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Finding Great Recommendation Letters

Good recommendation letters are often the toughest to find. But they are well worth the effort since the importance of good letters should never be underestimated.

Forté Foundation discussed ToigoTalks™ - Ask the Expert Webinars on its discussion board.

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The B-School InterviewGetting StartedAs you approach the interview process, start by looking at what role each school expects the interview to play. A school may request that all candidates interview on campus because they really want to gauge the applicant’s fit with their community.

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Don't Worry...Be Pepared

The GMAT is oftentimes the greatest hurdle to overcome in order to apply for business school. There is nothing to fear as long as you’re prepared.

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Getting Your MBA: Come Rain or Shine?

At Forte's London MBA Forum on Tuesday, a question came up about weathering the current financial crisis and whether it was wiser to delay returning to business school because of cloudy forecasts for job opportunities or take shelter there knowing that the economy and job outlook will be sunnier in...

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Website:	http://www.fortefoundation.org
Company Overview:	Forté Foundation is a consortium of leading companies and top business schools working to increase the number of women business leaders through business education and business networks.
Mission:	Our mission is to substantially increase the number of women business leaders by increasing the flow of women into key educational gateways and business networks.

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Ha'Londra wrote at 10:48pm on October 15th, 2008

Elissa thanks for help. I will take a look at the website. I need all the help I can get since the MBA marketing world is new to me.

Elissa wrote at 12:51pm on October 15th, 2008

Ha'Londra, I'm not sure if University of Phoenix offers connections to alumni or other types of career services, but that would be the first place I would start--at the institution where you studied. It's great to connect with other alumni who are pursuing marketing careers and ask them questions about their career path. Perhaps if they are in the Los Angeles area they could meet with you for an informational interview.

Another idea is to find people who work in consumer brand management--perhaps through your friends and family network? You might also consider searching the Forte women's leader database on our Power Tools page.

Natali wrote at 12:16pm on October 11th, 2008

Hi. I'm planning to apply to Chicago GSB next year. Does anybody have contacts of people who study there or who recently graduated? Thank you!

Ha'Londra wrote at 2:13pm on October 10th, 2008

Hi I'm currently attending the University of Phoenix working on my MBA and I work in the legal profession. Can anyone give me pointers or contacts that will help me transition in the Marketing world. The goal is ultimately to go into a consumer brand management rotation. Any and all help would be appreciated.

Elissa wrote at 11:22am on September 16th, 2008

Interesting question, Francesca. I think generally we're hearing concern from women applying that the competition might be tighter for seats in MBA programs because of the increase in applications these lay-offs might stimulate.

Of course, the MBA is not just about jobs on Wall Street; in fact, it can be a great springboard into other industries for those who might be looking to change careers.

We've seen a 15-20% jump in our MBA Forum registration and attendance, which hints that young women still perceive value in the MBA.

In the present economy it's important for everyone to be proactive about developing new skills, updating their resume, and building or extending their networks. And the MBA is a great way to do this.

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