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Poets&Quants

MBA News, Experts, & Admissions Advice With Executive Editor Pola Lem https://poetsandquants.com/

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27:22

MBA Rankings: Bloomberg Vs. QS

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2026/10/06

Three major business school rankings dropped in the same week this September. We examine what changed – and what to take away if you’re applying for business school. Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

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31:04

"Sustainability Is Strategy, Not a Module": Inside...

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2026/10/01

Copenhagen Business School's MBA is capped at 50 students, triple-accredited, and built on one idea: sustainability is a business strategy, not an add-on. Pola Lem talks with Andreas Rasche, Professor of Sustainability and Associate Dean of the MBA, about how CBS weaves ESG and resilience into every core course, not just electives, and why 70% of participants arrive with no sustainability background at all. They dig into how partnerships with Maersk, Novo Nordisk, and Carlsberg shape real cou...

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41:16

One Student’s Path: IIT To Wharton To BCG

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2026/09/29

How do students get from undergraduate degree to internship, to first job, into a top MBA program – and beyond? Today’s guest went from an IIT into consulting, Wharton MBA and then BCG. Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

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27:00

September MBA Changes: Enrollment Drops To Scrapped...

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2026/09/22

This month, Duke’s Fuqua School enrolled its smallest MBA class since the pandemic. Meanwhile, Harvard Business School killed off one of its most iconic traditions. We explore the common thread. Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

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25:26

Top Master's In Management Programs In 2026

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2026/09/16

Is the Master’s in Management actually worth it right now? And what can we glean from the FT’s recent MiM ranking? Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

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20:26

Leadership Lessons From Extreme Sailing

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2026/09/11

Skipper Gavin Rees led London Business School to second place in the 2025-26 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. In this mini-episode, he tells Business Casual’s Pola Lem about the leadership lessons he gleaned in this high-stakes environment. Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

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25:48

Confidence Without Cringe Getting It Right In the MBA...

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2026/09/08

How can applicants strike the right tone when they describe their achievements? We go through some top tips – and what not to do to alienate your file reader. Covering all that matters in Business Education: https://poetsandquants.com/

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27:48

The MBA That Won't Make You Quit Your Job

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2026/09/01

Can working professionals do the full-time MBA without dropping their jobs? Columbia is the most recent business school to bet yes.

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27:59

What Does It Take To Get Into The M7

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2026/08/25

Last autumn, elite business schools enrolled their largest combined class in six years – yet admissions plateaued. What can students expect this year?

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31:25

What US Immigration Changes Mean For International...

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2026/08/18

Foreign students in the US are facing new, stricter visa rules limiting their time in the country. Plus, the Trump administration is considering a $100,000 fee for working in the US after graduation.

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24:46

The Princeton Review Rankings: What Actually Matters

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2026/08/11

One ranking does things very differently. This week we talk about the Princeton Review Ranking – why it’s unusual and how it can be useful for MBA applicants.

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29:43

MBA Application Changes 2026-27

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2026/08/04

We discuss the trends in this year’s b-school application questions and drill into the details at numerous top programs.

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32:27

From MBA To MBB

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2026/07/21

We dig into the truth and perceptions behind the narrative of hiring cooldown in the MBB. Plus, this week we have a guest host.

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26:36

MBA Application: The Couples’ Edition

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2026/07/14

Which factors should MBA couples consider when deciding whether to apply together? And how should they communicate that in their applications?

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26:55

Overthinking The Essay? Stanford’s New Tool

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2026/07/07

We take a look at Stanford’s new MBA application tool and the reasons why candidates overthink certain essay questions.

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29:27

Unpacking The GMAT Superscore

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2026/06/30

How does GMAT’s new ‘Superscore’ change things for b-school applicants?

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25:09

Overseas MBA: The Real ROI

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2026/06/23

We dig into misconceptions and truths about the true cost of an MBA abroad.

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30:46

The Gift That Keeps Giving: Philanthropic Funding

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2026/06/15

This week we talk test waivers, optional essays, and how big-ticket charitable gifts shape scholarship funding.

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21:09

AI With A Human Touch: Rethinking Intelligence In...

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2026/06/10

In this episode, Gies Business professor Eren Ahsen shares his unconventional journey from mathematics and electrical engineering to machine learning in healthcare and ultimately business education. He discusses how AI evolved from an academic pursuit into a transformative force in medicine and organizations, why combining multiple algorithms leads to better decisions, and how business leaders can thoughtfully integrate AI into real-world workflows. With insights on bias, human judgment, and ...

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28:01

To Ai Or Not To AI: The Admissions Essay

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2026/06/09

Should applicants use AI in their admissions essays? With extreme caution, as we hear this week.

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