Round 1 of the 2024-25 MBA application cycle is soon drawing to a close, and along with those deadlines comes a surge in self-sabotaging applicant behavior. This episode covers 3 things you should do before submitting, as well as 3 mistakes you should avoid making after your materials are in.

In May, B-Schooled co-host Chandler returned to the Bay Area for his 20-year Stanford GSB reunion.

During the weekend, Chandler kept a notebook at his side and wrote down a number of thought-provoking quotes and notes from classmates and friends. In the second part of this two-episode arc, Chandler shares 5 additional reflections related to his MBA experience and intervening 20 years.

These reflections--coming both from his own experience as well as those of his classmates--touch on a range of topics, including why:

• one big problem with perfection,

• why changing your own narrative is not only ok but essential,

• the double-edged sword of social media, and

• several very specific dangers of the very successful.

Whether you’re targeting Stanford or are just curious to hear how Stanford GSB grads reflect on their experience, this podcast provides a unique sneak peek into the reunion experience at one of the world’s top business schools.

In May, B-Schooled co-host Chandler returned to the Bay Area for his 20-year Stanford GSB reunion.

During the weekend, Chandler kept a notebook at his side and wrote down a number of thought-provoking quotes and notes from classmates and friends. In the first part of this two-episode arc, Chandler shares 5 reflections related to his MBA experience and intervening 20 years.

These reflections--coming both from his own experience as well as those of his classmates--touch on a range of topics, including why:

• focusing on what you are “supposed to do” is only valuable up to a point,

• the power of being “joyfully irritated” shouldn’t be ignored,

• the “write your own obituary” exercise isn't necessarily the way to look back on your life.

• Not enough people are discussing a little secret about imposter syndrome, and

• two specific criteria to look for in friends during business school (and beyond)

Whether you’re targeting Stanford or are just curious to hear how Stanford GSB grads reflect on their experience, this podcast provides a unique sneak peek into the reunion experience at one of the world’s top business schools.