THE GMAT Club Podcast

My MBA Admissions Journey to Wharton & Chicago Booth

Episode Summary

Meet Kseniia, a former Public Relations Head at Google in Russia, whose inspiring journey defied the odds and landed her admissions to Wharton, Chicago Booth, and Yale SOM. Coming from a non-traditional background, Kseniia shares how she overcame challenges like a low GPA, five GMAT attempts, and rejections. Learn how she crafted a compelling narrative, leveraged international experience, and aced her MBA applications to some of the most prestigious business schools in the world.

Episode Notes

Kseniia's Background; Undergrad; Full time work

Getting Masters at Bocconi University

Challenges of coming from non-traditional background

Tackling low GPA

5 GMAT attempts

Setting a compelling narrative in Essays

Handling rejections and reapplying

What Really Worked for Me

Role of International Experience

Interview Experience

Why MBA in US (over Europe)

My Advice for MBA Applicants

Things I would have done differently