Join leading MBA programs at this exclusive event in Boston to learn more about management education. Connect with admissions officers, chat with MBA alumni, and pick up expert tips on the application process. Space is limited!
- Date: Wednesday, May 14th
- Time: 5:00-8:00 PM
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts | MIT Sloan School of Management | Building: E62
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Schools:
- Berkeley / Haas
- Carnegie Mellon / Tepper
- Chicago / Booth
- Columbia Business School
- Cornell Johnson
- Dartmouth / Tuck
- Duke / Fuqua
- Emory / Goizueta
- Georgia Tech Scheller
- Harvard Business School
- Indiana / Kelley
- London Business School
- Michigan / Ross
- MIT / Sloan
- Northwestern / Kellogg
- NYU Stern
- SMU Cox
- Stanford GSB
- UCLA Anderson
- UT Austin / McCombs
- UVA Darden
- Vanderbilt / Owen
- Wharton UPenn
- Yale SOM
Agenda
05:20 – 05:45 – MBA Decoded: Who Goes, What You Learn, and Why It’s Worth It
Who goes to business school? What does one study during the program? What are some of the different teaching methods employed? When is the best time to pursue an MBA? Where should I go to business school? Why should I get an MBA?
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05:50 – 06:15 – Admissions Tips 1: What You’ve Done – Tests, Work & Activities
There are many components that go into a successful MBA application; this panel will focus on three of them. What is the role of standardized testing and past academic performance? How much work experience is needed, and what aspects are important? Why do admissions teams look at hobbies, volunteer work, and collegiate involvement?
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06:20 – 06:50 – From MBA to Bain: Breaking into Strategy Consulting
While business school opens many doors for post-MBA jobs, one of the most popular destinations is strategy consulting, and one of the most sought-after firms in that domain is Bain & Company. In this session, we’ll welcome Susan Caraviello, Vice President, Consultant Recruiting at Bain & Company. We’ll learn all about the recruiting process for consulting – from case interviews and internships to pre-MBA programming and full-time roles.
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06:55 – 07:20 – Admissions Tips 2: What You Say – Goals, Essays & Interviews
In this session, we’ll continue to explore tips for success in the admissions process. How should one define and articulate career goals? What’s the best way to begin the essay brainstorming process? Who should write my letters of recommendation? How can I prepare for an admissions interview?
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07:25 – 07:55 – The Real Cost of an MBA – And How to Afford It
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