MIT MBA Events - January 2025

MIT Sloan School of Management

In January 2025, MIT Sloan will host a total of 4 events, with 2 virtual sessions and 2 in-person events. These events are designed to provide prospective students with a deeper understanding of the MBA and Sloan Fellows MBA programs, as well as application guidance.

Executive MBA Event

The MIT Sloan January Executive Electives 2025 event will be held in person from January 8-11, offering two-day courses for Executive MBA, Sloan Fellows MBA, and Management of Technology program students, along with alumni from these programs. This event is an opportunity for participants to engage with executive-level learning experiences.

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Virtual Events

On January 9, the Application Tips Webinar will be held virtually, providing an overview of the MBA application process. MIT Sloan Admissions staff will discuss the key aspects of the application and offer tips for submitting a strong application, followed by a live Q&A session.

Finally, on January 17, the SFMBA • Application Tips Webinar will be held virtually, where prospective students can learn about the application process for the Sloan Fellows MBA program. This session will include details on the unique aspects of the program, along with live Q&A for attendees.

In-Person Events

The SFMBA • Hear from Women at MIT Sloan! event, taking place in person on January 15, will allow prospective students to connect with MIT Sloan alumnae. It will feature a panel discussion followed by small-group conversations, providing insights into the experiences of women at Sloan and beyond.

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Date	Event	Description	Type of Event	Register
8-11 January 2025	MIT Sloan January Executive Electives 2025	MIT Sloan will host the 14th Annual January Executive Electives on January 8-11, 2025. The two-day courses are open to current Executive MBA and Sloan Fellows MBA students, as well as alumni from the EMBA, SFMBA, and Management of Technology programs.	In-Person	Register
09-Jan-25	Application Tips Webinar	MIT Sloan is hosting an online session where Admissions staff will provide an overview of the MBA application process. The event includes a live Q&A to address prospective applicants' questions and offers tips for a strong application.	Virtual	Register
15-Jan-25	SFMBA • Hear from Women at MIT Sloan!	Prospective students can connect with MIT Sloan alumnae from diverse backgrounds at this event. The session includes a brief moderated panel followed by informal small-group discussions about their experiences at Sloan and beyond.	In-Person	Register
17-Jan-25	SFMBA • Application Tips Webinar	Prospective students can join this online session for an overview of the MIT Sloan Fellows MBA program application. Admissions staff will explain the application process, highlight what makes the program unique, and answer live questions.	Virtual	Register

Cover Letter Question: Please submit a cover letter seeking a place in the MIT Sloan MBA program. Your letter should conform to standard business correspondence, include one or more professional examples that illustrate why you meet the desired criteria above, and be addressed to the Admissions Committee (300 words or fewer, excluding address and salutation).

Short Answer Question: How has the world you come from shaped who you are today? For example, your family, culture, community, all help to shape aspects of your identity. Please use this opportunity if you would like to share more about your background. (250 words or less.)

Video Questions

Question 1: Introduce yourself to your future classmates. Here’s your chance to put a face with a name, let your personality shine through, be conversational, be yourself. We can’t wait to meet you!

Question 2: All MBA applicants will be prompted to respond to a randomly generated, open-ended question. The question is designed to help us get to know you better; to see how you express yourself and to assess fit with the MIT Sloan culture. It does not require prior preparation.

Video Question 2 is part of your required application materials and will appear as a page within the application, once the other parts of your application are completed. Applicants are given 10 seconds to prepare for a 60-second response.

The following are examples of questions that may be asked in the Video Question 2:
• What achievement are you most proud of and why?
• Tell us about a time a classmate or colleague wasn’t contributing to a group project. What did you do?

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