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Path2MBA Spotlight:
Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management

Greetings From JumpStart!

Considering getting your MBA? The JumpStart Path2MBA prepares undergraduate students and working professionals to engage directly with admissions officers at our MBA program partners.

Vanderbilt University’s Owen School of Management was founded in the Vanderbilt University in 1969. In fact, the Economist ranked the Vanderbilt MBA as #5 for its ability to Open New Career Opportunities and the Financial Times ranked Vanderbilt’s MBA program #8 in the U.S. and #9 globally for careers services in 2019.

Learn about a Day in the Life of an MBA student through its Diversity Symposium and Discover Weekend. Engage with professors via class simulation; connect with staff from admissions or career services to receive guidance on applying, financial aid and job support; talk directly with students and alums about life during and after Owen; and participate in discussions focused on diversity and inclusion.

You’ll gain various perspectives the paths of pursuing an MBA, pre-matriculation to get an internship, and life as a first- and second-year MBA.

Join our admissions representatives from Vanderbilt to learn more.

Building Your Brand: Becoming a Transformational Leader

Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 03:30 PM – 04:15 PM ET

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About Path2MBA

JumpStart’s Path2MBA is for undergraduate students and working professionals who are interested in pursuing their MBA. Through the network, you can learn about different MBA programs to find the one that fits your career aspirations as well as gain insight into financial implications and the MBA application process directly from admissions representatives.

Spots to attend our virtual forum are limited so register now for Path2MBA the sessions hosted with specific MBA programs. Participation in sessions and the opportunity for 1-1 chats are ONLY available to those who have completed the Path2MBA interest survey and were admitted, click here to apply JumpStart Path2MBA September Master Application.

Click HERE for Path2MBA Forum Schedule and Register for other MBA program sessions.

Speaker at The Event

Ashley Lomax

Associate Director, MBA Recruiting and Admissions, Lead Diversity Recruiter

Ashley joined Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management in January of 2020 as the Assistant Director, MBA Recruiting and Admissions, Lead Diversity Recruiter. Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology and her Master of Arts in Educational Policy from The Ohio State University. She has served in the higher education space with Miami University and Franklin University in admission counseling and advising roles. Most recently, Ashley has served The Ohio State University as the Assistant Director for Recruitment and Communications where she oversaw and developed programming related to recruitment and retention of graduate students within the Department of Educational Studies, College of Education and Human Ecology. In her free time, Ashley enjoys bike riding, traveling and watching sports.

Brandon Valentine

MBA Graduate Student

Brandon has a professional background as a public accountant and he is looking to pivot into a Consulting/Strategy or Finance role. He is excited to be at Owen and to assist you with your MBA journey!