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.
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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