Inside the Application, Literally

Laurel Grodman, Assistant Dean for Admissions and MBA Class of 2006 gives an inside look at the 2024-2025 MBA application by walking you through the application live. She tackles what the Admissions Committee is looking for and shares tips on completing the various unique aspects of the Yale SOM application - the Behavioral Assessment, the essay, and the video questions.
Key Moments:
00:00-4:50: How the MBA application is constructed
9:05-10:58: Statement on AI
13:30-20:11: Academic Record, Submitting Transcripts, and Quantitative Courses
20:13-21:57: Official Test Scores and Submitting All Scores
22:10-32:42: Work Experience, Resumes, Career Interests and Recommendations
32:43-33:48: What Activities to List
33:50-37:26: The Essay, Which Topic to Choose, and How to Stand Out
38:14-40:32: Your Personal Background and Context
40:40-46:32 : After Submission: Video Questions, Behavioral Assessment, and the Interview