Is MBA networking just a box to tick, or is it a high-stakes strategic move?

In this episode of ARINGO's Coffee Chat series, host Priyanka sits down with ARINGO CEO Jennifer to pull back the curtain on how to build a powerful MBA networking strategy. If you are terrified of bothering admissions committees, unsure of how to approach alumni, or trying to figure out how to stand out from thousands of other candidates on paper, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why Networking Matters: How building early relationships can lead to internal referrals, inside information on school culture, and an edge in your applications.

• The Sweet Spot Timeline: When to start your outreach before students leave for summer internships.

• Beyond LinkedIn: How to find "warm leads" using student ambassadors, professional career clubs, and school-led webinars.

• The 15-20 Minute Zoom Strategy: What to ask (and what never to ask) to ensure the contact wants to champion your profile.

• The Low-Tech Tracker: Organizing your outreach so you never use the wrong terminology (like section vs. cluster) in your application essays.

Whether you are currently studying for the GMAT or mapping out your safety and reach schools for the next application cycle, learn how to turn casual coffee chats into deep relationships that can move the needle on your application.

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