Cornell MBA / Johnson School / Cornell Johnson
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27.6%
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3.29
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MBA Application Deadlines
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Notification |
Deposit* |
| Round 1 |
10/02/13 |
12/11/13 |
01/08/14 |
| Round 2 |
12/04/13 |
02/05/14 |
03/05/14 |
| Round 3** |
02/12/14 |
03/26/14 |
04/16/14 |
These application deadlines apply to both the accelerated and full-time Cornell MBA programs. MBA Applications received after 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on each deadline date will be considered in the following round.
Decision Notification
Decisions will appear on the Johnson School Application page at Noon Eastern Time on notification day. Accepted students who applied for scholarship consideration will receive scholarship decisions via email after decision notification.
Reapplicants
Reapplicants must submit a new application and fee with all supporting materials. Applications from previous years do not remain on file.
Park Leadership Fellows Program
Cornell awards up to 25 full-tuition-plus-stipend Park Scholarships per year. The schedule for the Park events is as follows:
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Rounds Invited |
Park Deposit* |
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1 & 2 |
02/07/12 |
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2 & 3 |
03/13/12 |
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3 |
04/17/12 |
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Deposit Information for Park Leadership Events: Accepted students who participate in the Park Leadership events must submit enrollment deposits of $3000 by the deadlines above. An additional $1500 deposit is due by June 1.
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MBA Application Requirements
# of Recommendations: Two
# of Essays: Three Mandatory (Four Mandatory for Reapplicants) / One Optional
Evaluative Interview: Invitation only
Application Fee: $200
MBA Essay Questions
2013 Accelerated and Full-Time Essay Questions
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Career Choice Essay - How would you characterize your career since college? (300-word limit)
This is not your job description or complete history of your work since graduating (we already ask for that in the online portion and can see this on your resume). You need to choose the most important elements that show your initiative, contribution, leadership and results achieved.
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Career Goal Essay - Tell us about your short and long term career goals. (400-word limit)
Please show you have a clear direction for your goal post-MBA. Good essays will emphasize what an applicant wants to do while at Johnson and how you will use this experience to accomplish your goal.
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Character Essay - Please choose one of the following to write about: (400-word limit for chosen questions)
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You are the author for the book of Your Life Story. Please write the table of contents for the book. Note: Approach this essay with your unique style. We value creativity and authenticity. |
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Describe a situation taken from your personal or professional life where you failed and tell us what you learned. |
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What does diversity mean to you and how will you contribute to the diversity of our community at Johnson? |
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(Optional) Complete this essay if there is other information you would like to add regarding your candidacy. For instance, if you believe one or more aspects of your application (e.g., undergraduate GPA or test scores) does not accurately reflect your potential for success at the Johnson School. (400-word limit)
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Reapplicants:
Describe the measures you have taken to strengthen your application since you last applied to the Johnson School. (400-word limit)
MBA Recommendation Letters
Recommendations can be submitted online or mailed by the applicant in a self-addressed envelope that is sealed by the recommender's signature.
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How long have you known the applicant?
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In what capacity have you known the applicant? Please be specific.
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What are the applicant's most outstanding abilities or characteristics?
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What are the applicant's most noticeable weaknesses?
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What impact has the applicant had on the organization in which s/he works?
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Please comment on the applicant's personal and professional integrity.
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