MAKE YOUR MBA APPLICATION STAND OUT with MBALaunch
$649
The hardest part of business school is getting into business school — but it doesn't have to be with MBALaunch.
Welcome to the most comprehensive MBA application prep program for future MBA candidates — and the best deal out there. Get access to MBA application prep worth $15,000+ for just a fraction of the cost.
MBALaunch is your guide through the application process. Our team will help you stay on track with a structured plan for applying to business school next fall, including step-by-step application guidance and the most supportive community of peers and experts.
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Expert Prep, fraction of the cost
Participants Say...
I didn't think I could get into a top MBA program. Now, here I am thriving with a full-tuition scholarship. Going through the application process with help from Forté MBALaunch gave me the guidance and supportive peer community I needed to get where I am today.
Chandler Rock
University of Michigan (Ross School of Business)
wHAT you get
You can expect us to hold you accountable, no matter where you're applying or what type of program you're pursuing. We will help you build your network with Forté Fellows and admissions committee members at our member business schools — all while serving as your support system throughout the application process and beyond.
4 months of access to step-by-step MBA application prep
100+ hours of content: admissions insights, essay help, test prep, and more
Advising appointments and exclusive events with admissions pros
Supportive community of peers navigating the MBA journey alongside you
Fee waivers from 40+ leading MBA programs
YOUR SECRET MBA PREP ADVANTAGE
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Build a winning MBA application
Get advice about the process and feedback on your application from peers and program partners. Attend weekly virtual sessions covering everything from financing your MBA to power networking. -
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Gain a network of peers
Connect with hundreds of motivated peers who have similar goals and are going through the application process right alongside you. -
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Connect with experts
Schedule advising appointments with admissions reps from high-ranking business schools and other MBA consultants, and take advantage of office hours with Forté experts. -
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Receive feedback
Draw on the experiences of peers and MBA alumni advisors — get tips for choosing the right MBA program, writing admissions essays, updating your resume, and interviewing with confidence. -
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Access fee waivers and discounts
Receive application fee waivers from 40+ high-ranking business schools and discounts from leading GMAT prep providers and admissions consultants — an estimated value of $6,000.
Participants Say...
I liked the fact that it was designed to walk me through the deadlines, connect me with admissions staff and current students and alumni at various schools, and create a support group of other women who were applying.
Hannah Untereiner
UCLA (Anderson School of Management)
Participants Say...
Going through this program (MBLaunch) boosted my confidence, and it gave me a sense of ‘I've got this. I can do this.’"
Dawn Kissi
Columbia Business School
PROGRAM DETAILS
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US Business Schools
- Arizona State University (W.P. Carey School of Business)
- Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business)
- Cornell University (Johnson School of Management)
- Dartmouth College (Tuck School of Business)
- Duke University (The Fuqua School of Business)
- Emory University (Goizueta Business School)
- George Washington University (School of Business)
- Georgetown University (McDonough School of Business)
- Georgia Tech (Scheller College of Business)
- Indiana University - Bloomington (Kelley School of Business)
- Johns Hopkins University (Carey Business School)
- Michigan State University (Broad College of Business)
- New York University (Stern School of Business)
- Ohio State University (Fisher College of Business)
- Rice University (Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business)
- Southern Methodist University (Cox School of Business)
- University of California - Irvine (Paul Merage School of Business)
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (College of Business)
- University of Maryland (Smith School of Business)
- University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (Carlson School of Management)
- University of North Carolina (Kenan-Flagler Business School)
- University of Notre Dame (Mendoza College of Business)
- University of Rochester (Simon Business School)
- University of Southern California (Marshall School of Business)
- University of Texas at Austin (McCombs School of Business)
- University of Texas at Dallas (Naveen Jindal School of Management)
- University of Wisconsin - Madison (Wisconsin School of Business)
- Vanderbilt University (Owen Graduate School of Management)
- Yale School of Management
CANADA, UK, and Europe Business Schools
- ESADE Business School
- HEC Paris
- IE University
- IESE Business School
- IMD Business School
- Imperial Business School
- INSEAD
- London Business School
- Queen's University (Smith School of Business)
- UBC Sauder School of Business
- University of Cambridge (Judge Business School)
- University of Oxford (Saïd Business School)
- University of Toronto (Rotman School of Management)
- Warwick Business School
- Western University (Ivey Business School)
- York University (Schulich School of Business)
A group of our member business schools offer fee waivers to candidates who successfully complete the MBALaunch program. This group may change slightly for the 2027 MBALaunch program.
Participants Say...
I realized that I did not know anyone with an MBA, I had no support network for the application, I had no ties to any school, and I couldn’t afford the resources that most people used for applications: admissions consultants, GMAT tutors, resume reviews.
Jennifer Chacón Salas
Dartmouth College (Tuck School of Business)
Participants Say...
MBALaunch gave me clarity on what schools were looking for and how to position my story strategically.
Mia Loiferman
Dartmouth College (Tuck School of Business)
2027 MBALaunch Eligibility Requirements
Anyone considering an MBA is welcome to apply to MBALaunch. The 2027 Forté MBALaunch cohort program is designed for those interested in applying to an MBA program in fall 2027, for enrollment in fall 2028.
- Academic Achievement
To be considered, applicants must have a bachelor's degree. Those with a strong undergraduate record are encouraged to apply. - Work Experience
Applicants with at least two years of post-undergrad professional work experience are preferred. Business experience and/or education is not required. Candidates with non-traditional backgrounds and/or experiences are encouraged to apply. - Commitment
Applicants must be willing to commit significant time and energy throughout the four-month program. Cohort participants are expected to attend virtual and/or live events, weekly online sessions, monthly group meetings, individual work, and submit an official GMAT/GRE/EA score. Participants can expect to dedicate at least one hour weekly to live/synchronous programming, with additional optional opportunities. Some program requirements will need more of a time commitment.
The cohort program begins in January 2027 with a mandatory virtual session.
Not sure the time commitment will work for you? Learn about MBALaunch On Demand — our self-paced, content-only program. - Location: The entire program can be completed virtually. Forté will hold several in-person events in select major cities in the United States. All program requirements will also have a virtual option to accommodate participants.
2027 MBALaunch Enrollment INFO
The fee is $649 to participate in the MBALaunch cohort program.
MBALaunch is a resource-intensive program supported by Forté sponsors and members. Financial aid for this program is not available.
The MBALaunch enrollment fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Learn more about the 2027 MBALaunch participant policies.
Participants Say...
I applied [to MBALaunch] because I wanted to know how to best put my application together, and I got that. But I also found a group of women that were there to support me along the way and that I'm likely going to be friends with for life.
Stefanie Cainto
Cornell University (Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management)
2027 MBALAUNCH ENROLLMENT DETAILS
- Complete the enrollment form.
- Here's what you'll need:
- Up-to-date LinkedIn profile
- Optional: Professional resume
- Optional: Essay
Tell us why you are looking to pursue an MBA, how the MBALaunch program will help you meet your goals, and how you connect to Forté's mission of More Women Leading.
Participants Say...
If you are a non-traditional applicant with limited to no business background, Forté helps you become more competitive.
Amanda Villarreal
New York University (Stern School of Business)
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