Kaplan and Forté Foundation Deepen Partnership to Boost Women in MBA Programs
Event summary
- Kaplan and Forté Foundation expanded their partnership to increase women's enrollment in MBA programs and support their advancement into business leadership.
- Forté members will receive exclusive savings on GMAT® and GRE® preparation programs from Manhattan Prep, powered by Kaplan.
- The collaboration aims to lower financial barriers to admissions preparation and provide rigorous academic support.
- Kaplan will host dedicated webinars for the Forté community to demystify the admissions testing process.
The big picture
Despite progress, women make up just over 40% of graduate business school applicants globally. This partnership aims to address the persistent gender gap in MBA programs by providing financial and academic support. The collaboration aligns with broader industry trends toward increasing diversity in business leadership roles.
What we're watching
- Program Impact
- How the expanded partnership will affect women's enrollment and completion rates in MBA programs.
- Market Response
- Whether other education companies will follow with similar initiatives to support diversity in business leadership.
- Long-term Strategy
- The pace at which Kaplan and Forté can scale this initiative to reach a broader audience of aspiring women leaders.
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