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Material from Live Web Chat held at Emory University's Goizueta Business School on April 7, 2014.
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Evening MBA Admissions Ins and Outs
Chat Participants
Angela Bostick – Associate Dean of Marketing
Kathleen Edwards 08EvMBA – Senior Associate Director MBA Admissions, Evening MBA Program
Rebecca Sandidge – Assistant Director MBA Admissions, Evening MBA Program
Agenda
Program Overview
Crafting a Class: Admissions Philosophy
Factors the Admissions Committee Considers
When to Apply
After the Application
Next Steps
The Goizueta Advantage
World-class business school
Atlanta, a global business hub
Intimate learning experiences
Values-based leadership
Goizueta network
Global perspective
Accessible, world-class faculty scholars
Experiential learning opportunities
Program Structure
Two Evenings per Week
• Typically two courses per term, each course meets once per week
• Classes are 6:30 – 9:15pm
• Core courses meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings, Elective courses offered Monday-Thursday evenings
• Core cohort, flexible electives structure
• Standard length: 8 semesters, 32 months Minimum length: 6 semesters, 24 months
Evening MBA Program=
9 Core Courses+
8 Elective Courses+
3 Co-curricular ModulesManagement Practice
Leadership DevelopmentInternational Study
Study with the Best
Evening MBA Snapshot
Incoming Class Size: 85-95
Average GPA: 3.2
Average GMAT Score 640
GMAT 80% Range 570-720
Average Years of Work 4-8
Women 25-30 %
Minority 15-20 %
International 15-20 %
The Committee Considers: Professional Experience
Application Components
– Resume
– Interview
– Recommendations
– Essays
Common Questions
– What type of work experience is considered?
– Do I have to get my resume down to one page?
– What is the interview like and when should I schedule it?
The Committee Considers: Academic Background
Application Components
– Transcripts
– Test Scores: GMAT or GRE
– TOEFL (for non-native English Speakers)
Common Questions
– What if my background is not in business?
– Should I take the GMAT or GRE?
– I typically do not perform well on standardized tests, how are the scores used in the decision process?
The Committee Considers: Goizueta Fit
Application Components
– Extracurricular involvement
– Interview
– Essays
Common Questions– What type of activities should I
include?– How should I prepare for the
interview?
When to Apply
Deadline Notification Deposit Due
Round 1 November 1, 2013 November 22, 2013 December 13, 2014
Round 2 February 21, 2014 March 21, 2014 April 11, 2014
Round 3 April 25, 2014 May 21, 2014 June 13, 2014
Round 4 June 6, 2014 June 27, 2014 July 18, 2014
Round 5 July 9, 2014 July 23, 2014 July 30, 2014
After the Application
What are the different admissions decisions I could receive?
– Deny, waitlist, admit, admit w/ scholarship
How and when will I be notified of my admissions decision?
– OPUS, on the Notification date
I applied to multiple programs, when will I be notified of my decision?
– With your first preference programs. Different committees review the application.
If I’m not awarded a scholarship, can I submit new information and be reconsidered?
– Yes.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarships• Several awards available, all the same amount:
$18,000 total, spread over program duration• No separate application necessary, priority given to Rounds 1-4 • Award decisions are based on the overall profile of the applicant and how he
or she will contribute to the Evening MBA community
Financial Aid & Payment Plans
• Financial Aid available to all students, Domestic and International• Deferred Payment Plan: Designed for Evening & Executive MBA students• Third Party Billing• Corporate financial sponsorship is not required for admission
Typical Tuition per Semester $9,200Total Program Tuition $73,600
Tuition: Based on 8 semester program length
Next Steps
Schedule a Class Visit
- Resume in late May
Schedule Your Admissions Interview
- Offered Year Round