Press Release: MBA Panel Discussion - A Success!
June 22, 2006, Boston, MA -- NetSAP Boston today announced that its MBA panel discussion, "Getting into a Top MBA Program", was successfully held on June 22, 2006 in Brookline, MA. The panel discussion featured a mix of speakers, including alumni from top MBA programs, as well as representatives from Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions and Cambridge Essay Services.
An audience of prospective MBA students heard varied perspectives on the MBA experience, including how to prepare for the GMAT, what to include in a meaningful essay, and how to put together a solid application. After listening to the panelists give thoughts and perspectives on the process, audience members engaged in an interactive Q&A discussion.
Alumni panelists were: Anu Chitrapu, Alumnus, MIT Sloan; Kiran Ganda, Alumnus, Boston College; Al Kapoor, Alumnus, Harvard Business School; Nikhil Mehdiratta, Alumnus, Boston College; and Puja Sehgal, Alumnus, Harvard Business School. Kandace Kukas, Marketing Director, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, provided information on the GMAT exam, and Sandy Kreisberg, a frequently cited business school admissions expert and founder of Cambridge Essay Services, provided key statistics and insights on acceptance rates and essay strategies and tactics.
As a sponsor of the panel event, Kaplan held a raffle for Kaplan books and additionally provided attendees with a $100 discount on the Kaplan GMAT course.
About NetSAP-Boston:
Founded in 1995, the Network of South Asian Professionals of Boston (NetSAP-Boston) is a professional, 501c(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the professional, political, cultural and civic needs of the South Asian community in the Greater Boston area. We seek to unite South Asian professionals, nurture leadership, and build partnerships in the New England area through professional programs, networking events, and community service efforts. NetSAP-Boston is part of NetIP-NA, The Network of Indian Professionals, North America. For more information on events, membership and other initiatives, visit http://www.netsapboston.org/. To learn more about NetIP North America and other chapters in other cities, visit www.netip.org.
