Preparing for the mba application process - lesson 3
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This document discusses how MBA programs select candidates based on fit with the school's core values. It advises applicants to identify a target school's values and provide examples from their background demonstrating alignment. Specifically, applicants should discuss experiences illustrating commitment to the school's values like innovation, questioning the status quo, confidence without attitude, going beyond oneself, and being selfless. A successful application will show how the applicant embodies the program's defining principles.
Preparing for the mba application process - lesson 3
- 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.
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