Explorers
Who is Pathway Guidance Program For?
Are You...
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Feeling stagnant on the career path, not seeing great future prospects?
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Open to the idea of further education, but don’t know if graduate management education is the right next step?
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In the midst of a “non-traditional” career path, wondering how to advance?
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Looking for information and relatable role models that can promote career development?
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Curious about different perspectives on graduate management education from people who have been there?
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Feeling stagnant on the career path, not seeing great future prospects?
What Pathway Guidance Program Offers
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StructureIncludes: Workshops on life/career balance: goal setting/self-awareness exercises in life and career, what is the return on investment, addressing imposter syndrome for understanding and aligning your GME choices with your authentic goals
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1:1 guidance through the GME landscape from a graduate from UCLA Anderson
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Belonging in a small, supportive community of explorers who share similar experiences/questions about GME and career opportunities
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Direct access to admissions counselors from all UCLA Anderson master’s programs
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SupportIncludes: Workshops on financing GME, tips on essay writing and how to build the right resume for “nuts and bolts”
application success
What Is Required of Pathway Guidance Program Explorers?
Time
3-5 Hours Each Quarter
3-5 Hours Each Quarter
Participation
Willingness to participate in and learn from supportive, honest conversations
Willingness to participate in and learn from supportive, honest conversations
CommitmentsProgram Commitments Include: • 2-hour Orientation (2nd Wednesday of September)
• 1-hour Quarterly workshops
• 30min -1 hour monthly check-ins with Guide
• Participation in three 5-10 minute surveys
• 1-hour Quarterly workshops
• 30min -1 hour monthly check-ins with Guide
• Participation in three 5-10 minute surveys
Next Steps
Who is PGP for?
Feeling stagnant on the career path, not seeing great future prospects