MBA Speed Dating & Matchmaking
A Night to Remember

20 Kellogg Singles
20 Booth Singles
40 Besties

APPLICATION LINK

For singles

Tired of the apps? Looking to meet new people? Rediscover the joy of socializing in-person

1. Enjoy a carefully curated list of singles from the cross-town MBA in a similar life stage with similar drive and life goals as you

2. Bring your bestie to help with any social anxiety. Don't worry, they'll be given a fun matchmaking task

3. After the date, you'll be given a scorecard to match with the new friends (and potential future dates!). If both of you mutually match, contact info will be sent out. Then, good luck y'all!

For the besties

Help your single friend find their match! You DON'T have to be single OR go to Kellogg/Booth to be a bestie

As your single friend is speed dating, you'll be networking with other besties to matchmake them

Using a suggested prompt or your own, pitch your single friend to other besties/matchmakers, and help them find the right one!

After all, you know them better than they know themselves!

Important dates and to-do for singles

1

Fill out application
by 10/27

Application is to ensure a diverse group. We will be collecting picture, name, and contact. Contact is only shared if matched!

3

Speed dating!
11/8

This is the big night!

Dress to impress. Rehearse a few cool stories about yourself. Meet 10 singles from the other MBA!

Scorecard sent out at the end of the night and due the following day

2

Result back and pay ticket by 11/1

Find out if you're invited the day after application closes! Then, you have a week to confirm your spot by paying

4

Post-event matching

Your picture and name will be shared with all participants. If you would like to see someone again, check yes on the scorecard. Not so much, let them go.

If you both indicate that you would like to see each other again, contact info will be shared with both!

Facts for besties

Support your friend

Speed dating can be anxious at first! Come with your single friend so they feel at ease

Fill out their fact sheet

Before coming, you'll be sent a pitch-a-friend slide to promote your friend!

Matchmake

When they speed date, you matchmake! Besties know their friends best, so they know what the singles need

Network

Have fun and make new friends from the other MBA!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this?

Speed dating and matchmaking! Dating app fatigue is real. Bring back in-person meeting!

Who is organizing this?

SiNgles And Connections @ Kellogg (SNACK) is a club dedicated to the industries serving singles and single life. Find out more about our team!

What is the gender ratio?

We are bringing 10 men and 10 women from each school

Is this a straght event?

Yes, the first iteration is for cis gender people. If there's interest, we will organize LGBTQ+ next year!

Which program will be there?

We try to get representation from ALL programs! So expect full time, part time, executive, and joint degrees!

How many people will be there?

40 singles and ideally 40 besties!

Why bring a bestie?

You don't have to! But in our experience, when it comes to real life experience, it eases the anxiety to have a friend with you.
Plus, when singles speed date, besties matchmake! We added a bestie activity to increase the networking!

What's included in ticket price of $40?

$40 includes all drinks, snacks, and gratuities for the night!

Does the bestie have to buy a seperate ticket?

Yes, bestie will be purchasing their own ticket to cover their own drinks and snacks of the night

How does the night of the event look like?

We are still getting details from the venue but a rough timeline looks like this
7:30-8: arrival and easing into networking mode over drinks
8-9: singles speed date and besties matchmake
9-?: optional night out on the town

When do I get the link to buy ticket?

Ticket link comes out after we have selected a pool of singles for the event, currently scheduled for 10/28

I have more questions. Where do I go?

Reach out to us!
Email: ngoc.tu@kellogg.northwestern.edu
Phone: 682-218-1043

Why Kellogg and Booth?

We're cross-town competitive MBAs with similar drive and ambition. What better group of people to make connections with than ourselves?

Who will I be seeing?

You'll be speed dating only people from the other school

Why speed dating?

In SNACK experience, it's a very fun and stress-free way to meet new people! No loud music to yell over, no sloppy drunk people. Very respectful and healthy way to get to know someone.

Why matchmake?

Besties know their single friends better than anyone else and champions their friends like no other. A lot of couples meet through friends. So why not let the besties take care of the hard work?

What is the speed dating format?

Singles get 6 minute per person. Through the course of an hour, you'll get to know 10 new people!

Do we have to date after?

No, not at all! Speed date aims to create a good first impression which leads to more discovery meetings?

Ok I'm interested! What do I do?

Refer to the facts for singles section for application, timeline, and what to do

Why the application?

We want the first event to feature a diversity of programs, cultural and professional backgrounds, and life experiences. The application is to select a good range of representation.

What happens after the event?

You are not expected to share contact info during the event.
After the event, you'll be sent scorecard which will have pictures and names of the 10 people you met. You can indicate whether you would like to see them again or not. If you both indicate liking each other, great! We will send contact info to both so you can continue talking.

What happens if no one matches with me?

They're not the right person for you. Keep in touch with SNACK as we throw more fun events like this to meet people.

Ready? Fill out application below?

Questions? Reach out to us!

Email: ngoc.tu@kellogg.northwestern.edu

Phone: 682-218-1043

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