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In advance of the Thanksgiving holiday – always a popular time of year to submit law school applications – Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 collected applicants’ questions via voice memo, email, social media and an in-person Q&A session to learn what’s on their minds. With the help of Admissions student worker Chelsea McKelvey ’26, Dean Blazer addresses concerns about application timing, LSAT scores, the Why UVA essay, when to submit optional addenda, resume content, letters of recommendation and more.

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What makes the Frankfurt University MBA unique and how can you get in?
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Ann-Marie Stephenson and Colleen McLister, Senior Recruitment Manager and Admissions Manager of MBA Programmes at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, discuss the Frankfurt School MBA’s admissions criteria, admissions process, scholarships and more. After listening to this episode, you will have a thorough and nuanced understanding of how to submit your strongest application to the Frankfurt School.

Topics
Introducing Ann-Marie Stephenson & Colleen McLister (0:00)
What about the Frankfurt School MBA Surprises International Students? (4:00)
How much German do Frankfurt MBA Students Need to Thrive? (8:45)
Frankfurt School MBA’s Admissions Criteria & Process (11:30)
Scholarships – How to Improve Your Chances? (24:30)
Advice on Recommendations, Case-Study Essays, Career Goals (35:00)
Final Tips for Applicants (46:15)

About Our Guests
Ann-Marie Stephenson is Senior Recruitment Manager of MBA Programmes at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. She has worked as a marketing manager and consultant in many industries including education, health care, and fashion. Ann-Marie got her Bachelors in Marketing & Business and Masters of Science in Marketing from the University of Hull.

Colleen McLister is Admissions Manager of MBA Programmes at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Prior to joining the Frankfurt School, Colleen worked as a Travel Advisor & Sales Specialist. Colleen graduated from Radford University with a Bachelors in Music Studies and Vocal Performance.

Go to https://touchmba.com/frankfurt-school-mba-admissions-recruitment-insights-ann-marie-stephenson-colleen-mclister/ for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts about admissions, financing, and careers at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management MBA program.

Inside the Frankfurt School Full-Time MBA: Admissions & Recruitment Insights with Ann-Marie Stephenson & Colleen McLister

Kimberly Emery ’91, assistant dean for pro bono and public interest, joins admissions dean Natalie Blazer ’08 to discuss how the Pro Bono Program at UVA Law helps bridge the justice gap by providing free legal services to clients and communities in need and prepares law students for the significant responsibilities they will carry as attorneys. Through a variety of projects that span nearly all legal disciplines and regions of the world from Charlottesville to South Africa, the program enables law students to develop their professional practice skills and have a meaningful, real-world impact while still in school.

S6 E3: The Pro Bono Program at UVA Law

First-year law student Colleen Sullivan joins Dean Blazer ’08 to discuss how she navigated one of the most competitive and uncertain application cycles on record. From authentic communication to patience to staying true to her goals, tune in to hear Sullivan’s advice and how her journey brought her to UVA Law.

S6 E4: From Waitlist to 1L: How to Shine in a Super-Competitive Cycle

Back by popular demand, Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 and her microphone venture outside the studio to give listeners a look inside UVA Law’s Admitted Students Open House. Through on-site interviews with admitted students, their guests, current law students, alumni and staff, this episode highlights the admissions cycle’s main event that brought hundreds of visitors to Charlottesville this spring.

S6 E5: Inside the 2025 Admitted Students Open House

Leslie is joined by Connie Livingston, Senior Lead Counselor at Empowerly, which empowers students to become the most successful version of themselves with personalized college and career guidance.  Their tailored guidance helps students triumph over the college admissions process and spark the future of their dreams.
Connie has worked in the field of college counseling since 2008. She began her career as an Assistant Director of Admissions at Brown University and has since moved on to Empowerly, where she has worked for the past three years.

The pair examines the increasingly difficult college application process in the United States.
More and more students are applying to college. More and more applications means a lower percentage of acceptance. So the bar has been raised.
4.0's are now 5.0's, competition is international, there are no more DEI policies or 'boxes' for affirmative action/diversity.
So kids are taking SAT prep classes, doing a lot of outside work/volunteerism, etc. and additionally, parents are hiring college counselors.

Here are the questions answered during the interview:

1. What does an outside college counselor do?
2. Is there a range of fees? (Some people think it's unattainable for them because of the price)
3. Do they help the students write their essays? (editing them, etc)
4. Is there any assistance with SAT's?
5. Does it increase a student's chances of admission if they utilize a college counselor that is separate from their high school's college counselor?
6. Why is Empowerly better than a student trying to solely use AI, like ChatGPT, to help them with the admissions process?

The website for Empowerly is Empowerly.org.  Their handle on Instagram is @empowerlyinc and you can find them on Facebook.com/empowerly as well.

Navigating the Increasingly Difficult College Application Process

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A conversation with GMAC Chief Product Officer Adam Witwer on what Advancery can do for those interested in a graduate business experience

GMAC's Advancery: A New Admissions Tool For Prospective Business Students

Today's guest is Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker. Pinker and Reason's Nick Gillespie discuss recent shifts at Harvard toward greater institutional neutrality and free speech, while warning that threats to academic freedom now come from both internal ideologies and external political forces—including pressure from the federal government under President Donald Trump.

Pinker defends the role of federal science funding but cautions against political micromanagement of academia, emphasizing the need for independent scholarly governance. The conversation also touches on Pinker's admiration for Richard Dawkins, the impact of declining religiosity on moral progress, and the concept of "common knowledge" as explored in Pinker's forthcoming book, When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows. 

0:00— Introduction

1:27— The state of Harvard

4:42— Harvard is circumventing SCOTUS affirmative action ruling

6:02— How to foster true ideological diversity

7:25— Why does Harvard rank so highly?

10:16— Threats to academic freedom under Trump

18:58— Do universities really need federal funding?

23:14— History of government interference in higher education

27:20— Is the Trump administration uniquely anti-intellectual?

30:47— Is academia historically unpopular now?

36:55— How universities can regain trust

40:25— Richard Dawkins' influence on Pinker

49:51— Societal progress was propelled by secularism

52:50— Why are public intellectuals pushing for religious revival?

54:23— Pinker's new book: When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows


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Virginia men’s basketball Associate Head Coach Griff Aldrich ’99 joins Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 to discuss his journey from UVA Law student to college basketball coach to corporate attorney and back again. Now in his first season coaching at UVA, Aldrich shares the “intangibles” he looks for that signal success on the court and in the classroom, his take on the transfer portal and the recent transformation of college sports, how skills learned in law school apply to all areas of life and more. 

S7 E1: Law and Basketball

How can you stand out from thousands of MBA applicants with impressive CVs?

Darren sits down with Ellin Lolis, Founder and President of Ellin Lolis Consulting and one of the top ranked MBA admissions consultants on Poets & Quants, to learn how she helps MBA applicants craft powerful personal narratives. With a near 99% success rate, Ellen shares the process she uses to transform an applicant’s collection of achievements into a cohesive and compelling personal narrative.

Topics
Introduction (0:00)
How Ellin Fell into Admissions Consulting (2:37)
The Importance of Narrative: Why Data and CVs Aren’t Memorable (3:37)
What’s Your Career Goal & Career Purpose? (10:20)
Finding the Golden Thread of Your Personal Narrative (22:20)
Dealing with “My Story Isn’t that Interesting” (40:12)
How to Differentiate Yourself when You Have a Common Career Goal (39:55)
The Power of Vulnerability (45:23)
Darren’s Hot Dog Story – How Mundane Moments Can Make for a Memorable Story (47:19)
How MBA programs are Evolving with AI (50:07) 
Using AI in Your MBA Applications (52:54) 
Video Essay Tips (59:28) 
About Our Guest
Ellin Lolis is founder and president of Ellin Lolis Consulting, which has helped 98.9% of their clients get accepted to at least one program of their choice. Ellin and her team have spent over a decade helping MBA applicants craft their story and build their careers. Prior to starting her admissions consulting firm, Ellin worked in marketing and communications.

Ellin graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelors in International Cultural Studies, and is a member of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC).

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Crafting a Personal Narrative that Stands Out with Ellin Lolis

What makes the IESE MBA unique and how can you get in?
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What does IESE look for in MBA applicants? How do they evaluate your academic aptitude, post-MBA career goals, leadership potential and fit? In this episode, IESE MBA Admissions Director Patrik Wallen shares candid insights into what makes candidates stand out — and what makes IESE’s two-year MBA unique.

Topics
Program Highlights – What Makes the IESE MBA Unique?

Introduction (0:00)
What Makes the IESE MBA Unique? (3:30)
IESE’s Reputation with Employers (11:30)
IESE MBA’s Two-Year Course Structure (14:27)
Living, Studying & Working in Barcelona, Spain (18:37)
The Importance of Speaking the Local Language: Spanish (25:10)
IESE MBA Admissions & Scholarships – How to Improve Your Chances? 

What IESE MBA Looks for When Building a Class (28:00)
Patrik’s Thoughts on Post-MBA Goals (37:00)
GMAT/GRE Scores & GPA (41:45)
Resumes (48:00)
Written Essays & Video Essays (52:45)
Letters of Recommendation (55:35)
Interviews & IESE MBA’s Assessment Day (57:45)
How IESE MBA Admissions Views Scholarships & How Applicants Can Win Funding (1:03:35)
Career Opportunities at IESE – What to Know & How to Prepare

Has AI Affected Recruiting for Consulting? (1:10:55)
IESE MBA’s Grading System (1:17:30)
What Applicants Need to Know about Landing Jobs in Spain & Europe (1:20:05)
Structured Recruiting & Unstructured Recruiting: What Applicants Can Expect from IESE’s Career Services (1:27:45)
About Our Guest

Patrik Wallen is the MBA Admissions Director at IESE Business School. Previously, he was Director of IESE’s Career Development Center. Before joining IESE, Patrik worked as a general manager in hospitality, founded a fish importing business and worked as a software consultant. Patrik got his Masters in Science in Computer Science from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and his MBA from IESE in 2007.

Go to https://touchmba.com/iese-mba-admissions-insights-patrik-wallen/ for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts about admissions, financing, and careers at the IESE MBA program.

IESE MBA Admissions Insights with Patrik Wallen

UVA Law Professor and Education Rights Institute Director Kimberly Jenkins Robinson discusses her passion for education rights and why she founded ERI, how law students are critical to the institute’s operation and the work the institute is doing to further the right to a high-quality education in America. Robinson also shares why she loves teaching at the Law School and why she believes UVA Law students are “the happiest group of law students.”

S7 E6: The Education Rights Institute at UVA Law

What are the most common questions? The pitfalls?

What To Expect When You Get An Admissions Interview

UVA Law Admissions Dean Natalie Blazer ’08 offers insights into the world of law school admissions and a behind-the-scenes look at life as a law student through interviews with students, faculty, alumni and staff.

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Sridhar Yendamuri, also known as Sridhar Prahasith Yendamuri, is an advocate for sustainable business practices, with a particular focus on the energy sector. His entrepreneurial spirit was ignited early, leading him from manufacturing roles to a strong foundation in finance, where he honed his skills in project finance. Sridhar has become a trusted authority in carbon markets, offering businesses tools to reduce their carbon footprint and embrace sustainable growth. His work continues to inspire companies to adopt innovative, eco-friendly strategies.He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, New York, and provides guidance to students on navigating the Ivy League and other leading graduate program admissions processes.

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Get an inside look at how top business schools assess MBA applicants. Interviews with MBA Admissions Directors and students from the world's top-ranked MBA programs. Strategies and tips on how to craft a successful MBA application and best present yourself. Straight talk on how to get accepted to MBA programs like Wharton, MIT Sloan, Insead, London Business School, and many, many more.

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