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Build your best application with MBALaunch.

Real prep. Real community. Real results.

What makes MBALaunch the best application prep program available? The MBALaunch community. From the experts who share guidance, tips, and insights to the team that answers your questions, gives you a much-needed pep talk, and keeps you on track, and the peer group who know exactly what you're going through because they're in it too, you know you're not alone in this process.

Let's be real. Applying to business school is a lot, and it can feel overwhelming when you're working full-time, prepping for exams, and trying to have a life. Our MBALaunch programs are designed to meet you where you are — whether you're applying in three months or next year, MBALaunch has an option that will help you build your best application. You'll also get application fee waivers to incredible programs and the confidence to own your unique story.

Now's the time. Choose your path. Build your future. Let's launch.

Not sure which MBALaunch program is right for you? Watch our virtual session to help you choose.

Choose Your MBALaunch Program

  • MBALaunch On Demand: $500

    Applying to business school in Round 1? Start here.
    • Get access to expert-led virtual sessions to build your best MBA application at your own pace
    • 25+ hours of application and admissions insights from experts
    • Exclusive online learning management system designed to keep you on track
    • Supportive community of fellow participants
    • Application fee waivers from 40+ business schools — $6,000 value
  • MBALaunch Hybrid: $750

    Aiming for January 2026 MBA deadlines? Start here.
    • Get your MBA application in top shape with 7 weeks of accelerated prep
    • Hear advice from business school admissions experts
    • Join a supportive community of peers going through the application process with you
    • Synchronous and asynchronous content options to keep you on track
    • Application fee waivers from 40+ business schools — $6,000 value
  • MBALaunch Cohort: $750

    Applying to business school in fall 2026? Start here.
    • Get 8 months of guided learning to help you showcase your unique story
    • 100+ hours of application advice and admissions insights, test prep, professional development, and more
    • Advising appointments and exclusive events with admissions experts
    • Cohort of 600+ peers going through the application process with you
    • Application fee waivers from 40+ business schools — $6,000 value

Meet the MBALaunch Team

  • Ashley Lautzenheiser

    Ashley Lautzenheiser

    Ashley Lautzenheiser is the Director of Pre-MBA Programs at Forté. She is responsible for all pre-MBA and early career programming, and connects women around the globe to resources and opportunities within the business world.

    Prior to Forté, Ashley spent over a decade in admissions and recruitment — most recently at the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis.

  • Sarah Duerr

    Sarah Duerr

    Sarah Duerr is a Program Manager on the Pre-MBA team at Forté. She primarily oversees the MBALaunch cohort program and assists with additional early career programming. She is happy to be part of a team with a strong passion to make a difference in the personal and professional lives of women.

    Prior to joining Forté, Sarah spent more than a decade in recruiting and admissions — most recently at Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University in Columbus.

  • Melissa Graham

    Melissa Graham

    Melissa Graham is a Program Manager at Forté where she facilitates the organization’s early career and pre-MBA initiatives.

    Prior to joining the Programs Team, Melissa enjoyed several years in her role as Executive Assistant to Elissa Sangster, CEO of Forté. She has spent over a decade in various roles within the organization and loves its mission of increasing the number of More Women Leading.

About the MBALaunch Experience

  • Chandler Rock

    “I didn’t think I could get into
    a top MBA program…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), 2023
  • Erika Lawrence

    “Forté MBALaunch provided me with all of the tools that I needed to be successful, and it shows because I ended up getting into business school.”

    - Erika Lawrence
    University of Pennsylvania (The Wharton School), 2023

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