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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...
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Hello all! We recently interviewed Alex Lawrence, the assistant dean and director of MBA admissions and financial aid at Anderson. In the interview, he describes how the Anderson Admissions Committee will review your application and provides advice for approaching the essay portion of the application. If you're applying to UCLA this year, his insights can really help you improve your application and understand UCLA's admissions process. You can read the interview here: https://blog.clearadmit.com/2014/08/admissions-director-qa-ucla-andersons-alex-lawrence-2/#more-50777.
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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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In for Round 1!

I went to the info session here in Chicago, and loved their presentation. The AdCom talked a lot about the collaborative nature of their student body, and I found that that was sentiment shared by the three alums that were also there.
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Good luck to everyone!
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In for Round 1!

I went to the info session here in Chicago, and loved their presentation. The AdCom talked a lot about the collaborative nature of their student body, and I found that that was sentiment shared by the three alums that were also there.
Good luck! Glad to hear you had a good experience at the info session.
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Very dumb question, but I can't see where to upload the essay in the application form - How am I supposed to submit it?

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Very dumb question, but I can't see where to upload the essay in the application form - How am I supposed to submit it?

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Hey zoid, where you able to figure this out by chance? Sorry I didn't see your question earlier. I don't have access to this year's application, but last year there was an "Upload Document" button right under each essay question. If you are still having issues, I would recommend contacting admission at mba.admissions@anderson.ucla.edu.
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Very dumb question, but I can't see where to upload the essay in the application form - How am I supposed to submit it?

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Hey zoid, where you able to figure this out by chance? Sorry I didn't see your question earlier. I don't have access to this year's application, but last year there was an "Upload Document" button right under each essay question. If you are still having issues, I would recommend contacting admission at mba.admissions@anderson.ucla.edu.

For everyone trying to find out where to upload the essay : The essay link gets activated only once you select the program you're applying to on Page 1.
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That works, thanks!
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While my understanding is that the Anderson admission process is not rolling, this response from the admissions FAQ has put me in a fix.

Q: Are there any advantages of applying early in the admission cycle?
A: Yes. Applicants are notified on a continuous basis throughout each application period so you are advised to apply for admission as early as possible. Historically, fewer applicants are admitted in the last round, which tends to be especially competitive. Candidates who are denied admission during one deadline period cannot reapply during another deadline period in the same academic year. However, denied applicants may reapply the following year.

Does this imply that the admission process has now become rolling like that of Columbia??
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While my understanding is that the Anderson admission process is not rolling, this response from the admissions FAQ has put me in a fix.

Q: Are there any advantages of applying early in the admission cycle?
A: Yes. Applicants are notified on a continuous basis throughout each application period so you are advised to apply for admission as early as possible. Historically, fewer applicants are admitted in the last round, which tends to be especially competitive. Candidates who are denied admission during one deadline period cannot reapply during another deadline period in the same academic year. However, denied applicants may reapply the following year.

Does this imply that the admission process has now become rolling like that of Columbia??
If you're waitlisted with/without an interview, the adcom will keep communicating with you through the season for updates in your résumé, work ex etc. which may help your candidacy. If you're waitlisted in R1, that gives you two more rounds to be considered.
Source - colleague who was waitlisted last year.

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NewsUCLA Does anyone else's recommender have a problem with the URL sent through the automated recommendation email? He says he can't access the webpage that he's supposed to be directed to when he clicks on the "click here to create your password and start your recommendation"
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Finally in for R1!
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Trying to join this party soon :-D
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Anyone have idea how Anderson is for MBB recruiting?
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This thread has been pretty quiet! How are apps going, people? :)
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