Guides

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

Are you interested in being a guide?

What Pathway Guidance Program Offers

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

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

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

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

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