*PRESS INVITED TO ATTEND EVENT AND SPEAK WITH ASPIRING MBAs ABOUT WHAT'S DRIVING THEM TOWARDS AN ADVANCED DEGREE*

THURSDAY, JULY 23, 6:30 PM, GRAND HYATT NEW YORK
What:  To help prospective business school students - including many affected by the recession - discover what an MBA could mean for their careers and give them the edge they need in the increasingly competitive business school admissions process, Kaplan will be sponsoring its annual free Business School Insider event.  Attendees - aspiring career-changers, working professionals, students, new graduates and others - will hear from admissions representatives from top MBA programs about what they're looking for in a competitive applicant, what benefits an MBA can earn them in the current economic climate, how to finance the degree and much more.

Who:  Top MBA programs in attendance include: Columbia Business School, Cornell University's The Johnson School, INSEAD, London Business School, Melbourne Business School (Australia), M.I.T.'s Sloan School of Management, University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business, New York University's Stern School of Business, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, University of Virginia's Darden School of Management, Washington University in St. Louis's Olin School of Management,.  For a complete listing of schools in attendance, go to http://www.kaptest.com/HF_Pages/Business-Promotions/nyc-business.html
Where: The Grand Hyatt New York, 109 East 42nd Street at Grand Central Station.
When: Thursday, July 23, 6:30 PM
Why:   During these challenging economic times, many individuals are re-evaluating their current career track and looking to business school as a way to transition into a different career path.  The Kaplan event provides a first step for attendees looking for guidance in their MBA aspirations.
How:   If you are interested in attending and speaking with event participants, please contact Russell Schaffer at russsell.schaffer@kaplan.com or 212..453.7538.

 

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Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions (www.kaptest.com), a division of Kaplan, Inc., is a premier provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Established in 1938, Kaplan is the world leader in the test prep industry. With a comprehensive menu of online offerings and a complete array of books and software, Kaplan offers preparation for more than 90 standardized tests, including entrance exams for secondary school, college and graduate school, as well as English language and professional licensing exams. Kaplan also provides private tutoring and college and graduate admissions consulting services.

 

Press Contact:
Russell Schaffer
russell.schaffer@kaplan.com
212.453.7538