How to Get Into UCLA Anderson with NEW Test-Optional Policy | GradTalk MBA Episode 5

Welcome to GradTalk MBA episode 5! In this episode, Alex Lawrence, Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Admissions, gives the full scoop on UCLA Anderson's NEW test-optional policy, what it means for MBA applicants, how to make your Anderson application shine, and more! Learn more about UCLA Anderson School of Management here: https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/ 00:00 - Intro 05:16 - What differentiates Anderson from other MBA programs? 08:08 - What makes a candidate special? 10:36 - How do you support underrepresented and under-resourced candidates? 14:20 - How much time should you set aside for the application? 17:35 - What are some things people may not know about L.A.? 21:02 - Which element do you feel like you get the most information from? 23:27 - What advice do you have for picking a recommender? 26:06 - What can candidates improve on in the interview process? 28:41 - How real do you want candidates to be with you? 30:39 - What does test-optional mean for your program? 40:42 - What's the process like after an application is submitted? 45:12 - When are financial scholarship and fellowship decisions made? 46:35 - Fact vs. Fiction 52:35 - Rapid Fire Round If you missed the last episode with UW Foster's MBA admissions directors, check it out here:    • How to Get Into UW Foster School of Busine...   ************************* Save 20% off Magoosh MBA application support + GMAT prep 🎓 with code: GRADTALK20 https://bit.ly/3Fb4T33 Learn more about Admit Me Access, a free resource for URM/women MBA applicants: https://www.admitmeaccess.com/ SUBSCRIBE to our channel for the best tips, tricks, and insights for acing the GMAT and getting into your dream MBA program! FOLLOW us on social media for even more GMAT & MBA tips:   / magooshgrad     / magooshgrad     / magooshgradprep     / magooshgmat   #mba #ucla #podcast #businessschool