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M7A: How Did You Get In?
by Julia Sulzer, Alex (Neuber) Toczylowski
🧠 #1 Gen Z MBA admissions firm📱 500k+ monthly views on social🎓 Run by HBS grads👇 Book a free consultationlinktr.ee/m7admissions
Episodes
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Archana Sohmshetty - She Got Into Stanford GSB Before Her First Real Job
Archana Sohmshetty got into Stanford GSB before she'd worked a single day. She applied as a deferred admit during her senior year at Michigan, took the GMAT twice while finishing an industrial engineering degree, and landed a 750. Then she deferred a third year to join Roblox , worked through…
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S4 E3 | That Could Be Us: Krupa Adusumilli on How an MBA Rewires Risk Tolerance (Stanford GSB)
In this episode, we sit down with Krupa Adusumilli (GSB '25). Krupa studied business and economics at Berkeley Haas, started her career at Goldman Sachs covering healthcare, consumer, and industrials in San Francisco, and then spent four years at SoFi as it grew from 400 people to 4,000, went...
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S4 E2 | Everybody Has an Opinion: Sonal Chopra on Finding an Admissions Consultant (Stanford GSB)
In this episode, we sit down with Sonal Chopra (GSB '26). Sonal studied engineering at Delhi College of Engineering, then joined BCG as one of the first (and youngest) members of its big data engineering team in India. She spent several years at Procter & Gamble, first in a president's office…
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S4 E1 | One in a Million: Chase Lin on Leading with Authenticity (Stanford GSB)
In this episode, we sit down with Chase Lin (GSB '27), a joint MA/MBA candidate at Stanford GSB studying education and business administration. Chase grew up in a first-generation household in Queens, went to NYU Stern, and built a career across consulting, JP Morgan, and Iron Mountain before...
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S3 E7 | Forbes 30 Under 30: Building a Media Company at Wharton with Simi Shah (Wharton)
In this episode, we sit down with Simi Shah (WG '25) to hear how she went from private equity to serving as Chief of Staff to former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi before building South Asian Trailblazers, a media company and agency elevating South Asian leaders. Simi opens up about crafting a cohesive...
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S3 E6 | Building a Personal Brand After Business School with Hannah Zhang (Wharton)
In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Zhang (WG '24) to hear how she went from investment banking in Hong Kong to tech in Mexico City before landing at Wharton. Hannah opens up about burning out in finance, why she wishes she'd taken the GMAT in college, and how her international experience...
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S3 E5 | Making Student Loans More Affordable with Nico Echegaray (Wharton)
In this episode, we sit down with Nicolas Echegaray (WG ’21) to unpack his path from Lima to Wharton – including how taking the GMAT early helped him score a 750, how he built a mission-driven narrative around financial inclusion, and how he navigated interviews as a non-native English speaker....
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S3 E4 | Exploration, Entrepreneurship, and Impact with Christopher Ghadban (Wharton)
In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Ghadban (WG ’23) to explore his unconventional path from a 2.7 GPA and initial MBA rejections to earning a 740 GMAT score in just five days and ultimately getting into Wharton. Chris shares how his early experiences founding a synthetic biology lab at...
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S3 E3 | Global Opportunities through the Lauder Institute with Simo Rhazi (Wharton)
In this episode, we sit down with Simo Mohamed Senhaji Rhazi (WG ’22) to unpack his journey from Morocco to Boston College, Wayfair, and ultimately Wharton. Simo shares how he navigated the challenges of being an international student, built an authentic narrative around making a difference in…
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S3 E2 | From Air Force to Founder with Alex Choi (Wharton)
In this episode, we sit down with Alex Choi (WG ’19, HKS ’19) to unpack his journey from the US Air Force to Wharton and Harvard Kennedy School – and ultimately to entrepreneurship. Alex shares how he built a standout narrative as a veteran applicant, the risk of leaving active duty before…
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S3 E1 | Building a Career in PE with Brian Willis (Wharton)
In this episode, we sit down with Brian Willis (WG ’23) to unpack his journey from Notre Dame to Deutsche Bank, GTCR, and ultimately the Wharton MBA. Brian shares how he built his foundation in finance and private equity, what led him to step back and pursue business school, and how the…
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S2 E7 | MBA Sponsorship and Application Strategy with Bethany Rolan (HBS)
In this conversation, Bethany Rolan, HBS '22, shares her journey from McKinsey to Harvard Business School and back to the firm in a specialized role. She discusses her pre-MBA background working at McKinsey for three years, including an internal rotation with their global social responsibility...
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S2 E5 | Applying 2+2 and Creating Economic Opportunity with Kelsey Roberts (HBS)
Kelsey Roberts’ path to Harvard Business School was anything but typical. In this episode, she shares how she applied through the 2+2 program as an engineering student at Georgia Tech and used her deferral to explore manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and workforce development. Kelsey discusses her...
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S2 E4 | From Zambia to Big Tech: Radhika Lokur’s Career Pivot (HBS)
Radhika Lokur’s journey to Harvard Business School defies convention. In this episode, she opens up about her background in international development, navigating the MBA application process, and pivoting into a tech role in London. From GMAT challenges to building community at HBS, Radhika shares...
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S2 E3 | Skipping Corporate for CEO: Bob Boniface’s ETA Journey (HBS)
In this conversation, Bob Boniface shares his journey from working at General Motors to pursuing an MBA at Harvard Business School and eventually transitioning into entrepreneurship through acquisition. He discusses the value of an MBA, the application process, the impact of COVID-19 on his...
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S2 E2 | Building a Career in Corporate Finance with Lesley Kim (HBS)
In this episode, Lesley shares her journey from Korea to HBS, discussing her unique background in blockchain and international relations. She reflects on her decision to pursue an MBA, the application process, and the importance of self-reflection. Lesley highlights her experiences at HBS, the...
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S2 E1 | From India to Biotech Entrepreneurship with Ananya Zutshi (HBS)
In this conversation, Ananya Zutshi shares her inspiring journey from her early life in India to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the biotech industry after completing her MBA at Harvard Business School. The discussion covers her educational background, the challenges she faced during her...
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S1 E2 | Negotiating $50K Off MBA Tuition with Kate van Keulen (USC Marshall)
In this conversation, Kate van Keulen shares her journey from working in insurance and tech to pursuing an MBA at USC Marshall School of Business. She discusses her unique background in cyber security program management at One Medical, her decision to apply to business school despite skepticism...
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S1 E4 | Why You Don’t Need an MBA but Might Want One with Behram O’Habib (HBS)
In this conversation, Behram O'Habib (HBS '21) shares his unconventional path from nanotech engineering to Harvard Business School. He discusses growing up in Pakistan, immigrating to Canada as a child, and how his parents' sacrifice to provide better opportunities shaped his worldview. Behram...
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S1 E3 | Redefining Success with Michael Mancinelli (HBS 2+2)
In this conversation, Michael Mancinelli (HBS '21) shares his unique journey from Denver to Harvard Business School through the prestigious 2+2 deferred admission program. As a former Harvard undergraduate who studied electrical engineering while playing Division I football, Michael offers…
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S1 E6 | “Why Not Me?” Taking Chances on an Elite MBA with Linda Li (HBS)
In this conversation, Linda Li, HBS '21, shares her journey from credit risk analysis at JP Morgan to impact investing at Social Finance, and ultimately to her current role at a mental health startup. She discusses how her unique background in impact investing helped differentiate her…
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S1 E8 | How to Pursue What You Want (Not What You “Should”) with Jeff Simnick (Berkeley Haas)
In this conversation, Jeff Simnick (Haas '20) shares his journey from healthcare investment banking in Chicago to pursuing the joint MBA/MPH program at Berkeley Haas School of Business. He discusses his transition from traditional healthcare to digital health product management, emphasizing the...
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S1 E7 | “Book the Test!” Admissions & Entrepreneurship with Co-Host Alex Neuber (HBS)
In this episode, Alex Neuber (HBS '21) is interviewed by her co-host Julia about her journey from marketing at Wayfair to Harvard Business School and eventually to entrepreneurship in the food tech industry. Alex shares how a gallbladder surgery in college sparked her passion for food and...
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S1 E9 | Bringing Kindness to Investment Banking with Matt Ochalski (Chicago Booth)
In this conversation, Matt Ochalski (Booth '23) shares his journey from working seven years in debt capital markets in New York to pursuing an MBA at Chicago Booth School of Business. He discusses his methodical approach to the application process, including his extensive planning timeline,...
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S1 E1 | Pivoting Careers with MBA Internships with Jungduk Seo (Kellogg)
In this conversation, Jungduk Seo shares her journey from healthcare consulting to pursuing an MBA at Kellogg School of Management. She discusses her thoughtful approach to school selection, the value of working with an admissions consultant, and how she used multiple internships during business...
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S1 E10 | “The Answer Is...Maybe?”: Waitlists, Rounds, and GMAT vs GRE
In this episode, Julia and Alex tackle three critical MBA application topics that prospective students frequently ask about: handling waitlist decisions, choosing between Round 1 and Round 2 applications, and deciding between the GMAT and GRE. Drawing from their own experiences and conversations...
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S1 E5 | Engineering the Perfect MBA Application with Tyrel Sulzer (HBS)
In this conversation, Tyrel Sulzer (HBS '22) shares his journey from working as a geotechnical engineer in Canada's oil sands to pursuing an MBA at Harvard Business School. He discusses his unique background as an indigenous Canadian and how he crafted his application essay around his experiences...
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