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:
Choosing an MBA Program
With our Round 1 decision release date coming up in about two weeks, we wanted to share some advice that you may want to think through as you consider your options. Below are some recommended action items to take to help you make a decision on which MBA program is the right one for you. If you are applying in Rounds 2 or 3, hopefully this post will give you a quick look into what to expect once the applications and interviews are all done!
(1) Connect (or re-connect) with current students, alumni, and future classmates:
Once you have been admitted into a program, it's natural that the type of questions you have will change. Share the good news with people you interacted with along the way, and take this opportunity to set up follow-up conversations to discuss your questions. At UCLA Anderson, we pair you exclusively with a student buddy and an alumni buddy once you're admitted so there will be two more additional resources for you, too! We will also add you to a Slack Workspace to start making those connections early. This is a great way to meet future classmates and decide if this is the network you want moving forward.
PRO-Tip: Using Slack and getting those conversations early is also a great way to meet potential roommates should you be making the move to Los Angeles!
(2) Save the date for admit events:
We highly recommend participating in our many events and activities we host for admitted applicants! These events are the best way to assess a school's offerings, culture and overall environment, in addition to providing the opportunity to get to know your potential future classmates. Anderson's Round One Week (AROW) and Anderson Days (A-Days for Rounds 1 and 2) feature sessions with our top-ranked Parker Career Management Center, faculty spotlights, 1-on-1 loan advising sessions, and more.
PRO-Tip: If you cannot make it to us, we come to you. Look out for days where we'll be in your city hosting Admit Lunches & Dinners.
(3) Consult your personal "Board of Advisors":
At the end of the day, you want to attend the best program possible for you and your goals. Assemble a list of the people in your life who are your personal and professional mentors that can advise you. Don't forget your "gut feelings", too -- those intangible qualities about a school that leave you feeling more empowered, inspired, and included can make the difference between an "OK" MBA experience and a life-changing one.
PRO-Tip: LinkedIn is a great place to continue looking for people in the UCLA Anderson network. It's likely you know someone or connected to someone who does.
We also encourage you to think beyond the immediate post-MBA job. Our alumni are proud to call UCLA Anderson their home because of what our school stands for -- sharing success, thinking fearlessly and driving change - and how we live those values every day. Classmates and professors pushed each other to a new level of potential, and we are so excited that UCLA Anderson could be a part of your journey!
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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