How to get into a Top Business School (from a Stanford MBA!)

This is the Step-by-Step process that I used to get into my dream MBA program at Stanford with no prior connections. Though it can feel impossible to stand out among all of the other applicants, using these methods will make a HUGE difference during the application process and hopefully, get you into the school of your dreams :)
Specifically, I go through:
- How to Differentiate Your Resume
- How to Make Your Application Stand Out
- How to Write a Compelling Essay
- How to Prep for and Crush the Interview
This one is packed full of great info, so make sure to watch till the end!
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  • @jayhoovy
    @jayhoovy Жыл бұрын

    Get my Resume and Essays here!! stan.store/jayhoovy/mba_application

  • @jacksparrow6476

    @jacksparrow6476

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a 2.41 GPA should I even prepare for GMAT? Will I be able to get into top schools?

  • @littlelilacbunny

    @littlelilacbunny

    9 ай бұрын

    🎉🎉🎉

  • @mattappleseed007
    @mattappleseed007 Жыл бұрын

    "Escape competition through authenticity" -John Hu

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    Жыл бұрын

    ""Escape competition through authenticity" -John Hu" - Naval Ravikant 🥲

  • @Rust_Rust_Rust

    @Rust_Rust_Rust

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@jayhoovy-Michael Scott

  • @littlelilacbunny

    @littlelilacbunny

    8 ай бұрын

    @@jayhoovyJay you ROCK ❤🎉

  • @KhloeK93
    @KhloeK939 ай бұрын

    This is one of the best and relatable "how to B school" videos I've seen on youtube! Thanks for the great content :) hopefully I can put the lessons into practice and hit you up for an informational alum interview when I start my application process

  • @johnnay97
    @johnnay97 Жыл бұрын

    Having just gone through a very stressful/unorganized application process but luckily been admitted to an M7 B School, I really wish this video existed before I started applying. Spot on content.

  • @Galbra1th
    @Galbra1th Жыл бұрын

    Another banger John!! So much value in a 12 minute vid. I’m grinding the GMAT now and hearing your experience with that makes me feel much better! It’s certainly a beast, but one that can be tamed! Still a few years away from applying, but excited to continue leveling up in both my traditional career (JPM IB) and unique side hustle (YT creator)!

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    Жыл бұрын

    Dude Cameron - you’re gonna be a shoe in if you keep working hard! Double down on the unique side hustle angle. This is exactly what Cherie Luo did!

  • @santhoshsaravanan7893
    @santhoshsaravanan7893Ай бұрын

    this is really helpful content! Seeing your essays and resume made everything more relatable. appreciate this!

  • @workhap
    @workhap Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tips and love the storytelling aspect in all your vids. Great change of scenery in your shots man! Great work.

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sho!! Always appreciate your kind words🙏

  • @michaelkim3252
    @michaelkim3252 Жыл бұрын

    Golden guide. Love it! Thanks!

  • @PaksRo
    @PaksRo6 ай бұрын

    Educational content can be overwhelming, but this video really eased many nerves with its direct simplistic nature. I feel more equipt and directed finishing the last year of my undergrad and moving into a company making the most impactful difference, much appreciated Jay!

  • @keshavkhandelwal2207

    @keshavkhandelwal2207

    Ай бұрын

    Hey I have also recently completed my undergrad and I will be joining a company. I wanted to connect with someone at my level so that we can share our experiences and discuss the future pathway. Are you interested in exchanging socials?

  • @edbelocura7509
    @edbelocura7509 Жыл бұрын

    This is crazy I was just thinking about bschool last night and then you dropped this vid. Amazing content man keep going!!

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe it’s a sign ;) Thanks for the support Ed!!

  • @abdullahbera7428
    @abdullahbera74284 ай бұрын

    John I love this content! Thank you

  • @littlelilacbunny
    @littlelilacbunny9 ай бұрын

    John you’re the best!! Please can you do more videos on how to ask for recommendations (I’m struggling with this), and how to write essays? Plus GRE prep ❤

  • @oshinechandra8720
    @oshinechandra872013 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for putting out this video!

  • @ducvo7228
    @ducvo72282 ай бұрын

    This is so informative and helpful! Thank you, John!

  • @kaycieyajingwang7518
    @kaycieyajingwang75186 ай бұрын

    Wow I love this video and your enthusiasm! Thank you for sharing with us

  • @eyobemills
    @eyobemills5 ай бұрын

    Straight to the point! thank you :)

  • @mamdouhahmed7869
    @mamdouhahmed78698 ай бұрын

    You're awesome, and I love your channel. After reading your essay, I noticed our shared background of coming to the U.S., and your essay reminded me of my own experiences. Keep up the great work, and thanks for sharing!

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    8 ай бұрын

    Love to hear it! Excited to hear how your application journey goes! LMK when the time comes!!

  • @carloscarreon2278
    @carloscarreon22788 күн бұрын

    amazing video! thank you!

  • @honestabe_9207
    @honestabe_9207 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video and breakdown of applying and getting into top-MBA programs, THANK YOU!!!

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    Жыл бұрын

    Excited to hear where you get in!!! Please keep me up to date

  • @erintan9447
    @erintan94473 ай бұрын

    Hey John, thanks a ton for sharing your essays and posting this video! The way you tell stories is very inspiring. I was able to get into a M7 school by following your advice without using any MBA coaches.

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    3 ай бұрын

    No way!!! Congratulations!!!! SO WONDERFUL TO HEAR!! Thanks for keeping in touch Erin!

  • @accountingmaster2023
    @accountingmaster2023 Жыл бұрын

    another amazing video from JOHN.. awesome useful tips!

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate you!!!

  • @deanchung1869
    @deanchung1869 Жыл бұрын

    Love the videos John! Started watching you recently and everything's super informative/inspiring. I'd love to see a video on how you got to where you are today - schools, experiences, jobs... everything!

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow! Thank you Dean! Will make a video on this - did my “how to make it as an immigrant kid” video help explain some of the journey?

  • @deanchung1869

    @deanchung1869

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jayhoovy yes definitely. Incredible to see how much you've overcome such adversity to reach where you are in life!

  • 5 ай бұрын

    Wow! the most helpful video!

  • @pollyleung8892
    @pollyleung889211 ай бұрын

    this is so helpful and informational. I am so happy i found this gem!!!!! I hope your company rly does welll!!!

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Polly! Excited to see where you end up!

  • @99evan76
    @99evan769 ай бұрын

    golden info!!

  • @littlelilacbunny
    @littlelilacbunny8 ай бұрын

    This is the BEST how to get into a top MBA video on YT, hands down

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    8 ай бұрын

  • @ouambofranck3261
    @ouambofranck32617 ай бұрын

    I love the ending quote!!😂 Thanks alot for the insights.

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    7 ай бұрын

    hahahah! good luck with the debt!!!

  • @vinodvybhav6638
    @vinodvybhav66389 ай бұрын

    Very informative, thanks for the video!

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    9 ай бұрын

    Of course Vinod! Let me know how your B School journey ends up!

  • @eitayaltman2058
    @eitayaltman2058 Жыл бұрын

    Love it!

  • @simpleministry9155
    @simpleministry915511 ай бұрын

    really good video u were transparent thanks

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @bacool
    @bacool Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I have a nontrad background - not IB - and for the longest time I didn’t realize this was actually an asset, also with a similar bg to you and I’ll be applying to few top east coast programs this year.

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    Жыл бұрын

    Heck ya Bakul - wear your unique background as your COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE!!! Keep me updated where ya get in!

  • @extremeguy967
    @extremeguy9679 ай бұрын

    the vast majority of people will not be able to get above 700 on the GMAT, someone that's so gifted and has obviously studied a lot in his life to already be so fast and well prepared for the math etc. telling people that it's THAT easy... is like Usain Bolt telling you if you just practice a bit systematically you WILL hit the olympics... you are absolutely amazing at taking standardized tests my man you scored better than 99/100 dedicated people with a college degree from around the world.

  • @carolchen2320

    @carolchen2320

    7 ай бұрын

    But most people are not people who apply to top tier business schools. I think for anyone who thrives in a competitive intellectual environment, the GMAT should be the least of their application worries

  • @phorn_khann
    @phorn_khann3 ай бұрын

    Congratulations 🎉

  • @abbytse9535
    @abbytse9535 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video John! I was on the verge of giving up on the GMAT, but your advice is very motivating 😊Stanford is my dream school and I was wondering if you could do a video on MBA scholarships/financing.

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    Жыл бұрын

    Love to hear it Abby! Just take every possible GMAT practice test and I promise you’ll start to “learn” how to take the test. Excited to see you get in! I don’t have the best advice for financing as I’m just on student loans haha (still paying mine off 🤷🏻‍♂️)

  • @sejalrekhan
    @sejalrekhan10 ай бұрын

    Amazing contentttt love it John. I wonder if only non profit experience counts

  • @dylanneal8244
    @dylanneal824419 күн бұрын

    Who else busted out laughing when the engagement ring box popped up with "GMAT" inside?

  • @amirrezaee6943
    @amirrezaee69438 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the amazing video! All throughout my undergrad years I also worked as a sales associate for T-Mobile. I now have 2 years of experience in retail banking at Bank of America, after graduating. Do you think my years of working for T-Mobile carry enough weight to have a shot at top MBA programs in the country?

  • @Rexdrey
    @Rexdrey Жыл бұрын

    Great Content!

  • @tylerTaaca1
    @tylerTaaca1 Жыл бұрын

    I already know this is gonna be heat, came at such a good time! Had some additional questions, if youre ever free to hang would love to 🤞🏽

  • @aaronepps5960
    @aaronepps59602 ай бұрын

    Johnathan thanks!

  • @epicgameryt4052
    @epicgameryt4052 Жыл бұрын

    Really excited for episode #2! Any updates when it comes out? :D

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    Жыл бұрын

    Next week :) stay tuned fam

  • @bangmachiv
    @bangmachiv Жыл бұрын

    I pray you never run out of content

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    10 ай бұрын

    same tbh hahaha - thanks for always supporting fam!

  • @Kumail_12
    @Kumail_128 ай бұрын

    I have recently Passed my FRM exam, do I have an added advantage? also national level in sports

  • @katewexell
    @katewexell4 ай бұрын

    You mentioned the Navy Seal in your MBA. Is it Joel Johnson? That man is truly truly wonderful.

  • @sarvarquchqorov7890
    @sarvarquchqorov789010 ай бұрын

    Hi, I am from Uzbekistan. I have a question about work experience. Now, I work as an accountant at private company. This experience is to be counted for experience that is to be required for MBA

  • @ovenback3412
    @ovenback34122 ай бұрын

    When to get the gmat? which year of high school?

  • @akira3132
    @akira3132 Жыл бұрын

    Hey John! Just wondering what undergrad major do they like to see, I’m planning on doing finance with a emphasis in fintech which is just some classes from the CS curriculum with a heavy emphasis in python. Do you believe that is good?

  • @YyNRCyY

    @YyNRCyY

    9 ай бұрын

    This reminds me of a excerpt from "On writing the college application essay." You shouldn't be thinking of what they want from you. They don't discriminate, like john pointed out in this video. Go back to 4:00 and take a look at all the industries listed. They aren't looking at a rubric going, " well he's not cs", or, " I don't like that he's not in finance." It's a 'holistic' viewing of your story, your resume, your experience, and why you think that business school is right for you. :))) hope that helps

  • @user-ls9hj4wm3i
    @user-ls9hj4wm3i10 ай бұрын

    Cool ❤

  • @Mikebuddy2229
    @Mikebuddy22294 ай бұрын

    Can a paralegal have a shot in getting into these schools?

  • @anisha7232
    @anisha7232 Жыл бұрын

    I just graduated high school and will start my undergrad this year. I really want to go to a top B-school. Any tips for me? How do I know if the deferral MBA program is for me or should I get the work experience and then decide? Thank you in advance for your time!!

  • @stepbro.2140

    @stepbro.2140

    11 ай бұрын

    +1

  • @rre1675
    @rre1675Ай бұрын

    I am now 43 years old and I work as an architect. I have a master’s degree in business administration- (MBA) and I would very much like to get a phd at this age. Is this crazy or what?

  • @diegomejorada3054
    @diegomejorada305411 ай бұрын

    Question! Are extracurriculars important or is there even a section where you talk about those?

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes definitely Diego! Any extracurricular or non profit experience adds to your differentiation as a candidate! Highly recommend being “interesting” in a notable way

  • @NameIsSandeep
    @NameIsSandeep9 ай бұрын

    🔥🔥

  • @sharonsmith2451
    @sharonsmith245111 ай бұрын

    Can I use GRE to apply instead of gmat

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    11 ай бұрын

    Yep you can Sharon!

  • @Lord_J11
    @Lord_J113 ай бұрын

    Javy, you seem a kind guy. I just have a few questions about Stanford, can I approach you please

  • @Soap688
    @Soap688Ай бұрын

    Hello John~~ BIG FAN!! are you from China and go to the US?

  • @TheGoldenHawkz
    @TheGoldenHawkz Жыл бұрын

    Work hard to catch all those debts! 🎉

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    Жыл бұрын

    Catch all those loans!!!!! Hahaha 🙃

  • @GetKampus

    @GetKampus

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jayhoovybig fan here!🎉

  • @FunSorcerer
    @FunSorcerer9 ай бұрын

    i love u

  • @hwang1607
    @hwang160719 күн бұрын

    Were u interviewed by the ceo of General Motors

  • @ilyosjonolimjonov
    @ilyosjonolimjonov Жыл бұрын

    Warthon or MBA? for investment career.

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes Wharton is great if you want to be in finance!

  • @Therealslimshady912
    @Therealslimshady91210 ай бұрын

    Hey John ! I’m a surgeon who’s planning to apply for an mba . How much of a role does having a GRE score instead of GMAT effect my chances of getting into a great program . P.S-I’m an international postgraduate

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    10 ай бұрын

    GRE is totally okay if you crushed it! And being a surgeon is super differentiated! Best of luck! Let me know how it goes!

  • @Therealslimshady912

    @Therealslimshady912

    8 ай бұрын

    @@jayhoovy Thank you for responding. hope i make it ! I'll let you know:)

  • @Rachel-qg3xz
    @Rachel-qg3xz Жыл бұрын

    What age do you recommend applying for an MBA program? Or how much work experience should you have?

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    Жыл бұрын

    3-4 years of work experience!

  • @Rachel-qg3xz

    @Rachel-qg3xz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jayhoovy Is management experience necessary?

  • @orekihotarou8200
    @orekihotarou8200 Жыл бұрын

    W

  • @krithik8385
    @krithik83855 ай бұрын

    y tho?

  • @stepanhardin
    @stepanhardin Жыл бұрын

    Instead of tons of admission advisers 😅

  • @jayhoovy

    @jayhoovy

    10 ай бұрын

    My goal is to make sure to teach everything entirely free online so that folks don't have to pay thousands to the gatekeeping admissions consultants!!!

  • @splattw
    @splattw3 ай бұрын

    That ending really made me laugh (🥲)