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.
Event Agenda
9:00 AM | Welcome & Overview
9:10 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.
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Next Step MBA? Get the Inside Scoop from MBA Admissions
Wondering what admissions committees actually care about? Hear directly from leading business schools about what makes an application stand out, including academics, work experience, leadership, essays, and recommendations, plus get the inside scoop on scholarships and financial aid. Bring your questions for a live Q&A.
10 AM - Noon | MBA School Fair & Information Sessions
Connect with admissions reps in their booths and attend sessions as scheduled.
10 - 10:30 AM | International MBA School Panel
10:30 - 11:30 AM | MBA School Presentations
School presentation schedule will be available at the event.
12:10 - 12:30 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.
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Understanding the GMAT
The GMAT is one of the biggest unknowns in the MBA application process, and one of the most misunderstood. This session breaks down what the exam actually tests, how the current format is structured, and where to focus your prep time for the strongest possible score.
You'll get a section-by-section walkthrough covering Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights, along with guidance on choosing between a test center and online testing. We'll also cover how schools weigh the GMAT alongside the rest of your application, so you know exactly where it fits into your overall strategy. Bring your questions about scoring, timing, and retakes. Read more about GMAC.
12:30 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