{"id":3623,"date":"2010-07-02T09:54:32","date_gmt":"2010-07-02T17:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=3623"},"modified":"2012-09-13T11:23:54","modified_gmt":"2012-09-13T18:23:54","slug":"2010-aigac-conference-in-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/2010-aigac-conference-in-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"2010 AIGAC Conference in Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"

I will run out of superlatives if I attempt to describe the 2010 AIGAC Conference in Boston<\/a>. Suffice it say that it was extraordinarily illuminating.\u00a0 MIT Sloan<\/a> and Harvard Business School<\/a> graciously and generously hosted the event, which was kicked off by MIT Sloan\u2019s Dean David C. Schmittlein, who discussed the reasoning behind MIT Sloan\u2019s portfolio of programs as well as the school\u2019s three-fold focus on innovation, action learning, and knowledge creation. He was followed by multiple presentations about MIT Sloan, several panels with representatives from Columbia<\/a>, NYU Stern<\/a>, Michigan Ross,<\/a> INSEAD<\/a>, Tuck<\/a>, Yale SOM<\/a>, Haas<\/a>, Kelley<\/a>, UCLA Anderson<\/a>, UVA Darden<\/a>, and Duke Fuqua<\/a>. The conference ended at HBS with a dynamic presentation and tour of the magnificent HBS campus. (Ok I\u2019ll can the superlatives.)<\/p>\n

Several impressions and take-aways for applicants from the different events and sessions:<\/p>\n

MIT Sloan Panels<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

From the MIT panels it is clear that MIT is looking for demonstrated success academically and professionally.\u00a0 The latter translates into success or professional progression that is better than the norm for your peers. In terms of those fuzzy attributes and personal characteristics that schools talk about, Sloan wants to see drive; an ability to build relationships and influence others; \u00a0and the establishment, pursuit and achievement of goals.\u00a0 A few details about the individual programs:<\/p>\n

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  1. 100% of the MFin grads have jobs this year, this program\u2019s inaugural graduating class.<\/li>\n
  2. The EMBA is a program for those in mid-management with a demonstrated record of success who either want to advance in their career or make a slight career change without leaving their job<\/em>.\u00a0 Neither sponsorship nor the GMAT is required. (the latter may be requested if MIT has questions about the applicant\u2019s quant skills.)<\/li>\n
  3. The LGO program focuses on managing the global production and distribution of goods and services. It is a joint, quant-heavy 24-month program between MIT Sloan and MIT\u2019s School of Engineering. Participants earn both an MBA and an MS in Engineering.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    <\/span>We also heard two presentations by MIT Sloan professors. If you have any doubt that MIT Sloan is serious about innovation and global reach, abandon them. The creativity and global impact evident in just these two hours would force you to reshape your views.<\/p>\n

    Impressions from Conference Day 2 (Multiple presentations by various schools reps)
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