Learn more about MBA25 events

What is MBA25?

What is an MBA25 event?
MBA25 runs special MBA Boutique Events connecting the best business schools with the best candidates. 
Who are participants of MBA25?
Official representatives from TOP Business Schools, members of Admissions board and alumni meet with those who are interested in getting an MBA degree.  
How can I register for MBA25?
To participate in an MBA25 event, you need to register at the events page and fill in all the fields of the application form accurately and honestly. A couple of days before the event you will receive the agenda, your personal invitation, and all the event details by email. Please don’t forget to check your spam folder in order not to miss any important correspondence.
In what format can I meet with business school?
MBA25 has several different formats of events every year and we strive to make our fairs as useful as possible for both candidates and business schools as it’s possible. Here are is the list of formats we have already tried:  One-to-one meetings
  • 20 minutes
  • face-to-face conversation with business school representative
  • assess your chances of admission
  • only by preliminary booking of meeting
Round Tables
  • 30 minutes
  • 10 candidates, and an official representative or alumni
  • conversation in free format
  • only by preliminary booking
Information Session
  • 40 minutes
  • presentation about all the specifics of the business school
  • Q&A section
  • only by preliminary registration
Community meeting (Panel discussion)
  • 40 minutes
  • alumni of TOP Business Schools
  • discussion on most actual topic
  • only by preliminary registration for the event
MBA Strategy Workshop
  • 40 minutes
  • specialists and consultants of MBA Strategy
  • learn application tips and tricks
  • only by preliminary registration for the event
MBA25 Cocktail
  • light cocktail event with participants and business school' representatives
  • friendly atmosphere
  • free format
  • only by preliminary registration
To see what formats we have this year, please, visit our events page.
Why do people choose MBA25 events?
 At MBA25, we believe that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, so:
  • We invite only best schools and the most talented candidates.
  • We use different types of interaction proven to help visitors learn everything they want to know about schools.
  • We practice innovative formats and up-to-date technology.
  • We create the best MBA events in the CIS region (check our report from previous events)

One-to-One Meetings

What is a One-to-One Meeting?
A One-to-one meeting is a personal meeting with a business school representative, that lasts 20 minutes. You will be able to have a private conversation with the representative, who will answer all your questions as well as assess your chances of admission.  
How can I sign up for a One-to-One Meeting?
If you would like to sign up for One-to-one Meeting, you need to tick the boxes to select your preferred schools in your application form. Once you have applied for a One-to-One meeting, your profile will be thoroughly revised by schools’ representatives. If you meet their requirements, you will receive a personal invitation with the opportunity to schedule an appointment.  Please note that if you do not schedule an appointment within three days of receiving your invitation, there may not be any free places left, because the quantity of appointments for One-to-One is limited. This is why we highly recommend that you check your spam folder regularly in order not to miss any important correspondence.
Can I pick more than one School for One-to-One?
You can apply for One-to-one Meeting with as many schools as you wish. Moreover, we would recommend you to pick several schools to get the most benefit from your MBA25 experience. 
When will I get an answer regarding my participation in a One-to-one Mession?
Usually it takes no more than a week to evaluate your Profile. However, if there are a lot of candidates it may take more time. Please, do not worry if you do not receive an answer within a week. Just don’t forget to check your profile page and spam folder.You can always write us at st@mba25.com and we will update you on the situation. 
How can I see my current status of my application for a One-to-One Meeting?
Please, use your email and password to log in to your profile page. In the Request Status section, you will see the list of schools that you applied for a Meeting with. If the status is pending, this means that we are still evaluating your Profile. Sometimes, it can take more than one week after your registration, so do not worry; we will not forget about you and will send you an answer by email. You can also sign up for One-to-one Meeting with other Business Schools by clicking the send button beside each school.
What should I do if I am accepted for One-to-One Meeting?
Congratulations! You have been chosen among all the other participants for a personal meeting with your chosen school’s official representative. The next (very important) step is to choose the time for the meeting. Please log in to your Profile, go to the One-to-One Meetings Schedule, and follow the simple steps to book your time slot. Once the name of the School appears in the cell, the meeting is booked and the official representative will see you at the appointed time.Please note that if you do not choose a time for the meeting within three days of receiving your invitation, there might not be any free places left. This is why we strongly recommend that you check your spam folder in order not to avoid missing any important correspondence. 
If I already signed up for a meeting, can I change the time?
Please not that once you have chosen the time for your meeting, you cannot change it for another time slot. If your plans suddenly change and you have a scheduled appointment, please inform us so that we can cancel your appointment.
What should I do if I am not selected for One-to-One?
The quantity of One-to-One meetings is always limited, which is why not everybody will get a chance to have personal conversation with the official representatives. However, you are still very welcome to attend our events, go to Round Tables, Information Sessions, visit Community Meetings with alumni, and participate in Panel Discussions. If you still have a strong desire for a personal conversation, you can write us and we will add you to the reserve list.
What is the reserve list?
The reserve list is a list of candidates who have not been chosen for One-to-One Meetings for various reasons (e.g. late registration, no free places left), but who still wish to communicate with official representatives. If we confirm that you are on the reserve list, this means that you can come to the fair at any time and if there is a gap between meetings or somebody does not make their appointment, we will invite you. While we cannot guarantee that we will be able to organize a meeting for you, we promise to do our best.

Round Table meetings

What is a Round Table meeting?
A Round Table meeting is a group meeting (10 people) with a business school representative that can provide you all the information you need about business school as well as useful contacts for cooperation in the future.
How can I sign up for a Round Table?
If you would like to sign up for Round Table, you need to check the boxes beside your preferred schools in your application form. Once you have applied for a Round Table, your profile will be thoroughly reviewed by the schools’ representatives. If you meet their requirements, you will receive a personal invitation with an opportunity to schedule appointments.  Please note that if you do not schedule an appointment within three days of receiving your invitation, there may not be any free places left, as the quantity of places for Round Table meetings is limited. That is why we highly recommend that you check your spam folder in order not to miss any important correspondence.
Can I pick more than one School for a Round Table?
You can apply for Round Table meetings with as many schools as you want. Moreover, we recommend that you pick several schools to get the most out of your MBA25 experience. 
When will I get an answer regarding my participation in a Round Table session?
Usually it takes no more than a week to evaluate your Profile. However, if there are a lot of candidates, the process could take more time. Please do not worry if you have not received an answer within a week. Just don’t forget to check your profile page and spam folder.You can always write us at st@mba25.com and we will update you on the situation.
How can I see the current status of my application for Round Table meeting?
Please use your email and password to log in to your profile page. In the Request Status section, you will see the list of schools that you applied for Round Table sessions with. If the status is pending, this means that we are still evaluating your Profile. Sometimes, it can take more than one week after your registration, so do not worry; we will not forget about you and will send an answer by email. You can also sign up for Round Table sessions with other Business Schools by clicking the send button beside each School that interests you.
What should I do if I am accepted for Round Table?
Congratulations! You have been chosen from among all the other participants for a group meeting with your chosen school’s official representative. The next (very important) step is to choose the time for your meeting. Please log in to your Profile, go to the Round Table Schedule section, and follow the simple steps to book your time slot. Once the name of the School appears in the cell, the meeting is booked and the official representative will meet with you at the designated time.Please note that if you do not choose a meeting time within three days of receiving your invitation, there might not be any free places left. This is why we strongly recommend that you check your spam folder in order not to miss any important correspondence.
If I already signed up for meeting, can I change the time?
Please note that once you have chosen the time of for your meeting, you cannot change it for another time slot. If your plans suddenly change and you have a scheduled appointment, please inform us so we can cancel your appointment.
What should I do if I am not selected for a Round Table meeting?
The quantity of Round Tables is always limited, which is why not everybody will get a chance to have a personal conversation with the official representatives. But you are still very welcome to attend our events, apply for One-to-one Meetings, go to Information Sessions, visit Community Meetings with alumni, and participate in Panel Discussions. If you still have a strong desire for a personal conversation, you can write us and we may be able to add you to the reserve list.
What is the reserve list?
The reserve list is a list of candidates who have not been chosen for Round Table meetings for different reasons (e.g. late registration, no free places left), but who are still eager to communicate with theofficial representatives. If we confirm that you are on the reserve list, this means that you can come to the fair at any time, and if there is a gap between meetings or somebody cannot make their appointment, we will invite you. While we cannot guarantee that we will be able to organize a meeting for you,  we promise to do our best

Other questions

Can I edit my application form?
Yes. You can edit all your personal information and add new data if needed by entering your login data at the MBA25 page. We strongy recommend that you fill in all the fields as accurately and honestly as possible, and upload your resume to increase your chances of success with MBA25.
What should I expect at MBA25?
The detailed agenda with formats, participating schools, and speakers can be found at the events page. A couple of days before an event you are attending, you will receive all the details and your personal invitation via email (please be sure that you enter a valid email address).
What do school representatives usually ask?
Here are some general questions to keep in mind if you want to make a good first impression on schools that interest you. You might find the answers to some of these questions on our school page or simply by checking the schools’ websites.
  • Why this business school?
  • Why did you decide to apply to our business school?
  • Tell us about your career achievements.
  • What makes you stand out among other candidates?
  • What can you contribute to our program?
  • What are your expectations of this program?
  • Can you give me an example of a time that you demonstrated leadership?
  • Where do you see yourself in ten years?
  • How are you planning to finance your study abroad?
Where I can find more information about participating schools?
All information about MBA25 participants can be found on the page of the event.  Just select the city, and in the “Schools” block, all participating schools can be seen. By clicking at each School, you can read more information about the programs, deadlines and candidate profiles of this particular School.  
Can I bring someone with me?
Sure. Please feel free to invite your colleagues, friends or partners to the MBA25 event. You can also invite friends and win prizes from our General Admission Partner MBA Strategy by inviting them through the special form in your profile. If they want to meet with business school representatives, they should also fill out an application form and receive their own personal invitation.
Can I come later to the fair?
Yes, you can join our seminars at any time that is convenient for you. Moreover, you can get acquainted with the agenda on the event page and plan your personal participation. Please note that if you scheduled One-to-One Meeting  or Round Table  session, you will have your personal schedule of meetings, which can be easily downloaded from your personal account. We would advise you to visit as many seminars as you can to maximize the value of your participation. 
Do you provide visitors with lunch, dinner or coffee?
Usually MBA25 events do not include catering and coffee because of strictly moderated time and limited space. However, you can bring sandwiches with you or order food and drinks in the hotel`s bar area. If it is outlined in the schedule, we can serve drinks and sneaks for informal networking before closing.

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