By: Robyn Winstanley As a new member of the Simon School Admissions Office, my first quest as a part of the recruitment team involved traveling to Tokyo, Japan; Taipei, Taiwan; and Seoul, Korea. The Simon School boasts a wonderfully diverse population of students that span the entire world. I am fortunate that I was able [...]
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By: Dana As summer comes to an end, September marks the beginning of a new chapter for our MBA Class of 2013, and MS Class of 2012! It’s been a busy summer here in Rochester, and we’re not slowing down anytime soon. Now that the graduate and undergraduate students of the University have returned for [...]
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By Andrew Brayda If you are from Rochester, you probably don’t want to consider January coming any sooner than it should. However, January 2012 is right around the corner and students may now access the Full-Time Accelerated MBA application online. The Accelerated MBA program begins in January, and is an 18-month version of our MBA [...]
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By: Dana
With 3 application deadlines behind us, the Simon Admissions team is certainly keeping busy processing and reviewing the applications that have been rolling in from all around the globe; but, there are 2 deadline rounds remaining. That means there is still plenty of time to visit campus, speak with an admissions representative, and begin assembling a competitive application to Simon for our MBA or MS programs.
The first upcoming deadline of March 15th is just around the corner. This particular deadline is especially important for our International applicants, as it is the last deadline for International Students to submit their materials for review.
The final deadline of May 15th will be the last opportunity for our Domestic and Permanent Resident students to submit their applications for entry into our fall 2012 MBA and MS classes.
So how do you get started? Applying for admission to the Simon Graduate School of Business’ MBA and MS programs is an online process (there is no paper application for you to fill out or mail). After creating an account in ApplyYourself and accessing the online application, you may then begin to complete your application- it’s that simple!
As a quick reminder, here is everything you will need as you prepare to submit your application online:
Online application form
Current résumé
One required essay (double spaced, 12-point font, 500 word limit)
Unofficial transcripts, scanned and uploaded for each college attended (admitted students will be required to submit official transcripts at a later date)
Test-taker results for GMAT or GRE, scanned and uploaded (optional for MS Marketing applicants)
Test-taker results for TOEFL, scanned and uploaded (all international candidates except those who received a degree from an English-speaking institution)
One online letter of recommendation (submitted electronically); a second letter of recommendation is optional
$125 application fee
Best of luck to you all as you begin the exciting processing of applying to b-school! We look forward to seeing your application soon!
By: Andrew Brayda
Many leading business schools are offering more generous financial support to attract the best and brightest students. Simon’s Leadership Fellows Program was developed in 2004 to meet this need and provide leadership development through service to the community and the School. The program is supported by full tuition scholarships and a newly adopted stipend program to help cover living expenses. Admitted full-time MBA applicants will compete for the fellowships during two Scholarship Weekends on February 3–5 and March 30–April 1, 2012.
These invitation-only events for admitted full-time MBA candidates include a team case competition, formal and informal interactions with Simon alumni, students, faculty and administrators, and opportunities for attending a class, networking and social interactions with peers. To be eligible, prospective students must submit an online application for admission consideration on or before January 25, 2012.
Fellowships will be awarded to full-time MBA candidates who exhibit outstanding academic and professional credentials, and who have an interest in making a significant impact on the world around them. Fellowship recipients are expected to make a commitment to giving back through active participation in community service projects. In addition to full tuition support for two years of study ($45,000 per year), the fellowships include stipends for living expenses (approximately $10,000 over the two-year program). Other benefits include alumni networking and involvement in special programming, roundtable meetings with senior staff and administrators, and access to key on- and off-campus events and speakers.
“The Simon Leadership Fellows Program will allow us to identify and enroll students who will be the strongest contributors during their time at Simon, and ultimately, throughout their careers,” says Dean Mark Zupan.
By: Bonnie He Liu
Hi everyone – Happy New Year! Hope that all of you enjoyed your winter break and had a good rest. I went back to China during the break and had a good time with my family. During my 20-day vacation, I also visited one of our Simon Alumni who is now working in a top American multinational conglomerate corporation. She was very nice and introduced me to a lot of things regarding her life at Simon and the company’s MBA graduate program that she evolved in. Also, I started my internship application during the holiday. It is interesting and fruitful to do those company researches and learn more about a job. I was nervous about how to get an internship successfully at the beginning. However, the truth is when starting to do so, things will become easier than you imagined because you will make big progress gradually. Don’t be afraid of reaching out for help. I got great support and help from my career consultant, my second year MBA coach, and my classmates during the process. Hope that all of usstudents can get an ideal offer as soon as possible.
Time flies and we just started our winter quarter this week. Different from what we have experienced last quarter, this quarter lasts only for 10 weeks without any long break. The quarter will not be easy but I am looking forward to taking new challenges and working all the problems out with my great classmates as a team.
You must have read my classmate’s sharing about their winter trip, and we are trying our best to tell you more about our life at Simon. Please do not hesitate to contact us for anything about Simon that you are interested in. My mail address is he.liu@simon.rochester.edu, and please stay tuned for further updates soon.
Meliora
By: Andrew Mallia
For many Simon Marketing Association (SMA) members, winter vacation kicked-off with the annual New Jersey/NYC Trip. About twenty MBA and MS students spent three days visiting companies in the tri-state area to learn about different marketing roles. This year, we visited Unilever, Novartis, The New York Times, Fox Business Network, Reckitt Benckiser, and Undertone.
The variety of companies and industries ensured that every SMA member was able to learn about a role or industry they’re interested in, from CPG & OTC brand management to media ad sales. We participated in honest discussions with high-level decision makers at each company. I was surprised by the amount of access we were allowed. In my opinion, this access is one of the many benefits of going to business school; professionals are willing to speak to students openly about their roles.
After our tour of NYC-based companies, we joined forces with the Financial Management Association (FMA) and numerous Simon alumni for a midtown happy hour. There was a great turnout (which is typical for events that provide free drinks and apps).
The NJ/NYC trip exceeded my expectations of what a student club can offer. Full disclosure: when winter break began, the first thing I wanted to do was throw on sweatpants and catch-up on neglected television shows. Delaying my state of vegetation to visit companies with the SMA proved invaluable. I was able to experience a world of different careers while bonding with classmates during early-morning van excursions.