MBA Waves: Talking All Things Business and Education

Bara Sapir, Eric Lucrezia and Krithika Srinivasan

Join the coaches of MBA Waves - Bara Sapir of City Test Prep and MindFlow, Eric Lucrezia of Candidate Coach, and Krithika Srinivasan of Career Labs - as we talk about all things related to applying to, being enrolled in, and your life after business school. As professional coaches, educators and consultants in the complex universe of MBA admissions, we discuss everything from researching, preparing, taking the GMAT or GRE, applying, interviewing, and getting into top MBA programs around the world, and all topics related to this journey that is both intimidating and beautiful. We're here to help! Join MBA Waves streaming LIVE on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook and as a podcast for a healthy boost of tips and tricks from expert coaches and special guests from across the spectrum of education and business, and getting you up close and personal with professional staff from top-ranked MBAs around the world.

  1. 1d ago

    MBA WAVES: The HBS & other M7 Essay Dissection YOU Don't Want to Miss (Episode 142)

    Join the coaches of MBA Waves - Bara Sapir, Eric Lucrezia, and Krithika Srinivasan - as we are joined by three leading admissions consultants, Linda Abraham, Faisal Khan, and Dr. Marlena Corcoran, to take a closer look at what makes a compelling MBA application essay and how applicants can put their best stories forward. With years of experience helping candidates navigate the highly competitive MBA admissions process, our guests will break down the strategies, insights, and nuances that can help applicants understand what admissions committees are really looking for. Sometimes it can feel like there is a secret formula to writing an essay that stands out, when in reality, the strongest applications come from understanding your own experiences, goals, and unique perspective and presenting them in an authentic and compelling way. Let's talk about it! 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!  Bara Sapir: https://citytestprep.com/ https://mindflowspeedreading.com/ Eric Lucrezia: https://www.candidate.coach/

  2. Aug 11

    MBA WAVES: Cambridge-Judge Business School: How to Maximize Career Impact with a Cambridge MBA (Episode 74)

    Join Bara Sapir, MA, Eric Lucrezia, Annwen G., Sadia Cuthbert, Daniil Shcherbakov, and Cambridge Judge Business School for a 30-minute boost from expert coaches across the spectrum of education and business!  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!  Every Tuesday, find MBA Waves LIVE on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube for a 30-minute boost from expert coaches and special guests from across the spectrum of education and business., and putting you up close and personal with professional staff from top-ranked MBAs around the world.  Bara Sapir: https://citytestprep.com/ https://mindflowspeedreading.com/ Eric Lucrezia: https://www.candidate.coach/

  3. Aug 4

    MBA WAVES: Hiring an Admissions Coach in the Age of AI (Episode 165)

    *]: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 Arvind Kumar, Travis Morgan, Joy Pincus, and Cecillia Pineda, all members of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC), to discuss the latest trends with MBA admissions, how AIGAC admissions consultants have become the gold standard for quality, and why having the support of a trusted coach in the age of AI just might be more important than ever.  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/ AIGAC: https://aigac.org/

  4. Jul 28

    MBA WAVES: Gearing Up for Round 1 MBA Admissions (Episode 102)

    Join the coaches of MBA Waves - Bara Sapir, Eric Lucrezia, and Krithika Srinivasan - as we get our bodies, minds, and souls ready to step into the ring - Round 1 is about to begin! In the coming weeks, the world's best business schools will be announcing their R1 deadlines (using in September and October) where some of the best and brightest applicants will be throwing their hat into the ring for a highly coveted seat into these top-ranked programs. For the occasion, we are joined by Candy Lee La Balle, a colleague, fellow AIGAC member, and one of the world's most renowned admissions consultants to explore how to best position yourself for successful MBA admission. You won't want to miss this! 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! Every Tuesday, find MBA Waves LIVE on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube for a 30-minute boost from expert coaches and special guests from across the spectrum of education and business., and putting you up close and personal with professional staff from top-ranked MBAs around the world. www.mbawaves.com Bara Sapir: https://citytestprep.com/ https://mindflowspeedreading.com/ Eric Lucrezia: https://www.candidate.coach/

  5. Jul 21

    MBA WAVES: AI in Your Admissions Essays Done Right (Episode 164)

    *]: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/

  6. Jul 14

    MBA WAVES: How to Turn Off the MBA AdComs - Common Applicant Mistakes to Avoid (Episode 123)

    Join the coaches of MBA Waves - Bara Sapir, Eric Lucrezia, and Krithika Srinivasan - as we look at some common mistakes to avoid as an MBA applicant. We've got admissions consultant and fellow-AIGAC member, Hillary Schubach joining us for this juicy episode of MBA Waves to talk about how to turn off MBA admissions committees, and just what might work better. 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!  Every Tuesday, join MBA Waves streaming LIVE on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube for a 30-minute boost from expert coaches and special guests from across the spectrum of education and business, and getting you up close and personal with professional staff from top-ranked MBAs around the world. Bara Sapir: https://citytestprep.com/ https://mindflowspeedreading.com/ Eric Lucrezia: https://www.candidate.coach/ To get in touch with HIllary: https://lnkd.in/eaMmd3e9

  7. Jul 7

    MBA WAVES: The Vanderbilt MBA Student Experience (Episode 124)

    Join the coaches of MBA Waves - Bara Sapir, Eric Lucrezia, and Krithika Srinivasan - as we get to know the MBA program at the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee. We are joined by two fantastic 2nd year students in the full-time MBA program, Ivana Rodriguez and Abhishek Singh, who will share about their experience in the program, life in Music City - aka - Nashville, and why they absolutely LOVE the MBA at Vanderbilt. We are also joined by the Director of MBA Admissions, Bailey McChesney, who will answer all your admissions questions.    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!    Every Tuesday, join MBA Waves streaming LIVE on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube for a 30-minute boost from expert coaches and special guests from across the spectrum of education and business, and getting you up close and personal with professional staff from top-ranked MBAs around the world. Bara Sapir: https://citytestprep.com/ https://mindflowspeedreading.com/ Eric Lucrezia: https://www.candidate.coach/ To find out more about the Vanderbilt Owen MBA program:  https://lnkd.in/g4Qw3ZD

  8. Jun 30

    MBA WAVES: Slaying the Dragon of Imposter Syndrome (Episode 120)

    Join the coaches of MBA Waves - Bara Sapir, Eric Lucrezia, and Krithika Srinivasan - as we face our fears and probably our own worst critic - ourselves! Imposter Syndrome is very often how this manifests, where we somehow feel that we don't deserve the position at work, at school, or in life that we have. The more this feeling grips our minds, the more paralyzing it can be. When it comes to MBA Admissions, such a feeling can be incredibly limiting. It may hold us back from applying to the top schools because we reject ourselves before we even applY. Our maybe we apply, but it makes us underperform in the application or interview process. This week, we are joined by Megan Stiphany, of Stiphany Consulting, who works with MBA applicants seeking admission to some of the best schools in the world. Together, we'll discuss what exactly is Imposter Syndrome, what might be some common causes, and how to beat it once and for all! 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! Every Tuesday, join MBA Waves streaming LIVE on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube for a 30-minute boost from expert coaches and special guests from across the spectrum of education and business, and getting you up close and personal with professional staff from top-ranked MBAs around the world. To get in touch with Megan: https://www.stiphanyconsulting.com/

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Join the coaches of MBA Waves - Bara Sapir of City Test Prep and MindFlow, Eric Lucrezia of Candidate Coach, and Krithika Srinivasan of Career Labs - as we talk about all things related to applying to, being enrolled in, and your life after business school. As professional coaches, educators and consultants in the complex universe of MBA admissions, we discuss everything from researching, preparing, taking the GMAT or GRE, applying, interviewing, and getting into top MBA programs around the world, and all topics related to this journey that is both intimidating and beautiful. We're here to help! Join MBA Waves streaming LIVE on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook and as a podcast for a healthy boost of tips and tricks from expert coaches and special guests from across the spectrum of education and business, and getting you up close and personal with professional staff from top-ranked MBAs around the world.

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