Empowering Undergraduate Students for MBA Success
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It’s never too soon to start thinking about an MBA. Did you know you can apply for deferred admission to a leading MBA program now while you’re still an undergrad? And the good news — Forté can help!
Forté MBALaunch for Undergrads is a self-paced online program that guides you through the deferred MBA application process. You’ll get a step-by-step plan and support from experts and peers going through the process alongside you.
By applying during college, you can reserve your spot in a leading MBA program. Then, graduate, jump-start your career, and go back to school when you’re ready.
Scholarship Opportunity
Students who attend HBCU or HSI schools, identify as first-generation college students, or identify as a historically underrepresented minority are encouraged to apply for this scholarship, made possible by the Deloitte Foundation.
To qualify, candidates must submit an essay of 500 words or less about your background, the impact of the scholarship, and how you are going to be a Forté and MBALaunch program ambassador. Once you submit your MBALaunch application and essay, you’re in the running for the scholarship!
Want more ROI? Once you complete the curriculum and attend the Capstone, you will be eligible to receive application fee waivers from leading business schools, valued at over $1,300.
"Undergrad MBALaunch motivated me to prepare my best self for deferred MBA applications. The program helped me stay on track during the busy semester and pushed me to hold accountability to make progress, which is something I needed!"
— Christy Natalisa
MBALaunch for Undergrads Participant
- Build a quality application to business school
Get advice about the application process from reputable admissions reps. - Cultivate a network of peers
Connect with motivated students who have similar career goals. - Save money on the application process
Receive application fee waivers from select business schools and discounts from leading GMAT prep providers. - Access a content library
Participants receive access to over 20 hours of recorded content covering test prep, application components, and professional development — including live workshops. - Apply with confidence
Use your new skills and abilities to compile and submit a competitive application to your programs of interest.
Who
MBALaunch for Undergrads is designed for students who aim to enroll in a deferred MBA or other early-career business program. Interested candidates* should prepare to complete online coursework, meet with their peer group virtually, participate in the MBALaunch community, and attend an exclusive Capstone admissions workshop.
*Participants should be currently attending a U.S. undergraduate institution.
Program Fee
The cost of MBALaunch for Undergrads is highly subsidized by Forté partners. Applicants must pay $200 to participate in the program. Upon completing the program, participants will receive application fee waivers from select business schools valued at over $1,300. During the program, participants will receive discounts from leading GMAT prep providers. By taking advantage of these benefits, you can recoup the cost of participation!
If you're unsure how to finance MBALaunch for Undergrads, use this email template to ask your parent, mentor, or boss to sponsor the program for you.
Scholarship
Scholarships for the 2024 Forté MBALaunch for Undergrads program are made possible with support from the Deloitte Foundation.
We want to break down financial barriers for women who would like to begin their MBA journey with Forté. To help grow and diversify our MBALaunch program, and build the pipeline of underrepresented women into business schools, the scholarship will cover the 2024 MBALaunch for Undergrads fee ($200).
Here’s how it works:
- Step 1: Apply to Forté MBALaunch for Undergrads
- Step 2: Tell us in 500 words or less about your background and interest in the MBA, the impact of the scholarship, and how you are going to be a Forté and MBALaunch program ambassador. How will Forté MBALaunch allow you to further impact your community?
- Step 3: If you are awarded the scholarship, you will receive notification via email. Stay tuned!
- Round 1: Aug. 11, 2024
- Round 2: Sept. 15, 2024
- Round 3: Sept. 29, 2024
- Round 4: Oct. 6, 2024
- Final Deadline: Oct. 27, 2024
Program participants have access to live online workshops in the fall. Participants can attend these sessions live or watch the recordings:
- Oct. 9, 2024
- Oct. 16, 2024
- Oct. 23, 2024
- Oct. 30, 2024
- Nov. 6, 2024
- Dec. 4, 2024 — Capstone: Application Workshop
Boston University (Questrom School of Business) • Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business) • Columbia Business School • Duke University (The Fuqua School of Business) • Emory University (Goizueta Business School) • Harvard Business School • INSEAD • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) • Northwestern University (Kellogg School of Management) • Pennsylvania State University (Smeal College of Business) • Southern Methodist University (Cox School of Business) • University of California - Berkeley (Haas School of Business) • University of Chicago (Booth School of Business) • University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (Carlson School of Management) • University of North Carolina (Kenan-Flagler Business School) • University of Pennsylvania (The Wharton School) • University of Rochester (Simon Business School) • University of Virginia (Darden School of Business) • Yale School of Management
Please email premba@fortefoundation.org.
