Why a PERFECT GMAT Score is NOT Enough for Top Schools like Stanford!
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Welcome to MBA Odyssey, a podcast where we uncover the inspiring journeys of MBA students and graduates, exploring their challenges, triumphs, and future aspirations.
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In this episode, we’re excited to host Shubhankar Mihir Seth, a Stanford MS and MBA Graduate, sustainability advocate, and GMAT top scorer with a perfect 800. Shubhankar shares his incredible journey from IIT Bombay to working as a sustainability-driven consultant at McKinsey, and finally to pursuing a dual degree at Stanford.
From his passion for leveraging technology to combat climate change to his entrepreneurial ventures in the agriculture and education sectors, this episode is packed with insights for anyone aspiring to create impact through business and innovation.
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About the Guest:
Shubhankar Mihir Seth
An energy-focused engineer turned sustainability advocate, Shubhankar is a Stanford MS & MBA candidate. He has worked at McKinsey on alternate fuels, green materials, and sustainability projects while pursuing entrepreneurial ventures in agriculture and education. Passionate about using technology to fight climate change.
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🔗 Connect With Shubhankar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhankar-mihir-seth/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=in
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About the Host
Saleh Dadkhahipour
Saleh is a Stanford MBA, Senior Management Consultant, and Social Entrepreneur with a background in engineering, project management, and consulting. Through MBA Odyssey, he aims to uncover the journeys of exceptional individuals to inspire aspiring MBA candidates and professionals worldwide.
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🔗 Connect With Saleh on 👇
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saleh-dadkhahipour/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salehdadkhahipour/reels/?hl=en
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🔗 Timestamps for Quick Navigation:
0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Working with Netflix, Google, and LinkedIn founders
2:14 - Growing up
3:56 - Getting into IIT Bombay
5:10 - Differences Between Stanford & IIT
8:28 - First Entrepreneurship Experience
10:35 - Experience at McKinsey
18:15 - Talks on Being a Nerd
20:01 - Talks on Sports
24:39 - Why Pursue an MBA?
26:08 - Can rejections blacklist you from MBA schools?
29:13 - His journey to Business School
31:56 - Choosing Stanford GSB over Wharton
35:05 - Deciding which Business School to apply for
39:15 - Finding Resources about B-Schools
42:22 - How he scored 800 on GMAT
46:20 - MBA Admission Process for Consultants
53:24 - Plans after GSB
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