2025 Forté MBALAUNCH
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The 2025 Forté MBALaunch program is designed for those interested in applying to an MBA program in Fall 2025, for enrollment in Fall 2026.
The fee is $675 to participate in the eight-month program if you enroll by Jan. 31. The cost to enroll after Jan. 31 is $750. All MBALaunch application and enrollment fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
2025 cohort application is open!
Please set aside approximately one hour to complete your application. You will not be able to save an incomplete application on our website.
2025 MBALaunch Eligibility Requirements
- Academic Achievement: To be considered, applicants must have a bachelor's degree. Those with a strong undergraduate record are encouraged to apply.
Haven't completed your undergraduate degree? Learn about MBALaunch for Undergrads. - 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 eight-month program. Cohort participants are expected to attend virtual and/or live events, weekly online sessions, monthly group meetings, and submit an official GMAT/GRE/EA score and individual work. The program begins on Feb. 4, 2025 with a mandatory virtual session. 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.
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. All program requirements will also have a virtual option to accommodate participants.
2025 Application Requirements
- Complete the application form.
- Pay the $35 nonrefundable application fee.
- Answer one essay question — 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. This essay can be written (500 words or less) or a recorded video ( three minutes or less).
- Update and share your LinkedIn profile.
Please set aside approximately one hour to fully complete your application. You will not be able to save an incomplete application on our website.
2025 Application Schedule
While there is no major difference between application rounds in terms of selectivity, the earlier you apply, the earlier you could gain access to resources and discounts specific to MBALaunch participants.
Round 1 Deadline
- Application Deadline: Sept. 15, 2024
- Admission Notification (on or before): Sept. 24, 2024
- Enrollment Fee Due: Oct. 4, 2024
Round 2 Deadline
- Application Deadline: Oct. 27, 2024
- Admission Notification (on or before): Nov. 5, 2024
- Enrollment Fee Due: Nov. 15, 2024
Round 3 Deadline
- Application Deadline: Dec. 8, 2024
- Admission Notification (on or before): Dec. 17, 2024
- Enrollment Fee Due: Dec. 27, 2024
Round 4 Deadline
- Application Deadline: Jan. 12, 2025
- Admission Notification (on or before): Jan. 21, 2025
- Enrollment Fee Due: Jan. 31, 2025
Final Deadline
- Application Deadline: Feb. 2, 2025
- Admission Notification (on or before): Feb. 3, 2025
- Enrollment Fee Due: Feb. 4, 2025
2025 MBALaunch Enrollment Fee
The fee is $675 to participate in the eight-month program if you enroll by Jan. 31. The cost to enroll after Jan. 31 is $750.
MBALaunch is a resource-intensive program supported by Forté partners. Financial aid for this program may not be not available.
MBALAUNCH 2025 POLICIES
MBALaunch 2025 Withdrawal Policy
If you decide to withdraw from the MBALaunch program at any point, you agree to end your participation in the program, forego current and future access to the online community, and forfeit access to benefits received by completing MBALaunch in good standing. All program fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
MBALaunch 2025 Test Policy
One of the benefits of the MBALaunch program is accountability for test and application timelines. As part of MBALaunch, you are required to take the official GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment (EA). All participants must submit an official GMAT, GRE, or EA score by July 1, 2025. Any fees associated with the GMAT/GRE/EA are not included as part of the MBALaunch program.
Completing MBALaunch in Good Standing
If you complete the 2025 MBALaunch program in good standing by Sept. 9, you are eligible to receive the following:
- Access to the MBALaunch alumni community
- Continued access to recorded content after program completion (up to 12 months)
- Application fee waivers for the Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 and/or Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 application cycles
- Badge of completion
In order to complete the program in good standing, you must:
- Attend required virtual sessions
- Attend required events
- Submit your official test score
- Meet all program deadlines
