Forté MBALAUNCH
Build your best MBA application.
Forté MBALaunch is a comprehensive eight-month program designed to help you submit your best MBA application to business schools. Whether you are a first generation student, have already attempted the application process, or are surrounded by people with MBAs in your network, the program is committed to you and your unique b-school selection process.
No matter the MBA program format you’re interested in, you can expect us to hold you accountable. We will help you build your network with Forté Fellows and admissions committee members at our partner business schools while serving as your support system throughout the process and beyond.
Application Prep
Build your best application with eight months of guidance and support. We will cover everything from writing your essays and updating your resume, to interviewing techniques, to power networking.
- Self Discovery
Understand the unique characteristics that will make you a valuable asset to MBA programs through our personal branding workshop and the exclusive MBALaunch Symposium. As you continue the exploration process, you’ll clarify your career goals and get excited about your MBA journey. - Application Strategies
Through our weekly programming, you'll gain valuable strategies and tools for every component of the MBA application. Get help:
– Maximizing school selection and scholarship opportunities
– Developing and sharing your personal story
– Practicing interview skills
– Building relationships with b-school admissions committees
– Selecting references
– Networking with confidence - Business School Selection
Share your MBA journey with other talented women who are on a similar path, and learn from current students and alumni how to identify the business schools that align with your core values. - Career Visioning
Connect with career management staff for tips on solidifying your professional goals, setting a career game plan, and more. You'll also hear from MBA alumni how earning this degree helped shape the trajectory of their careers. With these insider insights, you’ll understand how an MBA can be a valuable asset in any industry.
Community Building and Advising
During MBALaunch, you’ll have opportunities to connect with a variety of advisors — admissions experts, business school reps, MBA alumni, and current Forté Fellows and MBA students. This approach provides diverse perspectives and detailed advice about the application process.
- Peer Groups
Participants will be matched with a peer group by time zone and program format of interest. Throughout the MBALaunch experience, your peer group will provide encouragement, support, and networking opportunities. You will meet monthly for the duration of the program. - Office Hours with Experts and Admissions Staff
Office Hour appointments are 15-30 minute conversations by phone or video where subject-matter experts offer advice and answer questions on MBA admissions topics. These topics can include admissions, career services, financing an MBA, choosing the right school or program format, and more. These one-on-one appointments are an invaluable resource and can be very impactful in your pre-application relationship building. - Connections With Current MBA Students and Alumni
Participants will be introduced to MBA women from Forté partner schools. These women will be a resource for you to learn about student life, campus culture, program requirements, and more. - Summer Advising Sessions
Connect with participants outside of your immediate peer group and program advisors. These small group discussions may cover a variety of topics — researching schools, exploring specific industries, making the most of an interview, bolstering your resume, and more. - Ask Me Anythings
Participate in online Ask Me Anythings (AMAs) with the MBALaunch team, admissions experts, current MBA students, and MBA program alumni covering different application topics.
Financing Your MBA
Learn how to finance your MBA with virtual sessions dedicated to creating a business school budget, understanding loan options, and researching and negotiating scholarships.
GMAT Prep
Improve your GMAT score with virtual sessions led by instructors from leading test prep companies. You'll also gain access to tutors for the exam that suits you best. Between their guidance and Forté’s suggested test prep and practice test schedule, we ensure that you'll be ready to tackle test day.
Please note: Having an official GMAT/GRE/EA score on file is not required to apply to MBALaunch. All admitted participants are required to submit an official score report during their time in MBALaunch in order to successfully complete the program.
