MBA Launch for Undergrads

Forté MBALaunch for Undergrads is the self-paced tool you need to build a competitive application for any leading deferred MBA or early-career business program.

It’s never too soon to start thinking about your MBA. By saving your seat in the program of your choice now, you can choose when you want to start, using the deferred MBA program. Apply for a leading MBA program now, graduate college, jumpstart your career, and go back to school when you’re ready.

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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 the scholarship, made possible by the Deloitte Foundation. To qualify, candidates will need to write 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 essay and application, you’re in the running for a scholarship.

Want more ROI? Once you complete the curriculum and attend the Capstone, you will be eligible to receive application fee waivers from business schools, valued at over $1,300.

"Undergrad MBALaunch motivated me to prepare my bestself 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 2023 MBALaunch for Undergrads Program Participant

1. Build a quality application to b-school
   Get advice about the application process from reputable admissions reps.
2. Cultivate a network of peers
   Connect with motivated students who have similar career goals.
3. Save money on the application process
   Receive application fee waivers from select business schools and discounts from leading GMAT prep providers.
4. 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.
5. Apply with confidence
   Use your new skills and abilities to compile and submit a competitive application to your programs of interest.

WHO

This program 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 US undergraduate institution.

PROGRAM FEE

The cost of this program is highly subsidized by Forté partners. Registrants must pay $200 to participate in the program. Upon completing the program, students will receive application fee waivers from select business schools valued at over $1,300. If you're unsure how to finance the program, use this email template to ask your parent, mentor, or boss to sponsor the program for you.

During the program, students will receive discounts from leading GMAT prep providers — by taking advantage of these benefits, students can recoup the cost of participation.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Scholarships for the 2024 Forté MBALaunch for Undergrads 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 application fee.

Here’s how it works:

• Step 1. Apply to Forté Undergraduate MBALaunch
• 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 and an application link via email. Stay tuned!

2024 PROGRAM PARTNERS

Boston University (Questrom School of Business) • Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business) • Columbia Business School • Duke University (The Fuqua School of Business) • 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

Program participants have access to live online workshops in the fall. Participants can attend these sessions live or watch the recordings:

• Oct. 9
• Oct. 16
• Nov. 23
• Nov. 6
• Dec. 4 Capstone: Application Workshop

• Round 1: Aug. 11, 2024
• Round 2: Sept. 15, 2024
• Round 3: Sept. 29, 2024
• Final Deadline: Oct. 6, 2024

Please email premba@fortefoundation.org.