2007 Professional Development Program

When and Where

Sunday, July 29—Friday, August 3, 2007

Georgetown University Conference Hotel
Washington, D.C.

The program has filled and the waitlist is closed.

Please mark your calendar for the 2008 PDP Program
July 27—August 2, 2008
at the Georgetown University Conference Center in Washington, D.C.

Please direct any questions to programs@gmac.com.

Who Should Attend

PDP is designed for professionals from GMAT® using schools with two or less years of experience in business school admissions. Attendees come from a variety of schools—large and small, public and private, global and regional. Although they have only recently begun to work with a graduate business program, many have held responsible positions in the corporate world or other areas of the university.

If you have been in your admissions position—from associate dean to director to admissions officer—for two years or less, PDP will provide you with added skills that can enhance your job performance. If your primary role lies outside the admissions function, such as in career or student services, PDP can offer you a new understanding of MBA admissions issues and processes and the language for cross-functional cooperation. If you will have been in your new position for less than three months, we suggest you attend PDP in July 2008 when you will have built more context for the learning.

Overview

This will be the 27th consecutive year GMAC® has provided this unique, intense five-day program focused on MBA admissions and the admissions process. PDP "graduates" return to their schools to apply new knowledge in their daily responsibilities, utilizing a common foundation of professionalism and integrity.

The skills-based program delivers an in-depth exploration of key issues in business school admissions. Throughout the week, attendees participate in large- and small-group discussion sessions, analyze casework, and engage in other learning activities that create a foundation for career success.

As in an MBA program in which students learn from each other as well as from expert instructors, PDP participants meet colleagues, participate in team-based group work, learn from a talented teaching staff (see About 2006 PDP Faculty), and share experiences. As a result, participants form friendships and create a rich professional network of colleagues who support each other for years to come. As one PDP graduate said, "PDP was the most critical part of my entry into the world of graduate management admissions. I learned invaluable skills and made lifelong friends who have helped me throughout my career."

Click the link to download the 2007 PDP Agenda.

Program Timing

The 2007 program will begin on Sunday, July 29, at 4:00 p.m. with registration followed by the program introduction at 4:30 p.m. The program will conclude by 1:30 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2007. Because this is a cohorted learning experience, all registrants must be able to attend the entire program from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon.

Registration Fee

The 2007 registration fee is US$2,200.00. The fee includes five nights' accommodations (Sunday through Thursday), all program materials, a Thursday night moonlight bus tour of Washington's monuments and memorials, all meals and breaks, beginning with Sunday dinner and ending with lunch on Friday.

A limited number of hotel rooms are available on Saturday, July 28, 2007, at a rate of US$211.83 per night, payable upon hotel check-out. This additional night may be booked during the online conference registration process.

Registration Information

The program has filled and the waitlist is closed. Please direct any questions to programs@gmac.com

Planning Your Travel

Each attendee is responsible for making his/her own travel arrangements. GMAC® will make your hotel reservation based on information you provide during the online registration process.

Hotel and Transportation

Conference Hotel
Georgetown University Conference Hotel
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
Washington, DC 20057 USA
Phone: +1 202-687-3200
Fax: +1 202-687-3297
Sales: +1 202-687-3242

About the Hotel

The hotel is located in the heart of Washington’s most historic district on the campus of Georgetown University within walking distance of most campus buildings, convenient to monuments, museums, nightlife, restaurants and shops.

For hotel directions, parking, amenities, activities, fitness facilities, business office, and daily internet charges please click here.

Closest Airports
Washington, DC/National/Reagan Airport – DCA (5 miles)
Washington, DC/Dulles – IAD (25 miles)
Baltimore-Washington International – BWI (45 miles)

Closest Train Station
Union Station (6 miles)
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002

Transportation to the hotel

From Washington, DC/National/Reagan Airport – DCA (5 miles):
Estimated taxi fare is US$13.00 (one way) and the travel time is approximately 13 minutes.
Bus service, fee: US$15.00 (one way)

From Washington, DC/Dulles – IAD (25 miles):
Estimated taxi fare is US$45.00 (one way) and the travel time is approximately 40 minutes.

From Baltimore-Washington International Airport - BWI (45 miles):
Estimated taxi fare is US$65.00 (one way) and the travel time is approximately 60 minutes.

More ground transportation options from the airport are available through Super Shuttle.

For information on tourism in Washington, please click here.

Dress and Weather

Casual attire is appropriate throughout the program. Washington is well known for its summer humidity and, although weather in Washington in late July is warm (average low of 70°F/21°C; average high of 87°F/31°C), meeting rooms may be chilly. Layered clothing is recommended. Find current weather conditions and forecasts from The Weather Channel.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please send an email to programs@gmac.com.