Yale School of Management - Admissions Events

Explore Diversity at Yale SOM
November 10-12, 2007

The Yale School of Management will host Explore Diversity at Yale SOM on Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11. Participants will have the opportunity to take an in-depth look at the MBA program, interacting closely with students, faculty, alumni, and administrators. The attendees will be exposed to the school’s learning and social environments, career resources, and the MBA application process. Participants wishing to attend classes may arrange to do so on Monday, November 12.

Prospective applicants will be able to participate in Explore Diversity at Yale SOM by invitation only. To be considered, a candidate must complete the online application, then email a current resume to mba.diversity@yale.edu (Please note: You need not apply to the Yale MBA Program in order to submit an application to the Yale Explore Diversity Weekend). All participants are expected to fully participate in both days. The application submission deadline is 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 18. Invitations to Explore Diversity at Yale SOM will be extended on Monday, October 22, with acceptances expected by 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 24.

Explore Diversity participants will be reimbursed for 100% of their transportation (flight, train or car) expenses. Meals and two nights lodging will be provided by Yale SOM. An invitation to Explore Diversity at Yale SOM does not imply admission to the Yale School of Management.

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 203.432.5635 or mba.diversity@yale.edu.

Explore Diversity Application

Explore Diversity at Yale SOM (tentative schedule)

Saturday, November 10

12:00 – 2:00 p.m.	Registration
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.	Welcome by Admissions & Student Leaders
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Career Development Office Presentation
3:30 – 3:45 p.m.	Break
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.	GMAT Presentation
4:45 – 5:30 p.m.	Tour of Yale SOM
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.	Reception
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.	Dinner
9:30 – 11:00 p.m.	Party at Center Street Lounge

Sunday, November 11

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.	Breakfast
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.	Application Session
11:00 – 11:15 a.m.	Break
11:15 – 12:15 p.m.	Leadership Development Presentation
12:15 – 2:00 p.m.	Lunch with Dean Podolny
2:00 – 3:15 p.m.	Alumni Panel
3:15 – 3:30 p.m.	Break
3:30 – 4:45 p.m.	Student Life/Academics Panel
4:45 – 6:00 p.m.	Student Life/Academics Panel
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.	Reception
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.	Dinner
9:30 – 11:00 p.m.	Coffee & Dessert

Monday, November 12

8:15 – 9:35 a.m.	Class Visits
9:35 – 10:00 a.m.	Breakfast
10:00 – 11:20 a.m.	Class Visits
11:00 – 11:15 a.m.	Break
11:15 – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch with Dean Podolny
1:00 – 2:20 p.m.	Class Visits

Explore Diversity at the Yale School of Management is supported by the generosity of the Michael H. Jordan ‘57E Diversity Initiatives Fund and the following corporate sponsors:

Dean's Circle Corporate Sponsor:
PepsiCo

Senior Corporate Sponsor:
ING U.S. Financial Services
JPMorgan
Standard & Poor's
Unilever