Cornell MBA Events - July 2025 | F1GMAT MBA Admissions Consulting, Essay Editing and Interview Prep

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In July 2025, Cornell Business School has scheduled a total of 9 MBA events, comprising 2 virtual events and 7 in-person events.

Virtual Chats

The virtual events include Cornell’s participation in the Clear Admit MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series on 9 July, where the admissions team will share guidance and tips on crafting strong MBA application essays. Additionally, on 16 July, Cornell will host The MBA Connection: Application Tips, providing practical advice and insights to help prospective students navigate the MBA application process successfully.

Essay Editing - Consult with Atul Jose (Essay Specialist, F1GMAT)

The skills that a writer/editor brings to the table are different from what a former admissions officer or a consultant who has limited writing skills brings

Review Skills # Writing Skills
Movie Critics # Movie Directors

For any questions about the service, email me, Atul Jose, at editor@f1gmat.com

As F1GMAT’s Lead Consultant and Essay Specialist, I will help you structure the essay by:

1) Incorporating your Personal Brand

I will help you find unique life experiences that would differentiate you from the highly competitive Cornell MBA application pool.

2) Including Storytelling elements

I have developed a keen sense of storytelling from over a decade and a half of editing essays and writing essay examples for F1GMAT’s Essay Guides.

The skills that a writer/editor brings to the table are different from what a former admissions officer or a consultant who has limited writing skills brings

Review Skills # Writing Skills
Movie Critics # Movie Directors

It is easy to comment, but it is tough to structure the essay from the perspective of the applicant and turn the essay into a winning application essay.

3) Aligning with the Culture of the School

A big part of editing and guiding applicants is in educating them about the culture of the school

Some schools have very ‘specific’ traits that they are looking for in an applicant.

If you don’t highlight them and lean towards general leadership or cultural narratives, the essay won’t work.

I will guide you through the writing process.

I will also iteratively edit the essays without losing your original voice.

In-Person Events

Cornell’s in-person engagements begin with The MBA Tour Boston on 10 July, followed by The MBA Tour New York City on 12 July, where prospective students can meet admissions representatives, receive application guidance, and network with fellow candidates exploring MBA programs.

Subsequent events include The MBA Tour Washington DC on 17 July, The MBA Tour Chicago on 19 July, The MBA Tour Seattle on 26 July, The MBA Tour San Francisco on 29 July, and The MBA Tour Los Angeles on 31 July, all offering opportunities for candidates to connect with Cornell’s admissions team and learn more about the MBA program.

Related Download: Cornell MBA Essay Guide

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Date	Event	Description	Type of Event	Register
09-Jul-25	Clear Admit MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series	Cornell’s MBA admissions team will join the Clear Admit MBA Essay Insight Webinar Series, offering prospective students guidance and tips on crafting strong application essays for business school.	Virtual	Register
10-Jul-25	The MBA Tour Boston	Cornell Business School will participate in The MBA Tour Boston, where prospective students can meet admissions representatives from top business schools, receive application advice, and network with fellow candidates exploring MBA programs.	In-Person	Register
12-Jul-25	The MBA Tour New York City	Cornell Business School will participate in The MBA Tour New York City, where prospective students can meet admissions representatives from top business schools, receive application advice, and network with fellow candidates exploring MBA programs.	In-Person	Register
16 July 2025	The MBA Connection: Application Tips	Cornell’s MBA admissions team will participate in The MBA Connection: Application Tips, sharing practical advice and insights to help prospective students navigate the MBA application process successfully.	Virtual	Register
17 July 2025	The MBA Tour Washington DC	Cornell Business School will participate in The MBA Tour Washington DC, where prospective students can meet admissions representatives from top business schools, receive application advice, and network with fellow candidates exploring MBA programs.	In-Person	Register
19 July 2025	The MBA Tour Chicago	Cornell Business School will participate in The MBA Tour Chicago, where prospective students can meet admissions representatives from top business schools, receive application advice, and network with fellow candidates exploring MBA programs.	In-Person	Register
26-Jul-25	The MBA Tour Seattle	Cornell Business School will participate in The MBA Tour Seattle, where prospective students can meet admissions representatives from top business schools, receive application advice, and network with fellow candidates exploring MBA programs.	In-Person	Register
29-Jul-25	The MBA Tour San Francisco	Cornell Business School will participate in The MBA Tour San Francisco, where prospective students can meet admissions representatives from top business schools, receive application advice, and network with fellow candidates exploring MBA programs.	In-Person	Register
31-Jul-25	The MBA Tour Los Angeles	Cornell Business School will participate in The MBA Tour Los Angeles, where prospective students can meet admissions representatives from top business schools, receive application advice, and network with fellow candidates exploring MBA programs.	In-Person	Register

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Cornell MBA Events - July 2025

Virtual Chats

1) Incorporating your Personal Brand

2) Including Storytelling elements

3) Aligning with the Culture of the School

In-Person Events

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