Five Minutes on MBA Application Fatal Flaws

The mbaMission Podcast

In this episode of the mbaMission Podcast, Harold Simansky and Kim Hoey discuss the common fatal flaws that lead to rejection from business schools. They emphasize the importance of strong letters of recommendation, addressing weaknesses in applications, and focusing on results in resumes. The conversation also highlights the need for clear and logical career goals that align with one's background, as well as the significance of fully answering essay prompts.

Takeaways

• Letters of recommendation must be specific and detailed.
• Address any weaknesses in your profile proactively.
• Focus on achievements rather than just responsibilities in resumes.
• Ensure that all parts of essay prompts are answered.
• Career goals should logically connect to your background.
• Self-awareness about weaknesses is crucial for applicants.
• Utilize resources and consultations for application improvement.
• A business school resume differs from a professional resume.
• Mitigating factors can help strengthen a weak application.
• A logical story is essential for career pivots.

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Chapter

1. Welcome to the mbaMission podcast (00:00:00)

2. Fatal flaws in business school applications (00:00:48)

3. MBA application flaw: Generic letters of recommendation (00:00:59)

4. MBA application flaw: Not proactively addressing weaknesses (00:01:29)

5. MBA application flaw: Resume lacking results and achievements (00:02:37)

6. MBA application flaw: Not answering essay questions fully (00:03:09)

7. MBA application flaw: Career goals that don't make sense (00:04:24)