Admit Advantage Webinar Series 2012

May 8, 2012
The MBA Value Proposition & Admissions Overview
A Consortium executive and an Admit Advantage founder will lead you through the analysis of determining how an MBA pursuit may be a good idea for you and how the Consortium may be an additional positive fit. Particular attention will be paid to the Consortium MBA programs and rigorous analysis of how an MBA may fit your potential goals and instances when it may not and a review of potential drawbacks. Detailed Q&A will follow.

May 9, 2012
Preparing for the MBA Application Process
An Admit Advantage founder will prepare you for the rigors of the application process. We will take you through what to expect during the application process, how to effectively manage your time and strategies for success. Detailed Q&A to follow.

May 23, 2012
Building the MBA Brand
An Admit Advantage founder will review the key steps to building a strong MBA brand. We will take you through your personal inventory; building a “broad” brand of community/professional/personal experience and how to implement the brand in your application. Detailed Q&A to follow.

May 30, 2012
Pre-Application Webinar: Case Studies
An Admit Advantage founder will review (live) candidates who are applying to school this year and give feedback on the key steps in which they need to engage in order to be successful in the fall/winter. Insight will be offered to help all attendees build better applications.

June 6, 2012
Getting over the GMAT hurdle
It's time to starting thinking about the GMAT! Don't let the GMAT hold you back from achieving your MBA goals. A Princeton Review master teacher will provide you with an overview of the GMAT including question types, expectations, and strategies for success. Detailed Q&A to follow.

June 20, 2012
MBA Application Success & Long-Term Planning
An Admit Advantage founder will review several strategies for application success and preparing yourself for the application process. Find out what you can do NOW to prepare yourself for the MBA application process in the fall. We will review several case studies to provide concrete examples of successful MBA application strategy. Detailed Q&A to follow.

July 10, 2012
Cracking the HBS Application
AA will break down the 2012 – 2013 HBS application including essays, the non-essay portion of the application, and recommendations. We will review strategies for this specific application to ensure candidates submit their best possible product. Detailed Q&A will follow.

July 11, 2012
Non-traditional Applicants: Articulating the MBA Fit
An Admit Advantage founder will review the key steps for candidates with atypical professional and academic backgrounds to build a compelling admissions case. We will review various strategies and a few actual candidate cases to demonstrate how applicants with unusual backgrounds can leverage their history to advantage within the facets of their applications. Detailed Q&A with attendees will follow.

July 17, 2012
Cracking the Wharton Application
AA will break down the 2012 – 2013 Wharton application including essays, the non-essay portion of the application, and recommendations. We will review strategies for this specific application to ensure candidates submit their best possible product. Detailed Q&A will follow.

July 18, 2012
Candidate Success Stories
AA will showcase client case studies which demonstrate candidates who have had success being admitted to some of the most difficult schools globally including Harvard, Wharton, Stanford, and many others. We will analyze these cases including career changers, candidates overcoming poor grades/GMAT, and candidates who did an exceptional job of differentiation. Detailed Q&A will follow.

July 24, 2012
Cracking the Stanford Application
AA will break down the 2012 – 2013 Stanford application including essays, the non-essay portion of the application, and recommendations. We will review strategies for this specific application to ensure candidates submit their best possible product. Detailed Q&A will follow.

July 25, 2012
School Fit/Recommendation Selection
Admit Advantage will examine key precepts in helping candidates select the best programs to match their learning styles, training desires, career goal pursuits, and enjoyment. Attention will also be focused on helping candidates pick the best recommenders and methods to prepare them. Detailed Q&A will follow.

July 31, 2012
Cracking the Columbia Application
Admit Advantage will break down the 2012 – 2013 Columbia application including essays, the non-essay portion of the application, and recommendations. We will review strategies for this specific application to ensure candidates submit their best possible product. Detailed Q&A will follow.

August 1, 2012
Writing Compelling Essays
Admit Advantage will demonstrate the essential elements to include and strategies to follow to develop an effective essay. We will review a few different current essay questions and discuss critical facets to help candidates “tell their story”. Common mistakes will also be covered. Detailed Q&A will follow.

Highlights from 2011 & 2012

MBA Application Success & Long-Term Planning

Ding Analysis: Strategies and Cases

Pre-Application Package - Beat the GMAT

Building the MBA Brand

The MBA Value Proposition

Why Didn't I Get Accepted?

Successful Strategies for pursuing an Executive MBA

Mitigating Weaknesses

Cracking the Kellogg Application

Consortium Office Hours!

Writing Compelling Essays

Non-traditional applicants: Articulating the MBA Fit

Cracking the Stanford Application

Cracking the HBS Application

The Consortium Minority Report