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FROM NewsUCLA: Fall quarter class visit schedule is now available |
Hello everyone! Orientation for the Class of 2016 started on Monday, and it's wonderful to see students here pumped up and excited to start their MBA journey at UCLA Anderson! Orientation kickoff in a packed Korn Hall Meanwhile, our team has been busy recruiting next year's class, attending events near and far. It's hard to believe September is half over and we'll be reading Round 1 applications in a little over a month (I think I say this every year). Whether you plan to apply for Fall 2015 or a future year, I highly recommend you connect with us by participating in a class visit or campus tour. Not only will you get the classroom experience firsthand, you'll also meet lots of current students who'll provide a wealth of additional information about Anderson, classes, extracurricular activities, and career resources, as well as other points of contact for you during the application process. If you're in the LA area or plan to be here in the coming months, we'd love to see you. Our fall schedule is available on the Events page: Click on the box titled "Class Visits and Tours" and click the bolded link to class visit or campus tour to see all available options. We hope you'll come to campus soon - stop by the admissions office for questions or just to say hello while you're here! |
FROM NewsUCLA: Fall quarter class visit schedule is now available |
Hello everyone! Orientation for the Class of 2016 started on Monday, and it's wonderful to see students here pumped up and excited to start their MBA journey at UCLA Anderson! Orientation kickoff in a packed Korn Hall Meanwhile, our team has been busy recruiting next year's class, attending events near and far. It's hard to believe September is half over and we'll be reading Round 1 applications in a little over a month (I think I say this every year). Whether you plan to apply for Fall 2015 or a future year, I highly recommend you connect with us by participating in a class visit or campus tour. Not only will you get the classroom experience firsthand, you'll also meet lots of current students who'll provide a wealth of additional information about Anderson, classes, extracurricular activities, and career resources, as well as other points of contact for you during the application process. If you're in the LA area or plan to be here in the coming months, we'd love to see you. Our fall schedule is available on the Events page: Click on the box titled "Class Visits and Tours" and click the bolded link to class visit or campus tour to see all available options. We hope you'll come to campus soon - stop by the admissions office for questions or just to say hello while you're here! |
FROM NewsUCLA: My MBA recruiting adventure through Asia - part 1 |
Although I've had the good fortune of having travelled to Asia in the past, I'm always surprised by the new experiences that I'm able to have and I thought I would share a couple of them with you. My first stop was Taipei and I was able to see a whole new side to Taipei. I'll admit that my past trips have been limited to going to the top of Taipei 101 and visiting a couple of night markets, but this year I was able to go beyond the usual tourist stops and gain a different perspective. One of my favorite memories from this trip involves taking a ride on the wild side by riding in one of the Crystal Cabins of the Maokong Gondola. Most people will tell you that I am not the biggest risk taker. I don't mind taking risks as long as they are calculated risks, and riding in a glass bottom gondola hanging from what looks like a thin cable for more than 2.5 miles over the hills of Taipei is kind of a big deal. Luckily for me, Hello Kitty is the Maokong Gondola's annual mascot this year and she helped to make me feel safe. I definitely would recommend the Maokong Gondola to anyone visiting Taipei. Not only did I ride in a Hello Kitty themed gondola and enjoy beautiful views of Taipei, but I was also able to enjoy a delicious lunch at the top of the mountain and learned how tea is traditionally prepared. And as a bonus, for you cost-conscious travelers out there, the cost for a round trip gondola ride is less than $4 and if you purchase an all day Taipei Pass (with Maokong Gondola) then it's only a little over $8 and it includes unlimited MRT/bus/gondola rides for the day - the perfect way to get around Taipei! So once I returned from my gondola adventure, it was time to get ready for the evenings events - meeting prospective MBA applicants at our school presentation and MBA fair organized by the MBA Tour and held at the Regent Taipei. I'm glad that I was able to count on the help of three UCLA Anderson alums who were able to share their point of view with the prospective applicants. We always meet great applicants in Taipei and I'm looking forward to evaluating their applications. |
FROM NewsUCLA: My MBA recruiting adventure through Asia - part 2 |
In continuing to regale you all with stories from the road, I'd like to highlight my stop in Tokyo. Once our MBA Tour group landed in Tokyo, we actually had a free day to explore. The majority of my colleagues chose to partake in the scheduled group trip but I decided to do something that I had always wanted to do and opted for visiting Tokyo Disney. Yes, I know, I'm a California native and Disneyland is only 45 minutes from home (as one of my Japanese alums noted), but Tokyo Disney was still a must-see and must-experience destination for me. Here are just a few things that I loved about my trip to Tokyo Disney: 1. It's clear that the Disney spirit knows no borders. In all honesty, I think that our Japanese friends actually embrace and demonstrate the Disney spirit much more enthusiastically than the majority of us Californians. I was amazed to see the number of Disney characters being represented by visiting guests. For example, there were couples who were dressed like their favorite Disney couple - guys wore clothing representing the male Disney character, e.g. Mickey, while the girls wore clothing representing the female Disney character, e.g. Minnie. Of course, this wasn't just limited to couples, I saw groups of friends as well as families all wearing the same character outfit or same t-shirt or jacket to show their love for Disney! I also enjoyed seeing guests throughout the park with their Disney character hats. 2. They had Mickey shaped hamburgers! I think that's all the explanation this point needs. 3. They offered different flavored popcorn throughout the park! My favorite was the strawberry! I'm hoping to recreate it here at home - wish me luck. 4. They offer tons of reusable snack containers! My favorites were all of the options that they had for popcorn buckets. I purchased the little green alien from Toy Story since he was the option with the strawberry popcorn, but I have to admit that I ended up buying a Mickey one (without popcorn) before leaving the park. Not only do they sell the buckets but they also have souvenir snack containers! I also brought home the little green alien snack container from my delicious yogurt-like dessert dumplings. So yes, while I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Tokyo Disney, my visit to Tokyo also involved work. The day after Tokyo Disney it was time to get back to MBA recruiting. One of the reasons that I love going to Tokyo is the fact that we have such a stellar group of alums that come out to help and this visit was no exception. I was very lucky to have six alums and one current student who willingly volunteered their time to share their passion for UCLA Anderson and help guide the next generation of UCLA Anderson students. Together we were able to take the time to answer each prospective applicants questions and provide some insight into what UCLA Anderson can offer in terms of academics, culture, and life long network. We're looking forward to another year of strong applicants from Japan who will one day also give back to our community. Here I am with a few alums and the always supportive Mr. Tadashi Yokoyama. Until next time... |
FROM NewsUCLA: Application Tips - Tests and Academics |
I recently attended the QS MBA Fair in Los Angeles, which is always a busy event for us. Among the variety of questions from prospectives, many were about how we evaluate academics and test scores. Since these application components can understandably induce a fair amount of anxiety, I wanted to talk about them in today’s blog post. A number of schools, including UCLA Anderson, have started accepting both the GMAT and GRE for admission in recent years. All components of the GMAT/GRE are taken into consideration, including the verbal, quantitative, Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA), and Integrated Reasoning (IR – GMAT only) scores so it’s important to prepare for and do well on each part. If you have not taken either test and are unsure which one to study for, I would lean towards the GMAT since it was designed specifically for business school admissions and we have more familiarity with it. Ultimately though, go with the test that you’re most comfortable with. Applicants educated outside the United States are also required to take the TOEFL exam unless you were taught solely in English during your undergraduate and/or prior graduate degree program. The TOEFL helps assess English fluency for those educated in another language, and like the GMAT/GRE, all components are considered. We also accept the IELTS in lieu of the TOEFL. Our website has more detailed information about the TOEFL, so please be sure to read this section thoroughly. In addition to test scores, your prior academic performance, such as undergraduate and post-graduate coursework, is another important metric. Transcripts are not just about your overall GPA or marks - the admissions committee takes into context not only your actual scores or letter grades, but factors such as the rigor of your school and courseload plus trends over time. Admitted candidates tend to show a consistent level of performance above their peers. Academic diversity is important to us, so applicants from all majors are encouraged to apply. Academics and test scores are considered together to paint a broad picture of your future academic potential. While strong performance in both areas will enhance your profile, not doing too well in one isn't the end of the world. You don’t have much quantitative coursework during undergrad? We may look more closely at your quantitative score on the GMAT. Not the greatest test taker? Strong undergraduate grades can help alleviate our concerns. For better context, focus on the GMAT and GPA ranges on our class profile instead of the averages. Remember that test scores and academics comprise only a portion of the application requirements, and it takes more than good numbers to be successful in an MBA program and beyond. Your work experience, essay, letter of recommendation, and interview are all carefully considered as well, and it’s this holistic approach that leads us to an incredible class each year! For additional thoughts and sage advice, check out the following blog posts from our students: Application Tips - Mike Leve '16 MBA Application Tips for Fast Approaching Deadlines - Matt Harris '15 5 Application Fallacies - Buzz Black '15 Hope this helps! Post thoughts or questions below or send us an email at mba.admissions@anderson.ucla.edu. |
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