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How To Get Into A Top MBA Program

by: John A. Byrne on May 24, 2024 | 370 Views
May 24, 2024
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What’s the key to getting into top MBA programs like HBS, Stanford GSB, or Wharton? Former Wharton admissions head Judith Hodara reveals what the world’s most selective business schools truly seek and the critical differences that successful applicants must grasp. Hear Judith’s insights on whether you still have a chance of getting into these highly competitive schools if you are not a superstar candidate, and listen in on her top piece of advice. As one of the most respected figures in business school admissions, Judith shares her wisdom in a conversation with John A. Byrne, Editor-in-Chief of Poets&Quants.

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