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2020 Forté MBALaunch On Demand

Forté MBALaunch On Demand will give you a clear road map to help you navigate the MBA application process. Our line-up of webinars will help you "get it done," but also inspire you along the way so that you feel good about your future and how the MBA will support your personal and professional goals. Our intention is to make you the best MBA candidate possible.

BENEFITS OF MBALAUNCH ON DEMAND FOR WOMEN

  • 15 GMAT preparation webinar recordings
  • 13 application preparation webinar recordings
  • GMAT homework and study plans
  • An MBA application preparation guide
  • Application fee waivers offered by more than 35 of our sponsor schools

Because the MBALaunch On Demand program is self paced, you are welcome to get started as soon as you are ready.

 

 

MBALAUNCH ON DEMAND FAQS

  1. What is the program duration?
    The beauty of MBALaunch On Demand is that it is self paced; the time you spend on this program may vary in small or big ways from your peers. In general, we recommend setting aside 3 months for our GMAT Prep and another 3 months for our Application Prep.
  2. How much time per week do I need to dedicate to MBALaunch On Demand?
    Again, this answer will vary person to person. The program is designed to walk you through the admissions process, beginning with GMAT preparation, and ending with a thoughtful review of the entire MBA admissions process. In general, we would recommend dedicating 3-4 hours per week to MBALaunch.
  3. How does the MBALaunch On Demand Program Differ from the MBALaunch Live Program?
    MBALaunch On Demand includes the same webinar content, assignments, and study plans as the live program. The MBALaunch live option also includes a day-long educational and networking event, an assigned peer networking group, and a formalized advising program. The next in-person MBALaunch program will be offered for women targeting F21 enrollment. Applications will open this fall. For women targeting F19 admission, we recommend the On Demand program.
  4. How can I make the most of the program?
    Your MBALaunch program satisfaction will be directly related to your engagement in the program. This is a structured program that calls for you to dedicate time to GMAT study, self-reflection, and application preparation. The more time you invest, the better your experience will be. We suggest that you engage with your fellow On Demand Launchers on our Forté Connect platform. This platform is where you will find GMAT and Application webinars, access partner discounts, and view MBALaunch social events.
  5. When will I have access to the MBALaunch On Demand curriculum and program partner discounts?
    Within one week of registration, we will send you access information for Forté Connect, an exclusive intranet site for MBALaunch On Demand participants.

Forté's MBALaunch program was incredibly informative. I had a great time and found all of the webinars on both the GMAT and the Application prep extremely helpful. I am glad I took the time to complete all of them. I took the GMAT again and was able to improve 80 points. Thank you for all of your work.

— Denice Gonzalez-Kim, Forté MBALaunch Participant

2019 MBALaunch on Demand Sponsors

Admit Advantage

Official Forté Partner, Admit Advantage, is an expert MBA admissions consulting company with a 90% success rate for its MBA applicant candidates from over 15 countries annually. Founded by Wharton MBAs with consultants from top business schools including Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Berkeley, MIT, Kellogg, Chicago, and Dartmouth, Admit Advantage leverages these top-tier MBA alumni to give its clients an unparalleled advantage in the MBA admissions process. By employing a tested and rigorous application approach, Admit Advantage has placed candidates with strong academic and work profiles as well as those with grade or GMAT-challenges alike into top-tier MBA programs.

Admit Advantage is known for its candid advice, structured support, and relentless attention to detail to maximize applicants’ chances. Admit Advantage has proudly worked with the Forte Foundation and individual launchers for the last five years to help place them in the best schools in the world.

EMPOWERgmat

EMPOWERgmat is a comprehensive on demand GMAT course for both beginners and retakers alike. Through a curriculum uniquely tailored to the GMAT, students will learn both the concepts and tactics required to succeed on this highly specialized exam in a program that is easy to use, affordable, and unmatched in its effectiveness.

MBALaunch On Demand GMAT Module Webinar Speakers

  • Graduate Management Admissions Council
  • Manhattan Prep

MBALaunch On Demand Application Module Webinar Speakers

  • Admit Advantage
  • Ivy Groupe Consulting
  • Personal MBA Coach
  • Representatives from our 54 business school sponsors
  • Stratus Admissions Counseling

PROGRAM DETAILS

WHO
MBALaunch is designed for women interested in applying to an MBA program in Fall 2020 or Spring 2021, for enrollment in Fall 2021.

COST
The program fee is highly subsidized by our sponsors and program partners and is non-refundable. Upon completion of the program, you'll receive application fee waivers from more than 35 Forté schools and discounts from leading GMAT test prep providers and admissions consultants that can recoup the total cost of MBALaunch.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Applications will open in 2020.

2019 APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS
Arizona State University (W. P. Carey School of Business) • Babson College (F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business) • Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business) • Cornell University (SC Johnson Graduate School of Management) • Dartmouth College (Tuck School of Business) • Duke University (Fuqua School of Business) • Emory University (Goizueta Business School) • ESADE Business School • George Washington University (School of Business) • Georgetown University (McDonough School of Business) • Georgia Tech (Scheller College of Business) • HEC-Paris • IE Business School • IESE Business School • Imperial College Business School • Indiana University - Bloomington (Kelley School of Business) • INSEAD • London Business School • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) • 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 Chicago (Booth School of Business) • University of Illinois (Gies 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 Oxford (Saïd Business School) • 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 Toronto (Rotman School of Management) • University of Virginia (Darden School of Business) • Vanderbilt University (Owen Graduate School of Management) • Washington University in St. Louis (Olin Business School) • Western University (Ivey Business School) • Yale School of Management • York University (Schulich School of Business)

A sub-group of our sponsor schools offer fee waivers to candidates who complete the MBALaunch program. This group may change slightly for the 2019 MBALaunch group.