GMAC Tours FAQs
To join an upcoming event, visit our events calendar and click on the event you would like to attend. You will be redirected to the event page that has the event details, the list of participating schools, etc. Click the "Register Now" button to sign up for the event.
We host two different types of events –The MBA Tour for prospective candidates interested in getting their MBA and The Master’s Tour for prospective candidates interested in getting a non-MBA master’s degree such as a Master’s in Finance, Master’s in Management, a Specialized Master’s, and other master's degrees. We also host a variety of different Spotlight events, which are tailored to specific groups of candidates or topics.
Check out our events calendar to find out which one is the best for you.
For in-person events, you can register for the event on-site. For virtual events, you can register up until the beginning of the event. However, we do recommend registering for the event as early as possible, as the downside to signing up last minute is that you will not have the opportunity to get matched with the participating schools. Check out our events calendar to register for an upcoming event.
It is highly recommended that you attend an event in your region. In our experience, candidates that attend an event outside of their region typically have a less valuable experience. Find an event in your region on our events calendar.
Yes, all of our events are completely free to attend. Check out our events calendar to register for an upcoming event.
Visit our events calendar, search for the event you would like to attend, then select that event. The event detail page will provide the event schedule, attending schools, and special offers.
We highly recommended that you learn more about the schools participating in the event before you attend, this will allow you to have deeper and more productive conversations with school representatives. Learn more about how to prepare for the event here.
During our in-person events, you will have the opportunity to interact with select business schools via presentations and small group meetings. All participating schools will be available to chat with during the Networking Fair at the end of the event.
During our virtual events, you will have the opportunity to interact with select business schools during presentations and panel discussions. You can also schedule one-on-one video chats with business schools at their virtual booth throughout the event. This is a great place to meet with admissions representatives from those schools and introduce yourself.
During our virtual events, you will have the opportunity to interact with select business schools during presentations and panel discussions. You can also schedule one-on-one video chats with business schools at their virtual booth throughout the event. This is a great place to meet with admissions representatives from those schools and introduce yourself.
A MeetUp is a 20-minute small group meeting with an admissions representative in which you will get all of your questions answered. You will get matched with schools that best-fit your profile and aspirations. For our in-person events, you will start receiving these invitations six days prior to the event, be sure to confirm them before the slots fill up! If you don’t have MeetUps scheduled, there may be opportunities to join with limited availability on event day.
Appointments for our clinics are available on a first-come first-serve basis. To secure your spot, we recommend arriving at the event venue early or signing into the virtual platform at the start of the event.
You should bring a few copies of your resume and some business cards in case business school representatives request them.
We recommend dressing in business or business casual attire. Dressing for success makes a good first impression with business school representatives.