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When I read this example out loud, it was 10 seconds. So you can see that 30 seconds is a really long time to relay information. What do you include — what information makes the cut?

In the first example, I share my name, what I am doing, where I am and where I want to go, and ask if they know someone not a company, but a particular person that is hiring for this type of role. For me, it was more important to highlight that personal relationship ask than a specific company ask because this type of role is not always advertised. These tips will help you to get started.

Then, you can tailor your pitch for different scenarios, and tweak it as you gain insight into which versions are more effective or feel more authentic. First, your elevator pitch needs to be memorable and specific. As you develop more comfort with your pitch, think about what makes you unique, what elements of your experience will be most appealing to your audience, and what information or contacts you hope to gain through these interactions.

In a graduate school job-search scenario, for example, you might mention the focus of your studies, the problems you are energized to solve, and the types of opportunities where you could add value. One of the alumni in attendance offered to review my essays, which was very helpful.

A couple of months later, I attended an open house to see the campus, meet other candidates and ensure that MIT Sloan was indeed the right choice for me. Finally, I had my interviews via Skype with the admissions director and program director. Did you feel the best prepared on test day? However, I understand that the program no longer accepts waivers.

The students are going to have impact on our world — you see this behavior in their daily actions. I found the environment at MIT Sloan to foster leadership opportunities. Accepted: Lastly, can you share a few tips for those students who are just starting out on their business school journey? It is a well-planned month journey through the MBA application process with like-minded women. Also, based on the MBA Launch Program advice, you may find it easier to prioritize 1 taking the GMAT, 2 focusing on the application, then 3 scheduling the school visits.

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