{"id":3337,"date":"2016-08-05T12:52:30","date_gmt":"2016-08-05T07:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reachivy.com\/?p=3337"},"modified":"2023-07-27T18:04:20","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T12:34:20","slug":"bloginterview-mba-at-mit-sloan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reachivy.com\/blog\/bloginterview-mba-at-mit-sloan","title":{"rendered":"ReachIvy Exclusive Sneak Peak: Top College Series – An Interview with Associate Director of Admissions, MBA at MIT Sloan"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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Name: <\/strong>Jeff Carbone<\/p>\n

Designation: <\/strong>Associate Director, Office of Admissions<\/p>\n

School Name: <\/strong>MIT Sloan School of Management<\/p>\n

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1. Being able to pick the right program is crucial given the number of options available in the market. At ReachIvy, we meet a lot of students who face this decision. Who should ideally be applying for the MBA program at MIT Sloan?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0We are looking for the best and the brightest from all backgrounds, which include people without technology or engineering backgrounds (which is a common misconception). \u00a0\u00a0We seek candidates who want to live out the mission of the MIT Sloan School of Management \u2013 To develop principled innovative leaders who improve the world and to generate ideas that advance management practice.<\/p>\n

2. Can you share with us what background \/ profile \/ traits you are looking for in your incoming class?<\/strong><\/p>\n

While there is no typical background for the MBA class profile, MIT Sloan students tend to be smart, grounded, collaborative, and impact-oriented.\u00a0 We have students coming to our program from a variety of industries from finance to consulting to pharma to the start-up world. We are looking for students who have demonstrated success in their career pursuits up to the time in which they apply for school.<\/p>\n

3. What are some of the most interesting classes and professors?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are too many to list!\u00a0 It also depends on what the interest is of the current student. The faculty at MIT Sloan, much like the student body, is made up of extremely smart yet humble people.\u00a0 They range from Nobel Laureates to practitioners who have had very successful careers.\u00a0 Some of the most popular classes are our action learning lab classes because they provide an opportunity to work with a team in a hands-on (often global) project such as Global Entrepreneurship Lab, Analytics Lab and China Lab.\u00a0 Other popular courses are New Enterprises, Product Design and Development, Corporations at the Crossroads: The CEO Perspective, Management of Services and Operations Strategy, Finance Theory II, and Strategies for Sustainable Business, to name a few.<\/p>\n

4. What are some of the facilities and faculty resources available to students who want to switch careers or pursue entrepreneurial interests while in the program?<\/strong><\/p>\n

MIT Sloan provides students with a platform to learn and take their career in the direction they wish.\u00a0 There are so many resources available at MIT Sloan and also at the larger MIT community that students can explore.\u00a0 That is the beauty of being at MIT Sloan, it is a small program with the resources of a world renowned research university.\u00a0 The Career Development Office begins working with students in the core semester with Career Core.\u00a0 The members of the Office are available to work with students to help them reach their career goals throughout their time at MIT Sloan and even when they are alumni.<\/p>\n

On campus there are different centers that bring students together from across the institute from the Legatum Center to the Martin Trust Center for Entrepreneurship to the Media Lab. The resources for students who wish to start their own company or venture into the startup world abound.\u00a0 Kendall Square, home of MIT Sloan, is filled with startups and giant tech companies that lend themselves to numerous conferences and competitions throughout the year.<\/p>\n

5. There is a lot of curiosity among our students on what a classic day would be like in the MBA Program at MIT Sloan. Could you describe it for us?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Again, that is hard to say.\u00a0 Every student\u2019s journey is so different given their interests and the activities in which they are involved.\u00a0 Some students may be leaders of the clubs and busy organizing conferences in the afternoons while others may be working on their startups.\u00a0 Most classes typically take place from Monday through Thursday, and we encourage anyone that can visit to do so.\u00a0 Our Ambassadors Program gives a glimpse into the day in the life of a student, and visitors can attend a class, join an information session, and have lunch with current students.<\/p>\n

6. How does MIT Sloan assist current international students with career guidance and placement?\u00a0\u00a0For students looking to return to India \u2013 what type of support would they receive?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Career Development Office partners with students to help them with tools, strategies and resources to attaining their career goals. There are over 180 companies recruiting on campus, and students also utilize the MIT and MIT Sloan alumni networks to assist with their networking and career searches.\u00a0 There are also treks and tours of various regions organized by the Clubs that focus on networking and career discovery.<\/p>\n

7. Is there any type of financial aid available to international students applying for this program? If so, can you tell us more about who the ideal candidate would be?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We offer merit-based fellowships and scholarship to students from all backgrounds.\u00a0 It is a competitive process, but they are offered to both US and non-US citizens alike. \u00a0More information can be found on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8. If you had one piece of advice to give to students interested in applying to this program, what would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be yourself!\u00a0 \u00a0We want to learn as much as we can about you throughout the application and interview process.\u00a0 Be authentic and tell us about your experience and interests.<\/p>\n

Also, learn as much as you can about each school. There are many opportunities to engage with in person and virtually with students, alumni and staff.\u00a0 Visit campus, attend an information session or join an online chat.<\/p>\n

Jeff Carbone is Associate Director of Admissions at the MIT Sloan School of Management. \u00a0Jeff leads the recruiting team for pre- and post-admission efforts for the MBA program.\u00a0 He has been a member of the MIT Sloan Admissions team since 2012.\u00a0 Prior to joining MIT Sloan, Jeff was an Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, Senior Recruiting Coordinator at Bain & Company, and Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Babson College.\u00a0 Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Babson College and a Master of Education from Northeastern University.<\/em><\/p>\n

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