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Simmons School of Management

Special MBA Admission Event
September 11, 2010 9:00 am

Two Powerful Events – One Empowering Day
Investing in Your Future – What Women Need to Know for Financial and Career Success  and the Simmons MBA Information Session
On Saturday, September 11, 2010 Simmons School of Management and 85 Broads are teaming up to bring you two powerful events aimed at enhancing your future.

Investing in Your Future:  What Women Need to Know for Financial and Career Success
Time: 9:00 a.m.  – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Simmons School of Management, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA
Cost: $75 (see below to be a guest of the MBA Admission Office)
Join leading experts on career planning, networking, entrepreneurship, investing, and the economy as we tackle the issues and trends affecting women’s career advancement and financial outlook.  Gain valuable skills, network, and broaden your understanding of the global investing landscape.

MBA Information Session
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Simmons School of Management, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA
Learn why Simmons has been ranked #1 for Women by the Princeton Review.  Meet the Dean; participate in a GMAT preparation session with the Princeton Review; and network with students and alumnae. PLUS, you can be our guest at the Investing in Your Future conference ($75 value) and have an opportunity to experience our world-renowned faculty firsthand.
Register online or contact a member of the admissions team at 617-521-3840.

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MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

We invite you to learn more about the MIT Sloan MBA program by attending any of our events.  More details and registration information is online.

MIT Sloan on the Road information sessions include a presentation of the goals and character of our MBA Program and offer you a chance to talk with the people who know MIT Sloan the best — our MBA Admissions staff and alumni.

On-campus information sessions offer you an opportunity to learn the details of what makes MIT Sloan unique, the ins-and-outs of the MIT Sloan MBA application process and to ask questions. 

Ambassadors Program is a highly interactive half-day session hosted by current students; you will attend classes, join an information session with a member of the admissions committee, and enjoy a casual informational lunch with first- and second-year students. The Ambassadors Program is scheduled in the fall and spring semesters. 

Online chats are a fun way to have your questions answered personally by Admissions staff.

If you have questions or need additional information, please email MBAadmissions@Sloan.MIT.edu.

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London Business School

Global information events

London Business School holds regular information sessions and networking events at our London campus and in other key locations across the globe.

The events provide you with an opportunity to find out more about our diverse portfolio of Masters and Executive Education programmes, meet with admissions representatives and alumni of the School, and hear from our world-class faculty.

Click here for details on forthcoming events and to register.

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The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania

Wharton Women in Business: Visit Days

Are you a woman considering your MBA at Wharton? Wharton Women in Business and Wharton's MBA Office of Admissions invite you to join us for a full day of programming, including class visits, an overview of Wharton's many opportunities for leadership, and time to get to know more about Wharton's amazing community of women. We are excited to introduce you to our vibrant and diverse community, and we look forward to welcoming you to campus.

Click on a date below to register.

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Yale School of Management

Fall Friday for Women at Yale SOM
October 1, 2010, 9am-6pm EDT
Event Registration

Please join us for a unique opportunity to get a glimpse inside the Yale School of Management community. Meet women from around campus — including faculty, alumni, students and staff — and learn about the distinct advantages of our integrated curriculum. A tentative agenda for the day will be posted shortly.

Yale SOM Women in Management Club Chat
November 3, 2010, 6pm EDT
Event Registration

Do you want to find out what it’s like to be a student at Yale SOM?  Join students from the Women in Management Club for an online chat to learn more about classes, careers, networking and life in New Haven.  If you are interested in attending, please register and we will send you the log-on information in advance of the event.

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UC Berkeley Haas School of Business

Berkeley MBA Women’s Workshop
Saturday, October 2, 2010

The UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and the Haas Women in Leadership (WIL) Club invite you to join us on campus for a full-day workshop to learn more about graduate studies in business management in all three Berkeley MBA programs: Full-Time, Evening & Weekend, and Berkeley-Columbia Executive.  The Berkeley MBA Women’s Workshop will give you an opportunity to explore the value of an MBA, network with current students and alumni, hear helpful application tips from members of the admissions committee, and learn about scholarships and financial aid opportunities.  We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant Haas community.  All are welcome to attend!

Online registration will be available in early September.

If you are not able to join us for the Berkeley MBA Women’s Workshop, please look for us at other admissions events in your area!

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Executive Women of Goizueta (EWG)'s Hosting Seventh Annual Conference in Atlanta

EWG is proud to be hosting its 7th annual conference, Building Talent to Deliver Growth, on October 15th in Atlanta. Growth is a topic on every executive’s mind, and the annual conference is delivering impactful Growth Sessions that will emphasize talent development in an individual, their team, and their company. You will also learn from the knowledge and experience of our keynote speakers, including Dennis Lockhart, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank Atlanta, Dr. Elizabeth Kiss, President of Agnes Scott College, and Becky Blalock, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of The Southern Company. To reserve your seat at the conference, Register Today.

EWG serves as the alumnae organization for Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. The mission of EWG is to provide a forum for Goizueta women to be successful leaders in their lives, careers, and communities.

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Kelley School of Business at Indiana

Kelley MBA Events for Women

Meet Kelley MBA alumnae, faculty, and staff in a city near you. This is a great opportunity to find out what it's like to study at Indiana University and the benefits of a Kelley School of Business education from those who have experienced the Program first-hand. We hope to see you there! Visit http://kelley.iu.edu/mba/admissions/onTheRoad.cfm for more details. To register, please call 1-800-994-8622.

Kelley Women's Weekend
October 15-17, 2010
Registration deadline: October 8.

Register online
The Kelley School invites female prospective students to join us for a weekend dedicated to providing in-depth information on the Kelley MBA, introducing you to a network of great women, and most importantly, exploring the exciting career options that are available upon graduation!  Click here to see the weekend schedule.

Kelley In Focus Diversity Recruitment Weekend
October 8-10, 2010

Each October, the Kelley School of Business MBA Program presents a special diversity weekend for unique and talented applicants to see for themselves what the Kelley Program is all about. We call the weekend Kelley In Focus and we pack it with information, interactive sessions, engaging conversations, social activities, and, of course, the jewel-colored brilliance of Bloomington in the fall.

Online registration is available at http://kelley.iu.edu/mba/kelleyLife/kelleyInFocus.cfm. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Brad Rosenwinkel in MBA Admissions at brosenwi@indiana.edu.

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Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon

Women and the MBA Workshop
October 21-23, 2010

The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon's Masters Admissions Office and the Tepper Women in Business (TWIB) cordially invite you to Women and the MBA: A Workshop hosted by the Tepper School of Business.  This workshop is ideal for all women who are interested in learning more about the MBA, whether business school is an immediate or distant destination.  The Women and the MBA workshop offers you a unique opportunity to explore the value of an MBA. You will engage in a variety of presentations and panel discussions focusing on the MBA experience, work/life integration, and the culture specific to the Tepper School. We will even give you helpful hints for your MBA application!  You will have an opportunity to interview, attend class, and interact with current students, faculty, alumni, and fellow prospective students.

How to Register: Online registration is available at www.tepper.cmu.edu/womenandthemba.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Krystal Brooks in the MBA Admissions Office via email or at 412-268-9932.

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McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin

Texas MBA Women’s Forum
October 28-29, 2010

Forum activities will introduce you to the program and connect you with current students, alumni, faculty and staff.  You will also have the opportunity to attend a portion of the Women in Business Leadership Conference, hosted by our Graduate Women in Business (GWIB) organization.  Registration information will be available September 1st, or contact Vicki Duran at vicki.duran@mccombs.utexas.edu.

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UCLA Anderson School of Management

Women in the MBA
November 1, 2010

Join us in Los Angeles for a day of activities to learn more about the UCLA Anderson experience and our commitment to developing female business leaders.  The day includes lunch, a campus tour, class observation, an information session and the opportunity to engage in intimate dialogues with current students, alumni and staff.

Date: November 1, 2010
Time: 12:30 to 7:00 p.m. (attendance for the whole day is not required)
Location: UCLA Anderson School
Address: 110 Westwood Plaza
Executive Dining Room, B210
Los Angeles, CA 90095
For registration information, visit our website.

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The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth

“Charting Your Own Course…” The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth’s 2010 Women in Business Conference unites influential professionals, MBA students and prospective applicants in a 2-day event in Hanover, NH that creates an environment for inquiry and challenge as it tackles myriad contemporary business topics. Highlights of this year’s forum include: admissions and student life discussions; a negotiations workshop; a “Gauntlet” experience for rising entrepreneurs; panel discussions on balanced careers, entrepreneurship, international business, corporate citizenship, and board membership; social networking opportunities and two keynote events. Join us for an inspired fall weekend in New England, November 5-7, 2010 at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

For details click here or contact our conference co-chairs.

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 NYU Stern School of Business

Global Events
Stern MBA Admissions will host more than 75 events in 20 countries this fall. Events include admissions presentations, special events and fairs. View our For more information and to register for an event near you, please view our Fall 2010 Event Schedule.

Opening Doors for Women
On Sunday, November 7, NYU Stern will hold Opening Doors for Women, our marquee women's admissions event. It includes breakfast with SWIB members and alumnae, a student/alumnae panel and remarks by the SWIB Co-Presidents. Please RSVP to attend.

Information session and Class visit program
NYU Stern MBA Admissions offers daily information sessions. Prospective students may visit a class during the Fall semester. Please check our website in September to sign up for a class visit. Spring class visits are reserved for Stern applicants who have been invited to interview.

 
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The Johnson School of Management at Cornell:

Johnson Women in Business

November 11 - 12, 2010
Deadline to apply is October 4, 2010

  • Experience the Johnson School at Cornell and learn about the Johnson MBA

  • Gain valuable information about applying to a top MBA program

  • Learn how to position yourself as a top female candidate for MBA admissions

  • Meet Johnson School female students, faculty, and staff

Johnson Women in Women Business (JWIB) is our Women’s weekend on the Cornell campus. At JWIB, you will learn about our MBA programs, gain valuable insight on how to position yourself as a top female candidate for MBA admissions, understand what the business school experience is really like from current Johnson Women, and network with female Johnson School faculty and staff.

Click here to register: http://www.johnson.cornell.edu/odi/women.html
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Goizueta Business School at Emory

Women's Open House
November 13, 2010

Women are key contributors at Goizueta, so we are committed to enrolling top-quality female applicants each year. At Women’s Open House, you will hear from women at Goizueta as they share their experiences within our diverse community. You will also have the chance to network with current women leaders, students, alumnae and faculty. This will be a great opportunity for you to take a close look at the Goizueta community and see the resources available to our students.  Click here for RSVP information.

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Meet Chicago Booth in Your City!

Registration is now available for Chicago Booth Admissions Receptions! Chicago Booth’s Admissions Receptions for the full-time MBA program are hosted by a member of the admissions staff and local alumni and consist of a traditional presentation, alumni panel, and networking reception. Chicago Booth Admissions hosts events in over 60 cities around the world each year. These events are a great way to learn about our unique program and to begin determining if Chicago Booth is the right fit for you!
Click here for more information and to register for upcoming events.

Chicago Booth: Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Events

Diversity Events - At Chicago Booth we embrace the value of diversity and are committed to recruiting a diverse student body. In an effort to keep students of all academic, professional, and cultural backgrounds engaged, the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs at Chicago Booth host Diversity Open House and Diversity Networking events. Click here to register today!

Open Houses - The Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs’ Open House events are held monthly at Gleacher Center, our downtown Chicago campus, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  Prospective students will have the opportunity to learn more about the Evening MBA and Weekend MBA Programs at Chicago Booth through a presentation as well as meet alumni and current students who can answer questions regarding curriculum, student life, and networking opportunities available at Chicago Booth. 
Click here to register today!

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INSEAD The Business School for the World
(campuses in France and Singapore)

INSEAD’s full-time MBA programme hosts Information Sessions & Master Classes Worldwide.
Click here for events in your country: http://www.insead.edu/mba/meet_us/form/Offcampusevents.cfm

Join us at one of these events to learn more about our MBA Programme and admissions process, and to meet INSEAD alumni local to you. With two fully-integrated campuses in Europe and Asia and over 70 different nationalities in the classroom, no other business school offers such a multicultural experience. The accelerated 10-month curriculum develops successful, thoughtful leaders and entrepreneurs who create value for their organisations and their communities. Our alumni often say that their year at INSEAD was life-changing. Contact us at mba.info@insead.edu.