multiple M7 schools, think about examples where you questioned the status quo.With just one example of questioning the status quo, you are capturing three key leadership traits:1) Courage2) Innovation3) Consensus Building2023-07-0502 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseHow to Answer the Why Stanford MBA EssayDownload F1GMAT’s Stanford MBA Essay GuideIn today’s episode, I will share three tips to answer the Why Stanford MBA Essay1) Details2) Good Cliches vs. Bad Cliches3) Offering Value2023-07-0403 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseStanford What Matters Essay Mistake #1 – No Functional ExperienceI was writing the What Matters Essays for F1GMAT’s Stanford MBA Essay Guide and noticed a pattern that I want to share with you. The first version of the Stanford MBA What Matters essays are often extremely idealistic or extremely analytical with a growth narrative included in it.Although the idealistic narrative sounds like a naïve interpretation of what the world could be, often change happens from visionaries who start with such naive interpretations. An idealistic essay is not a bad strategy. It is when you don’t allocate enough words to demons...2023-07-0302 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseMBA Resume Mistake #2 - Overestimating Scale Underestimating ContributionsToday I will talk about the 2nd common mistake I see while editing MBA Application Resume. Subscribe to F1GMAT’s Resume Editing serviceStartups outside the US don’t have the scale compared to US startups unless it is a consumer market serving a large population or one of the three industries – real estate, Oil & Gas, or Manufacturing. So those who are in niche technology markets try to play the Fish in the Pond Technique, where they mention the niche market size and the company’s revenue in the market. Be aware of the first imp...2023-06-3003 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose10 Facts you should know about MIT Sloan MBAToday I will talk about ten interesting MIT Sloan MBA program trends.If you need my help with Career Planning, developing a strategy for your MBA, or Master’s, or Dual Degree application, and shortlisting schools like MIT Sloan, subscribe to F1GMAT’s Career Planning Service 1) Engineer and Finance-Friendly Cohort2) Cost3) Fellowships4) Electives in Core Curriculum5) Certificates6) Tracks7) Labs8) Leadership Development9) Post-MBA Placements10) MBA Application - No Traditional Essays2023-06-2904 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseHow to Use Fear Narrative for the Stanford What Matters EssayIn today’s Stanford MBA Application Essay Tips series, I will share a few examples where Fear was successfully used as an emotional vocabulary for the Stanford What Matters Most to You and Why Essay.If you need examples of the Stanford What Matters to you the most and Why Essay, Download F1GMAT’s Stanford MBA Essay Guide from F1GMAT StoreAny transformational story where an applicant was searching for their identity and goals will involve some fear of rejection or failure. This emotion could be used in so many different iterations of self...2023-06-2802 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseEasiest M7 MBA - Admission StrategyQ) Which M7 MBA is the easiest to get in?You can also reach out to me, Atul Jose to find out the feasibility of getting into an M7 MBA program.M7 admissions are tough regardless of your academic, GMAT/GRE score and the brand of your employer. Quite often, it is about your journey and your impact across different aspects of professional, personal, and community lives.To improve your M7 MBA admission chances, look at four factors:1) Acceptance Rate2) Cost3) Culture and Essays4) Ranking2023-06-2703 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseHow to Use Anxiety Narrative for the Stanford What Matters EssayIn this Stanford MBA Application Tip Series, I will talk about how to use one of the Emotional Vocabulary – Anxiety, to transform your Stanford MBA What Matters Most to You and Why Essay.If you need examples of the Stanford What Matters to you the most and Why Essay, Download F1GMAT’s Stanford MBA Essay Guide from F1GMAT Store Another narrative that establishes leadership traits and an impact-oriented mindset in an applicant is articulating the anxiety of the beneficiaries. The beneficiary could be those affected by War, Famine, Climate Change, and inequalities in acces...2023-06-2603 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseHow to demonstrate Resilience and connection with New York City in Columbia MBA Fit EssayQ) How should I connect my story with New York City for my Columbia MBA Fit EssayIf you need examples of how to write the Columbia MBA Fit Essay, Download F1GMAT’s Columbia MBA Essay GuideThe most common narrative I have reviewed and edited for the Columbia MBA application is about resilience. And the strange thing is that despite 5-10 variations of the same story, the narratives moved me. The applicants who were able to connect with me as a reviewer were those who used words that conveyed the right mix of em...2023-06-2302 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseNo International Experience - M7 Admission ChancesQ) I don’t have international work experience or experience in the US. Will that affect my chances for admission to a top US MBA programAtul Jose (MBA Admissions Consultant, F1GMAT): I get this question a lot from Asian applicants – from India, China, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The answer is much more complicated than a simple mapping of your international holiday experience with cultural fit in US universities. Reach out to me for a holistic evaluation of your profile for Top MBA programs 2023-06-2203 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose2:3 Strategy to Improve admissions to Harvard and Stanford MBAToday I will share a strategy that will improve your admission chances to Harvard or Stanford MBA program. This Strategy is not for those who are only targeting HSW schools. That is Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton. The Strategy applies to anyone who thinks that HSW schools are stretch schools and require considerable planning.Before I go into the 2:3 or the 3:2 Strategy, checkout F1GMAT’s Winning MBA Essay Guide, where I have included 100+ sample essays of the Top 16 MBA programs, including Harvard and Stanford MBA programs. 2023-06-2104 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseManagement Consultants - Follow these 4 Strategies (M7 MBA Application)Today’s question is from a Management Consultant who asks:Q) A lot of my peers are targeting Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and Kellogg MBA programs. I have a good career progression, but I am struggling to find ways to differentiate myself from my peers. Atul Jose: It is a good thing that you are aware of the challenges. That in itself is a great quality. If you need help in branding your profile, reach out to meAs an applicant targeting a competitive M7 application pool, you must look at your profile from 4 ang...2023-06-2003 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose3 Reasons why you are overdoing Unique Achievements in your MBA ResumeThis is the #1 mistake I see while editing resumes of high-performing applicants. These are your typical Type A candidates who truly have achievements in the top 1 or top 5%, but they also have experiences as individual contributors that are not as significant. But it had a huge impact on the learning curve and their growth as a specialist.I see 3 insecurities that are driving the exaggeration.1) Age2) Lack of Context3) GMAT/GRE ScoreThe entries should be simplified but not too simple to question the reviewer’s intelligence or lose the IMPACT of...2023-06-1903 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseFive themes - Professional Achievement MBA Application EssayDon’t get intimidated by the word ‘achievement.’ Business Schools are not just targeting Type A candidates. They are more interested in candidates who have a perspective about their achievement in the grand scheme of things.Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. Today I will talk about 5 themes that you should capture in your professional achievement narrative for MBA application essays.1) Income Earned2) Time Saved3) Money Saved4) Brand Value5) Scale of the responsibilityDownload Winning MBA Essay Guide 2023-06-1603 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseHow to Approach MBA Application Weakness Essay (Avoid 3)Today I will talk about three common weakness narratives that can jeopardize your admission chances.1) Hard work2) Communication3) LeadershipApplicants want to share that their strength is also sometimes a weakness. They change the phrasing of the essay in such a way that instead of hard work, they use the word commitment or perfectionist. There is a lot of scope for the narrative but don’t use the word ‘hard work’ or perfectionist as a weakness. Instead, use ‘lack of delegation’ or ‘lack of prioritization’ as a weakness. This weakness is a genuine one for those w...2023-06-1502 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose3 Reasons why you should visit the Campus before MBA Admission Season beginsQ) Should I visit the Campus to improve my MBA admission chancesThis is an interesting question. Most international applicants will not visit the Campus – because of visa restrictions, costs, and other scheduling reasons. But if you are from the US or can afford to take time off and travel during the summer, I would recommend that you do so.On-Campus School info sessions are typically conducted between June and August. I recommend visiting the Campus for three reasons.1) Culture of the School2) College Town vs City vs Weather3) Stories for Es...2023-06-1402 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseDo Women Applicants have a better chance of getting into an M7 MBAToday's question is from a reader who asks, "Do women applicants have a better chance of getting into a top MBA program"To answer this question, you have to look at three data points1) 4-year College Undergraduate Degree Trends in the US2) GMAT Test Taking Volume (2018 to 2022)3) Women's application pool from Investment Banking, Technology, and Management ConsultingRead: Do Women Applicants have a better chance of getting into a Top MBA Program? 2023-06-1304 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose3 Leadership Experiences you should highlight in MBA ApplicationToday’s question is from a consultant who has experience in over three countries with a diverse range of projects. His question isQ) How should I shortlist leadership experiences for my MBA ApplicationWhen you are competing against some of the best Investment Bankers, Management Consultants, Product Managers, Marketers, and Technology Consultants, you must prioritize 3 leadership experiences:1) Permanent IMPACT2) Creativity3) Team PerformanceA universal example of an IMPACT-oriented leadership experience is any initiative or process or methodology or framework or policy, or approach that you introduced and that is...2023-06-1202 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseRound 1 or Round 2 MBA Application - Consider Funding & Your GMAT/GRE Mock Scores“Should I target Round 1 or Round 2 MBA Application?”For those who don’t know, top full-time MBA programs have Round 1 deadlines in September and Round 2 deadlines in January. Typically, I get this question somewhere between July and August when the deadlines are near, and the client/reader is not fully ready with the deliverables.So here are 2 factors that you should consider:1) Funding2) GMAT or GREStart with a full-length mock test for both GMAT and GRE without any preparation. In the mock GMAT test, if your total score i...2023-06-0902 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseTop 5 Sustainability MBA and How to choose the best CurriculumIn today’s episode, I have a very important question from a reader who asks – How should I choose a top MBA curriculum that has a strong sustainability focus.Sustainability has so many contexts. Once you understand how a sustainability framework applies across post-MBA industries and functions, you will be in a better position to shortlist top MBA programs.While we transition to green energy, new emission standards, and technologies – there are critical industries like the Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Consumer Goods that need management talent who can help the industries transition.So you ha...2023-06-0803 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JosePrioritize Narratives about Changing Culture in Admission InterviewQ) How should I shortlist the most relevant achievement for the greatest achievement or the biggest challenge MBA admissions interview questionWhen I am taking mock interviews, I am often surprised that this concept is not understood at an intuitive level.You don't have to make up stories just to fit this rule, but these are the weightage by which you should shortlist achievements.1) Changing Culture2) Creating Systems3) Introducing Processes4) Projects5) Tasks2023-06-0702 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseHow to Capture Struggle when you have family and financial supportWelcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. Today’s question is from a reader who asksQ) I come from a wealthy family. The admission essays require writing about one’s struggles. I have read many sample essays. They were around financial instability. How do I capture an authentic struggle for the essays?Jamie Foxx – the Oscar-winning actor, shared an interesting anecdote about his rise to fame and the impact on his stand-up routine. Once he got the big dough in the mid-90s, he started testing out experiences from his new rich...2023-06-0602 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWhat makes an MBA Application Essay RealisticIn today’s episode, I will talk about 3 things that will make your essays realistic for MBA admissions - Dilemma, Opposing Forces and Conservative IMPACT Metrics.Dilemma: Any interesting story or essay will have some element of doubt – on the choices you had to make. One way to do that is to clearly articulate the dilemma.Opposing Forces: You don’t have to create villains in your narrative, but you can introduce opposing forces in subtle ways.Realistic metrics: When in doubt, always use conservative numbers.You can contact me Atul Jose f...2023-06-0502 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseListen to this Before framing post-MBA goals for EssaysWelcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I will share one very important exercise that will make your post-MBA goals believable. I have shared this tip in F1GMAT’s Columbia MBA Essay guide. Many times, applicants trying to be contrarian share their post-MBA goal where the industry or the function is unique. They think that by doing so, the Business School will pay attention.Don’t use this strategy. Before framing your post-MBA goal, ask these two questions:1) Is your post-MBA car...2023-06-0202 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseEntrepreneurship to M7 MBA – 4 Quick TipsWelcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I have 4 tips for Entrepreneurs planning to target M7 MBA programs.1) The MilestoneHarvard, Stanford, and MIT have three different criteria for evaluating your entrepreneurial journey. Stanford tends to be the most stringent in decoding your milestones, as GSB is known for nurturing entrepreneurs of different sizes and outcomes. You can’t use a narrative that you started a venture without evidence of any scaling or funding or the reach of your product or service. Startups as a side gig is a com...2023-06-0102 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWalk Me Through your Resume - Motivation Not Just SequenceWelcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I will share one secret to improve the Tell me About Yourself or Walk me through your resume Interview question. When I conduct mock Interviews for F1GMAT, even applicants working in Management Consulting, Marketing, or in C-Suite roles try to sequentially mention their work experience. The schools expect that, but they have the timeline in front of them with details about each role, the IMPACT, and the responsibilities. What is missing is the motivation behind each transition. If you...2023-05-3103 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose2 Strategies - Columbia PPIL Inclusive Environment NarrativeWelcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I will guide you on how to create an inclusive environment narrative for your Columbia PPIL Essay.The biggest challenge when I create narratives for F1GMAT’s Essay Guides is in understanding what could be categorized as inclusive. Here are two strategies to shortlist relevant experiences:1) Find the OutgroupIf you look at any social media or live television debates, tribalism is very strong across ideologies and identities. So any action that crosses the tribe barrier...2023-05-3002 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseOne thing that will improve your M7 MBA admission chances by 60%Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In today’s episode, I will share how to focus on the one thing that will improve your admission chances to M7 schools by at least 60%. When applicants start their research, they focus on the salary, the network, and the school's culture. But applicants rarely look at how they will add value to each school on the list.This exercise should be your priority before starting the application. 1. Shortlist Achievements From Grade 1 to Grade 12Before thinking about adding value to the class, shortlist all your a...2023-05-2902 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWhat is the minimum GMAT and GPA for a top MBA program?Welcome to F1GMAT's #askAtulJose series. In today's episode, I have a question from a reader who asks:Q) In your experience, have you noticed any pattern in GMAT or GPA for applicants accepted to top MBA programs?I would like to start off with the definition of a top MBA program. Any program in the top 15 list of US MBA programs, top 3 list in the UK, Top 2 in France, Top 2 in Spain, Top 2 in Singapore, Top 2 in Germany, and Top 3 in Canada counts for me at least as the top MBA program. T...2023-05-2603 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose30 to 32 Year Old - Target M7 MBA program (2024 Entering Class)Crossed the age of 30 – Should you Apply to M7 Schools in 2023-24?Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In today’s episode, I will talk about whether you should apply to M7 schools if you have crossed 30.30 is a tricky age in 2023. This is the first year where there are no pandemic-related restrictions. So the type of applicants who are reaching out to me for guidance through F1GMAT’s Career Planning Service waited a couple of years or a year to apply because they didn’t want an online or a hybrid model of learning...2023-05-2503 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseTop 2 MBA - Operations Management (2023)Welcome to F1GMAT's #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today's episode, I have a question from a reader who asks.Q) Which top MBA program should I consider for a career in Operations Management? I have 4 years of experience with a leading retail company in the US. You must evaluate business schools and MBA programs in three contexts. One is the ecosystem. Whether the school has a robust research department in Operations Management and do they have a center dedicated to hosting events across disciplines around Operations Management. The second factor is th...2023-05-2403 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose10 Year Salary Growth - Top 100 MBA ProgramsWelcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In today’s episode, I will share a summary of a study we conducted at F1GMAT comparing 2012 vs. 2022 Salary data for the top 100 Business Schools. The ranking is based on the Financial Times Business School rankings.The two years – 2012 and 2022 are important. 2012 was a time when the world markets were recovering from a recession, and 2022 was a time when we slowly began to come out of the pandemic. With the cost of a top MBA closing in on $250,000, many of our readers and listeners have requested us to suggest school...2023-05-2303 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseMBA Resume - The White Space DebateWelcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I will cover a common concern about MBA resumes – Balancing white Space with performance metrics.A few years back, an applicant reached out to me and shared his edited MBA application resume. This was after an iteration of editing from another admissions consultant. It was baffling to see so many milestones and crucial action verbs eliminated from the resume. When I asked why, the person told me that the consultant shared that to improve admission chances, there should be a lot of white...2023-05-2203 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseHBS MBA Essay Announced (2024 Entering Class) - 5 Quick TipsWelcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In this episode, I will cover the essay tips for the Harvard MBA Application - 2024 Entering class and share 5 quick tips to approach the application.The school has continued with the same essay as last year. The question is, “As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA program?”The word limit remains the same at 900 words.Before you start drafting the essays, here are 5 quick tips for your Harvard MBA Application1...2023-05-1903 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseINSEAD MBA Admission Interview - Demonstrate 4 Winning TraitsWelcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In today’s episode, I will cover 4 winning traits for INSEAD MBA Admissions Interview. The admission interviews at INSEAD are conducted by an Alumnus who might not necessarily be from your background. Typically, the interviews last 40-50 minutes. While giving mock interviews for candidates through F1GMAT’s Mock Interview Service, I noticed 4 winning traits for INSEAD’s accepted candidates.1. AttitudeThis is perhaps the reason why face-to-face/Zoom or Skype interviews still exist. There is no way you can understand a person’s attitude by j...2023-05-1804 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose3 Achievements 3 Strategies for MBA AdmissionsWelcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I will cover what qualifies as an achievement in MBA admissions.1. Professional AchievementsThe initial brainstorming that I do with clients for consulting or essay editing, or resume editing service often involves breaking down the technical solution if the person is from the Technology or Engineering or Finance industry. I also ask questions about the team structure, the power dynamics in the organization, and the market conditions under which these projects were executed.Business Schools want you to highl...2023-05-1703 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseChatGPT vs. Goals Essay vs. Personal EssayWelcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In this episode, I will talk about the ChatGPT craze. A lot of applicants have reached out to me, asking if getting creative support from ChatGPT is a good idea. I think a lot of applicants targeting Master’s or MBA programs miss out on a very important detail. The tool is extremely useful as an assistant that can clean the data for your research, generate ideas for your tasks, write really good poetry, and talk randomly about a wide range of topics. But in all these use cases...2023-05-1603 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseHow to differentiate from the Competition for MBA ApplicationWelcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In today’s episode, I will cover how to differentiate yourself from the competition. 1) Emotional Intelligence I could see a remarkably common trait among Stanford MBA admits in just the first call. There is a certain vulnerability that comes across. Although the applicant has an impressive career progression and client appreciation letter/awards as proof, there is still some doubt whether they are Stanford MBA material. And this doubt and emotional intelligence to reflect and find one’s vulnerable moments help humanize their journey. They are open to ideas. Wh...2023-05-1503 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseLaid off from Job - Should I apply to Top Business School?Welcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. In today’s episode, I have a question from an MBA applicant who asks:Q) I was fired from my job. Should I apply to top business schools?If you were fired outside the publicly announced layoffs or downsizing in Technology, Management Consulting, or Banking, you need a very different approach. 1) Demonstrating CompetenceThe first thing that you need to address head-on is proving your competence. I remember during the peak of the pandemic, my friend, who was in the Technology industry for more than...2023-05-1103 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose3 Overused Story Patterns in MBA Application EssaysWelcome to F1GMAT'sF1GMAT's Ask Atul Jose series. In today's episode, I will share 3 Story Patterns that seem authentic but don't work now.1. The Poverty NarrativeThere are genuine applicants from developing economies and even from the US who struggle with financial insecurity. Either because one of their parents or both were addicted to substances, one of the parents died, and that led to financial instability, or they were in a neighborhood that didn't allow them to pursue learning goals. Many immigrants coming from war-torn countries struggle initially - at least five years and o...2023-05-1003 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseMBA Admission Winning Plan - 100% CommitmentIn today’s episode, I have one advice for all applicants targeting the next MBA admission cycle. And this is something that I observed over the past decade. Applicants often ask for an initial profile evaluation and end with one of the two questions – what are my chances, and should I do an MBA? Very rarely, they ask what I should do to improve my profile. Because the answer I give or the plan I make for them requires a lot of sacrifices. The sacrifice of weekends. The sacrifice of time with your loved ones and a...2023-05-0703 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseMay to August - Switch Jobs Considering Round 1 Deadline is September?Welcome to F1GMAT’s Ask Atul Jose series. In today’s episode, I have a question from a reader who is applying for the top 10 MBA programs this year. The question is:Q) I am working in a boutique management consulting firm. Last week, I got an interview invite for one of the Big 4 consulting companies. Is it wise to switch jobs between May and August, considering the Round 1 deadline for top MBA programs is September and Round 2 is January?1) Years of Experience: I would definitely look at your years of experience. If you have...2023-05-0602 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseM7 MBA Reapplicants - Follow these 4 StrategiesWelcome to F1GMAT’s Ask Atul Jose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I have a question from a reader who asks:Q) I have a GMAT 750 and applied to M7 schools last year, got dinged in 5 without an interview, waitlisted in 1, and rejected after an interview in one. How should I approach the M7 MBA reapplication process?The rejection pattern reveals something about your application. Since you only got one interview invite from the 7, there is a definite weakness in your narrative, volunteering/extracurricular, or branding that influenced the o...2023-05-0504 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose3 Personal Branding Strategies for Harvard MBA ApplicationWelcome to F1GMAT’s Ask Atul Jose series. I am Atul Jose. In today’s episode, I will share 3 branding strategies for your Harvard MBA Application. When I interact with clients who are serious about getting into Harvard, they initially focus entirely on the Essay. And I often stop them and take them through their professional, volunteering, and extra-curricular milestones. This is because even if you write the greatest Essay, the resume, your recommendation letters, and the first impressions the admissions team have about you - all eventually will contribute towards your admission chances. Don’t...2023-05-0404 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWhat is your Core Story?Welcome to F1GMAT #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. Today I don’t have a question, but I began to wonder what makes an applicant a winning applicant. I found that they all had a story. A story that helped them stand out from a similar-looking profile. This is one of the common reasons why a GMAT 750 or someone with an excellent GPA gets dinged. They don’t ask themselves, “What is my Story .”They are somehow in a rush to submit applications. It becomes just a task. And they are hoping that by applying to the top 5 or 7, or...2023-05-0305 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose10 Blog Ideas to Improve Storytelling for MBA Application EssaysWelcome to F1GMAT’s #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. Today’s question is related to storytelling. The question is: Q) My storytelling skills are not that great. How can I improve my skills in the shortest time so that I am ready for the Round 1 deadline in September?Atul Jose (Founding Consultant, F1GMAT): Start a blog.Writing freely and capturing your authentic self requires writing the good lines, the mediocre lines, and even the lines you won’t be proud of in a few months. If you write with your act...2023-05-0206 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseTechnology to Management Consulting (1-year or 2-year MBA) (US Applicant)Welcome to F1GMAT's Ask Atul Jose Series. I am Atul Jose.Q) I am a late 20s applicant from Technology, based in the US, targeting all top MBA programs. As someone who has worked in London, Boston, and now in New York, I have no geographical preference. Should I choose a 1-year or a 2-year program? My goal is to transition into a Management Consulting role.Atul Jose (Founding Consultant, F1GMAT): This answer is from the 2024 entering class perspective. From my 14 years as an admissions consultant, I am seeing large layoffs in...2023-05-0204 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseDoctor to Private EquityWelcome to F1GMAT's #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. Today's question is from a Doctor in London. The question is:Q) I am a 32-year-old Doctor from London with a typical 9-5 job. Although I can earn more by working additional hours, I have reached a career ceiling as a doctor. On the side. I have a few investments in real estate, and recently, I began to read up on Private Equity. Would it be wise to get an MBA this year and pivot completely to a private equity career?Atul Jose (Admission Consultant...2023-04-3006 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseRound 3 MBA Application - Who Should Apply?Q) Should I apply for the Round 3 MBA Application. I am a US citizen.Round 3 deadlines for the 2023 Entering class are unique. After noticing the unprecedented layoffs in the Technology industry, schools decided to introduce an extended Round 2 deadline only for those affected by the layoffs. This year, you are competing against Round 2 waitlisted applicants and the laid-off applicants, many of whose performance had nothing to do with the layoff. It could be a budget cut in a department or a strategic direction in which the company decided to pivot, which led to the downsizing.2023-03-2404 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseBrand.Story.Practice - 3 Step Preparation Strategy for InterviewsWith the admissions chances increasing considerably with an interview invite, you must understand the reason why your profile was shortlisted. Subscribe to F1GMAT’s Mock Interview Service for help with your interview preparation.It could be the unique change in the industry, or function or struggles or growth stories or overall impact, or the way you approached a problem that impressed the admissions team. Once you understand the reason or multiple reasons for your shortlist, you must develop a strategy to maintain that brand identity in your interview. This means going back to your essays and re...2023-02-0205 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseStart Early MBA Application Planning - No Volunteering ExperienceSubscribe to F1GMAT's Career Planning Service to choose an MBA/Master's program, for tips on joining non-profits to improve your profile, and strategies to improve your admission chances.If you don't have sufficient volunteering experience, start early. Ideally by Jan/Feb/March if the MBA Application Round 1 deadline is Sep and Round 2 is January of the next year.Often applicants underestimate the time required to:1) Join a non-profit (onboarding)2) Get a Good GMAT/GRE Score & Pivot to GRE if GMAT doesn't work out3) Choose Schools and even Confirm...2023-01-3107 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose5 Openers you should explore for MBA Application EssaysMany applicants obsess over opening lines instead of the entire narrative. So much so that they forget that the purpose of the opening line is to spark curiosity about your story.Here are 5 Openers to start an MBA Application Essay1) Dialogue2) Value Statement3) Personal Crisis4) Problem Statement5) Context StatementBest Practices for the 5 Types of Opening Lines:1) Use Dialogues as openers if you have an unusual life and career path2) Use Value Statement only if the events captured in the narrative align with the value in...2022-12-2204 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseMBA Application - Where to StartSubscribe to Career Planning Service for School Selection, Defining Post-MBA Goals, and Assistance with funding search, or you can subscribe to our Essay Review Service at where I offer end-to-end support with resume editing, recommendation letter editing, and essay editing or if you want help only with the essays, subscribe to F1GMAT’s Essay Editing Service. Today I have an unusual question from a reader. The question is:Q) The MBA Application process looks complicated. Where do I start?I never got the chance to break down the process because when a read...2022-12-1408 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose5 Rules for Managing Supervisors - MBA Recommendation LetterFor Help with managing the entire MBA Application Recommendation Letters, Subscribe to F1GMAT's 1-School MBA Recommendation Letter Editing Service If you need help just with one supervisor, subscribe to the One Supervisor Recommendation Letter Editing Service This is a tricky topic to cover, and I don't think many of you fully understand the challenges you are likely to face when you request a recommendation letter. Over the past 10 years, I have seen so many interesting dynamics between supervisors and applicants from technology, military, investment banking, marketing, consulting, and engineering backgrounds. Each interaction I had as...2022-11-2311 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseINSEAD MBA Application TipsWelcome to F1GMAT's #askAtulJose series. I am Atul Jose. Today we explore INSEAD's MBA Application.If you need help from me, subscribe to F1GMAT’s Essay Review Service at store.f1gmat.com/essay-review where I offer end to end support for the application covering resume, essays, and recommendation letters. If you need help just with the essays, subscribe to F1GMAT’s Essay Editing service at store.f1gmat.com/essay-editing. INSEAD is a school known for strong consulting placements, with 34% of the latest class entering the industry. INSEAD is also t...2022-11-1213 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseRound 2 MBA Application StrategyAtul Jose (MBA Admissions Consultant, F1GMAT): Today – I will share a step-by-step strategy to plan for your Round 2 MBA Application. We will cover GMAT/GRE, Essays, and Recommendation Letters. Subscribing to F1GMAT's Essay Review Service: store.f1gmat.com/essay-review (including Resume, Essays, and Recommendation letters)
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Sign up for F1GMAT's One Essay Editing Service: store.f1gmat.com/one-essay-editing (One Essay)1) GMAT A reason why GMAT continues to be a key data point for B...2022-11-0511 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose2022-23 BusinessWeek Rankings for North America, Europe and AsiaSubscribe to F1GMAT’s Career Planning Service to evaluate your profile and find the best MBA and Master's Programs.Welcome to F1GMAT's weekend updates for the week ending September 16, 2022. I am Atul Jose. In this week’s podcast, we cover the methodology that has shaped this year’s BusinessWeek Business School rankings and the top five business schools in North America, Europe, and Asia. For the 2022-23 rankings, 117 MBA programs and 18,500 surveys from students, alumni, and recruiters, as well as compensation and employment data from each school, were accounted for in the ranking. In th...2022-09-1803 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseNYU Stern receives $20 Million to establish the Chao-Hon Chen Institute for Global Real Estate FinanceFor help with NYU Stern MBA and Master's Application, Subscribe to F1GMAT's Essay Review ServiceWelcome to F1GMAT's weekend updates for the week ending September 10th, 2022. I am Atul Jose.On September 7 2022, New York University Stern School of Business announced a $20 million gift to the school from alumnus and Stern Executive Board member Charles C.Y. Chen (MBA '91). The gift, named after the donor’s father, will establish and endow a real estate finance institute.Stern's position as a global leader in immersive learning and industry engagement in real estate wi...2022-09-1102 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseOxford Said MBA - Laidlaw Scholarships for Women LeadersFor help with Oxford MBA Scholarship Applications, subscribe to F1GMAT’s Scholarship Essay Editing Service Welcome to F1GMAT's weekend updates for the week ending September 10th, 2022. I am Atul Jose.
Exceptional women applicants with leadership potential targeting Oxford Said School of Business, London Business School, and Columbia Business School MBA programs should consider the Laidlaw Scholarships. The scholarship’s objective is to bridge the gap in women leaders at C-Suites and boardrooms worldwide. The program has assisted over 300 women in earning their MBA from Columbia Business School. The scholarships at London Business School...2022-09-1102 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWeekend Updates (Aug 27th 2022): $20,000 Loan ForgivenessFor help with Scholarship Applications, subscribe to F1GMAT’s Scholarship Essay Editing Service Welcome to F1GMAT's weekend updates for the week ending August 27th, 2022. I am Atul Jose.On August 24th 2022, President Biden announced a three-part plan to provide more relief to America’s working-class families as they recoup from the COVID-19 pandemic. This three-part plan delivers on President Biden’s promise to cancel $10,000 in student debt for low- to middle-income borrowers. The plan provides targeted debt relief as part of a broader effort to alleviate the burden of rising college expenses...2022-08-2802 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWeekend Updates (Aug 20th 2022): HBS New Scholarship, Haas Flex MBA, Wharton Global Executive MBA & BS4CL allianceIf you need any help with MBA Application, Career Planning, Interview Preparation, Resume Editing, or finding funds, reach out to me through F1GMAT’s contact form Welcome to F1GMAT's weekend updates for the week ending August 20, 2022. I am Atul Jose.Harvard Business School (HBS), on 16 August 2022, announced that it would provide scholarships to cover the course fees and total cost of tuition for students with the greatest financial need, or approximately 10% of its student body. This initiative has been taken to make the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree more affordable and accessible to...2022-08-2107 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWho should write my recommendation letter?Subscribe to F1GMAT’s Recommendation Letter Editing Service
Most schools reiterate the adage that if it is between the CEO who has barely worked with you or knows you, and a senior manager, who has seen your progress from a newbie to a seasoned professional, choose the latter.The truth is not black and white. The first scenario that you need to consider is whether your organization is flat.Flat OrganizationRecently, I worked with a client from a multi-billion-dollar company, where his current position was just three ste...2022-08-1408 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseDarden Early Action 8th Sep 2022 & Tuck Receives 52.1 million dollarsIf you need help with interviews, sign up for F1GMAT's Mock Interview Service Welcome to F1GMAT's weekend updates for the week ending August 13, 2022. I am Atul Jose.Darden has now made the open interview available for the Full-Time MBA applicants through Early Actions. The deadline to schedule the interviews is September 8th, 2022.The perk that Darden’s Early Action Applicants enjoy is that they don't have to wait for an interview. Also, Early Action is the only round in which Darden offers open interviews.Due to the limited open int...2022-08-1405 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseRoss I want People to know that I EssaySubscribe to F1GMAT's Essay Review Service for help with Ross MBA Application Today we look into Ross I want People to know that I Essay. This essay question is part of Group 1. Prompt 1.The revelation question should surprise the admission team. Ideally, include an aspect of your personality that is an antithesis to your professional traits or nationality, or gender. Finance and Technology professionals - include creativity as the theme. For Consulting and Marketing professionals – a logical or creative mind both works. Here are 4 themes worth exploring#1: Examples that Break the s...2022-08-0404 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseHow to Use Big Five Model for Stanford What Matters EssaySubscribe to F1GMAT's Essay Review Service https://www.store.f1gmat.com/essay-review for help with Stanford MBA Application To answer the What matters most to you and why Stanford MBA Application Essay, I recommend that you explore the Big Five model. The model accurately captures your unique personality. The Five factors are:1) Extroversion
2) Agreeableness
3) Conscientiousness
4) Emotional stability
5) Openness 2022-08-0307 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose10 Winning Traits for Harvard MBA ApplicationFor help with your Harvard MBA Application, Subscribe to F1GMAT's Essay Review Service
https://www.store.f1gmat.com/essay-reviewWhile crafting your narrative for Harvard MBA Application, ensure that you highlight these 10 winning traits:1) Exposure
2) Preparedness
3) Learning
4) Extroversion
5) Succinct Communication
6) Ownership
7) Data-driven decision making
8) Passion
9) Sense of Community
10) Chutzpah #harvard #essayreview #essayediting #mbaapplication2022-08-0216 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWhat should I highlight for the Haas Leader I aspire EssayWhat kind of leader do you aspire to be and why? (300 words max)Subscribe to F1GMAT's Essay Review Service for help with Haas MBA Application Essay Editing and Review
https://www.store.f1gmat.com/essay-reviewFor Haas Leader I aspire to be Essay, you can either mention a leader, an amalgam of leadership styles, or focus on qualities that make a holistic leader. I recommend against mentioning an example since, as a reviewer, it is easy to question the qualities of the leader mentioned in the essay if the person has controversies a...2022-07-3112 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose3 Narratives for Darden Inclusive Leadership EssayInclusive leadership is founded on self-awareness and self-evaluation. It requires building a foundation where values of non-discrimination, openness, and addressing biases are ingrained in every decision. It also requires the foresight to spot biases in oneself and in the team.Explicit biases are easy to spot as these are cultural in nature or propagated by the country where the employer operates or emerging from the hierarchy & power structure in the organization.The challenging and often interesting narratives are around implicit biases that are so ingrained in the culture that not many people question the assumptions...2022-07-2411 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul Jose5 Tuck Qualities - Highlight them in MBA Application EssaysTuck MBA has a relatively small class – 294, with the campus located in the New England town of Hanover. Tuck attracts candidates who truly value the brand. The admissions team also wants to ensure that the candidates are analytically strong, balanced in accomplishment – professionally and with extra-curricular, self-aware, and collaborative.The school attracts candidates who experienced the power of communities and understand the value of the Tuck MBA curriculum and the support the career service team and alumni offer.Here are 5 Traits to highlight for your Tuck MBA Application1) Smart – Curious and Engaged
2) Accomp...2022-07-2309 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWeekend Updates(July 2nd, 2022): MIT and Stanford MBA out with Deadlines and EssaysWelcome to F1GMAT's weekend updates for the week ending July 2nd, 2022. I am Atul Jose. Top MBA programs that have released the essays and deadlines for the 2023 entering class or the 2025 graduating class during the first week of July include Stanford Graduate School of Business and MIT Sloan School of Management. Related: F1GMAT's Stanford MBA Essay Guide | MIT Sloan MBA Essay GuideThe deadlines for Stanford MBA are 1st Round: 13th Sep 2022, 2nd Round: 5th January 2023, and 3rd Round 11th April 2023. MIT Sloan also has three deadlines with Round 1 on...2022-07-0204 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWeekend Updates(June 25th, 2022): Duke Fuqua, Ross out with Deadlines and Essays and Economist 2022 MBA rankingsWelcome to F1GMAT's weekend updates for the week ending June 25th, 2022. I am Atul Jose. Top MBA programs that have released the essays and deadlines for the 2023 entering class or the 2025 graduating class during the last week of June include Duke Fuqua School of Business and Ross School of Business. If you want help with school selection, career planning, essay editing, and review or mock interview service, visit F1GMAT StoreRoss MBA program has three deadlines. Round 1 is on Sep 19th, 2022, Round 2 on Jan 8th, 2023, and Round 3 on 3rd April 2023.Ross ha...2022-06-2507 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseHow to Choose an MBAResearching about top Business Schools should be the most important activity in your MBA application process. If you get this process right, then all your efforts in GMAT Preparation, Essay Writing & Editing, Interview Preparation, and coordinating Recommendation Letters will fall into place.In this deep dive into the factors to consider before choosing an MBA program, we cover:1) Post-MBA Goal
2) Location
3) Duration
4) Culture
5) Feasibility
6) Ranking
7) Curriculum
8) Experiential Learning
9) Class Diversity
10) Alumni Network
11) Post-MBA Salary and Increase in Salary
12) Alumni Feedback
13) Career Service
14...2022-06-2223 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWeekend Updates (June 18th 2022): NYU Stern, Yale and Tuck out with Deadlines and EssaysWelcome to F1GMAT's weekend updates for the week ending June 18th, 2022. I am Atul Jose. Top Schools that have released the essays and deadlines for the 2023 entering class or the 2025 graduating class during the 3rd week of June include NYU Stern, Yale, and Tuck.NYU Stern's Full-time MBA program has four deadlines. 1st deadline is on Sep 15th, 2022, 2nd on Oct 15th, 2022, 3rd on Jan 15th, 2023, and 4th deadline on Mar 15th, 2023. Stern Full-time MBA application has one short answer question, two essays, and one optional essay.The short-answer question is...2022-06-1806 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWeekend Updates(June 11th 2022): Wharton, Booth and Kellogg out with Deadlines and EssaysWelcome to F1GMAT’s weekend updates for the week ending June 11th, 2022. I am Atul Jose. Top Schools that have released the essays and deadlines for the 2023 entering class or the 2025 graduating class during the 2nd week of June include: Wharton, Kellogg School of Management, and Chicago Booth. Round 1 deadline for Kellogg is 14th Sep 2022, Round 2 on January 10th, 2023, and Round 3 on April 5th, 2023.Kellogg has two essays for the 2-year Full-time MBA program. One question is about leadership. And the other is about values. Both are 450-word essays. The first...2022-06-1103 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseIndian Big 4 Chartered Accountant - Booth and Wharton (Strategies)Q) I am an accounting professional from an overrepresented Indian CA application pool. Although I have a good work exp with a branded accounting firm, I feel typecast. How can I stand out for the highly competitive Wharton and Booth MBA Applications?Atul Jose (MBA Admissions Consultant, F1GMAT): Indian CA Accounting profile faces four challenges – the internship narrative, the full-time experience, project details, and extracurricular.2022-06-0606 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseMilitary MBA Applicant Harvard MBA Essay - Should I include War Stories?Q) I am a military MBA applicant with service history in Afghanistan. Should I go into the specifics of any operation? Is it necessary for Harvard MBA Essay?Atul Jose (MBA Admissions Consultant/Author – Harvard MBA Essay Guide, F1GMAT): This is a tricky question. For those who don’t know – Harvard has an open-ended MBA application essay. It is a 900-word essay with the question, “As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA program?”.All your achievements in the militar...2022-06-0503 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseWeekend Update (June 4th 2022): Harvard, Columbia, Darden, and Kellogg out with Deadlines and Essays
Welcome to F1GMAT’s weekend updates for the week ending June 4th, 2022. I am Atul Jose. Top Business Schools have announced their deadlines and essays for the 2023 entering class or what we refer to as the 2025 graduating class. The first school to announce the essays and deadlines was Harvard Business School. The school has continued with the open-ended essay question. The question is, “As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA program?”. Earlier, there were...2022-06-0405 min
Winning MBA Admission Tips with Atul JoseHow to Answer Ethical Dilemma MBA Interview QuestionIn MBA Admissions Interview, the ‘ethical dilemma’ question has now become a regular feature. The question is: “Give an Example of an Ethical Dilemma you faced. How did you handle it?”Ethical Dilemma stems from any action that violates information asymmetry or takes advantage of the power dynamics in an organization.The protagonist – you, would feel uncomfortable as the choices are not easy, and the ‘right’ path has consequences both on you and for your organization.2022-05-2007 min
Closed MondayNRO#84: Atul Sood| Chief Business Officer, Kitchen UnitedAtul Sood is the Chief Business Officer at Kitchen United. Kitchen United is a GV (formerly Google Ventures) backed startup in the ghost kitchen space, transforming the restaurant industry by enabling brands to be more proximate to their customer base for off-premise dining. Atul leads lead strategic relationships for the company including investor discussions, restaurant brand partnerships, and conversations with partners across the food delivery ecosystem. Kitchen United currently has 6 facilities open in Chicago (x2), Los Angeles (Pasadena), Austin, Scottsdale, and San Jose.
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45 Graus#29 Pedro Oliveira - Inovação pelo utilizadorPedro Oliveira é professor de inovação na área da saúde na Copenhagen Business School, na Dinamarca. O Pedro tem a particularidade de ser um dos poucos convidados que eu já conhecia antes da gravação, pois foi meu professor, há uns anos, numa cadeira de Gestão de Operações - aliás, dos melhores professores, para além de ser, provavelmente o mais simpático, como já vão ver (ou ouvir). Era até há pouco tempo Director do Doutoramento em Technological Change and Entrepreneurship da Universidade Católica de Lisboa, onde se mantém-se como profess...2018-09-051h 5045 Graus#29 Pedro Oliveira - Inovação pelo utilizadorPedro Oliveira é professor de inovação na área da saúde na Copenhagen Business School, na Dinamarca. O Pedro tem a particularidade de ser um dos poucos convidados que eu já conhecia antes da gravação, pois foi meu professor, há uns anos, numa cadeira de Gestão de Operações - aliás, dos melhores professores, para além de ser, provavelmente o mais simpático, como já vão ver (ou ouvir). Era até há pouco tempo Director do Doutoramento em Technological Change and Entrepreneurship da Universidade Católica de Lisboa, onde se mantém-se como profess...2018-09-051h 50
45 Graus#21 Pedro Pita Barros - Economia da saúde: especificidades, o sistema de saúde em Portugal, inovações recentesPedro Pita Barros é Professor de Economia e actualmente Vice-reitor da Universidade Nova de Lisboa e é um dos maiores especialistas mundiais em economia da saúde. É, de resto, um dos investigadores portugueses em economia mais reputados - e o mais reputado a exercer atividade em Portugal -, segundo um ranking da Universidade do Minho. Conversámos, então, sobre vários assuntos da saúde, como: as taxas moderadoras, a relação médico-doente, os gastos em medicamentos, o excesso de médicos, a inovação tecnológica, entre outros, na lógica da Economia da Sáude. Por exemplo: o qu...2018-05-231h 3245 Graus#21 Pedro Pita Barros - Economia da saúde: especificidades, o sistema de saúde em Portugal, inovações recentesPedro Pita Barros é Professor de Economia e actualmente Vice-reitor da Universidade Nova de Lisboa e é um dos maiores especialistas mundiais em economia da saúde. É, de resto, um dos investigadores portugueses em economia mais reputados - e o mais reputado a exercer atividade em Portugal -, segundo um ranking da Universidade do Minho. Conversámos, então, sobre vários assuntos da saúde, como: as taxas moderadoras, a relação médico-doente, os gastos em medicamentos, o excesso de médicos, a inovação tecnológica, entre outros, na lógica da Economia da Sáude. Por exemplo: o qu...2018-05-231h 32