{"id":38926,"date":"2017-08-29T12:45:18","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T19:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/5-ways-to-make-the-most-of-b-school-visits-fairs-receptions-2\/"},"modified":"2017-08-29T12:45:18","modified_gmt":"2017-08-29T19:45:18","slug":"5-ways-to-make-the-most-of-b-school-visits-fairs-receptions-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-make-the-most-of-b-school-visits-fairs-receptions-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Make the Most of B-School Visits, Fairs & Receptions"},"content":{"rendered":"

This blog post originally appeared on\u00a0Accepted Admissions Blog<\/em><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Applying to MBA programs in the Fall? Then you\u2019re probably planning to meet with MBA admissions committee members at various types of events \u2013 school visits, MBA fairs, school receptions, etc. \u2013 as part of that process.<\/p>\n

Adcom members are preparing for you as well. In their interactions with prospective applicants, they look to get an early read of your \u201csocial intelligence.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here are some tips to make a positive first impression while also getting the most out of the visits for your own informational and decision-making needs.<\/p>\n

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  1. Polish up your resume<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to bring with you. You can always refine or modify it later if need be. Sometimes you may have a chance to show it to an adcom member or a current student willing to give feedback on your competitiveness for the program.<\/li>\n
  2. Have your overall \u201cgoals story\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0on the tip of your tongue. Most visiting applicants will have a simple sentence prepared (like \u201cMy goal is to become an IT manager in finance and eventually CIO\u201d), but ideally, you\u2019d have something more substantial to share.\u00a0The goals story<\/a>\u00a0includes another sentence that shows why you have these goals (your motivation) and your vision for what you want to achieve (often these two elements are interrelated).This story will enable you to engage more meaningfully with adcoms or students \u2013 people will care about your goals when they know why you want to do it!<\/li>\n
  3. Have a couple of thoughtful questions ready<\/strong>\u00a0about the program. For each school you visit, prepare questions related to your learning and career needs. It never hurts to\u00a0show \u2018em the love<\/a>. Moreover, your ability and willingness to identify your specific developmental needs reflects maturity.<\/li>\n
  4. Request contact info<\/strong>\u00a0to facilitate follow-up when meeting students from your target schools. There are all kinds of opportunities to\u00a0learn more about the program from students<\/a>\u00a0(for example, one student may connect you to a classmate who leads a club of interest to you) \u2013 gaining unique and fresh insights that can greatly enhance your essays.<\/li>\n
  5. Learn how to create an elevator pitch and prepare one.<\/strong>\u00a0In response to questions I was getting from clients,\u00a0I wrote a post about creating an elevator pitch<\/a>\u00a0for visiting schools \u2013 it\u2019s advice I still endorse.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The preparation sketched above will yield rich rewards: good impressions on adcoms, fruitful contacts with students, and deeper knowledge of the programs to fuel your decision making and propel your essay writing.<\/p>\n

    Need help getting your resume in tip-top shape?\u00a0We can help you with that<\/a>!<\/p>\n

    About the author:\u00a0Cindy Tokumitsu<\/a>\u00a0has advised hundreds of successful applicants, helping them gain acceptance to top MBA and EMBA programs in her 15+ years with Accepted. She would love to help you too.\u00a0Want Cindy to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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