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Forté MBALaunch

Build your best MBA application and connect with the most supportive network.

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MBALAUNCH  
COHORT

Applying to business school next year? Get a structured plan and supportive community to build your best MBA application.


  • Eight 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 50+ business schools — $10,000 value

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MBALAUNCH 
ON DEMAND

Applying to business school in the next six months? Get a clear plan to navigate the MBA application process at your own pace.


  • Access expert-led virtual sessions to build your best application on your schedule

  • 25+ hours of application and admissions insights from experts

  • Exclusive online learning management system designed to keep you accountable to your progress

  • Supportive community of fellow participants

  • Application fee waivers from 40+ business schools — $6,000 value

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MBALAUNCH 
FOR UNDERGRADS

Get all the tools you need to build a competitive application for any high-ranking deferred MBA or early-career business program.


  • Follow virtual guided learning at your own pace, including 20+ hours of MBA application and test prep

  • Advice from business school admissions experts

  • Learn how a deferred MBA can help you after college with pre-admission to business school

  • Supportive network of driven peers

  • Application fee waivers from select business schools — $1,300+ value

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MEET THE MBALAUNCH TEAM

 

 

Have questions? Please don't hesitate to email us.

 

ASHLEY LAUTZENHEISER

Director, Pre-MBA Programs

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

Manager, Early Career Programs

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.

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. Through her 5+ year tenure at Fisher, she became familiar with the mission and vision of Forté. 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.

MELISSA GRAHAM

Manager, Early Career Programs

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.




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