Getting Your MBA - Part Deux

So, the date has been set for June 22nd. The event is going to have a tight theme and provide you with vital insight and information to get your application considered!

We are jam-packed with speakers, so make sure to clear your calendars, from 6:45pm (registration and pre-event networking) to 10:00pm. We will start the discussion sharply at 7:15PM!

Do you have specific areas you want to see covered? We are determining the topics now, so send me your questions (professional@netsapboston.org).

The general areas we will focus on are:
a) Should I get an MBA?, and
b) What strategies and techniques do I need to employ to get into a top ranking school?

We have admissions and financial aid reps from local schools who have a lot to share - Brandeis, Babson and BC. It is unfortunate that HBS and Sloan reps could not join us. The reps will discuss methods of evaluation and provide strategies that are aligned with the criteria used. I would recommend you review the websites of these schools for basic information. This will allow you ask more penetrating questions at the event.

We also have recent alumni from HBS and BC. They will share their experiences with the application process and provide insights into what you should highlight throughout your application, including the essays. They will also tell you what they know now, ie after having completed their MBAs. What do the schools focus on? What kind of experiences do they want to provide their students (and therefore which areas would interest them in your candidacy).

We will round out this information with a discussion on writing essays - always a challenging part of the application. Sandy Kreisberg, a well-known expert in this area, will provide his insights. You can read more about him here: http://world.std.com/~edit/index.htm.

Registration will open in the first week of June. Please contact Jagjit at professional@netsapboston.org with any questions.