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