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

L008: On Filling Your MBA Application Form

Your MBA Application form is the last pillar of your MBA Application; and because it is often done last (a less-effective approach), many pay less attention to it. You do so at your own peril. In this episode, we will show you the following:how to approach multiple MBA Application form filling;the different types of content a typical MBA Application form requires from you;the one thing you should do before hitting "submit".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/

L007: Essay - The Story of Fried Plantain

I don't play with my fried plantain. And looking back at how much skill (often unconscious and cognitive) that is required frying/boiling/roasting plantain, I see a correlation between that process and writing an essay. In this podcast, you will learn about the following:Understanding the "fried plantain" analogy and why it was chosen for this episode;How to approach your essay preparation; andAction point for the day.You should pay close attention to your essay as it is the one submission that connects every other part of your application together.Please, support this podcast by leaving a review 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/

L006: Standardized Tests (ST) - Why You ”Must” Write It

Standardized tests includes GRE/GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS. Many business schools require you to write these tests to qualify for admission while a few others insist it is optional. In this podcast, you will learn about why it is important to not only write these tests but also excel in them. Please, support this podcast by leaving a review here. About LANELANE  is growing into a virtual small 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/

L005: LoRecommendation - One Major Mistake to Avoid

Your Letter of Recommendation (LoR) or reference letter is a letter written by someone, preferably senior, who has worked with you and can speak about your qualities as it relates to the MBA program in specific terms. In this episode, you will learn about the following:a few important rules about your LoR;the one mistake people often make; andan action point.Please, support this podcast by leaving a review here.About LANELANE  is growing into a virtual small 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/

L004: Resume Writing - Why Outsourcing is a Really Bad Idea

Your 1 page resume is one of the 7 pillars of your MBA admission (the others being your transcript, reference letters, essays, standardized tests, application form and networking), you should not leave it to chance. In this episode, you will learn about the following: what outsourcing means in this context; an MBA resume;why outsourcing is a bad idea; and action pointPlease do not forget to drop a review here.About LANELANE  is growing into a virtual small 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/

L003: Requirements for an MBA Admission

This podcast summarizes all the prerequisites and documents needed to qualify for an MBA admission. In this episode, you will hear about the following:The 5 boxes you need to check before you can qualify to apply to any MBA program;The 6 things you need to submit to a school as you apply for an MBA; An important point to consider before applying; and One Action point for you.About LANELANE  is growing into a virtual small 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/

L002: The Logic behind the ”COVID-19” MBA

A few years from now, we will look back at the turn of the decade and appreciate the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic on every aspect of our lives. Today's episode explains logically the impact of COVID on MBA admissions and in this 12 minutes podcast you will learn about the following:Two things to understand as you consider an MBA in a pandemic;Logical explanation of COVID's impact on MBA admission this fall and the next; and What you should do.About LANELANE  is growing into a virtual small 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/

L001: Why MBA? The One Reason You Should be Proud of

There are multiple reasons you can present to Business Schools as to why you want to get an MBA, but there is one reason you can't share but should be proud of. In this episode, you will learn about the following: Why you should listen to the previous episodeCommon Reasons for Why an MBAThe one Reason You should be proud ofHow that reason can be instrumental to AfricaWhat it means to "comeback"Action Point for this episode

L000: What to Expect from LanePod

It's been four months since we launched LANE, a community of academically qualified and highly motivated Africans looking to leverage their MBA experience for an economically and politically inclusive Africa. In this period, we have hosted weekly webinars where we bring guest from various MBA programs around the globe to speak on MBA admissions and experience. With a growing community, we believe it is high time that we launch a weekly podcast!In this episode, I will speak briefly about Lane and how it started; the format of this podcast, and then talk about what to expect from this podcast.