Benefits of Applying through The Consortium

The mbaMission Podcast

Summary

In this conversation, Harold Simansky and Nisha Trivedi discuss The Consortium, an organization that focuses on uplifting underrepresented groups in business. They explain how candidates can apply to be considered for membership and have access to a network of companies and professionals, as well as fellowships. They also discuss the application process, including the deadlines and essays required. Nisha provides examples of how applicants can demonstrate their alignment with The Consortium's mission and shares advice on writing career goals essays. Overall, they highlight the benefits of applying through The Consortium and the opportunities it offers for networking and financial support.

Takeaways

• The Consortium is an organization that aims to address the underrepresentation of certain groups in business and promote diversity and inclusion.
• Candidates can apply to be considered for membership and have access to a network of companies and professionals, as well as fellowships.
• To be eligible for The Consortium, candidates must have made contributions to the community that benefit one of the target groups: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans.
• The application process for The Consortium involves submitting an application through their website and completing the required essays.
• Applying through The Consortium offers a streamlined application process, allowing candidates to apply to multiple member schools at once.
• The Consortium requires essays that demonstrate the applicant's commitment to their mission, while member schools may have additional supplemental essays.
• Specificity is important in career goals essays, and applicants should focus on the impact they want to make and the problem they want to solve.
• Applicants who may not belong to the target groups can still demonstrate their alignment with The Consortium's mission through their work and contributions.
• Applying through The Consortium provides the opportunity for a later deadline, a streamlined application process, and potential fellowship dollars.
• Candidates should consider applying through The Consortium if they believe their experiences align with the organization's mission and want to take advantage of the benefits it offers.

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Kapitel

1. Welcome to the mbaMission podcast (00:00:00)

2. What is the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management? (00:00:56)

3. Who is eligible for Consortium membership? (00:01:58)

4. How and when to apply for Consortium membership (00:03:35)

5. Streamlined MBA application process for Consortium member schools (00:04:28)

6. How to decide whether to apply through the Consortium (00:08:20)

7. How to demonstrate your alignment with the Consortium's mission (00:09:07)

8. Examples of successful Consortium applicants (00:10:40)

9. How to determine your goals and write a career goals essay (00:13:32)

10. Supplemental application essays for Consortium member schools (00:15:43)

11. Putting it all together - is the Consortium right for you? (00:16:29)