LanePod: MBA for promising, low and average-income African youths.

L018: Once You Choose a Business School

In this episode, we will outline the next step, often counter-intuitive in nature, you should take after including a business school in your final school list.Please, support this podcast by leaving a reviewhttps://ratethispodcast.com/httpsfeedsbuzzsproutcom1257383rssAbout LANELANE  is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa.  And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. To JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn:  City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter:  @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook:  City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram:  cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/

L017: Analyzing your First Mock Test

It is ill advised to jump into GRE/GMAT preparation without first taking a mock test to ascertain your strengths and weaknesses. In this episode, we will show you how to analyze your first GRE/GMAT mock test and leverage it for optimum preparation. Please, support this podcast by leaving a reviewhttps://ratethispodcast.com/httpsfeedsbuzzsproutcom1257383rssAbout LANELANE  is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa.  And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. To JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn:  City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter:  @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook:  City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram:  cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/

L016: GRE/GMAT: ”Decompartmentalized” Mindset

I am yet to see any average candidate succeed in the GRE/GMAT test without having to work on their mindset. This is often because these standardized test often signal a deviation from what is obtainable from our educational system. In this episode, you will learn about two of the most important mindsets to have to succeed in any standardized test for business schools. Please, support this podcast by leaving a reviewhttps://ratethispodcast.com/httpsfeedsbuzzsproutcom1257383rssAbout LANELANE  is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa.  And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. To JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn:  City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter:  @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook:  City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram:  cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/

L015: Identifying how Business Schools Fund

A good understanding of how funding options available to international students at a particular Business School is instrumental to getting a fully funded MBA experience. This is so because funding options vary widely from one business school type to another. In this episode you will learn:the two different application strategy available when it comes to fundingPrivate vs public business schoolsIdentifying schools that provide full funding optionsaction point.Please, support this podcast by leaving a reviewhttps://ratethispodcast.com/httpsfeedsbuzzsproutcom1257383rssAbout LANELANE  is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa.  And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. To JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn:  City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter:  @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook:  City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram:  cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/

L014: The Community Advantage

The community effect, if properly channeled, could be the most effective way to reach a destination. In this episode, you will learn about the following: the 5 advantages a community experience confers on you when applying for an MBA;how to get into a community; andan action point for you. https://ratethispodcast.com/httpsfeedsbuzzsproutcom1257383rssAbout LANELANE  is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa.  And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. To JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn:  City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter:  @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook:  City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram:  cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/#

L013: Why we Launched LAMP (LANE MBA Admission Mentoring Programme)

LAMP matches prospective MBA applicants of African origin to current MBA Students and Advisors at LANE who hold them accountable and provide advisory support during the eight months application process at no monetary tag. In this episode, you will learn more about the following:about LAMP (LANE MBA Admission Mentoring Programme); why we are doing this; requirements for application;Timelines involved; and One action point for you. https://ratethispodcast.com/httpsfeedsbuzzsproutcom1257383rssAbout LANELANE  is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa.  And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. To JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn:  City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter:  @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook:  City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram:  cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/#

L012: Financing Your MBA - Understanding the Options Available to You

An admission into the best MBA program in the world with no thought into how you plan to fund it is as good as useless. In this episode, we explain the following:All the possible financing options available to fund your MBA dream;Why it is important to think about funding before you apply; andAction pointPlease, support this podcast by leaving a reviewhttps://ratethispodcast.com/httpsfeedsbuzzsproutcom1257383rssAbout LANELANE  is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa.  And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. To JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn:  City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter:  @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook:  City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram:  cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/

L011: How Best to Expand your Business School List

In this episode, we will go against the norm and ask that you expand your list before you streamline it again. We will show you how best to do this. We suggest you listen to episode 9 and 10 before you delve into today's podcast. 

L010: How Many ”MBA Rivers” should You Fish from?

This episode illustrates why it is important to look at "school tiers" as defined by your academic credential and not at individual schools as it relates to ranking. In this episode, you will learn about the following:Why you should see business school choices in the light of your academic credentials;The concept of Reach, Match and Safety Schools;and Action point of the day.Please, support this podcast by leaving a reviewhttps://ratethispodcast.com/httpsfeedsbuzzsproutcom1257383rssAbout LANELANE  is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa.  And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. To JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn:  City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter:  @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook:  City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram:  cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/

L009: How Wide should You Cast Your MBA Fishing Net?

"How many schools should I apply to?" is one question on the mind on many, if not all, MBA applicant. This episode seeks to answer that question for the Average MBA applicant out of Africa. In this episode, you will hear the following:Why there is no "one-size fit all" answer;The number of schools I believe you should be applying to as an average African;The reasons why you should listen to me;Action point for the episode.Please, support this podcast by leaving a reviewhttps://ratethispodcast.com/httpsfeedsbuzzsproutcom1257383rssAbout LANELANE  is growing into a virtual city state where we leverage the power of community to open you to the world of possible suitable MBA programs that will help you achieve your most honorable dream - fostering an economically and politically inclusive Africa.  And we don't stop there. We look forward to following you through your program, ensuring that you maximize the opportunities around you with respect to this honourable goal. To JOIN us at LANE: https://mailchi.mp/06ad5d61f643/lanemembershipLinkedIn:  City of LANE - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-lane/Twitter:  @cityoflane - https://twitter.com/cityoflaneFacebook:  City of LANE - https://web.facebook.com/City-of-LANE-111738037155971/Instagram:  cityoflane - https://www.instagram.com/cityoflane/