Crack the Deferred MBA - a Proven Formula for M7 Admissions

Hosted By Joshua C.

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Your deferred MBA application is not a résumé dump. Top programs reject thousands of “hard-working, team-oriented leaders” every year because they all sound the same. What schools actually want: a sharp, distinctive story that forces the adcom to remember your name as a future global leader in a specific niche unique to your background. In this session, I’ll walk you step-by-step through the exact framework from start to finish that earned me admits to HBS, Wharton, and Columbia — and that I now use with clients to turn uncertainty into offers. Here’s what we’ll cover, with live examples and explanations: • Positioning: How to transform your background into a unique edge. Everyone’s career path is unique, and it is paramount you let its uniqueness shine through. Prestige alone won’t sell; your grander narrative must be cohesive, have vision, and speak to your values. • Essays & Résumé: Why most drafts flop — and how to craft materials that pop off the page. • Test Scores & Grades: How to think strategically about the GMAT/GRE — from when to take it, to how schools actually interpret your score in context. • Recommendations & Interviews: The hidden levers that quietly make or break your app. How to prep your recommenders ahead of time for producing a letter which makes you shine. And how to think about interview preparation from an adcom’s perspective, so that you can frame your stories and speak the right way. My coaching style is simple: No BS, No fluff, No wasted time. You’ll walk away with direct actionable insights, along with a clear blueprint for what works and what gets you dinged. If you’re a final-year college or master’s student planning to apply to top deferred MBAs this cycle, this is your chance to stop guessing and start competing. Lock in your spot now, and get ready to out-position the competition.

Hosted By Joshua C.

4.9

18 Reviews

HBS | Expert MBA Storyteller for Finance/Non-Trad Applicants/Internationals

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20+ people coached for MBA

I’ve guided 50+ applicants into top programs by focusing on what admissions committees actually want: clarity, vision, and authenticity. My edge comes from working across finance, consulting, and government policy in both Singapore and New York — experiences that taught me how different paths can be positioned to stand out. Combined with my own success earning admits to Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia, I bring a tested, structured approach to helping clients at every stage, from profile angle brainstorming to essay writing to interviews.