The Benefits of an MBA During Uncertain Times

Today's guest, Dawn, graduated as a PepsiCo Scholar from Harvard Business School with concentrations in finance and marketing. Dawn was also admitted to the Stanford GSB.

Dawn is a full-time advisor and senior consultant with SBC who has 18+ years of experience getting clients from around the world admitted into full-time, deferred and executive MBA programs. Dawn has a high success rate having clients admitted every year. 99% of clients who work with her on four or more schools have gained admission. She has had several double admits to Harvard and Stanford. Outside of her work in admissions consulting, Dawn has experience at companies such as: Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Pepsi, the Carlyle Group and Warner Bros.

In this episode Chandler and Dawn talk about a range of topics related to the value of an MBA during uncertain times, including:

• The value of an MBA in today's changing world,
• Whether or not an MBA really matters if you are doing well in your current career,
• The benefits of earning an MBA for mid-career professionals,
• How AI will influence job and career opportunities in the coming years, and a range of other topics.

Chandler and Dawn will also share a number of specific client examples and lessons learned from recent application cycles.

Listening to this episode is a must for any applicant considering the value of an MBA in today's rapidly evolving world.

For this episode Chandler and SBC consultant Dawn talk about key questions to consider when applying during Round Two.

Dawn graduated as a PepsiCo Scholar from Harvard Business School with concentrations in finance and marketing. Dawn was also admitted to the Stanford GSB. Dawn is a full-time advisor and senior consultant with SBC who has 18+ years of experience getting clients from around the world admitted into full-time, deferred and executive MBA programs. Dawn has a high success rate having clients admitted every year. 99% of clients who work with her on four or more schools have gained admission. She has had several double admits to Harvard and Stanford. Outside of her work in admissions consulting, Dawn has experience at companies such as: Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Pepsi, the Carlyle Group and Warner Bros.

In this episode Chandler and Dawn talk about a range of topics to help applicants stand out during the Round Two, including:

• Why do business schools have more than one round for admissions?
• Do you think there is a difference in applying round one or a later round?
• Is there any advantage in applying in Round Two?

Chandler and Dawn will also share a number of specific client examples and lessons learned from Round Two applications.

Listening to this episode is a must for any applicant applying during Round Two.

In the final episode of Erika's three-part conversation with her HBS classmate Rahul Mehendale, they discuss the unique role Rahul has taken on in her graduating class that's brought everyone closer together. It's an uplifting, inspiring talk you don't want to miss, full of great advice for aspiring MBAs.