Get to Know B-Schools at an Online MBA Fair
You may already know that an MBA can you help you stay competitive and advance your career in today’s challenging economy. But how will you know which business school is right for you? Meet business schools from around the world at The Economist's Which MBA? online fair, Feb. 6-7, 2012. Plus, if you visit five or more booths during the fair, you could win an iPad2!
Like a traditional MBA fair, the Which MBA? online fair gives candidates the opportunity to meet representatives from dozens of business schools, gather information and compare programs. The main difference is that with the Which MBA? fair, you can do it from the convenience of your own home of office computer. Here's what to expect:
Business school 'virtual booths'
Browse dozens of business schools by clicking on their virtual booths. Inside each school’s booth, you will find three different areas:
- Reception: Here you can read the school’s profile and download brochures and other key pieces of information. You can also visit the school’s website, join its social networks and read testimonials.
- Chat room: By entering this room, you will be able to chat with admissions officers, alumni, professors and current students in a group or one-on-one discussion. View a list of chats by visiting the schedule once you log in.
- Multimedia: In the multimedia area, you can watch videos and browse photos to get a better idea of what the school looks and feels like.
Interactive webinars
Several live webinars will also take place throughout the two-day fair. Visitors can see a schedule of webinars by clicking on “Schedule” once you log in.
These webinars are hosted by MBA admissions officers, deans, professors and Economist editors, offering you an inside look at specific programs and the MBA experience. Type in your questions and they will be answered live by the webinar host.
Live global sessions
You can visit the fair at any time on Feb. 6 and 7, but it’s best to log in during one of the live sessions when business schools will be online and ready to meet you:
• Feb. 6: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
• Feb. 6: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST
• Feb. 7: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST
• Feb. 7: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
Tips for attending the virtual MBA fair
- Submit your resume: You may upload your resume upon logging in. It will be visible to all business school representatives at the fair.
- Access additional resources: At the Information Desk, you can access a list of MBA resources including scholarship organizations, admissions and test prep consultants, MBA blogs and more.
- Take the compatibility profile: Answer a few questions to find the exhibiting schools that most closely match your preferences.
Get started now
Register free or learn more at http://registermbafair.whichmba.com.
