What Business Schools Really Want: The Truth About Extracurriculars | Ep 97

Send us your admissions questions!Business schools ask about your activities outside of work but what are they really looking for?In this episode, host Harold Simansky is joined by MBA Admissions Executive Director Jessica Shklar and MBA Admissions Managing Director Rachel Beck to break down how MBA admissions committees evaluate extracurricular activities. They explain why who you are as a person matters just as much as your professional story, what counts versus what doesn't, and how to find meaningful experiences you might already have, without fabricating anything.Whether you're a high-hours professional wondering if you have time, someone worried they have nothing, or just want to understand what MBA programs really want to see, this episode will change how you think about your application.0:00 Why Business Schools Care About Your Activities Outside Work 2:13 How Are You Connected to Your Communities? 5:37 Family Responsibilities, High-Hours Professionals, and "Nothing to Share"7:32 Turning Small Moments Into Big Essays 12:20 What Makes Activity Descriptions Credible to Admissions 16:33 Non-Traditional Activities and Why Authenticity Wins 25:13 Business Schools Want to Know Who You Are as a PersonBook 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