MBADiversity 2010 New York City Forum (a.k.a., MBADiversity’s 5th National Symposium) Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is MBADiversity?

A. Founded in 2003, MBADiversity is a racially inclusive, global MBA prep program and professional membership organization focused on positively impacting the world through education, business and community. With both American and international members, the organization has successfully created a new breed of multicultural business professionals who live life with passion and evoke positive change within their respective communities. As of 2007, over 90% of its members have received GMAT scholarships, tuition scholarships, and/or multiple acceptances into business school, including top schools such as Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia. You can learn more about MBADiversity through the following:

MBADiversity’s website: http://www.mbadiversity.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=2234013654
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mbadiversity

Q. What is the City Forum? Who should attend?

A. The City Forum is a one-day event geared towards those interested in obtaining a graduate degree in order to become a positive change agent in society. It’s also a great opportunity to meet other like-minded colleagues from around the world. The full program includes a networking luncheon, admission panels comprised of admissions staff and alumni from select business and graduate programs, an information session on the MBADiversity Fellow and Global Immersion Module (GIM) Programs, a financial aid and scholarship workshop, and a recruiter fair.

Q. How can I take part in the City Forum?

A. You must register at http://mbadiversity2009forums.eventbrite.com/. There are two registration options:

Full Registration, which includes the networking luncheon and opportunities to win scholarships, prizes, and give-a-ways, costing $19.95 (you must register by March 20, 2010 for this option – fee is nonrefundable).
Free Registration, includes everything in the full program except networking luncheon and opportunities to win scholarship, prizes, and give-a-ways (you must register by March 25, 2010 for this option).

Regardless of which option you choose, you must register to participate in the City Forum.

Q. Where and when is the City Forum?

A. The City Forum will take place on Saturday, March 27 at The Grand Hyatt Hotel located at 109 East 42nd Street at Grand Central Terminal in the heart of Manhattan, New York City. The full program will commence with the networking luncheon at noon. For those who have elected the free registration, the event will begin at 1 pm with the admission and alumni panels. The Forum is expected to end at 5 pm.

Q. How much does the City Forum cost?

A. The Forum is $19.95 if you elect the Full Registration (see above). It is free if you elect the Free Registration.

Q. What schools and organizations will participate in the City Forum?

A. A full list of institutions and companies will be mailed 2 weeks prior to the City Forum. If you’d like to learn about the schools and organizations that have confirmed to date, please contact us at contactus@mbadiversity.org.

Q. How should I dress for the event?

A. Business Attire

Q. How should I prepare for the event? What, if anything, should I bring?

A. We suggest that you do research on the schools and/or organizations that you are interested in so that you will be able to have in-depth conversations with each. Also, please bring copies of your resume.

Q. How can I get to the City Forum via public transportation?

A. You can take the 4, 5, 6, and S trains to Grand Central – 42nd St. Station. The Grand Hyatt Hotel is just steps away.

Q. How can I make sure that I’m receiving the most current information about the City Forum?

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