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EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 28 MIN

EP 74 | Financing Your MBA: Merit Scholarships and Financial Aid

from The mbaMission Podcast · host mbaMission

Send us your admissions questions!Getting into business school is challenging, but PAYING for business school can be just as stressful for many MBA hopefuls. In this week's episode of the mbaMission podcast, Harold Simansky and Jeremy Shinewald sit down with mbaMission Managing Director Rachel Beck to discuss all things related to financing your MBA. They talk about MBA merit scholarships, financial aid, employer support programs, and more. They also discuss some of the common questions we hear from applicants about negotiating scholarship offers and the long-term value of an MBA. If you are thinking about applying to business school -- or eagerly awaiting admissions decisions from your target schools -- and are wondering about how to pay for your MBA, don't miss this conversation!00:00 Welcome to the mbaMission podcast02:50 How to pay for business school 05:58 How hard is it to get a merit scholarship?08:08 Negotiating scholarship offers12:11 Thinking outside the box  13:19 Factors to consider: Location, cost of living13:52 Employer support 15:31 The cost vs. long-term value of an MBA16:45 Second year scholarship options22:50 Student loans 25:12 Getting a scholarship off of the waitlistBook your FREE 30-minute MBA admissions consultation with Harold or another one of our experienced MBA admissions consultants by filling out this form.Learn more about onTrack by mbaMission, our innovative, on-demand MBA application platform, and take our two-minute questionnaire to receive your customized learning path. ‼️Use code MBAMPOD for 30% off any onTrack subscription‼️Contact Us:[email protected] Us:YouTubeLinkedInInstagram

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Send us your admissions questions! Getting into business school is challenging, but PAYING for business school can be just as stressful for many MBA hopefuls. In this week's episode of the mbaMission podcast, Harold Simansky and Jeremy Shinewald sit down with mbaMission Managing Director Rachel Beck to discuss all things related to financing your MBA. They talk about MBA merit scholarships, financial aid, employer support programs, and more. They also discuss some of the common questions we h...

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