S3 E3 | Global Opportunities through the Lauder Institute with Simo Rhazi (Wharton)

In this episode, we sit down with Simo Mohamed Senhaji Rhazi (WG ’22) to unpack his journey from Morocco to Boston College, Wayfair, and ultimately Wharton. Simo shares how he navigated the challenges of being an international student, built an authentic narrative around making a difference in the world through entrepreneurship, and found community in the Lauder Institute’s MBA/MA joint degree program. He reflects on the ups and downs of the GMAT, his experience as a Leadership Fellow, and his transition from McKinsey Canada to the startup world at Clutch.

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(00:00:00) M7A Sponsor: Juno

(00:00:34) Opener

(00:00:57) Introducing Simo Mohamed Senhaji Rhazi

(00:06:18) Discovering the MBA

(00:09:05) Crafting an MBA Application Narrative

(00:11:28) Why MBA?

(00:13:10) GMAT Challenges

(00:16:25) MBA Prep Courses vs. Tutors

(00:17:11) MBA Program Selection

(00:18:47) MBA Welcome Weekends

(00:19:17) Impact of COVID

(00:20:48) MBA/MA Lauder Joint Degree Program

(00:23:33) Wharton Leadership Fellows

(00:26:09) Recruiting for MBB

(00:28:57) McKinsey Canada

(00:30:01) Strategy & Ops at Clutch

(00:31:12) Advice for Future Applicants