Try to avoid the idea that when you get into an MBA program that you have to follow the prescribed path through. Tailor your experience to YOU and YOUR goals! Listen in to find out how I am doing that.For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

This is exhausting stuff... and I'm LOVING it!!! Listen in to hear about the first week of business school. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to reach out and we'll talk about it (ryan@mbasecretspodcast.com)! For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

WOW. Business school is crazy awesome, and CRAZY exhausting, and this was only orientation week. Listen in to hear how it went!For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

School starts next week... And I am taking a new approach from the one I had planned on for the past year...

If you are headed into your MBA program, I highly recommend reading this book...For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

Per Al Dea's recommendation... Here is my press release for graduation day two years from now.

Shout out to Evan Gray for spending some time with us - and answering questions he wasn't prepared for! We had a listener submit the request to have both a UW Foster student on the show as well as a list of questions to ask that person, Evan handled it all like a champ and we appreciate it big time! If you have interest in the University of Washington and the Foster School of Business, or if you are interested in an MBA generally, take a listen!For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

You don't want to miss this one... Al Dea, author of MBA Insider, host of the MBA Insider podcast, and founder of MBASchooled, joins the show to drop knowledge bombs left and right. Seriously, if you are considering an MBA, applying, in your program, or even just have an interest in becoming a better version of yourself, this one is for you.Check out this awesome content from Al:MBASchooledMBA Insider bookMBA Insider podcastFinite and Infinite Games by James CarseFor more must-have resources, be sure to check out the MBA Secrets website!

I used to procrastinate worse than probably anybody in the world (I've got the story to prove it...). We all procrastinate to a degree, even when we THINK we are being productive. That is something to root out especially heading into business school! Here are my thoughts on some ways to do that and why it is so important.For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

This started out as a nice plug to spend time with family... And it turned into my thoughts on some cautions to consider as you head into your MBA program...For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

To make the kind of sacrifice for 1-2 years that business school requires (time, money, lost salary, etc.) you had better have a solid "why." Not only will that "why" help you in your applications, but it will help you stay focused when the going gets tough. Here is one of my "why's". Enjoy!For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

If you have any interest in pursuing an MBA from one of the amazing universities in Asia, this one's for you! Takuya is a student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, earning is business degree. He works in Tokyo and has had some incredible experiences that he shares on this episode. For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

I received a letter from BYU telling me what I should be doing in the few months leading up to the start of the program. This episode shares the details of that letter!For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

They say the most difficult part about business school is getting accepted. But I think that overlooks another part that should get a lot more attention: PAYING for school. It can cost upwards of $100,000 to attend business school and most of us won't be awarded a full tuition scholarship. That leaves us with savings and loans essentially. In this episode, I share my financial situation and my strategy for paying for my MBA.For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

Christopher Gong just graduated from the Wharton School of Business and is packing up to move to San Francisco where he will join Catalyst in the investment banking world. Christopher shares his insights on feeling lonely at the beginning of his MBA career having moved from overseas in Asia to a new place where he knew no one. He also shares how he was able to get through that point and maximize his business school experience.For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

I had no idea The MBA Tour existed when I was applying to business school, so I wanted to make sure you knew what it was! If you are in ANY stage of the application process, you need to attend an MBA Tour event. Jenene Vernon, Director for North America joins the show to share everything you can expect and why you should sign up today. Learn more at thembatour.com! For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

Accepted to a program and waiting for school to start? There's PLENTY to do before classes begin! Listen as I take you through some of my own efforts to connect with people prior to the start of my MBA program at BYU.For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

Veronica Mendoza, MBA Candidate at USC Marshall School of Business, shares her unique background and business school insights. Veronica especially has a fantastic perspective on how to network so that relationships last - you don't want to miss it!For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!

I'm always talking about how talking with those who are doing what we want to be doing is the best way to prepare and learn. Well, I practice what I preach! This is a candid conversation that I had with one of my future classmates. He has been in the BYU MBA program for one year and was willing to speak with me about all his experiences - great guy! For more must-have resources, check out the MBA Secrets website!

Graham Richmond is the Co-Founder of Clear Admit, a business school social platform that give wildly valuable resources to ANYONE seeking an MBA. He earned his MBA from Wharton in 2001 and has since been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and more. Graham gives his incredible insights and knowledge that you do NOT want to miss!For more must-have resources, head over to the MBA Secrets website!