Bonus: If you sign up now, you’ll get a chance to win a free iPad 2 when you visit 5 or more school booths on February 6-7.

Economist “Which MBA”:What to expect?

So you’ve decided to pursue your MBA, or maybe you’re still thinking about it. Either way, do you know which one is right for you?

That’s what this online fair is all about.

Helping you learn more about what the different schools offer, what the culture is like, and where you’ll fit best.

Yes, you’ll get to meet business school representatives, compare programs, etc. The best part? You can do it all from your home computer.

Business school “virtual booths”

Check out schools’ virtual booths
• Download brochures, visit their website, their Facebook page, and read testimonials from students who have already been through the process.
• Chat room: Chat with admissions officers, alumni,
professors and current students in a group or one-on-one discussion. View a list of
scheduled chats by visiting the “Schedule” once you log in.
• Multimedia: In the multimedia area, you can watch videos and browse photos to get a better
idea of what the school looks and feels like.

Interactive webinars

Several live webinars will also take place throughout the two-day fair. Visitors can see a schedule
of webinars by clicking on “Schedule” once you log in.

These webinars are hosted by MBA admissions officers, deans, professors and Economist
editors, offering you an inside look at specific programs and the MBA experience. Type in your
questions and they will be answered live by the webinar host.

Live global sessions

You can visit the fair at any time on February 6th and 7th, but it’s best to log in during one of the
live sessions when business schools will be online and ready to meet you:

• February 6th: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
• February 6th: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST

• February 7th: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST
• February 7th: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST

Special features:

• Submit your resume: You may upload your resume upon logging in. It will be visible to all
business school representatives at the fair.
• Access additional resources: At the Information Desk, you can access a list of MBA resources
including scholarship organizations, admissions and test prep consultants, MBA blogs and
more.
• Take the compatibility profile: Answer a few questions to find the exhibiting schools that most
closely match your preferences.