Event Details
Future-proof your career at a Forté Forum.
The workplace is changing. Employers increasingly value professionals who can lead teams, solve complex problems, think strategically, and adapt to change. A Forté Forum helps you see how an MBA can help you build these in-demand skills, access leadership roles, and increase both your short-term and long-term earning power.
Location
Virtual
Event Agenda
11 AM
Welcome & Overview
11:10 AM
Career Crossroads: Designing What's Next
Not sure exactly where your career is headed? Explore the connections and choices that shift a career's trajectory, and start mapping out what your next move could look like. Bring your own career questions to dig into.
— OR —
MBA Program Formats: Which Path Fits Your Goals?
Full-time, part-time, executive, online. The format you choose shapes your MBA experience as much as the school you pick. Hear directly from admissions representatives about how each format works, who it's designed for, and what to weigh when matching a program to your career timeline and goals. Bring your questions for a live Q&A.
Noon - 2pm
MBA School Fair & Information Sessions
Connect with admissions reps in their booths and attend sessions as scheduled.
Noon - 1 PM
MBA School Presentations
School presentation schedule will be available at the event.
1:45 - 2 PM
Forté MBALaunch Info Session
Applying to business school takes more than test scores and a resume. It takes a plan, expert insight, and a network that pushes you forward. This session gives you a direct look at how MBALaunch turns a strong candidate into a competitive applicant.
You'll walk through the three MBALaunch paths, On Demand, Accelerator, and Cohort, and find the format that fits your timeline and goals. Our team will break down the coaching, peer support, and admissions access built into each option, plus how to unlock application fee waivers worth up to $6,000. Bring your questions. Leave with a strategy. Read more about MBALaunch.
2 PM
Event conclusion
What to expect
- Meet admissions representatives from leading business schools
- Learn how an MBA can support skill development and financial security
- Hear from successful women business leaders and MBA alumni
- Build connections with peers, MBA admissions reps, and professionals
- Get practical advice about MBA programs, admissions, and your career
FAQs
Is the event free?
Yes.
Do I need to be applying to an MBA program this year?
No. Whether you’re just beginning to explore or preparing to apply, you’ll find valuable information and connections.
Can I attend if I'm unsure about getting an MBA?
Absolutely. Many attendees come to learn whether business school aligns with their career goals.
What should I wear?
On screen: business casual is recommended.
Off screen: entirely up to you.
Bring your sharpest thinking either way and be ready to lead the conversation.
How long is the event?
Virtual Forté Forums are three to three and a half hours, but you can come and go as your schedule allows.
Who is this event for?
This event is designed for:
- College students exploring career paths and future graduate education
- Early-career professionals looking to accelerate their growth
- Mid-career professionals considering leadership opportunities or career transitions
- Anyone exploring whether an MBA is the right next step
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Participating Schools & EXHIBITORS
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) • GMAC • Harvard Business School • HEC Paris • IE University • IESE Business School • IMD Business School • Imperial Business School • Indiana University - Bloomington (Kelley School of Business) • INSEAD • INSEAD Global Executive MBA • Johns Hopkins University (Carey Business School) • London Business School • Manhattan Prep • 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) • Personal MBA Coach • POLIMI Graduate School of Management • Queen's University (Smith School of Business) • Rice University (Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business) • Santa Clara University (Leavey School of Business) • Southern Methodist University (Cox School of Business) • Stanford University (Graduate School of Business) • Toronto Metropolitan University (Ted Rogers School of Management) • 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 California - Riverside (Anderson Graduate 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Gies College of Business) • University of Iowa (Tippie College 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 Virginia (Darden School of Business) • 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)
