MBALaunch On demand
Your MBA admissions strategy, on your schedule.
Focused. Flexible. Fast.
From school selection to personal branding, test prep, and application insights, MBALaunch On Demand provides all the expertise you need, when you need it most.
This online program gives you a clear, focused plan for MBA admissions. You'll learn how to position yourself, your experience, and your goals for a stellar set of essays. You'll build a smart, realistic timeline and stay on track with expert-led virtual sessions and resources. You'll be ready to submit a strong application, and you'll do it all on your schedule.
Want to learn more? Watch our Ask Me Anything webinar with MBALaunch On Demand alumni. Past participants shared their MBALaunch On Demand experience and where they are now.
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Program highlights
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Define your personal brand
Your leadership story is an essential part of b-school admissions. Learn how to position your past experiences and connect them to your future goals. -
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Admissions insights
On-demand access to 25+ hours of admissions and application insights from MBA experts, including admissions officers at our member schools. -
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Exclusive savings
Receive application fee waivers from 40+ Forté member business schools and exclusive discounts from MBA insiders — Personal MBA Coach, MBA Protocol, and more. -
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Structured timeline
Our online curriculum is designed to help you make progress and stay on track. -
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Supportive network
Gain a supportive network of fellow MBALaunch On Demand participants who are on the same journey.
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Don't Just Take Our Word For It
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“Forté has provided the biggest ROI of my life so far.”
- Karen Verboski
2024 MBA Graduate and Forté Fellow
Rice University (Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business)
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“There are ways to connect with women who can hold you accountable throughout the process, and who are also sensitive to what you’re going through, either because they’re going through the same thing or because they have successfully completed it and can give you advice.”
- Contessa Mwedzi
2023 MBA Graduate
Northwestern University (Kellogg School of Management)
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“Forté helps women figure out what they need to do to put their best foot forward in the MBA application process.”
- Emily LeStrange
2019 MBA Graduate and Forté Fellow
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan)
Learn more about Emily's MBALaunch On Demand experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in MBALaunch On Demand?
MBALaunch On Demand is open to anyone in the process of applying to business school. Our content, experts, and coaches address women’s perspectives and experiences and will share guidance and advice accordingly.
How do I make the most of MBALaunch On Demand?
The program is designed to help you build your best application to business school. We recommend you dedicate time to each learning item, just like you would for an online class. Modules cover specific application components, personal and professional development, and content from alumni and students. The more time you invest, the better your experience will be.
Will I be in a community with other future MBA students?
The program is designed to be completed independently. There are some opportunities to engage with other participants in the program, as well as some optional live virtual events in the summer and fall.
How much time per week do I need to dedicate to MBALaunch On Demand?
MBALaunch On Demand is self-paced so you can complete the program on your timeline. If you want to finish the program in eight weeks, we recommend dedicating three to four hours per week to MBALaunch On Demand. You may also need to allocate significant time to studying for the GMAT or other standardized test. We do require participants to spend a minimum of three weeks from enrollment date to complete all modules.
How does MBALaunch On Demand differ from the live MBALaunch cohort program?
MBALaunch On Demand includes select recorded content from our comprehensive cohort program. The cohort option includes synchronous programming, educational and networking events, peer networking groups, and formalized advising. Applications for the next cohort will open in late summer. For those applying to business school in 2025, we recommend MBALaunch On Demand.
When will I have access to the MBALaunch On Demand curriculum and program partner discounts?
Within one week of enrollment, we will email you access information for the Learning Management System (LMS), an exclusive intranet site for MBALaunch On Demand participants.
How can I receive the application fee waivers?
To be eligible to receive the application fee waivers for the 2025-2026 application cycle, participants need to complete all required content and surveys. All participants must also submit an official GMAT, GRE, or EA score prior to completion of the program. Please note: We require participants to spend a minimum of three weeks from enrollment date to complete all modules.
2025 MBA APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS
A group of our member business schools offer fee waivers to candidates who successfully complete MBALaunch On Demand. See below for schools currently offering fee waivers to participants.
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)
Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to receive application fee waivers for the fall 2025 - spring 2026 application cycle.
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