Preparing for the mba application process - lesson 3 (t)
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This document discusses how MBA programs select candidates that align with their core values. Each MBA program has unique values that students are expected to demonstrate a fit with through their application. The lesson instructs students to identify the core values of a target MBA program and prepare examples from their background and experiences that show how they embody those values. During the lesson, the student will discuss each value with their teacher, providing specific instances that illustrate their commitment to that value in order to convey their fit with the school's culture and priorities.
Preparing for the mba application process - lesson 3 (t)
- 1. © 2015 SkimaTalk, Inc. SkimaTalk Official Course Preparing for the MBA Application Process Lesson 3: Know Your School’s Values
- 2. Each MBA Program Has Unique Core Values 2© 2015 SkimaTalk, Inc. Question the status quo Students always Confidence without attitude Beyond yourself Example: UC Berkeley’s “Defining Principles”
- 3. MBA Programs Select Candidates that Align with their Core Values 3© 2015 SkimaTalk, Inc. “Will this person fit in?” “Can this person become a good leader” “Is this person committed to our core values?”
- 4. A Successful Application Will Demonstrate Your “Fit” with the School’s Values 4© 2015 SkimaTalk, Inc. Value: Committed to Innovation “In my previous job, I designed and developed a new order management system to help the customer better track inventory. This innovative process saves the customer millions of dollars every year.” Value: Selfless “In my spare time I help tutor students in a low-income neighborhood. After school, I want to start an education company that focuses on helping students in low-income areas.”
- 5. Lesson Structure 5© 2015 SkimaTalk, Inc. Before the lesson you will prepare a list of the core values for one of your target MBA programs. During the lesson you will discuss the values with your teacher: (10 minutes) – Review each of the core values. (15 minutes) – For each value, spend 3 – 5 minutes discussing how your background, education, and interests are a fit with the value. Use specific examples where possible.
- 6. Teacher Notes 6© 2015 SkimaTalk, Inc. Teacher Version Only Teacher Instructions: 1. (10 minutes) Spend the first 10 minutes of the session discussing the core values for the school that the student selects: • What are the core values? • What does each value mean? • Make sure the student can confidently explain each value. 2. (15 minutes) For each core value, discuss how the student demonstrates a fit with the value. • Fit could mean professional accomplishments, academic achievements, or activities in the student’s personal life. • At the end of the conversation the student should be able to answer the following question: “What are the core values of ‘School X’, and how are you a fit with those values? Please provide specific examples.”
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