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3rd National MBADiversity Symposium & Social

Friday, August 17, 2007 at 9:00 AM - Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 9:00 PM (ET)

Philadelphia, PA

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Prospective MBA- Late Registration   more info Ended $39.95 $0.99
Current/Alumni MBA (non-recruiter)- Late Registration   more info Ended $39.95 $0.99
Charity Dinner   more info Ended $100.00 $2.00
Corporate Recruiter (introductory price)   more info Ended $595.00 $9.95
Donation   more info Ended
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Event Details

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Note: Due to capacity reasons, tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Only registered attendees will be allowed to participate in this event. Security will be present to reinforce this policy.

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Tentative Agenda 

3rd National Symposium & Social Agenda
Purpose: Navigating Your Path with Passion

Friday, August 17th- Saturday, August 18th, 2007
Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue

Friday, August 17th

Hotel Check-In at Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue

9am-noon MBA Math Workshop
sponsored by MBA Math
For prospectives who need to strengthen math skills/ show math aptitude in their B-school applications. Prof. Regan will offer a 3-hour MBA Math workshop on financial math for prospective and admitted MBA students on the first day of the MBA Diversity Symposium in Philadelphia.
Students may continue the course online and applicants can submit their MBA Math transcript as part of their application package to the business schools. This is the first workshop of its kind and will be limited to the first 135 students that RSVP. Please bring your laptop for this class.   Dress is
business casual.  Registered participants will receive information about the Friday morning bus shuttle from the Park Hyatt to Wharton.
UPDATE 7/2: This workshop has been expanded to accommodate more people thanks to the generous classroom space donation by The Wharton School. 

noon- Independent Lunch

1:00-2:00pm Case Study simulation
sponsored by Acton MBA
Limited to 75 prospective MBAs. The first 75 that RSVP at
will be eligible to participate. Must commit to preparing for the
case study and discussion prior to the class. UPDATE 7/2: This workshop has been expanded to 75 students and will be held at The Wharton School. 


3:15pm Pilates

5:00 Independent Dinner

6:30-8:00pm Sponsors Welcome Reception & Braintrust (private event) 

8:00pm-9:00pm   Diversity Training and Retention Workshop (facilitated by Mr. Keith Clinkscales).

7:00pm-9:00pm Prospective Students & Mentors Roundtable:
Chat with current and alumni MBAs privately about their experiences
at their respective schools. This is a candid, interactive
roundtable and an opportune time to select a few Mentors to aid
you during the application process.



 

 
Saturday, August 18th
(Warm spirit massages throughout the day)

8:30 a.m. Official Symposium Check-In
Please remember to bring your ticket; 
tickets will not be sold at the door.

 
9:00 a.m. Welcome (MC- Baratunde returns)

9:15 a.m. Keynote Speaker- Ms. Paula White. Ms. White is a renowned life coach, best selling author, and highly sought after motivational speaker.

9:45 a.m. Q & A

10:00 a.m. Breakout Session I:

Prospective Students: Intense Essay Workshop

How do you brand yourself during the application process? What is the best way to approach the essays? Get a headstart on the competition. Facilitated by MBA Admissions representatives from across the country.

Current/Alumni MBAs:
a) General Career Panel and/or
b) Sponsored Corporate Info. Sessions
What is the best path for you? Hear it straight from the sources. Gain personal insight about traditional and non-traditional options for MBAs.

10:50 a.m . Break

11:00 a.m. Breakout Session II:

 Prospective Students:

GMAT® Workshop (sponsored by Manhattan GMAT)

Current/Alumni MBAs/Executives/School Reps: 
Executive Training/Professional Development



12:00 p.m. Awards Luncheon (catered)

1:30 p.m. Afternoon Speaker- Ms. Suparna Bhasin. Ms. Bhasin is the Chief Inspiration Officer and leads business development for PASSION INTO PRACTICE.

1:50 p.m. Q &A

2:00 p.m. School and Corporate Fair

Prospectives: Converse intimately with top business schools during the fair. Visit the exhibitions to meet admissions representatives and current students to learn more about their programs, scholarship opportunities, and upcoming events on their campus.

Current/Alumni MBAs: Attend personal info sessions or visit the exhibitions of corporations and opportunities available. Both traditional and nontraditional companies are targeted to share their array of internship and full-time career opportunities available.

6:00pm Charity Dinner and Photo Op  @ Roy's of Philadelphia restaurant. Closed event for those that buy the specific Charity Dinner ticket only.

10:00pm Symposium Social Mixer 
(club/lounge to be determined)

 

 

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Note:

U.S. non-profit donations are irrevocable and non-refundable.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we do not provide refunds for donations. This includes symposium registration tickets.

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