MBA Admissions Podcast: H-1B Visa Updates, Interview Prep Tips & R1 Candidate Profiles

In this week’s MBA Admissions Podcast, Graham and Alex review the latest updates from the MBA admissions season. Harvard has released its Round 1 interview invites, while UNC Kenan-Flagler and Georgia Terry hit their Round 1 deadlines. Cambridge Judge and SMU Cox have Round 2 deadlines, and both London Business School and IESE are set to release their Round 1 interview invites.

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Graham also spotlights two recently published MBA admissions articles:
-A deep dive into the latest H-1B visa policy changes and what they mean for international applicants
-A comprehensive October event roundup covering top MBA programs’ in-person sessions

He then shares two admissions tips focused on interview preparation—covering key questions every applicant should be ready for, and a major best practice: don’t script your answers!

This week’s Real Humans feature focuses on MBA students in Wharton’s Class of 2027, offering firsthand perspectives on their experiences.

🟨 This week’s ApplyWire candidate reviews include:

A candidate transitioning from transportation into consumer-packaged goods while seeking a U.S. geographic switch

A chemical engineering graduate now in wealth management, aiming to strengthen a 655 GMAT profile

A strong applicant with excellent credentials but underdeveloped post-MBA goals

This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England, and produced by the incomparable Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA.

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