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Monday, February 16 @ 12PM ET/9AM PT
Host: GMAC
Kick off Insider Week with a practical, advisor-led walkthrough of the graduate business school application journey, from early exploration through final submission. This session will help you understand how schools review candidates and how to build a thoughtful, realistic plan that positions you for success across every stage of the process.
What you’ll learn:
- How graduate business schools evaluate candidates holistically and what they look for beyond grades and test scores
- How to structure your application timeline so research, testing, and application prep work together, not against each other
- How to strengthen your resume, essays, and interviews while using GMAC tools to guide informed program and career decisions
Monday, February 16 @ 6PM ET/3PM PT
Hosts: American University + The Admissions Concierge
Ever wonder what really happens once you click “submit”? This session pulls back the curtain on how admissions committees evaluate applications, weigh different factors, and make final decisions, so you can build a strategy that aligns with how schools actually select candidates.
What you’ll learn:
- How admissions committees review files and balance academics, experience, and personal qualities
- How to position your profile to stand out in committee discussions, not just meet baseline stats
- Why strong applicants end up on the waitlist and what you can do to avoid that outcome
Tuesday, February 17 @ 6PM ET/3PM PT
Host: Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business
This session explains how admissions officers evaluate and compare candidates in highly competitive applicant pools, beyond just test scores and GPAs. You’ll gain insight into what truly differentiates successful applicants and how leadership is assessed across different professional and personal contexts.
What you’ll learn:
- How admissions teams benchmark candidates and identify meaningful differentiation in crowded pools
- Common misconceptions about what makes an applicant “competitive” and where candidates often misjudge their standing
- How leadership is evaluated across diverse roles, industries, and life experiences
Wednesday, February 18 @ 6PM ET/3PM PT
Host: MyGuru
This session breaks down why standardized tests like the GMAT still play an important role in MBA admissions and how schools actually use scores when evaluating applicants. You’ll also learn how to approach test prep strategically so your GMAT journey supports your broader application goals, not just a target number.
What you’ll learn:
- Why admissions committees value the GMAT and what it signals beyond academic ability
- What to consider before you begin studying so you choose the right prep approach and timeline
- How to use the GMAT as part of a bigger strategy that strengthens your overall candidacy, not just your score
Thursday, February 19 @ 6PM ET/9AM PT
Host: TalentoTotal
This session is designed to help non-native English speakers approach the GMAT with confidence by focusing on smart strategy, strong decision-making, and consistent preparation, rather than perfect English. You’ll also learn how GMAT prep can become a momentum-building milestone that fits naturally into your broader graduate business school application timeline.
What you’ll learn:
- How to succeed on the GMAT by mastering test structure, strategy, and discipline, not by trying to achieve perfect English
- How to align your GMAT preparation with your overall application timeline so it supports, rather than delays, your readiness to apply
- How successful international candidates balance test prep with essays, school research, and application planning as part of one cohesive strategy
Friday, February 20 @ 12PM ET/9AM PT
Host: GMAC's Advancery
Choosing the right business school starts with clarity, not just rankings or test scores. This session helps candidates take a step back and approach the business school journey with intention, focusing on how career goals, program fit, and planning all come together to shape a strong application strategy.
What you’ll learn:
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Why clarifying your “why” and career goals is essential to identifying programs that align with your aspirations
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How to strategically connect career goals to program types, evaluate schools, and narrow options with confidence
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How to plan a realistic preparation and application journey that sets you up for success
Saturday, February 21 @ 12PM ET/9AM PT
Host: City Test Prep
This session helps serious GMAT candidates shift from casual studying to focused, results-driven preparation by understanding what really drives score improvement. Participants will learn how to train smarter by aligning content, strategy, time management, and mindset into a personalized study approach.
What you’ll learn:
- How to assess your personal GMAT performance profile across content mastery, strategy, pacing, and mindset
- Techniques to manage stress, sustain focus, and stay mentally sharp under test-day pressure
- How more efficient reading strategies can improve comprehension while saving valuable time
