Goizueta Admissions Chat
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Do
you think the GPA scores is very important in the
application?
GPA is important...but we look primarily at the
last two years and definitely consider what the major was,...etc.
What
about Ph.D. designation? I am looking to switch careers. I
have been very successful and have leadership background but
cannot determine if an MBA would be a step forward or
backwards. I've looked at your full-time and executive
programs as options. I am a bit fearful that an MBA after a
Ph.D. career would be seen as negative. I've received mixed
reviews. What is your position on this and why?
In terms of the PhD....we have had a few folks enroll in our
MBA w/ a PhD and it's worked out real well...but you're
right to think about it closely....it really depends on what
you want to do afterwards and how the PhD fits w/ the MBA so
to speak.
The
essay regarding your most significant accomplishment, does
this need to be related to your work experience or can it be
a college/activity accomplishment?
It
doesn't have to be work-related but it's typically best if
it is....b/c we want to know how your experiences would
contribute to class discussions.
I
learned that some schools has their priorities for majors.
Is that true?
Julie:
In terms of majors....each year the "mix" changes....we have
engineers, liberal arts majors and BBAs...etc.
Brandi: My
class has several engineers, chemists, history majors and
one former rock and roll band member--he played bass guitar! The
diversity in my classmates adds to the discussions--we have
opinions from various industries and job functions, which
brings new ideas to the table and enhances the overall
education.
Essay
#3 asked "How will your participation in the MBA program fit
in with your experiences and responsibilities". What do you
mean by "responsibilities"?
Essay #3 relates to how what you've done in the past will enable
you to add to class discussions at Goizueta. The essays are really most interesting to read and give us
so much insight into the candidate!
I learned that the success possibility is more in 2nd round
than that in the first round. Is that true?
I don't think it makes a difference whether you apply 1st
versus 2nd round...we try very, very hard to remain
consistent throughout the review process ..that's certainly
our goal.
Is there any suggested dress code if I interview on campus?
Business
dress is appropriate for the interview....suit for men; work
outfit for women...and, yes...business casual is also fine.
Should
I prepare for a behavioral interview or the more garden
variety kind?
The interview is kind-of of combination...but more of a Q & A
format....no trick questions...no cases....questions relate
to your resume...so that we can develop a better
understanding of your work experience....leadership
exp....personal interests....and MBA aspirations. Our
interviews are comprehensive....but they are not meant
to be stressful....we want to get to know you ...and learn
about your interest in us as well!
Emory
seems to be making a strong effort to catapult itself into
being a permanent member of the top 15 business schools.
That being said, if I am looking to work in New York City in
an investment banking/management consulting job, what kind
of alumni presence to they have there?
Julie:
Wow---we have a ton of alums in NYC...I recruit there 2-3
times per year and we have so many successful alums there
who help us out. We have several hundred alumni coming to our NYSE event next
week...it's an annual event and a great mixer for alums
there!
Brandi:
Several of my friends are looking for marketing and I-banking
in NY and seem to have a lot of luck with contacting alums.
I've often heard that the alums there are excited to hear
from a Goizueta student b/c they mostly hear from local/NE
students.
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