These documents must be uploaded to your application in a PDF or MS Word format. Please name the documents using the convention: Last Name_First Name_Transcript.pdf, or Last Name_First Name_Transcript.doc.
Only those accepted into the program need to mail in an official transcript.
Applications are not considered complete until the recommender submits his or her form.
For technical questions regarding the application, please contact technical support via the links found on the ApplyYourself website. For content questions, such as those about your transcript or essays, please contact MLT at CP-Recruiting@ml4t.org.
Interviews are by invitation only and are required of those invited. Candidates are interviewed by MLT staff and alumni. Interviews are conducted via phone or Skype.
Decisions are communicated approximately two and a half months after the application submission deadline.
The Round 1 Career Prep program application deadline is March 3, 2013. Applicants who apply to Career Prep during Round 1 will be notified of admissions decisions starting in late May 2013.
The Round 2 Career Prep program application deadline is April 14, 2013. Applicants who apply to Career Prep during Round 2 will be notified of admissions decisions starting in mid June 2013.
Yes, we have participants from over 80 colleges across the country. The majority of the program is conducted remotely, including monthly e-assignments and follow-up coach calls. Attendance at four weekend seminars, however, is required.
In addition to fulfilling the eligibility requirements and application checklist, strong applications demonstrate that a candidate has leadership experience and potential, career goals that fit well with the program, goal orientation, "scrappiness" and potential for active participation in Career Prep.
To be considered, students must be in good academic standing. The average GPA of Career Prep 2012 Fellows was 3.5/4.0. Candidates with a GPA significantly below the program average are encouraged to address their academic history in the optional essay.
All participants must be US Citizens or permanent legal residents.
Applicants must be African American, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American in order to be eligible for Career Prep.
No. The program is open to all majors. An applicant’s major does not determine eligibility rather; MLT looks at how well an applicant’s career goals align with Career Prep’s programming. Students from all disciplines and interests may apply.
Yes. Students in a 5-year program should apply to the Career Prep program during their junior year of school.
There is a $150 program fee upon acceptance. You will be responsible for the initial transportation costs associated with attending the required four seminars held throughout the year at our corporate partners. However, your travel expenses are eligible for reimbursement. Travel, accommodations, and meals for all Career Prep Fellows are covered by MLT thanks to sponsorship by our partner organizations. Finally, if you secure a paid summer internship, you will be responsible for making a $250 contribution to MLT at the conclusion of your internship in August 2014.
Yes, all seminars are mandatory.
Seminar locations vary from year to year; but are typically held Friday evenings through Sunday afternoons at our partner organizations.
Seminar dates for the incoming Career Prep 2013 class:
Fellows are notified of the final dates and locations of seminars once they are admitted to the program.
Elisa DobbinsBlackboard, Inc. / MBA Prep 2010 / Cornell University, The Johnson School of Business
"I am MLT because...they helped me to see the value and power in my diverse background and the importance of pursuing a career grounded in my passion."
