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2007 Forté Forum: MBA Value Proposition

Why Get Your MBA? Because you’re worth it!

You already know you’re good.
You’re smart and ambitious.
You’re an asset to your organization.

Isn’t it time to invest in yourself and take your career to the next level? Attend a Forté Forum in the city nearest you and learn about exciting careers in business, network with successful women business leaders, and find out how the MBA degree can open doors and present opportunities you never knew existed. Whether you’re interested in advancing within your current industry, switching careers, or starting your own venture, the Forté Forum can put you on the path to professional fulfillment.

REGISTER TODAY!

The Forté Forums:

Provide opportunities to network with peers and women business leaders
Connect you with representatives from top business schools who can help you get started on the admissions process
Open your eyes to the possibilities enabled by the versatile MBA degree

"Finally! A group of intelligent women striving and achieving similar dreams. Forte Forum was a fantastic opportunity for women of all ages to share their experiences and learn from each other in order to achieve their ultimate aspirations."

-Cristina H., Starcom Mediavest Group

FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION CLICK HERE:
Event Schedule
Event Format
Schools and Vendors Attending
Panelists
Who Should Attend?
Cancellation
Related Events

2007 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9/17	Boston - Register Today! View the list of Boston panelists. Fidelity 245 Summer Street Boston, MA 002210 Room: Auditorium Registration Deadline: September 13
9/18	Washington, DC - Register Today! View the list of DC panelists. Westin Washington, DC City Center 1400 M Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Room: National Ballroom Registration Deadline: September 13
9/19	Chicago - Register Today! View the list of Chicago panelists. Gleacher Center at the University of Chicago 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr. Chicago, IL 60611 Room: 600 Registration Deadline: September 13
9/20	New York I - REGISTRATION FULL To attend the New York Forum to be held October 1 Click here. View the list of New York panelists. Merrill Lynch 4 World Financial Center New York, NY 10080 Room: 3rd Floor, Room A & B Registration Deadline: September 13
9/24	Atlanta - Register Today! View the list of Atlanta panelists. Sheraton Atlanta 165 Courtland Street Atlanta, GA 30303 Room: to come Registration Deadline: September 20
9/25	Houston - Register Today! View the list of Houston panelists. Intercontinental Houston 2222 West Loop South Houston, TX 77027 Room: Founders Ballroom Registration Deadline: September 20
9/26	San Francisco - Register Today! View the list of San Francisco panelists. Westin St. Francis 335 Powell Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Room: California East/West Registration Deadline: September 20
9/27	Los Angeles - Register Today! View the list of Los Angeles panelists. Wilshire Grand Hotel 930 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90017 Room: Los Angeles/Golden State Registration Deadline: September 20
10/1	New York II - Register Today! View the list of New York panelists. Citi 388 Greenwich Street New York, New York 10013 Room: Greenwich Room Registration Deadline: September 24
10/9	London - Register Today! View the list of London panelists. Goldman, Sachs & Co. International River Court 120 Fleet Street London EC4A 2QQ Room: Rivercourt 7 (RC7) J & K Registration Deadline: October 1

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EVENT FORMAT

The format for this event is highly interactive. Each event consists of two panels -- the Alumnae Panel and the Admissions panel. Forums will include time to mingle with corporate and school representatives.

5:30-6:30pm -Registration opens
-School tables open
-Networking reception with light refreshments

6:30-7:30pm -Alumnae panel
The Alumnae Panel is comprised of a moderator and four to five panelists from various industries and career stages. Learn more about the panelists who will be in attendance!

7:30-9:00pm -School tables re-open

8:15-9:00pm -Admissions panel
The Admissions Panel is comprised of three admissions officers from Forté member schools and a GMAC representative. Panelists will discuss admissisions requirements, researching schools, the application process and financing an MBA.

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SCHOOLS AND VENDORS ATTENDING

Click here for a list of Forté Schools attending.

Local Schools Attending
Baruch College at the City University of New York
Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston
Boston University School of Management
Carroll School of Management at Boston College
Eller College of Management at The University of Arizona
Georgia Tech College of Management
Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley
Kogod School of Business at American University
Liautaud Graduate School of Business at the University of Illinois at Chicago
Mays Business School at Texas A&M University
Mendoza College of Business at The University of Notre Dame
Northeastern University College of Business Administration
Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech
Robert H. Smith School of Business at the Univeristy of Maryland
San Francisco State University College of Business
Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Business

Test Preparation Providers Attending
Kaplan
Manhattan GMAT
Manhattan Review GMAT
MBA Center London
Princeton Review
Veritas Prep

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
All women interested in learning about business school and those already considering an MBA.

COST?
Complimentary Admission. The Forté Forum events are hosted by Our Sponsors.

"I want to thank you and your organization for sponsoring these events. I would not be where I am today in the MBA process without the networking, information, and insight I gained from your program. The GMAT presentation and the panel discussions were fantastic and really helped influence my decisions about graduate school."

-Larissa W.

CANCELLATION?
To cancel your registration for the Forum, please fill out the cancellation form.

SPEAKERS: Learn more about the panelists scheduled to participate on Alumnae Panel. Click here to review a sample of speakers from previous Forté events.

ONLINE FORUM CHATS
Registration to come

Women In Business/Pre-MBA Webinar -- October 4, 8:00 pm EST
Women of Color -- October 11, 8:00 pm EST

Click here to view addition upcoming Forté Online Events

RELATED EVENTS: Click here to listen to highlights from last year's Forté Forums.

In partnership with the World MBA Tour, Forté will be hosting pre-fair alumnae panels on "Women In Leadership" at the
Fall 2007 World MBA Tour events in
Miami, Florida and Paris, France.

Learn more >>

MBA FAQ: Click here to review the most commonly asked questions at the Forté Forums, with their answers in an informative Q&A format.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS: We use audience input each year in shaping the direction of our events. Please contact us with your feedback on event ideas, content and format.

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