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mbaMission Announces New Dates for MBA Application Writing Course

mbaMission — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:33:41 +0000

mbaMission is proud to introduce a first-of-its-kind MBA application writing class led by veteran mbaMission admissions consultant Angela Guido. Throughout this four-session, 12-hour course, we will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating a compelling MBA application that reveals your unique character and will inspire the admissions committee to grant you that coveted letter of acceptance. This class is designed to jump-start your application process—you will brainstorm for unique ideas, practice the techniques of effective storytelling and resume construction and learn how to structure and draft essays for your target school—so that you are headed in the right direction with all your applications.

Expected Outcomes

In this class you will accomplish the following:

Understand how to view essays through the lens of the admissions committee
Learn to identify the characteristics of a great essay and avoid common pitfalls
Dig deep into your past experiences to reveal your most compelling stories
Start constructing your essays with feedback and direction from your peers and the instructor
Benefit from the workshop leader’s deep expertise on the admissions process and top programs
Workshop your essays in an online session after the formal instruction sessions to enhance your drafts and move your work toward the final draft stage
Get a head start on your recommendations and interviews in an extra hour of recorded content and develop a process for completing the rest of your applications

Class Dates:

Online Winter A:

Sunday, Feb. 19 (10 a.m.—1 p.m.)
Sunday, Feb. 19 (2—5 p.m.)
Tuesday, Feb. 21 (8—11 p.m.)
Tuesday, Feb. 28 (8—11 p.m.)

Online Winter B:

Sunday, Mar. 11 (10 a.m.—1 p.m.)
Sunday, Mar. 11 (2—5 p.m.)
Tuesday, Mar. 13 (8—11 p.m.)
Tuesday, Mar. 20 (8—11 p.m.)

*All times listed are in Eastern Time Zone

Fees:

Online Winter A: Regularly $699, but register before February 12 to receive a 10% early bird discount!
Online Winter B: Regularly $699, but register before March 4 to receive a 10% early bird discount!

Space is limited. Visit www.mbamission.com to sign up today!

mbaMission Presents “Constructing a Standout MBA Application Boot Camp”

mbaMission — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:10:05 +0000

mbaMission is proud to introduce a first-of-its-kind MBA application writing class led by a veteran mbaMission admissions consultant. Throughout this four-session, 12-hour course, we will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating a compelling MBA application that reveals your unique character and will inspire the admissions committee to grant you that coveted letter of acceptance. This class is designed to jump-start your application process—you will brainstorm for unique ideas, practice the techniques of effective storytelling and resume construction and learn how to structure and draft essays for your target school—so that you are headed in the right direction with all your applications.

Expected Outcomes

In this class you will accomplish the following:

Understand how to view essays through the lens of the admissions committee
Learn to identify the characteristics of a great essay and avoid common pitfalls
Dig deep into your past experiences to reveal your most compelling stories
Start constructing your essays with feedback and direction from your peers and the instructor
Benefit from the workshop leader’s deep expertise on the admissions process and top programs
Workshop your essays in an online session after the formal instruction sessions to enhance your drafts and move your work toward the final draft stage
Get a head start on your recommendations and interviews in an extra hour of recorded content and develop a process for completing the rest of your applications

Class Dates:

Online A -

Thurs., Sept. 8 (8-11 p.m.)
Sat., Sept. 10 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Sat., Sept. 10 (3-6 p.m.)
Mon., Sept. 12 (8-11 p.m.)

Online B-

Tues., Oct 11 (8-11 p.m.)
Wed., Oct. 12 (8-11 p.m.)
Thurs., Oct. 13 (8-11 p.m.)
Wed., Oct. 19 (8-11 p.m.)

New York A-

Fri., Sept. 23 (6-9 p.m.)
Sat., Sept. 24 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Sat., Sept. 24 (2-5 p.m.)
Tues., Sept. 27 (6-9 p.m.)

New York B-

Fri., Oct. 28 (6-9 p.m.)
Sat., Oct. 29 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Sat., Oct. 29 (2-5 p.m.)
Wed. Nov. 2 (6-9 p.m.)

Chicago A*-

Sun., Sept. 25 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Sun., Sept. 25 (2-5 p.m.)
Mon., Sept. 26 (6-9 p.m.)
Wed., Oct. 5 (6-9 p.m.)

*Chicago times are listed in Central Time Zone. All other times listed in Eastern Time Zone.

Fees: Online A & B – $525, New York A & B – $650, Chicago A – $650

Space is limited. Visit www.mbamission.com to sign up today!

August 20: Road to Business School 2011 (NYC)

mbaMission — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:29:22 +0000

Find the right MBA program for you with seminars, meet-and-greets and admissions advice at Kaplan’s Road to Business School 2011. Engage with schools one-on-one in an open networking session with more than 20 top schools in each city, hear key application advice from a panel of admissions officers and get an edge on your application in breakout sessions.

mbaMission Founder and President Jeremy Shinewald will first moderate a Pre-Fair Admissions Panel at 1 p.m. with admissions officers from the following MBA programs:

Duke’s Fuqua School of Business
NYU Stern
Dartmouth Tuck
UCLA Anderson

In the “Writing Effective Essays” Admissions Strategy Session at 2 p.m., Jeremy will lead an essay-writing workshop for prospective business school applicants. Attendees will complete a series of exercises that will challenge them to uncover their personal and nuanced stories, craft compelling opening statements, develop meaningful goal statements, connect their goals to their target school’s resources and more.

Date: Saturday, August 20, 2011
Time: 1:00 -4:30 p.m.
Location: Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019
Price: Free!

To register for this event, please click here.

August 1: Planning for Business School (New York)

mbaMission — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:28:57 +0000

Applying to business school in 2011? 2012? By taking action now, you can dramatically improve your chances of gaining admission to a top MBA program in the coming years. Indeed, it is never too soon (and certainly not too late) to take several crucial steps to shape your MBA candidacy. Join mbaMission Founder Jeremy Shinewald as he leads prospective applicants through a Planning for Business School Seminar. Topics of discussion will include the following:

* Creating Your Ten-Month (and Beyond) Timeline
* Maximizing the Impact of Community Activities
* Accelerating Personal Goals
* Building an Alternative Transcript
* Taking and Retaking the GMAT
* Making the Most of Campus Visits
* Understanding the Differences Between MBA Programs
* More…

Date: Monday, August 1, 2011
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. EST
Location: Kaplan Midtown Center – 131 W. 56th Street
Price: Free!

To register for this event, please click here.

mbaMission Presents “Constructing a Standout MBA Application Boot Camp” – New York

mbaMission — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:20:29 +0000

Introducing a first of its kind MBA application writing class, led by veteran mbaMission admissions consultant Angela Guido: “Constructing a Standout MBA Application Boot Camp.”

Three-Session Class – 12 Hours of Instruction

Throughout this three-session class, we will guide you step by step through the process of creating a compelling MBA application that reveals your unique character and will inspire the admissions committee to grant you that coveted letter of acceptance. In a classroom “workshop” environment, you will brainstorm for unique ideas, outline and structure your essays, prepare multiple drafts of your essays and construct an appropriate resume for your target school. Further, you will get a head start on your recommendations and interviews, and develop a timeline for completing the rest of your applications. The class is designed to jump-start your application process and get you headed in the right direction with all your applications.

Constant Feedback

During this class, you will complete a series of targeted brainstorming and writing exercises, engage with classmates on your work, receive specific feedback and guidance from your peers and benefit from direct access to the workshop leader to hone your final product. You will also learn the key techniques of effective storytelling, which you can then apply to your future professional communications, including other business school applications and interviews.

Expected Outcomes

In this class you will accomplish the following:

Understand how to view essays through the lens of the admissions committee
Learn to identify the characteristics of a great essay and avoid common pitfalls
Dig deep into your past experiences to reveal your most compelling stories
Begin constructing your essays/resume for one target school, with feedback and direction from your peers and the instructor
Benefit from the workshop leader’s deep subject matter expertise on the MBA admissions process and top programs
Workshop your essays and resume in an online session a week and a half after the formal instruction sessions to enhance your drafts and move your work towards the final draft stage

What Others Are Saying about “Creating a Standout MBA Application Boot Camp”:
“I would say that this class has changed the way I viewed writing a grad school essay. It’s a must for anyone wanting direction on grad school essays.” – Paul K.

“Now that I’ve started writing essays and have a much clearer idea of what the AdCom is looking for, I am much less overwhelmed by the whole process.” – Christine L.

“I just really feel like you’ve given us the tools to write a good essay. I had no idea what it meant to write a good MBA essay when the class started, and although I feel like I’ve still got a ton of work to do, I do at least feel like I will know when I’ve written my best essay. The curriculum has been great.” – Peter D.

“This class has been a self-discovery experience! The class got me to think about aspects of my life and personality outside the professional framework I was always accustomed to…GO FOR IT!” – Latif B.

Class Dates:

The first two sessions of the class will be held in New York City. The final session will be an online workshop.

Friday, August 12, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (INCLUDES ONE-HOUR BREAK)
Wednesday, August 24, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION WILL BE HELD ONLINE)

Fee:

$475 for the three-session, 12-hour course on the specific dates listed. Space is limited. Sign up today!

July 21: Choosing the Right B-School (Online)

mbaMission — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:34:16 +0000

Which MBA program is right for you? How can you find the best fit? In this presentation, Mili Mittal, senior consultant at mbaMission, will help prospective MBAs understand the differences between the top business school programs. Mili will elaborate on areas that will profoundly affect your academic and social lives in business school, including the flexibility of a program’s curriculum, the breadth of core courses, different methods of instruction, varying sizes of the cohorts and more. Start preparing now so you can be sure to make an educated decision when you apply!

A Q&A session will follow the presentation, after which Mili will remain online to respond to any additional inquiries.

Date: Thursday, July 21, 2011
Time: 8:30-10:00 p.m. EST
Location: Online
Price: Free!

To register for this event, please click here.

July 13: Long-Term Planning (Online)

mbaMission — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:35:43 +0000

Applying to business school in 2011? 2012? By taking action now, you can dramatically improve your chances of gaining admission to a top MBA program in the coming years. Indeed, it’s never too soon (and certainly not too late) to take several crucial steps to shape your MBA candidacy. Join mbaMission Founder Jeremy Shinewald as he leads prospective applicants through a Long-Term Planning Seminar. Topics of discussion will include the following:

Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Time: 8:30-10:00 p.m. EST
Location: Online
Price: Free!

To register for this event, please click here.

July 7: Essay Workshop (Toronto)

mbaMission — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:19:46 +0000

How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? Jeremy Shinewald, the founder of mbaMission, will use this simple but often perplexing question as the starting point in a workshop for prospective business school applicants. Attendees will complete a series of exercises that challenge them to uncover their personal and nuanced stories, craft compelling opening statements, develop meaningful goal statements, connect their goals to their target school’s resources and more. A Q&A session will follow the presentation, after which Jeremy will remain on site to respond to any additional inquiries.

Date: Thursday, July 7, 2011
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. EST
Location: WaterPark Place, 20 Bay Street, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 2N8
Price: Free!

To register for this event, please click here.

July 6: Planning for Business School (Online)

mbaMission — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:43:46 +0000

Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. EST
Location: Online
Price: Free!

To register for this event, please click here.

June 23: Essay Writing Workshop (DC)

mbaMission — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:13:04 +0000

How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? Mili Mittal, a senior consultant with mbaMission, will use this simple but often perplexing question as the starting point in a workshop for prospective business school applicants. Attendees will complete a series of exercises that challenge them to uncover their personal and nuanced stories, craft compelling opening statements, develop meaningful goal statements, connect their goals to their target school’s resources and more. A Q&A session will follow the presentation, after which Mili will remain on site to respond to any additional inquiries.

Date: Thursday, June 23, 2011
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. EST
Location: 1327 14th Street, NW Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005
Price: Free!

To register for this event, please click here.