Find out at an MBA Forum
Forté MBA Forums are free events held annually to expand access to the MBA. Whether you're looking to change careers, a college student planning for the future, or a professional ready for career advancement, we hope you'll join us at an upcoming Forum.
The ROI of an MBA degree is not just financial. Earning an MBA is an excellent way to open new doors, advance a career, and create a legacy in the business world.
Join us to learn how the MBA can grow your career (and your salary), connect with admissions reps from elite business schools, hear from successful women business leaders, and expand your network.
WHO
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VIRTUAL MBA FORUM
Thursday, April 9
11 - 2 pm ET
COST
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Start shaping your future now
If you’re curious about business school — whether it’s a “maybe someday” or a clear long‑term goal — the MBA Forum gives you an early advantage. You’ll learn what an MBA is, why it matters, and how it can accelerate your career from the very beginning. Hear directly from top business schools, understand what they look for in applicants, and get clarity on timelines, prerequisites, and experiences that strengthen your future application. Forté MBA Forums are a low‑pressure way to explore big opportunities and start building a network that will support your career for years to come.
Participants Say...
"What’s really special is being able to connect with the schools that you might not know about, and learn all about what they have to offer."
Alison Shottek
Learn more about Alison's MBA Forum experience.
THIS EVENT IS PERFECT FOR YOU
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A Free, Accessible Experience From Anywhere
Join from your dorm, apartment, or wherever you are. No travel. No cost. No barriers. -
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Clarity, Confidence, and Career Direction
Break down the MBA journey into clear, manageable steps. Learn how an MBA can expand your options, increase your earning potential, and strengthen your leadership skills. -
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Connect With Top Business Schools
Hear directly from admissions reps. Get real insights into programs, applications, expectations, and what life in business school is really like. -
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Build Your Network Early
Meet peers from across the country and globe. Start forming relationships with schools and professionals who can support your future goals. -
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Plan Ahead With Expert Guidance
Understand timelines, prerequisites, and how to prepare — whether you apply right after undergrad or later in your career. Learn what experiences, skills, and stories strengthen an MBA application.
Build momentum and expand your options
If you’re in the first few years of your career, the MBA Forum helps you understand how business school can open a whole new set of doors — whether you want to advance faster, pivot into a new field, or become a strong business leader. You’ll get practical guidance on how to prepare for the MBA application process, learn what schools value in early‑career candidates, and how to tell your story with clarity and confidence. Connect with admissions reps, explore programs, and walk away with a clearer sense of what an MBA can do for you.
Participants Say...
“I was completely reenergized to continue on my MBA journey.”
Natalie Friel
Learn more about Natalie's MBA Forum experience.
THIS EVENT IS PERFECT FOR YOU
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Explore How an MBA Can Transform Your Career
Understand how business school can expand your opportunities and accelerate your long‑term growth. Learn how an MBA strengthens your leadership skills early in your career. -
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Understand the MBA Path
Learn what an MBA is, why it matters now, and how it fits into your future plans. Get guidance on timelines, prerequisites, and how to build a strong application — whether you apply soon or later. -
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Connect Directly With Top Business Schools
Meet admissions reps from 50+ leading MBA programs. Get real insights into program culture, curriculum, and what schools look for in emerging leaders. -
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Join a Supportive Community
Connect with women and allies who are also exploring their next steps. Feel encouraged and supported as you consider your long‑term career strategy. -
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Plan Your Next Move With Confidence
Learn how to strengthen your story and build relevant experience. Leave with actionable steps to determine whether an MBA aligns with your goals.
Take the leap to the next phase of your career
If you’re ready for a bigger scope, a career shift, or a leadership role, the MBA Forum shows you how business school can help you get there. Explore how an MBA supports career pivots, executive‑level advancement, and long‑term earning potential. Hear insights from schools and professionals who understand the realities of returning to graduate school mid‑career. You’ll leave with actionable guidance, expanded connections, and a clearer understanding of how an MBA can amplify your impact and open new possibilities.
Participants Say...
“This event completely changed my mentality, and I feel more motivated and empowered than ever.”
Emily Yang
Learn more about Emily's MBA Forum experience.
THIS EVENT IS PERFECT FOR YOU
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Use an MBA to Advance or Pivot
Explore how business school can help you step into higher‑level leadership roles or shift into a new direction. Understand how an MBA supports career transitions, executive growth, and long‑term earning potential. -
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Build Momentum for What’s Next
Hear how women have used an MBA to break through plateaus and amplify their impact. Learn how to frame your experience and goals as a mid‑career applicant. -
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Connect With 50+ Top Business Schools
Speak directly with admissions representatives who understand the needs of experienced professionals. Get candid insights into program expectations, career outcomes, and what schools value in seasoned leaders. -
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Join a Community That Champions Your Ambition
Meet women and allies navigating similar questions about leadership, growth, and long‑term strategy. Feel supported and seen as you explore your next chapter. -
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Get Actionable Guidance for Your Next Step
Learn how to strengthen your application and articulate your leadership story. Leave with clarity on whether an MBA aligns with your goals — and how to move forward.
AGENDA
11 - 12:30 PM
Meet Leading MBA Programs
Don't miss these 20-minute info sessions from business schools across the U.S. and UK.
12:30 - 1:15 PM
MBA Admissions Insider
Choose from Full-Time, Executive & Part-Time, or Undergraduate Deferred Enrollment.
1 - 2 PM
Exhibitor Fair
This is your chance to connect virtually with reps from leading business schools.
1:45 - 2 PM
Financing Your MBA, Surviving the GMAT, and MBA Application Prep
Forté MBA Forums are open to anyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, veteran status, political orientation, ancestry, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
SPONSORS & MEMBERS
Meet with Forté MEMBER Business Schools
Forté MBA Forums are the best place to explore the MBA and connect with admissions reps from leading business schools.
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School Exhibitors
MBA MEMBER SCHOOLS
Alliance Manchester Business School • Arizona State University (W.P. Carey School of Business) • Boston University (Questrom School of Business) • Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business) • Columbia Business School • Copenhagen Business School • Cornell University (Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management) • Dartmouth College (Tuck School of Business) • Duke University (The Fuqua School of Business) • EDHEC Business School • Emory University (Goizueta Business School) • ESADE Business School • George Washington University (School of Business) • Georgetown University (McDonough School of Business) • Georgia Tech (Scheller College of Business) • Harvard Business School • HEC Paris • IE University • IESE Business School • IMD Business School • Imperial Business School • Indiana University - Bloomington (Kelley School of Business) • INSEAD • Johns Hopkins University (Carey Business School) • London Business School • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) • McMaster University (DeGroote School of Business) • Michigan State University (Broad College of Business) • New York University (Stern School of Business) • Northeastern University (D'Amore-McKim School of Business) • Ohio State University (Fisher College of Business) • POLIMI Graduate School of Management • Queen's University (Smith School of Business) • Rice University (Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business) • Southern Methodist University (Cox School of Business) • Stanford University (Graduate School of Business) • University of British Columbia (UBC Sauder School of Business) • University of California - Berkeley (Haas School of Business) • University of California - Irvine (Paul Merage School of Business) • University of California - Los Angeles (Anderson School of Management) • University of Cambridge (Judge Business School) • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Gies College of Business) • University of Maryland (Smith School of Business) • University of Michigan (Ross School of Business) • University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (Carlson School of Management) • University of North Carolina (Kenan-Flagler Business School) • University of Notre Dame (Mendoza College of Business) • University of Oxford (Saïd Business School) • University of Rochester (Simon Business School) • University of Texas at Austin (McCombs School of Business) • University of Texas at Dallas (Naveen Jindal School of Management) • University of Toronto (Rotman School of Management) • University of Washington (Foster School of Business) • University of Wisconsin - Madison (Wisconsin School of Business) • Vanderbilt University (Owen Graduate School of Management) • Warwick Business School • Washington University in St. Louis (Olin Business School) • Western University (Ivey Business School) • William & Mary (Mason School of Business) • Yale School of Management • York University (Schulich School of Business)
Executive & Professional MBA MEMBER SCHOOLS
Alliance Manchester Business School • Arizona State University (W.P. Carey School of Business) • Boston University (Questrom School of Business) • Columbia Business School • Cornell University (Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management) • Drexel University (LeBow College of Business) • Duke University (The Fuqua School of Business) • EDHEC Business School • Emory University (Goizueta Business School) • ESADE Business School • Georgetown University (McDonough School of Business) • HEC Paris • IE University • IMD Business School • INSEAD • Johns Hopkins University (Carey Business School) • London Business School • New York University (Stern School of Business) • Northeastern University (D'Amore-McKim School of Business) • Ohio State University (Fisher College of Business) • Queen's University (Smith School of Business) • Rice University (Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business) • Santa Clara University (Leavey School of Business) • University of California - Berkeley (Haas School of Business) • University of California - Irvine (Paul Merage School of Business) • University of California - Los Angeles (Anderson School of Management) • University of Cambridge (Judge Business School) • University of Florida (Warrington College of Business) • University of Houston (C.T. Bauer College of Business) • University of Iowa (Tippie College of Business) • University of Michigan (Ross School of Business) • University of North Carolina (Kenan-Flagler Business School) • University of Notre Dame (Mendoza College of Business) • University of Rochester (Simon Business School) • University of Texas at Dallas (Naveen Jindal School of Management) • University of Wisconsin - Madison (Wisconsin School of Business) • Washington University in St. Louis (Olin Business School)
Undergraduate Pipeline MEMBER SCHOOLS
Boston University (Questrom School of Business) • Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business) • Columbia Business School • Duke University (The Fuqua School of Business) • Emory University (Goizueta Business School) • INSEAD • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) • Southern Methodist University (Cox School of Business) • University of California - Riverside (Anderson Graduate School of Management) • University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (Carlson School of Management) • University of North Carolina (Kenan-Flagler Business School) • University of Rochester (Simon Business School) • Yale School of Management
* Members as of 2/24/2026
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