Admissions Straight Talk Podcast Interview with Elissa Sangster

document.createElement('audio'); http://media.blubrry.com/admissions_straight_talk/p/www.accepted.com/IV_with_Elissa_Sangster_of_Forte.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | SpotifyWelcome to the first episode of Accepted Admissions Straight Talk, a biweekly podcast about what’s new, thought-provoking, and useful in the world of graduate admissions! We had a great conversation with Elissa Sangster of Fortà © Foundation about women and MBA admissions. For advice, insight, and info, check out the full audio. Show Notes 3:30:00   Ã‚  Ã‚   Why are women underrepresented in MBA programs?   What are the origins of Forte? 6:16:00   Ã‚  Ã‚  Ã‚   What women need to hear. 8:25:00   Ã‚  Ã‚   The virtual campus, Forte forums, MBA Womens conference and Fortes other awesome resources. 11:23:00- Forte Fellows- what and why. 13:12:00   International Womens Day- what are we celebrating anyway? 16:36:00 Is an MBA still the gold standard? [or Are one-year programs the new MBA?  ] 18:52:00 Women in the MBA application process- distinctive challenges? 21:40:00 Networking is key (sound familiar?). Meet other women with similar career goals, and boost your chances for success. 22:53:00 Work-life balance- advanced planning  will save the day. 25:50:00 Why entrepreneurship is a great option (and why Linda loves the number 5). 28:05:00- What Elissa wants every woman business school applicant to know. Subscribe to Admissions Straight Talk in iTunes so you don’t miss any segments! Stay in the admissions know. (And while you’re there, feel free to leave us a review.) *Theme music is courtesy of podcastthemes.com.