About the Program

The MIT Pre-LGO Pipeline Program is designed to prepare high-potential STEM graduates to become strong future applicants to the MIT Leaders for Global Operations (LGO) program.  

Who Can Apply

This program is open to college and university seniors graduating with a STEM degree, as well as recent STEM graduates with one to two years of relevant work experience who would benefit from additional professional experience before applying to LGO.

Program Experience

While participants continue building their work experience, they will engage in live, online seminars each year for up to three years. These sessions cover the LGO mission and values, our partner companies, and our alumni network, as well as key leadership and professional skills such as self-awareness, organizational culture, leading teams, communication, feedback, and more. Individual coaching is provided after each seminar to reinforce learning and support personal growth.

Mentorship

Each participant will be paired with an LGO alumni mentor who will offer guidance, share insights, and help them navigate both their career path and the LGO admissions process.

Benefits

By joining the Pre-LGO Pipeline Program, participants gain a deeper understanding of LGO’s mission and culture, strengthen their leadership and communication skills, and build meaningful connections with our alumni community—all while enhancing their future application to the LGO program.

Schedule a call to find out more: 

If you have questions about the Pre-LGO Pipeline Program, you can set up a call with Ted Equi.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a resume, transcript, statement of interest, and a response to a specific program question, along with two references—one professional or leadership and one technical. Selected candidates will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.

Application Time Line

Application Opens:  August 2025
Application Submission: April 17, 2026
Invited for Interview: May 2026
Invitation to participate: June 2026
First participant seminar: October 2026

Fill Out Application

NOTE: This is not an application for deferred admissions to LGO.

             Applicants can apply separately to the Sloan MBA Early. 

             The Pre-LGO Pipeline Program and Sloan MBA Early applications are not connected in any way.