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Poets&Quants

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MBA News, Experts, & Handicapping Your MBA Odds With Editor-In-Chief John A. Byrne poetsandquants.com/

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We discuss the 20th anniversary of the AIGAC (Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants)

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Recent Guests

Linda Abraham
Founder, Accepted.com; pioneer in MBA admissions consulting
Accepted.com
Episode: MBA Admission Consultants: Should You Hire One?
Andrea Sperry
Past president of AGAC; longtime member
AGAC
Episode: MBA Admission Consultants: Should You Hire One?
Fei Du
Professor of Accountancy
Gies College of Business, University of Illinois
Episode: Accounting As Detective Work: Fei Du On Data And Decisions
Conrad Chua
Former Executive Director of Cambridge Judge Business School and Associate Program Director for the MS in Finance and Economics at LSE
London School of Economics
Episode: The 2026 Financial Times MBA Ranking
Aric Rindfleisch
Marketing professor at Gies College of Business
University of Illinois
Episode: Why Buying More Won’t Make You Happier With Aric Rindfleisch
Andrew Walker
Director of Research Analysis and Communications for GMAT
Graduate Management Admission Council
Episode: The Big Business Education Trends In 2025 & What To Expect In 2026
Matt Simons
Co-host filling in, partner in Centricourt with experience in the European field
Centricourt
Episode: What If The U.S. Schools Walk From The Financial Times MBA Ranking?
Amber Davis
Founder and principal of Waypoint Immigration, specializing in immigration law and student visas.
Waypoint Immigration
Episode: A Top Immigration Lawyer With Advice On Student Visas
Adam Witwer
Chief Product Officer at GMAC
Graduate Management Admission Council
Episode: GMAC's Advancery: A New Admissions Tool For Prospective Business Students

Hosts

John Byrne
Editor-in-Chief of Poets&Quants; frequent host of core analysis and interview segments across episodes.
Maria Wickbilla
Co-host focusing on admissions, program strength, and student outcomes alongside John Byrne.
Caroline Diarte Edwards
Co-founder of Fortuna Admissions; frequent co-host and guest expert on admissions strategy and program branding.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • My favorite poets !

    John Byrne is probably one of the most likable people you can come across! My favorite section is Business Casual with Maria and Caroline. Keep up the great content

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Listeners praise the host's credibility and likability, especially in data-backed MBA discussions.
Communication is accessible yet analytical, appealing to professionals and students alike.
Guests and topics are described as practical and timely for applicants and programs.
The format blends rankings critique with real-world implications for students and schools.

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MBA Admission Consultants: Should You Hire One?
Q: What does a candidate get by hiring an AGAC member?
A highly knowledgeable mentor with years or decades of experience, access to a broader network for peer advice, time savings, potential cost savings from a smarter application strategy, and guidance through offer and scholarship navigation.
MBA Admission Consultants: Should You Hire One?
Q: What was the mood like back then?
There were admissions officers who were friendly and skeptical, some concerned about ethical implications, and a number who were hostile, but the dialogue ultimately led to a profession-wide ethics framework and ongoing collaboration.
The 2026 Financial Times MBA Ranking
Q: What do you think of the FT ranking in general? How credible is it?
Conrad Chua discusses the current landscape of rankings and highlights that the FT ranking has been a major reference for candidates despite its issues.
The Hidden Gems Of MBA Programs
Q: Is it better to attend an M7 school or a school that has a strong focus in a specific field you want to enter?
Either path has merit; attending a specialized school may provide a head start in that field, while a higher-ranked school may offer broader opportunities and general management focus.
Why Buying More Won’t Make You Happier With Aric Rindfleisch
Q: How do you bring real-world relevance into your classroom for your students?
He employs experiential learning projects and simulations, allowing students to make strategic decisions in competitive environments.

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Two frequent industry voices dissect MBA education trends, rankings, admissions, and policy implications through data-driven critique and guest insights. Recent episodes cover the pros and cons of major MBA rankings, debates about the relevance of standardized testing, the evolving role of AI in curricula, and the impact of policy changes on international student enrollment. The show often blends sharp metric-based analysis with practical advice for applicants, program leaders, and potential sponsors, highlighting how data and real-world outcomes intersect in business education. A standout pattern is the emphasis on transparency, practical outcomes (like ROI and employment), and the human elements of choosing and succeeding in MBA programs.... more

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