Agenda

Fourth National Symposium & Social Agenda
 Saturday, August 23rd- Sunday, August 24th, 2008
Abundance: New Levels of Advancement and Influence

Note: This national event is open to the public. 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.

Tentative Agenda - subject to change

Welcome to MBADiversity's 4th National Symposium & Social web site. I am excited to serve as this year's Director and I cannot wait to see the outcome of this two-day event. I hope this year's Symposium will provide you with the necessary tools to navigate your own personal journey while we all work to make a positive impact in our communities. Whether you are a Prospective, Current or Alumni MBA student, Institutional Sponsor or Business School, I look forward to seeing you this August!

Kendra Mathias
2008 Symposium Director

Saturday, August 23rd
Hotel Check-In at the Cambridge Hyatt

8:00 am - 9:30 am

Official Symposium Check-in

9:30 am-10:15 am

Welcome & Morning Keynote Speaker - Richard Montauk

10:30 am-11:15 am*

Option A: Executive Training/Leadership Workshop - Lynette Lewis
Option B: GMAT Workshop
Princeton Review will host this workshop which will provide attendees with key tips to help them master the GMAT. This workshop will include an insight into the strategies and study tips that are necessary to help a prospective business school student champion the GMAT.
Option C: Application Tips for B-School Applicants
Admissions Directors from our member schools will discuss the most valuable tips for applying to business school, the qualities admission committees are looking for in candidates.

*Please indicate preference for one of these events in this time slot on the Registration Survey. Final assignments will be made by MBADiversity.

11:30 am-12:15 pm*

Option A: Executive Training/Leadership Workshop - Lynette Lewis
A workshop to give advice on options for financing an MBA degree.  
Option B: GMAT Workshop
Princeton Review will host this workshop which will provide attendees with key tips to help them master the GMAT. This workshop will include an insight into the strategies and study tips that are necessary to help a prospective business school student champion the GMAT. 
Option C: Application Tips for B-School Applicants
Admissions Directors from our member schools will discuss the most valuable tips for applying to business school, the qualities admission committees are looking for in candidates.

*Please indicate preference for one of these events in this time slot on the Registration Survey. Final assignments will be made by MBADiversity.

12:30 pm-1:45 pm

Lunch & Awards Ceremony

2:00 pm-3:00 pm

Essay Workshop / Roundtables
 This is a candid, interactive roundtable to go over the importance of the application essay.

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

University and Corporate Sponsor Fair
Prospective Students: 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.  

Sunday, August 24th

9:00 am-11:45 am

MBA Math Workshop sponsored by MBA Math
 For prospectives who need to strengthen quant skills or show quantitative aptitude in their B-school applications. Prof. Regan will offer a 3-hour MBA Math quantitative skills workshop for prospective and admitted MBA students. The workshop uses basic techniques from finance and accounting to help students understand the ongoing credit market crisis. Students may continue the MBA Math course online and applicants can submit their MBA Math transcript as part of their MBA application package. This workshop will be limited to the first 95 students that RSVP. Please bring your laptop for this class. Dress is business casual.

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.