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All Anderson Alumni Are Invited to Become Guides in the New Pathway Guidance Program

 
Alumni Guides will identify and nominate a prospective applicant "Explorer” who identifies as underrepresented (Black, Latinx, Female, First-Gen, Native American, LGBTQIA or belonging to other historically marginalized groups), who has demonstrated resilience and grit, and who would benefit from a graduate management education. Guides will advise high-potential underrepresented prospective students on their paths to UCLA Anderson and the broader landscape of business leadership. Participating alumni will not only enable a more diverse set of prospective applicants to enjoy the rewards of an Anderson experience, they will enable our school to reshape organizations worldwide.

1 YEAR COMMITMENT

of monthly check-ins
with explorers
(1-2 hrs./mo.)

Quarterly Surveys

to track the progress and development of the program

Support
Encourage
Guide

What  Pathway Guidance Program Offers

 
1

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

2

1:1 guidance through the GME landscape from a graduate from UCLA Anderson

3

Belonging in a small, supportive community of guides who share similar experiences/questions about GME and career opportunities

4

Direct access to admissions counselors from all UCLA Anderson master’s programs

5

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 Guides?

 
Time  
3-5 Hours Each Quarter
Participation  
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

Explorer Success Stories

 
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UCLA Anderson Study Analyzes Major Companies’ ESG Reporting Rates

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ZIMAN

Driving Change Through Affordable Housing, Five Years Running

Applications are now open for UCLA Ziman’s affordable housing development program
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Newsroom

Veteran Investor Learns and Leads

Mel Lindsey (’99), founder of Nile Capital Group, joins UCLA Anderson Board
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PODCAST

Buying a Car Since the Pandemic? It’s a Changed Market

Mark Garmaise looked to Japan’s post-tsunami used car market to illuminate the current one
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UCLA Anderson Alumna Leads KPMG’s Climate Data and Technology Unit

Tegan Keele (’12) helps corporate clients navigate climate and ESG services
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