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Simon Bizcast

Simon Business School

Simon Bizcast is the official podcast of Simon Business School at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. We"re here to help you navigate the business school admissions process, explore student life, and more. Your source for all things b-school.

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Ep. 21: On-Campus Events Student Roundtable

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/10/02

Fit is important when deciding on a business school, and at Simon we believe there is no better way to truly get a sense of what your life will be like as an MBA student than to experience it for yourself. Julie Sadwick, senior associate director of admissions, chats with MBA students who visited Simon during the admissions process—they reflect on favorite campus visit memories, how attending events influenced their decision to enroll, and more! MBA Panelists: Emily Bader '20 Sean Dozier '21

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19:21

Ep. 20: A Conversation with Tushar Mathur, MS in...

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/09/18

Jenn Crandall, senior associate director of admissions, sat down with Tushar Mathur, a 2017 graduate of the MS in Business Analytics program, during a visit he made to Rochester in early September. Tushar worked with Jenn throughout the application and enrollment process, and the two caught up on post-graduate career at IRI in Chicago, his favorite Simon memories, and how he stays closely involved with the Simon community by mentoring prospective and current students. Ready to take the next step

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21:39

Ep. 19: The Full-Time Application is Live!

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/09/04

Julie Sadwick and Trista Kukucka, two members of Simon’s Admissions Committee, discuss elements of Simon’s full-time application, pitfalls to avoid as you’re preparing to apply, common misconceptions about the process, and how to distinguish yourself as an excellent candidate. View our application checklist to ensure you’re prepared with everything you’ll need to apply, and review our application deadlines to target the round that works best with your business school timeline. The checklist and

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21:38

Ep. 18: Meet Simon's MS Class of 2020 and the MBA...

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/08/08

Rebekah Lewin, Simon's assistant dean of admissions and financial aid, chats with Heather to give a brief overview of the MS Class of 2020 and the MBA Class of 2021 by the numbers. Rebekah also recaps Simon's 2019 full-time orientation and describes the courses students are currently taking in the pre-fall term. Check Your Eligibility: If you're interested in getting personalized feedback on your candidacy before you apply, please email your résumé or CV (and test scores) to

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20:38

Ep. 17: Preparing to Apply to Business School

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/07/15

Rebekah Lewin, Simon's assistant dean of admissions and financial aid, joins Heather to chat about the ways in which prospective students can use the summer months to prepare for business school before the application opens. Rebekah walks through the elements of the Simon application, pieces she recommends starting now, and her best advice on how to shine as a candidate. Visiting Campus: If you're interested in Simon's full-time MBA, mark your calendar for Experience Simon Weekend with Diversity

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19:48

Ep. 16: 2019 Travel Preview

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/06/25

Our Admissions travel season to recruit for MBA and MS Fall 2020 entry is just getting started, and Andrew Brayda and Jenn Crandall, senior associate directors of admissions, join us to break it all down. They talk through the tours and partner organizations we travel with, share where we are headed domestically and internationally this year, and offer their best tips for making a great first impression at the table. If you're interested in finding out when you can connect with Simon in a city near

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46:27

Ep. 15: MS Ask Anything

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/06/05

Curious about a specialized master's degree at Simon? Tune in for this discussion with all four of our MS admissions counselors as they answer frequently asked questions they receive, including how to report test scores, how we evaluate for scholarship, and if one part of the application is more important than the others—spoiler alert: all parts are weighted equally! Don't miss this opportunity to listen to members of Simon's Admissions Committee offer their best advice to prospective MS students

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48:10

Ep. 14: Clubs at Simon

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/05/21

Student-led clubs and organizations are an integral part of the MBA and MS student experience, allowing students to follow their passions outside of the classroom, develop leadership skills, and build their professional networks. Learn more about the various club offerings at Simon from Nate Kadar, director of student life in our Office of Student Engagement, and a panel of current and former club leaders: David Pearlroth ’20 (MBA) – president, Simon Marketing Association; vice president of

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50:48

Ep. 13: Q&A with MS Alumni

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/05/08

Looking for a chance to “meet” alumni from all four of our MS program? Tune in to this Q&A session moderated by Maureen Plavnicky, assistant director of admissions. Our alumni touch on a range of topics, including why they chose Simon, skills they learned at Simon that are most helpful in their day-to-day professional lives, advice to prospective students, and more! Panelists include: Skanda Sandeep ’18, MS in Finance Corporate and Investment Banking Analyst – Global Power and Utilities, Citigroup

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42:54

Ep. 12: Q&A with MBA Alumni

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/04/17

Looking for a chance to “meet” MBA alumni? Tune in to this Q&A session moderated by Jennifer Crandall, senior associate director of admissions. Our alumni touch on a range of topics, including why they chose Simon, impact of the Simon alumni network, the skills they learned during the program that are most applicable to their post-MBA careers, their favorite Simon memories, and more! Panelists include: Alyssa Rinck ’18 (MBA) Senior Consultant – Retail & Consumer Goods, Cognizant Erika King ’17 (MBA)

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39:01

Ep. 11: MS in Marketing Analytics Overview

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/04/03

Join Jennifer Crandall, senior associate director of admissions, as she facilitates a panel discussion with current marketing analytics students, Paul Nelson, clinical professor of marketing and the faculty advisor for the MS in Marketing Analytics program, Libby Bakken, assistant director of MS Marketing/Business Analytics for the Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center, and Karen Platt, director of MS advising in the Office of Student Engagement. They share information about the program

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39:42

Ep. 10: Pre-MBA Conferences—What You Need to Know

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/03/20

If you’re an admitted Simon MBA student, tune in to learn why pre-MBA conferences are highly recommended for those beginning the full-time MBA program this summer. Current MBA students Ryan Bell ’20, Ashley Brown ’20, Jazmine Carter ’20, and Dave Schryver ’20 join Andrew Brayda, senior associate director of admissions, to discuss the pre-MBA conferences they attended, preparation strategies, tips for following up afterward, and general advice for members of Simon’s MBA Class of 2021. Learn more

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28:57

Ep. 9: Pre-MBA Programming for Incoming Students

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/02/27

If you’re an admitted Simon MBA student, tune in to learn about pre-MBA opportunities for those beginning the full-time MBA program in Fall 2019. Current MBA students Calvin Crockett ’20, Jazmine Carter ’20, Gavin Hall ’19, and Justine Lazo ’20 join Julie Sadwick, senior associate director of admissions, to share criteria for participation in these opportunities, why they chose specific programming, the benefits they received, and advice for members of Simon’s MBA Class of 2021. . Learn more about

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28:27

Ep. 8: MS in Finance Overview

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/02/13

Join Nicole Guzski, senior assistant director of admissions, as she facilitates a panel discussion with current finance students, Dan Burnside, clinical professor of finance and faculty advisor for the MS in Finance program, Helen Wang, assistant director of finance for the Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center, and Karen Platt, director of MS advising in the Office of Student Engagement. They share information about the program structure, course offerings, STEM designation, and career

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Ep 7: Career Overview with Angela Petrucco

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/01/29

Rebekah Lewin, assistant dean of admissions and financial aid sits down for a chat with Angela Petrucco, assistant dean of the Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center about Angela's background before coming (back!) to Simon, her vision for the Benet CMC going forward, and early projections for MBA Class of 2019 career outcomes. Ready to apply? Get started. Still have questions? Contact the admissions team at admissions@simon.rochester.edu—we would love to hear from you! Download a

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Ep. 6: MS in Accountancy Overview

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/01/18

Join Trista Kukucka, assistant director of admissions, as she facilitates a panel discussion with current accountancy students, Heidi Ames, career counselor from the Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center, Dan Compo, an MS advisor in the Office of Student Engagement, and Heidi Tribunella, clinical professor of accounting and the faculty advisor for the MS in Accountancy program. They share information about the program structure, course offerings, STEM designation, and career outcomes of

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18:34

Ep. 5: Application Advice for January 5

Simon Bizcast ·

2019/01/02

Julie Sadwick and Andrew Brayda, senior associate directors of admissions at Simon, are back to share advice in advance of our fast-approaching January 5 application deadline. They discuss application requirements, the process for re-applicants, our holistic approach to application review, scholarship support, and more. Even if you are targeting a later application deadline, these tips will benefit you as you prepare to hit "submit." Already listened to Andrew and Julie's advice? Apply now.

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17:08

Ep. 4 Introducing Simon's STEM-Designated MBA Option

Simon Bizcast ·

2018/10/17

Simon recently became the first MBA program in the US to offer MBA students a STEM-designated option in any specialization. Rebekah Lewin, Simon Business School's assistant dean of admissions and financial aid, gives an overview of this new offering, gives some background on STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math— discusses the job projections for STEM-related management positions, and breaks down who should consider this option. Spoiler: You can choose to pursue the STEM-designated option

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Ep. 3 Meet the MBA Counselors

Simon Bizcast ·

2018/08/02

Get to know Andrew Brayda and Julie Sadwick, senior associate directors of admissions at Simon Business School, who work with candidates for our Full-Time MBA Program. Find out what they love most about working with prospective business students, where they are traveling this fall, and what they recommend you do (and eat!) in Rochester! View our full travel schedule for 2018-19. Ready to begin your business school journey? Visit simon.rochester.edu/apply to start your application. Download

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Ep. 2: Meet Assistant Dean Rebekah Lewin

Simon Bizcast ·

2018/05/15

Get to know Rebekah Lewin, assistant dean of admissions and financial aid and one of Simon's Admissions Committee members. She chats about everything from what qualities are most important in a Simon applicant to her favorite coffee order (spoiler: there's more than one)! You'll also learn why she finds her work so exciting and rewarding after nearly 20 years at Simon. Questions about the admissions process? Contact us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu. Download transcript

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