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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 42 MIN

MBA WAVES: Being Real in the Age of AI (Episode 164)

from MBA Waves: Talking All Things Business and Education

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a0325ba-5724-83ea-aa0b-be171f98863a-0" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a0325ba-5724-83ea-aa0b-be171f98863a-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-8" data-turn="assistant"> Join the coaches of MBA Waves - Bara Sapir and Eric Lucrezia - as we are joined by James Rizzo, founder of Essay Launch, to help shed some light on how applicants can navigate the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in MBA and graduate school admissions. Sometimes it can feel like AI is the key to writing the perfect application, when in reality, admissions committees are looking more closely than ever for authenticity, personal voice, and genuine self-reflection. From understanding what AI-generated essays can and cannot do, to learning the smartest ways to use AI as a brainstorming partner rather than a ghostwriter, we'll explore the latest admissions trends, AI disclosure policies, interview changes, and what the future of AI in the application process may look like.  MBA Waves was founded by professional coaches and consultants in the complex universe of MBA admissions, everything from researching, preparing, applying, interviewing, and getting into top MBA programs around the world, and all topics related to the journey that is both intimidating and beautiful. We're here to help!  www.mbawaves.com Bara Sapir: https://citytestprep.com/ https://mindflowspeedreading.com/ Eric Lucrezia: https://www.candidate.coach/ To find out more about Essay Launch: https://essaylaunch.com/

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