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A. The Diversity Leadership Programs (DLP), orchestrated by Monster®, is the largest summer leadership conference series of its kind. It is a unique chance for incoming college sophomores, juniors and seniors of diverse backgrounds to spend a weekend learning practical career skills and interacting with individuals from industry-leading companies in a fun and dynamic environment. These high-energy events are jam-packed with presentations and activities provided by some of the nation’s most inspiring speakers and organizations. Participants will spend a summer weekend, in one of 9 host locations (Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Baltimore/D.C., Boston, LA, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco), with 300 like-minded student-leaders exploring such areas as resume-building, career development, workplace diversity and networking. Attending students will leave with access to an invaluable network of professional contacts and mentors, new friends and fresh ideas about their place in the ‘real world.’ Ninety-eight percent of students would recommend this program to a friend. Read more about students’ experiences at a Monster DLP!

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A. Here are the TOP 10 reasons why 98% of our participants would recommend this program to you:

1. With top collegiate students from 120+ universities at each location, leaving with friends beyond the weekend experience is simply inevitable!
2. Have fun at our expense! The only cost to you is transportation to and from the event.
3. Realize your potential and leadership strengths with our interactive workshops and activities.
4. You may win a scholarship and other great prizes! In fact, everyone has a chance for a scholarship if they display outstanding leadership qualities throughout the weekend experience.
5. Get instant professional feedback on your resume and interview style from industry-leading companies!
6. Understand and discuss the importance of diversity in the workplace in a collaborative, open setting.
7. Our career-building exercises have proven to give recent college graduates that competitive edge necessary in today’s job market!
8. Get the inside scoop in your field of study from leading company representatives!
9. It is exclusive and only for the best of the best! Out of 25,000+ applicants, only 3,000 will be accepted.
10. It is a blast! These high-energy events will make for a truly unforgettable weekend.

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A. The 2010 programs will take place in these 9 exciting locations: Atlanta, Baltimore/D.C., Dallas, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Chicago. The Dates will be finalized by end of January, 2010

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A. To be eligible for the Diversity Leadership Programs, a student must meet the following requirements:

• An incoming second-year (Sophomore status), third-year (Junior status) or fourth-year (Senior status) undergraduate student. This is defined by the year of college you will be entering for the Fall term of 2010. We also consider students who have obtained their undergraduate degree in December, 2009 or will be graduating in May 2010.
• Currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university during the Fall term of 2010. We will also accept students who are pursuing an associate degree if he/she has already been accepted as a transfer student to an accredited-four year college or university for Fall 2010.
• Although all students will be considered, we recommend that applicants maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or possess a GPA of 3.5 or higher in their chosen major).
• U.S. citizen, a permanent resident of the U.S, or have an F-1 student visa. Note: We cannot accept non-U.S. residents, or individuals with H-1 or J-1 Visas.

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A. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through May 31, 2010. Rolling basis means we review applications at the time they are received, rather than after the end of the application period. This process naturally rewards students for submitting their application early, as admission slots are awarded on a daily basis.

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A. Monster seeks students of caliber to participate in the DLP. Although there is no minimum GPA requirement to be considered eligible; successful candidates are able to demonstrate strength in the qualities outlined below. Candidates will be evaluated based on strength of their academic ambition, leadership, and participation in college/community activities, work experience and personal goals.

Enthusiasm for Leadership. We acknowledge and welcome leadership on any scale. We appreciate students who have a proven record of leadership – from organizing classrooms to directing members of an organization, to spearheading initiatives in the community. In essence, we are looking for evidence of your potential.

Drive for Knowledge & Conversation. The Diversity Leadership Program is a demanding, fast-paced, and highly-verbal environment. We look for individuals who will thrive on sophisticated ideas and lively discussion. Past successful participants have a drive towards growing their intellect while having a strong sense of communication.

Engaged Community Citizen. The DLP experience will require students to actively participate and collaborate with other participants in the classroom discussions and in projects. That's why we look for students who exhibit the highest ethical standards and respect for others, and can make positive contributions to the DLP workshops. The right candidates must be eager to share their ideas, support their colleagues, and teach as well as learn from their peers.

To be considered for the Diversity Leadership Programs, you must complete the application in its entirety. Apply Today!
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A. The Monster DLP supports a broad definition of diversity. "Diverse Background" refers to someone who has been exposed to a unique, distinct environment. Whether that refers to ethnicity or culture, etc., we encourage you to apply if YOU feel compelled to participate as a student of a diverse background. During the application, you will have the opportunity to define your diversity, if you so choose.

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A. Monster® is the industry leader in inspiring people to improve their lives. Monster launched the DLP in hopes that this program will increase the type and quality of professional opportunity available for college students of diverse background.

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A. Our sponsors hail from a wide array of industries. To see a complete list of the companies participating in the 2010 programs, please check out the Companies You Will Meet.

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A. Housing, food and required materials are all paid for by our corporate sponsors. The only cost you will incur is transportation. We ask that you provide your own transportation to and from the location you elect. Once accepted, you will have access to information regarding airlines and ground transportation.

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A. The Admission Team will let you know of our decision by both email and letter. We make every effort to communicate our decision in a timely manner. Students may wait anywhere between 2 weeks to 2 months on final decisions, depending on the volume of applications.

All decisions are final. If you have any questions, you may contact us.

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A. Yes, we can provide housing to accepted students. If you have been accepted, have confirmed your attendance to the program and need Housing, please log into the MyDLP account  to make this request.

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A. The Admissions team makes every effort to assign all students to their 1st choice location. Only a small percentage of students will be offered admission to their 2nd location. In extreme cases, you may request a transfer if you cannot make it to your assigned location. Transfer requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

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