An overview of the 2008 MLT MBA Prep Program for minority young professionals

1. MBA Prep Program Information Session

3. MLT’s Vision & Mission A world where all motivated minorities have the opportunity to realize their full career potential. To increase the presence of minorities in fast track entry-level jobs and major graduate business schools as preparation for leadership positions in corporations, non-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures Vision Mission Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a national non-profit that has made ground-breaking progress developing the next generation of African American, Hispanic and Native American leaders in major corporations, non-profit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures.

4. Program Results Applications for this year’s MBAP class 635 MLT alumni working in top companies, nonprofits, and entrepreneurial ventures 250 MBAP Alumni at top 25+ business schools in Fall 2008 210 Fellows in this year’s MBAP class 850 +

5. Program Components Coaching Curriculum Career Community Connections MLT delivers a proprietary leadership development curriculum which is our program’s foundation MLT provides monthly 1-on-1 coaching with experienced professionals to support you on your journey MLT’s links includes over 1,000 young professionals from our MBA Prep and Career Prep programs MLT will give you early access to our business school and corporate partners through our events MLT offers ongoing professional development throughout your career through our alumni component

6. “ If you give 100% to the MBA Prep Program, you’ll not only be poised to get into a top MBA program, but you’ll also learn a tremendous amount about yourself and how to maximize your true potential.” – Shirley Aguila Success Stories Your Undergrad School Your First Employer MBA Prep 2010 Your Dream School Your Dream Job 1996 1996-2000 2000-2004 2003-2004 2004-2006 Currently MBA Prep “ When you get into the top four schools you applied to, you’re not just an ambassador - it’s hard not to be an evangelist for MLT.” – Sean Heywood 2000 2000-2003 2003-2004 2003-2004 2004-2006 Currently MBA Prep Your story & your name here!

7. Program Reviews 91% of MBAP Fellows get into one of their top three business school choices (88% into a top 20 school) 75% say that they would not have gotten into the school they did (or “likely” would not have) without MLT 75% say MLT has been a life changing experience 63% get a scholarship or fellowship averaging $86,000 Life-changing MBAP Experience 95% say MLT can become their most important professional affiliation for their career development 86% built lifelong relationships through MLT 76% plan to volunteer at MLT events 63% plan to donate money to MLT Lifetime Alumni Commitment #1 source of minority students in the nation's top ten business schools

9. Business School Partners

10. Corporate Partners

11. Coaching Staff Jocylen Ashton 3.5 years with MLT MA in Org Psychology Golden St. Univ. Kodak, PSI, SAP, Proxicom, McKesson Michelle Awuku Less than year with MLT MBA Kellogg School of Management BP Oil & Gas and Citigroup Kendra Crook 2 years with MLT BA Columbia University Columbia University and ColeConnect Krista Giancarlo BA Less than a year with MLT Cornell University Yale School of Management & Medicine Dia Draper 2 years with MLT BA University of Virginia - McIntire UVA Darden and Halo Consulting Tatia Granger 1 year with MLT PhD University of Virginia University of Virginia, Duke, UNC Holly Jackson 5 years with MLT MBA Columbia Business School Amnesty International Helen Summers 1.5 years with MLT MBA Harvard University Johnson & Johnson Wendy Weiss Less than a year with MLT MBA George Washington Univ. K12NATION.NET and WiseChoice Panya Lei Yarber 2 years with MLT MBA Harvard University Cingular and Motorola

13. MBAP Application & Admission Preparation: Self-Reflection Talk to MLTers Budgeting GMAT Preparation (ie classes, tutor, study, practice test) Networking/Relationship Building (for school research, references, etc) MBAP Application: General Information Essays Resume Recommendation (current/former mgr, prof’l colleagues, community leaders, professors, MBAP alumni, college student club leaders) Undergraduate Test Scores and Transcript/GPA Fees ($75) Permanent Residency Card (if applicable) Essay Question 1: What are your post-MBA short and long term career aspirations and how will an MBA help you achieve them? Why do you feel that now is the right time professionally and personally to begin the process to pursue an MBA? Be sure to address why you believe that MBA Prep could be a good fit for you. (400 words max) Essay Question 2: What are you most passionate about both professionally and personally? Include specific examples of life experiences that have demonstrated that passion. (300 words max) Essay Question 3: Is there anything else that you would like to tell us about yourself? What will be your biggest challenge in meeting the requirements during the program? Is there anything that may affect your performance during the program (e.g. the need for special accommodations, planning a wedding within the next year, extensive travel plans, caring for a parent or child)? (200 words max)

17. Things To Do Now Prep for the GMAT Save for the Process Develop relationships with your Recommenders Start the MLT MBA Prep Application

18. Thank You Jullien Gordon Associate Director, Talent Recruitment 646.810.6102 [email_address] Holly Guzm á n MBA Prep Recruiter 646.367.3155 [email_address] w w w . m l 4 t . o r g