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Clear Admit MBA Fair 2024 – May 15th, Chicago

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Join leading MBA programs at this exclusive event in downtown Chicago to learn more about management education. Connect with admissions officers, chat with MBA alumni, and pick up expert tips on the application process. Space is limited!

  • Date: Wednesday, May 15th
  • Time: 5:00-8:30 pm
  • Location: LM Studio, 808 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

Timing
5:20 – 5:50: MBA – WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY?
6:00 – 6:30: CONSULTING CAREERS
7:00 – 7:30: ADMISSIONS TIPS: TESTS & GRADES, WORK EXPERIENCE, OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES
7:40 – 8:10: ADMISSIONS TIPS: CAREER GOALS, ESSAYS, REC LETTERS, INTERVIEWS

Descriptions1. MBA – WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE? WHY?
Who goes to business school? What does one study during the program?
What are some of the different teaching methods employed? When is the
best time to pursue an MBA? Where should I go to business school? Why
should I get an MBA?

Eddie Asbie: Executive Director of Admissions & Scholarship, Cornell Johnson
Dana Fernandez: Senior Associate Director, MBA Admissions, Harvard Business School
Matthew Ganderson: Managing Director, Full Time & Global MBA, Michigan Ross
Lindsay Loyd: Executive Director, MBA Admissions, NYU Stern

2. CONSULTING CAREERS
While business school opens many doors for post-MBA jobs, one of the
most popular destinations is strategy consulting, and one of the most
sought-after firms in that domain is Bain & Company. In this session, we’ll
welcome Noble Stafford, Vice President, Recruiting for Bain’s Chicago
office. We’ll learn all about the recruiting process for consulting – from
case interviews and internships to pre-MBA programming and full-time
roles.

Noble Stafford: Vice President, Recruiting Bain & Company Chicago

3. ADMISSIONS TIPS: TESTS & GRADES, WORK EXPERIENCE, OUTSIDE
ACTIVITIES
There are many components that go into a successful MBA application;
this panel will focus on three of them. What is the role of standardized
testing and past academic performance? How much work experience is
needed, and what aspects are important? Why do admissions teams look
at hobbies, volunteer work, and collegiate involvement?

Shelly Heinrich: Associate Dean & Managing Director, MBA Admissions, Georgetown McDonough
Allison Jamison: Assistant Dean of Admissions, Duke’s Fuqua School of Business
Melissa Rapp: Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions, Emory Goizueta Business School
Amber Walsh: Senior Associate Director, MBA Admissions, Yale SOM

4. ADMISSIONS TIPS: CAREER GOALS, ESSAYS, REC LETTERS,
INTERVIEWS
In this session, we’ll continue to explore tips for success in the admissions
process. How should one define and articulate career goals? What’s the
best way to begin the essay brainstorming process? Who should write my
letters of recommendation? How can I prepare for an admissions
interview?

Alessandra Gazzola: Senior Manager Recruitment & Admissions, London
Business School
Jerry Langfelt: Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Kellogg School of
Management
Rodrigo Malta: Managing Director, MBA Recruitment and Admissions, UT Austin
McCombs
J.R. McGrath: Executive Director, Master Admissions, Carnegie Mellon Tepper
School of Business

Attending Business Schools:

Victoria Pusiankova
Victoria joined Clear Admit in 2022, excelling in social media promotion and marketing strategy development for growth. Her expertise includes managing partnerships, affiliate programs, and varied marketing projects. She earned her B.A. in International Business and Communication, specializing in marketing, in Europe.