REGISTRATION

THINKING ABOUT AN MBA?  EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES!

FEE SCHEDULE

Investment:

High School Students $10

University of Houston - Downtown Students $15

Pre-MBAStudents (College Students and Graduates) $25

MBA Students $30

Pre-MBA/Multicultural/Career Services Advisors $35

Business School Recruiters (Business School Recruitment Fair) $199

An All-Black Affair: Combined Networking Event $10

A Chocolate Affair: Combined Networking Event $10

Both An All-Black Affair and A Chocolate Affair $15

If you are unable to afford the fee, please complete and e-mail us the fee waiver application.

ATTENTION BUSINESS SCHOOLS:  PLEASE VISIT THE "BUSINESS SCHOOL FAIR" PAGE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

Your Investment Entitles You to:

• Conference Program/Souvenir - Black Pre-MBA(TM) Magazine
• Continental Breakfast (Friday and Saturday)
• All Workshop Sessions and Panel Discussions
• Refreshment Breaks
• Keynote/Power Session Speakers
• GMAT Strategies Session and Mock Exam/GRE Strategies Session and Mock Exam
• Icebreakers/Networking Opportunities
• and More!

* Please Note: Fee waivers and scholarships available for selected individuals. Group discounts are available.  Please e-mail us for more information.

* There is an additional fee of $10 for An All-Black Affair and $10 A Chocolate Affair, which are The National Black Pre-Professional and Graduate School Weekend Networking Events.  These are both professionally catered events featuring sparkling drinks and flavorful appetizers.  There is a $15 fee for BOTH events.

REGISTER ONLINE

http://blackpremba.eventbrite.com/ - Click on link above.

REGISTER VIA FAX OR MAIL

Pre-MBA Student or Advisor - Registration Form

Fax to 281-220-6922 or Mail to: National Black Pre-MBA Conference and Business School Fair, P.O. Box 631234, Houston, Texas 77263

FEE WAIVERS AND SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE

Application for Fee Waivers and Scholarships

BLACK PRE-MBA BROCHURES (Downloadable)

Black Pre-MBA Brochure - Front

Black Pre-MBA Brochure - Back

BLACK PRE-MBA POSTCARDS (Downloadable)

Black Pre-MBA Participant Postcard - Front

Black Pre-MBA Participant Postcard - Back

BLACK PRE-PROFESSIONAL & GRADUATE SCHOOL WEEKEND (Downloadable)

Black Pre-Professional & Graduate School Weekend Brochure - Front

Black Pre-Professional & Graduate School Weekend Brochure - Back

Invest in yourself.  Invest in your future.  You are worth it.

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THE DIRECT BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS EVENT:

Attendees will receive the unparalleled opportunity to:

• Learn more about the MBA admissions process
• Learn about the pre-requisites and foundational courses necessary before entering most MBA programs (if you were not a business major)
• Learn key test-taking strategies and advice for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) to earn a high score
• Experience the GMAT through a mock GMAT exam
• Understand how to prepare a competitive admissions application (best practices), including how to conduct a successful interview and write an effective essay
• Discover how to distinguish between the various program options available, including the traditional MBA, online MBA, executive MBA, professional MBA, as well as similar/equivalent business degrees
• Explore what various business schools have to offer
• Learn how to choose the "right" graduate business degree and business school for you
• Gain further insight into the financial aid process and real money concerns during the current economic downtown
• Learn what it feels like to be a business student through participating in a mock class
• Better understand the value of the MBA in the workplace, world of business, and beyond
• Find out about minority preparatory programs to help ready you for success
• Learn about the MBA student learning experience, with additional discussion on experiences of African Americans
• Gain greater insight into the importance of Black entrepreneurship and what Black entrepreneurs have had to do to succeed
• Be exposed to various career opportunities available to those earning the MBA or similar/equivalent degree

• Learn about the power of networking and establishing relationships, and the importance of projecting a professional business image

• Receive numerous opportunities to network with business school administrators, representatives, current and aspiring graduate business students, and current business professionals and entrepreneurs.

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WHAT TO WEAR: Professional Business Attire (Dark blue, black, and grey suits, ties for men, dark shoes). If you don't have professional business attire, then do your best.  You will not be turned away.

WHAT TO BRING: Business Contact Cards (at least 100) for contacts you meet throughout the day and during the Professional Networking Social; You can get them free of charge at www.vistaprint.com.  You do have to pay for shipping and handling.   There are many companies on the Internet that can custom design and print business cards for a reasonable price.  There is still plenty of time.   Please don't wait until the last minute and come prepared to network!

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NOTE: THERE IS NO REGISTRATION FEE FOR THE BUSINESS SCHOOL RECRUITMENT FAIR.  IT REMAINS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC REGARDLESS OF REGISTRATION STATUS.

Although you may not want to attend the conference portion of the event, you may still attend the Business School Recruitment Fair without registering.  Registration and special badges are required for other conference attendance, but not for attendance at the Business School Fair.  Orange wristbands will be provided for entrance into the Business SchoolFair.  You may come and go into the Business School Fair all day as long as you are wearing the wristband.  Take advantage of this opportunity to communicate with business school reps and meet other aspiring MBAs!

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