Forté Fellowship

Forte More Women Leading

Simon Business School has a strong partnership with Forté Foundation, a consortium of major corporations and business schools dedicated to access and representation of women in business. All MBA candidates, regardless of sex, gender or race are considered for the Forté Fellowship.

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Explore partnership benefits.

Forté Forums

Explore higher education and career opportunities with this multi-city educational and networking series featuring business schools and corporations.

Forté Scholar Symposiums

A platform for summer interns in New York-based companies to establish networks and share their experiences.

Networking

An opportunity for both current students and experienced professionals to form connections with companies that are hiring.

Forté MBA Women’s Leadership Conference

A pre-MBA conference designed to help students develop stand-out skills, project an authentic leadership style, and build a powerful network before starting the MBA program.

MBA Prep Webinars

Monthly conversations to help students prepare for their business school journey.

For more information on the benefits, please contact us at

admissions@simon.rochester.edu or call (585) 275-3533.

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Meet a few of Simon’s Forté students:

Victoria Vossler ‘19 (MBA)

Simon Reflections: President of Simon Women in Business

Victoria (Tori) Vossler '19 (MBA) is a former president of Simon Women in Business. In her role, she worked with the club's executive board, the Full-Time Admissions Office, and the Ainslie Office of Student Engagement to recruit students. Club members hosted prospective students at informal events in an effort to introduce them to Simon’s welcoming environment.

Veselina Angelova ‘18 (MBA)

What Makes Simon a Top Program for Women MBAs

We build communities like no other school out there. We really support our student leaders like no one else. We make them feel engaged, and included.

Visit the Forté Foundation’s website.

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While this organization centers on the experiences and perspectives of women, we welcome and encourage participation from individuals of all backgrounds, including men. Your presence, support, and engagement contribute to a richer dialogue and a more inclusive community. Your interest in these organizations demonstrates a commitment to learning, respect, and shared growth—all of which strengthen the University and move us toward a better future.