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UCLA Anderson Application Insider: Round 1 Deadline on October 2nd!

This blog post is part of our "Application Insider" blog post series that provides insider information, tips, and advice about applying to the UCLA Anderson MBA program.

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APPLICATION INSIDER TOPIC:

ROUND 1 DEADLINE

 

Our first application deadline of the season is on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 and we already have hundreds of applications flowing in for this Round 1. If you need a refresher on what you need to submit, please visit our Application Requirements page.  If you cannot make this October deadline, don’t worry – our biggest round each year is Round 2 with a January 8th deadline. As a reminder, read our previous Application Insider post that covered some of the pros and cons of applying in each round.

For those who will be applying in our first round, interview invitations will start going out in early October, and the Admissions Committee will be taking the time in autumn to carefully assemble this first part of our next MBA class.  All Round 1 decisions will be released by mid-December.

If you are able to visit us on campus, please note that classes have just begun so we encourage you to sign up for a Campus Experience that features class visits, campus tours and more.  Registration is now open – RSVP soon since spots are limited! Even if you have already submitted your application, it's always a good idea to continue to gain a better understanding of our program. 

 

For those applying in Round 1, we wish you the best of luck! And to everyone, if you have any questions, we are here to help.

 

Check back for more "Application Insider" blog posts that will cover information and tips on the many aspects of applying to the UCLA Anderson MBA program!

 

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UCLA Anderson Application Insider: Researching MBA Programs

This blog post is part of our "Application Insider" blog post series that provides insider information, tips, and advice about applying to the UCLA Anderson MBA program.

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APPLICATION INSIDER TOPIC:

RESEARCHING MBA PROGRAMS

As application deadlines are approaching, how do you narrow down the schools you are applying to? There are several ways to research MBA programs.  As someone on the other side of the process, we also reach out to prospective students like you! 

Web Resources
To begin, start researching programs through websites like ours. The website will have plenty of information pertaining to the admissions process, curriculum plans, student life, and career placement data. Taking a deep dive into the website will give you a better feel for what we are looking for in our students and if the program fits your needs. UCLA Anderson has a blog in addition to various social media accounts like Twitter and Instagram for you to check out to get insights on who we are. Also, fill out an inquiry form to find out about happenings around campus and when we'll be in a city near you.

School Visits
Most schools have some type of campus experience program. This can be something like an information session or a class visit or something with more robust programming like an open house where you can learn more about the program through networking with faculty, administration, and current students. Speaking of open houses, UCLA Anderson will have our Access Anderson event on Saturday, October 19. Taking a trip to campus is ideal to determine if the school and its surrounding environment is a place you'll want to immerse yourself in for two years.

MBA Fairs & School Events Around the Globe
If you’re out of the area or if it’s not feasible for you to visit, admissions officers like myself travel around the world to meet you and introduce our programs. We usually travel from the summer months through early fall. UCLA Anderson does this in a few ways: The first way we travel to meet prospective students is through fairs sponsored by partner organizations such as the MBA Tour, Centre Court, and Forte Forums to name a few. At these events, a number of schools table and speak to you about their programs. This is a very economical way to learn about many programs and schools in one afternoon and there are usually many admissions officers, current students, and alumni on hand to answer your questions. The second way we travel is to host UCLA Anderson Information Events in various cities across the world. Here you will learn about the program through an admissions officer, alumni residing in that particular city, and lastly networking opportunities.

Networking
My last suggestion to learn more about a program is to look within your own network. You may have colleagues or friends who have gone through a specific program or they may know someone who has. They are typically a great resource for information and can share about their experiences.

 

The above recommendations are only a sample of the many different things you can do to research MBA programs.  The more research you do, the better informed you will be about which schools to apply to and ultimately where to enroll.

 

Check back for more "Application Insider" blog posts that will cover information and tips on the many aspects of applying to the UCLA Anderson MBA program!

 

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UCLA Anderson Application Insider: Letters of Recommendation

This blog post is part of our "Application Insider" blog post series that provides insider information, tips, and advice about applying to the UCLA Anderson MBA program.

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APPLICATION INSIDER TOPIC:

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Letters of recommendation are an important part of your application because they allow the admissions committee to gain insight into your management and leadership ability and continued potential. As noted in our application requirements, we require two letters of recommendation (but just one for re-applicants). This blog will provide you with guidance to help you ensure that you receive supportive letters of recommendation. We’ll also provide you with some options on other possible recommenders for those of you who cannot request a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor, are working in a family business or have an entrepreneurial background.

What should I consider before requesting a letter of recommendation?
Before making a decision on who to reach out to for your letters of recommendation, you should take a look at the recommendation questions. Make sure that you reach out to individuals who can provide useful and detailed responses to the questions on the form. Take the time to choose your recommender wisely and give them ample time to complete your letter of recommendation by the deadline for the round to which you are applying.

Who should write my letters of recommendation? 
Your letters of recommendation should ideally come from a direct supervisor and/or manager who can speak to your career progression and impact in the organization/project. Your recommenders should be able to provide us with detailed and insightful information on how they know you, how you compare to others in your organization, and your potential to continue growing into a strong leader. Keep in mind that we are more concerned with how well your recommenders know you, and not their titles, so don't worry about getting a letter of recommendation from the CEO of your company if they don’t really know you.

What if I cannot request a letter of recommendation from my current supervisor?
If you cannot request a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor, you can always contact a former employer. If you do choose to reach out to a former employer, make sure that it is someone that you have remained in contact with and can speak to how they’ve seen you develop since you worked with them. You want to make sure that their feedback is not restricted to speaking to who you were when they knew you, two, three, or five years ago.

If you are an entrepreneur or are working in a family business, in addition to considering previous employers, you can consider clients, vendors, as well as supervisors from volunteer organizations. It is not advisable that your recommender be someone who you are related to since they will most likely be biased in your favor.

How should you request a letter of recommendation? Make the request in person. Why? Because making the request in person allows you to see how the person responds. By paying attention to their physical response to your request, you may learn more about their true feelings through their body language and facial expressions. Are they smiling and do look happy? Are they avoiding making eye contact with you? Do they look uncomfortable? Picking up on these small clues can make the difference between choosing a recommender who will write a lukewarm letter versus choosing someone who will put in the time and effort to make sure that their letter enhances your application. Also, make sure to ask your recommenders if they can write a supportive letter of recommendation. This might seem like common sense, but it’s important that you’re clear about the type of letter you are hoping to receive.

What does admissions committees hope to learn from a letter of recommendation? 
The admissions committee wants to learn about your leadership potential, your teamwork skills, as well as your ability to overcome challenges. Letters of recommendation allow us to see you through the eyes of your direct supervisors/managers; individuals who have witnessed your career progression. They also speak to what you have accomplished in your career, how your career to date can position you for future success, and help support your post-MBA goals. For this reason it’s important to make sure that your recommenders are familiar with your MBA plans.Take the time to speak with your recommenders about why you are interested in pursuing an MBA and what you hope to gain. Share a copy of your resume and remind them of some of your professional accomplishments. By sharing your plans, you will help them to write a more compelling letter of recommendation.

Does UCLA Anderson use the "Common Letter of Recommendation" form and what is it? Yes, we have adopted the Common Letter of Recommendation (LOR) form. The Common LOR is a recommendation form developed in conjunction with the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) with the goal of saving recommenders valuable time by providing a single, common set of questions. Please note that although the questions are the same for all participating schools, the questions remain embedded in each school’s existing application system so your recommenders will still need to submit a separate letter to each school that you are applying to. The recommendation requests and submissions will still be processed and submitted through our UCLA Anderson application form. For more information and to see the form, visit the GMAC Common LOR website. 

One last bit of advice:
Don’t forget to thank your recommenders for taking the time to write your letters and for supporting your future.

Good luck with your letters of recommendation and make sure to keep checking back with us to learn more about our process and our program!

 

Check back for more "Application Insider" blog posts that will cover information and tips on the many aspects of applying to the UCLA Anderson MBA program!

 

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Register Today: Access Anderson Open House Event!

 

UCLA Anderson is having our largest open house information event of the year, Access Anderson, on October 19. In today’s post, we are answering FAQ about this upcoming event for prospective applicants interested in our full-time MBA program

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Q: What is Access Anderson?
A. Access Anderson is an open house for those interested in learning more about the UCLA Anderson full-time MBA program. Attendees will receive advice on how and why to apply to our program. The MBA admissions team will be on hand to answer questions and offer insider tips. Current students and recent alumni will also be there to share their own MBA journeys, from application through career ROI. The morning will end with a Networking Fair that will give attendees the opportunity to learn more about their specific areas of career interest.

Q: Should people who have already attended another UCLA Anderson information event attend?
A. Yes! Whether you are just beginning to explore if an MBA is the next step for you or you've already applied (or somewhere in between), Access Anderson is a once-a-year opportunity to take a deep dive into all that Anderson has to offer. Year after year, we hear from prospective applicants and students that it’s Anderson’s culture and environment that truly set us apart from other top schools. There’s no better way to find out if Anderson is the right fit for you than by spending time with us and interacting with our community.

Q: Will I be able to get one-on-one time to ask my questions?
A. We’ve structured the event with a mix of panels and networking to give attendees the opportunity to make the most of their time on campus. The panels will address the topics that prospective students tend to ask about most frequently. The Networking Fair will give attendees the one-on-one time to talk directly with students, alumni, staff and faculty. Whether you want to learn more about a specific field of study, Anderson’s career resources, our many student clubs, or the academic opportunities we offer, we’ll be available to answer your questions.

Q: Can you give me a sneak peek into what you are looking for in prospective MBAs?
A. Most importantly, we want to maintain the culture that differentiates us from other top business schools. We want to continue strengthening diversity of all sorts in our class — including diversity of life and work experience. Our students learn as much from each other as they do in the classroom, so we build a class of 360 exceptional individuals who will thrive academically and enrich each other through their unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Q: How do I find out more agenda details and RSVP for Access Anderson?
A. Please visit the Access Anderson 2019 registration page for all event details and to RSVP. Here’s a summary of the agenda (tentative):

• Check-In(9:00 – 9:30 a.m.)
• All About Anderson Presentation:Learn about our academics, career resources and culture
• Admissions Insider Q&A Panel:Get application advice from the MBA Admissions team
• Student Spotlight Q&A Panel:Hear directly from current students and alumni
• Networking Fair:Mingle and network with members of our community representing a wide array of career functions, industries and interests

Looking forward to seeing you!

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UCLA Anderson Application Insider: Work Experience

This blog post is part of our "Application Insider" blog post series that provides insider information, tips, and advice about applying to the UCLA Anderson MBA program.

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APPLICATION INSIDER TOPIC:

WORK EXPERIENCE

If you are like most applicants, you have probably looked the class profile page of your target school and have noted that your actual years of work experience may differ from what’s on the class profile, or perhaps you have questions about how we evaluate your experience. If that is your case, this post is for you.

Here are the top eight work experience questions we get from applicants:

1. Do admissions officers look at quantity or quality of work experience?
   We look at your overall career trajectory and the decisions you made along your career path. Promotions, title or employer changes and increases in responsibilities will display your growth within an organization or across multiple employers. Cross-functional experience is also very helpful as it shows you can work well with others and manage increasingly more complex projects. As you can see, it is more about the quality of your experience than the length of it.
   
   
2. How do I communicate my work experience throughout the application process?
   Your essay will allow you to connect your past work experience and skills to your future short- and long- term goals but make sure your response is aligned with your essay prompt. Your resume will allow you to quantify your accomplishments and scope of responsibilities in the appropriate context for evaluation. And finally, the interview part of the process will let you connect all the pieces and add your own personality and voice to make your application unique and memorable.
   
   
3. What if I have less or more years of work experience than your reported average?
   UCLA Anderson does not require work experience to apply. However, the vast majority of students have some level of full-time work experience prior to starting the program (See our class profile for details). The Admissions Committee cares more about what you have done during the time you have worked and the skills you may have acquired in the process. Your past successes are often strong clues about your future potential.
   
   
4. When do I start counting my work years of work experience?
   For most people we consider your first full-time job post-college graduation as the start of your work experience and count it all the way to the time you will leave work to start the MBA. If you have worked during college or done an internship that you believe relevant to your MBA goals, you can always use our optional essay to expand on your explanation and share the details with committee.
   
   
5. What if I have worked at a lot of companies. Is this going to be seen as a red flag?
   If you have changed jobs a few times you should discuss new responsibilities and leadership opportunities that you gained, especially in areas connected with your post-MBA goals. If you feel it necessary, you can explain why you switched jobs, and how these experiences led you to your career goals. If there is a rational reason for changing companies frequently and you clearly explain why, it will likely not be a red flag. 
   
   
6. How is non-traditional experience counted (e.g., Military service, self-employed/entrepreneur, lawyer, doctor)?
   UCLA Anderson values diverse perspectives in the classroom, and we welcome applicants from both traditional and non-traditional backgrounds. We recommend that you focus on what you have learned in your past experiences and the skills you’ve gained in your non-traditional experience, and how those may be transferable to allow you succeed in an MBA program and in your post-MBA career goals. Non-traditional students may have work experience prior to the start of their undergraduate career, and we will note this on an individual basis. Military experience is considered work experience in the perspective of the UCLA Anderson Admissions Committee, as you have grown significantly in leadership and decision-making.
   
   
7. I don’t directly manage other people and/or projects. Is there something else I can do to show my leadership and management potential?
   We understand that not all individuals are given the opportunity by their employer to directly manage people or projects, regardless of their ability or desire to do so. Sometimes your leadership roles can be something that you have sought out on your own through volunteering roles inside or outside your organization, especially when your formal job does not provide with direct opportunities to do so. Make sure you talk about those aspects of your life that highlight your ability to work well with others, think big picture and use your analytical and planning skills.

8. I don’t have any full-time work experience yet. Is there something I can do to strengthen my application?
   Every year a few great applicants with little-to-no full-time work experience are admitted to the program. These individuals often bring stellar academics and leadership potential, and can often display their abilities through their own individual accomplishments, such as internships and participation with other organizations as well as very strong academic record of accomplishment.

We hope this helps you understand how your work experience will be evaluated during your application and how to bests use what you have to contribute to our program. If you have more questions about work experience, check out the Application Requirements section of our website or email us at [email protected].

 

Check back for more "Application Insider" blog posts that will cover information and tips on the many aspects of applying to the UCLA Anderson MBA program!

 

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Meet UCLA Anderson Director of MBA Admissions in the Bay Area!

We invite you to join Assistant Dean & Director of MBA Admissions Alex Lawrence ('99) of the full-time MBA program, along with local alumni, at our upcoming information events in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. This will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about our program, its culture and the resources available to help you succeed. The presentation by Dean Alex Lawrence will be followed by an engaging Q&A session with alumni.

• San Francisco Information Evening - September 25 (7-9pm)
  Salesforce East (350 Mission Street)
  
  
  
• Silicon Valley (Mountain View) Information Evening - September 26 (7-9pm)
  Google (2375 Garcia Avenue)
  
  

UCLA Anderson will be hosting additional events around the world -- please visit our admissions events page for our full schedule. You are also welcome to visit us on campus for our General Information Sessions, School Tours, Coffee Chats, and MBA Class Visits, join us online for our online webinars and MBA Liveguide Sessions.

To make sure you you hear about all upcoming events and important information, please fill out this short form to stay in touch. 

 

We are looking forward to meeting you soon on campus, on the road, and online!

 

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Day in the Life: Interning in Consulting (Tuesday Takeover)

Post is a part of the Day in the Life series - each post is written by a current UCLA Anderson student who shares their "Day in the Life"

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Hi everyone! My name is Mary Claire Flanagan and I’m excited to be hosting this week’s Tuesday Takeover. This summer I’m interning at EY in their operations consulting group focused on financial services clients. To give you a little bit of background on me, I was born and raised in St. Paul, MN and headed for the sunshine in LA to go to USC for undergrad. I studied business administration and pursued a career in real estate after graduating. My first role was in commercial real estate brokerage, followed by 3+ years at Oaktree Capital Management doing portfolio analytics for their real estate funds. I came back to business school to pursue consulting, and was fortunate to get the opportunity to try it out this summer at EY! I have been staffed on a couple of due diligence projects working on the IT workstreams, and have been working remotely from LA.

 

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4:30am: Time to wake up! I’m a fitness fanatic and have found both in business school and in my internship that the only way to make sure I get my workout in is to get it done first thing in the morning. Also, I’m working remotely with a team of people based on the East Coast so calls regularly start at 7:00am or earlier. My early morning gym time is the perfect way for me to clear my head and get ready for the day ahead!

 

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11:00am: One of the really cool parts of the EY internship is our summer-long project that we work on with other MBA interns. Teams were tasked with covering various topics such as reverse mentorship, technology trends and recruiting best practices. Our team had bi-weekly meetings, and I had the opportunity to be one of the two project leaders (along with another Anderson classmate!), which was a great way to put many of the leadership skills I learned during my first year into practice. Below you can see our team celebrating after our presentation with our Mobot foam roller/water bottles. 

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5:00pm: Our intern presentations were delivered to partners and senior leadership of the group at an all-MBA intern event in Brooklyn. We also participated in a scavenger hunt throughout the city and enjoyed a delicious rooftop dinner. Having so many of my Anderson classmates here with me summer has been so awesome! Here we are taking in an NYC sunset. 

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6:30pm: Consulting can be a stressful job, so EY has made sure to incorporate opportunities for us to relax and get to know the practitioners as well as our fellow interns in a more casual setting. For example, here we are enjoying some goat yoga! This summer I learned that a goat walking on your back while you’re in child’s pose is actually the ultimate stress reliever!

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I hope you’ve enjoyed my Tuesday Takeover!

 

-- Mary Claire Flanagan ‘20

 

ABOUT MARY CLAIRE

• Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota
• Undergraduate Studies: Business Administration - USC
• Pre-Anderson: Portfolio Analytics Associate - Oaktree Capital Management
• MBA Summer Internship: Operations Consulting - EY
• Post-MBA Goals: Consulting
• Leadership@Anderson:VP of Admit Weekends - Admissions Ambassadors Corps, VP of External Affairs - Management Consulting Association, Consulting Coach - Anderson Career Teams (ACT), Consulting Coach - MCA Interview Prep Teams
  
• Activities@Anderson: Management Consulting Association, Women's Business Connection, Strategy & Operations Management Association, Social Impact Consulting Corps, Admissions Ambassador Corps

 

UCLA Application Insider: Test Scores

This blog post is part of our "Application Insider" blog post series that provides insider information, tips, and advice about applying to the UCLA Anderson MBA program.

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APPLICATION INSIDER TOPIC:

TEST SCORES (GMAT & GRE / TOEFL & IELTS)

Having traveled around the world this summer talking to prospective students for the Class of 2022, the common concern was that dreaded aspect of having to take the standardized tests (GMAT or GRE) for admissions. However, as more business schools accept either the GMAT or GRE, you now have options to prepare and take the test that you will not only do the best in, but feel the most comfortable with. Before you even decide which test to take, make sure you research the schools you will eventually want to apply to in order to see if there’s a required or preferred test. Here at UCLA Anderson, applicants have the option to submit the GMAT or GRE with their application. Both tests are evaluated equally in the admissions process, so we encourage potential candidates to submit the test they feel most comfortable with. To further guide you in the decision of which test to take, reference this US News and World Report article on the key differences between the two tests.

Since test preparation can be a full-time job in itself, we recommend that you take a practice GMAT and practice GRE test to see which one you are more comfortable with. Once you decide, there are many forms of test preparation including prep classes, online practice exams, test books, and one-on-one tutoring. Given your learning style, you will want to select a method that works best for you -- no one method is right for everyone! Each test assesses your verbal, quantitative, analytical writing and integrated reasoning ability. It is important to dedicate review sessions to each component of the test as the admissions team will evaluate your performance in each area. We recommend you should give yourself at least six months of preparation time before taking it and then guide the test date by the round deadline date in which you intend to apply. Keep in mind that it’ll usually take up to 2 weeks for the school to get your results, as well. Test scores are valid for five years, so if you are currently in an undergraduate or graduate program, it might be in your best interest to take the test now since you are already in an academic mode and mindset. At UCLA Anderson, we only evaluate your highest overall score, both the GMAT and GRE provide you with the option to select which test score you prefer to submit to the institution(s) to which you’re seeking admission. Regardless, we do not penalize applicants for taking a test multiple times.

Test scores are one way we evaluate your academic ability in addition to your undergraduate performance to determine your ability to handle the rigors of the Anderson MBA program. UCLA Anderson does not have a minimum score that you must reach. This is just one of many data points we use to evaluate applicants in a very holistic process (others include: work experience, essay, undergraduate transcripts, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, etc.). So if you did not do as well as you liked, there are many ways to enhance your profile. Our class profile will show you the average scores and the ranges that our most recent in-coming class is coming in with. There is no minimum score an applicant must achieve. However, doing well on the GMAT or GRE is also one of the ways to strengthen your academic profile, and to potentially help to combat a lower GPA or lack of quantitative courses during your undergraduate years.

For any international applicants who completed their education outside of the United States, you will also be required to submit the TOEFL or IELTS exam with your application, unless your education was solely taught in English in an English-speaking country (please contact the MBA Admissions office to confirm whether or not you are required to take the TOEFL/IELTS). The purpose of this exam is to assess your English proficiency. Given the collaborative and interactive structure of the MBA program, we want to ensure that you will be able to contribute to classroom discussions from the very first day, and these exams help us evaluate this important fluency factor. You can learn more about the TOEFL/IELTS requirement on the UCLA Graduate Division webpage.

 

Hopefully these insights will help guide you as you prepare for GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and/or IELTS as a part of the application process. If you have any follow-up questions about our requirements or admission process, please see our admissions webpage, our FAQs, or email us directly at [email protected].

 

Check back for more "Application Insider" blog posts that will cover information and tips on the many aspects of applying to the UCLA Anderson MBA program!

 

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Day in the Life: Interning in Renewable Energy (Tuesday Takeover)

Post is a part of the Day in the Life series - each post is written by a current UCLA Anderson student who shares their "Day in the Life"

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Hi, my name is Bob Owlett and I’ll be today’s host for UCLA Anderson’s Tuesday Takeover. I’m interning at BayWa r.e. Solar Projects on the business development team this summer and I’m excited to share my experience with you. Before I get into my internship, here’s a bit about me. I attended Claremont McKenna College, where I focused on finance and economics while competing for the cross country and track teams. After graduation, I worked as an investment banking analyst at Wells Fargo Securities in the Asset Backed Finance division. At Wells Fargo Securities, I worked on transactions across a variety of sectors, and found myself fascinated by deals in the energy space. As such, I attended UCLA Anderson looking to pursue a career in a business development function in the energy industry. I hope you enjoy my takeover below!

 

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8:30am: Once I get into the office, I review my to-do list from the previous day and prioritize which projects I need to work on. My main summer projects include creating a strategy for developing solar in the western US (similar to BayWa’s completed CA project below) and conducting a market sizing on the potential for utility-scale energy storage systems across the US. The projects are fairly long-term, so I make sure to break them into pieces with shorter timelines to remain on track.

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11:30am: I present my western US market research to the office during a lunch and learn. A highlight of the session is the fantastic catered tacos brought into the office. This presentation represents my opportunity to showcase my summer research to all of BayWa’s various teams including finance, legal, and development, to give them a preview of the upcoming business development initiatives.

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2:00pm: I meet with the business development team to discuss how we would like to approach the energy storage market. With ever-growing levels of renewable energy saturation, energy storage systems are needed to shift day-time solar generation into nighttime hours. As a result, coupling energy storage systems to new solar projects has become a priority for all developers.

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5:30pm: I finish my day by reviewing my notes from the day’s meetings and creating a to-do list for tomorrow. It’s still 80 degrees and sunny outside, so some coworkers and I going to head for a quick drink in Newport before heading home for the day.

 

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Thanks for joining my on my day in the life! I hope you enjoyed it!

 

-- Bob Owlett ‘20

 

ABOUT BOB

• Hometown: Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
• Undergraduate Studies: B.A. Economics, M.A. Finance - Claremont McKenna College
• Pre-Anderson: Investment Banking Analyst - Wells Fargo Securities
• MBA Summer Internship: Business Development - BayWa r.e. Solar Projects
• Post-MBA Goals: Business Development - Energy
• Leadership@Anderson: Energy Management Group, Strategy & Operations Management Association, Anderson Ambassador Corps
• Activities@Anderson: John Anderson Golf Club, Outdoor Adventure Club, Anderson Craft Beer Club