Cornell (Johnson) 2006 MBA Application Toolbox

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Cornell (Johnson)

Official website
https://admin.johnson.cornell.edu/Admissions/info/

Class Size:
Approximately 270

The Johnson School Experience
If you are contemplating an MBA, moving up and remaining competitive is clearly what you have in mind. At the Johnson School, we're here to prepare you to rise within your organization, increase your value in the marketplace, or change functions or fields.

Our intense, collegial, and academically challenging community has all the advantages you expect to find from an Ivy League University: influential scholars and professionals; ground-breaking methods; a sharp, motivated peer group; strong corporate connections; and state of the art technology. During your studies here you will master smart ways to lead in today's radically unpredictable business environment. You will learn how to innovate, communicate, respond in real time, and move forward with control and confidence. The Johnson School offers an approach that's wise as well as smart. We place value on collaboration and competition. We see our students as partners rather than consumers. Johnson School graduates are leaders who can make complex, fast-changing situations simple, mobilize others into action and get results. Our alumni are inspired, supported, broadened, equipped and, add value to the organization. They are eager to share the benefits of their experience with future students.

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Application Process
We carefully evaluate applications and admit those we believe will succeed at our school and in their chosen career. As indicators of management potential we consider:

• A demonstrated record of achievement


• Prior academic performance at an accredited college or university with the minimum of a U.S. bachelor's degree or the international equivalent for the two-year MBA program; the minimum of a U.S. master's degree in a physical or natural science, quantitative economics, computer science, engineering/technology or the international equivalent for the Twelve-Month Option program


• Breadth and depth of work experience


• Leadership


• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills


• Solid decision making skills


• Results orientation


• GMAT scores


• TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native English speakers)


• Letters of evaluation


• Extracurricular and community involvement

We give individual attention to every application. We put emphasis on applicants with strong leadership potential.

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Application Requirements

• A 2006 Johnson School application


• A $180 (US currency) application fee for the MBA program, or $70 application fee for the PhD program


• Uploaded resumé via the online application


• Two required essays (with one optional) as indicated in the application


• Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (and official translation as required)


• A certified copy of the diploma for those who studied outside the US and official translation


• Two letters of evaluation


• GMAT scores with Johnson code 2098 (2101 for PHD) www.mba.com


• TOEFL scores with Johnson code 2098 (for non-native English speakers) www.toefl.org or IELTS scores from the test center where examined.


• Interviews: An invitation to interview will be offered to select candidates after a complete review of the written application. The decision to grant an interview is at the discretion of the admissions committee and may not be arranged by the candidate. Trained students, alumni, staff, and faculty conduct interviews. All interviews are conducted in English regardless of the interviewer's or applicant's native language.
  
  

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Frequently Asked Questions
●Is it better to submit an application for one of the early deadlines?
We try to distribute our offers of admission in proportion to the percentage of applications that we receive in each application round. However, applicants who wish to be considered for scholarship or fellowship must apply for admission by the stated scholarship deadline date. We strongly encourage international applicants to both the two-year and TMO programs to apply in the Priority, Round 1 or Round 2 application deadlines to ensure they are able to obtain student visas in a timely manner. Students who are notified of their admission by March 31 will be invited to attend Destination Johnson - our welcome weekend in April.

●Where can I get a paper application?
We strongly prefer the use of our on-line application. However, you may download a pdf version of our application. To use this feature, you must register to download the pdf version here.

●What are the prerequisites for admission to the Johnson School?
All applicants must provide prior academic performance at an accredited college or university with the minimum of a U.S. bachelor's degree or the international equivalent for the two-year program; the minimum of a U.S. master's degree in a physical or natural science, quantitative economics, computer science, engineering/technology or the international equivalent for the Twelve-Month Option. All applicants are required to take the GMAT and TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable). If you are unsure about your qualification, please contact us at mba@cornell.edu.

GMAT:
The application is not complete until we receive the official test scores from the Educational Testing Service. All applicants are required to take the GMAT. To schedule testing call 800-GMAT-NOW (U.S. and Canada) or 609-771-7330 (outside the U.S.), or visit www.mba.com. GMAT scores are valid for five (5) years. The Johnson School MBA code for the GMAT is 2098. All questions about testing should be addressed to Graduate Management Admission Test.

English Language Proficiency Assessment:
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS, academic module) is required of all applicants whose native language is not English. Exceptions: 1) Those who hold a four-year degree from a university in which the curriculum is taught exclusively in English are exempt from taking the test; and 2) those who have been working full time in a country whose native language is English for the past consecutive three or more years may request a waiver from taking the test by contacting the admissions office.

TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the Johnson School (code 2098) by ETS. Check the TOEFL website, www.toefl.org for information regarding this exam. IELTS, managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, and IDP: IELTS Australia requires test takers to request the test center where they were examined to send a test report from directly to the receiving institution. Check the IELTS website, www.ielts.org for information on this exam. Results of both tests are valid for two years.

On the TOEFL, a minimum score of 250 on the CBT (600 paper) is required, with a preferred minimal score of 5 on the TWE. On the IELTS, a minimum score band of 7 is required with preferred minimal scores of 7 on the speaking and writing modules.

●What types of scholarships and fellowships are available at the Johnson School?
The Johnson School has over $1 million in merit-based scholarship funds to award each year to new and returning students. Almost 30 percent of Johnson School students receive some scholarship assistance. Candidates wishing to be considered for merit-based scholarships must apply in the priority, first or second admissions decision periods. Decisions on scholarship recipients are made after an offer of admission is made. All our scholarships are awarded based on merit regardless of citizenship.

In addition to our merit-based scholarships, we have Park Leadership Fellowships, which provide up to twenty-five full-tuition plus stipend awards each year. Park Fellows are selected on the basis of demonstrated leadership abilities, a record of community service, and academic achievement. Park Leadership Fellowships are only open to U.S. citizens who have completed the Park essay and are accepted in the priority, first or second admissions decision period.

●How do I re-apply to the Johnson School MBA program?
Applicants must submit a new application, all supporting materials and complete the re-applicant essay. Applications from previous years do not remain on file. Application requirements vary from year to year. The new application is typically available mid-August for the new application cycle.

●May I defer my admission if I cannot enroll the year in which I am admitted?
The Johnson School does not offer deferred admission. However, you may re-apply to the program.

●May I transfer credits from another MBA program, or from courses taken at other schools, and reduce the time required to complete the Johnson School program?
We do not accept transfer credits from other MBA programs. The Johnson School discourages applications from candidates who have already received an MBA (or the equivalent) at another institution or who have completed substantial graduate course work in business.

●How is a Johnson School interview conducted?
An invitation to interview will be offered to select candidates after a review of the completed application. The decision to grant an interview is at the discretion of the admissions committee and may not be arranged by the candidate.

●May I tour the school and sit in on a class?
We encourage prospective students to visit the Johnson School to meet students, sit in on a class and tour the campus. The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid conducts frequent information sessions that include such topics as our application process, admission criteria, and an overview of the Johnson MBA program. Please check our Visits and Interviews Section (requires login) for dates, times, and locations of our information sessions.

●May I begin the MBA program in the spring semester?
Due to our integrated curriculum, we only admit students to the fall semester (August) for the two-year MBA program and in the summer (May) for our Twelve Month Option program. Our on-line view book offers a description of the Johnson School's curriculum.

●Do you offer a part-time MBA or an Executive MBA?
We do not offer a part-time MBA at the Johnson School. We do, however, offer an EMBA (see degrees and programs).

●Executive Education
The Johnson School at Cornell University offers an array of non-degree open-enrollment programs geared to the educational needs of busy executives. Our results-oriented programs use action-learning methods to impart skills and knowledge and to provide job-specific solutions to today's most complex business situations. Participants bring their real world, real-time challenges and leave with the ability to meet those challenges in their organizations. The Johnson School also partners with organizations to design and deliver executive education programs that address organization-specific issues and deliver results with significant impact. For more information call 607-255-4251 or check the web site: www.johnson.cornell.edu/execed/programs.html.

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Deadlines

Round	If you apply by	Decision
Priority*	21-Oct-05	19-Dec-05
I*	05-11-05	31-01-06
II*	Jan-15-06	Mar-31-06
III	Mar-15-06	May-31-06

Deadlines are for 2005/2006 application season.

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MBA Application:Instructions
You have chosen an exciting time to apply to the Johnson School - a time of extraordinary momentum. Our programs are filled with challenges and rewards limited only by the boundaries of your energy, imagination, and willingness to take risks. The experience is transformational the results are unforgettable. The rich Johnson School culture fosters tremendous cohesiveness among faculty, students, and administrators, and combines Ivy League tradition with innovative cutting edge research and teaching.

We are delighted that you are interested in joining our dynamic institution. Our mission in the office for Admissions and Financial Aid is to recruit, evaluate, and enroll the best talent for the business community.

Instructions for the application are described below. We welcome your application to our program, and we look forward to reviewing your credentials.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Overview:
This application is designed to be completed during many sessions; you do not need to complete any particular section at one time. By using your username and password, (it is helpful to write this down as you will be referring to both your username & password throughout the application process) you may return at any time before the application deadline to continue your work. When you apply online with electronically submitted transcripts, letters of evaluation, and essays, you will be able to track the status of your application through your account on our website.

Dual Degree Program Applicants: To be considered for a Cornell dual degree program, the applicant should complete both the MBA application and an application from the Cornell school or college to which he or she plans to enroll as a dual degree candidate. Please keep in mind that each school or college has a separate application and process as well as deadlines that may differ from those of the Johnson School. Each school makes its admissions decisions independently. The Johnson School is not responsible for credentials needed by the other school or college nor do we have access to information pertaining to the applicant's file at the other unit.

United States Social Security Number: If you do not have a U.S. social security number, leave that question blank. If you obtain a number after submitting the application, send documentation of your social security number to our office as soon as possible.

Software Requirements:  This application has been tested for compatibility on Netscape Navigator versions 4.7 and higher, and on Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 5.5 and higher. Parts of this application may not function properly on other browsers. In addition to a compatible browser, you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to access certain documents. If you wish to use the Transcript Template to speed processing of your application, you will also need to have access to at least Microsoft Excel 97 and to use a browser that supports form-based file uploads.

Interviews:  An invitation to interview will be offered to select candidates after a complete review of the written application. The decision to grant an interview is at the discretion of the admissions committee and may not be arranged by the candidate. Trained students, alumni, staff, and faculty conduct interviews. All interviews are conducted in English regardless of the interviewer's or applicant's native language.

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Transcripts:
You have two options for providing us with records of your academic work. You can submit unofficial transcripts of your academic work using the Microsoft Excel 97 Transcript Template in the online application. This option may be used only if you attended a U.S. institution. This option requires that you have access to Microsoft Excel 97 and that you use a Web browser (such as Netscape Navigator 4.05 or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01) that supports form-based file uploads. Using the Transcript Template substantially accelerates application processing. Alternatively, you can have your academic records sent to us from the institutions at which you studied. You may download and use our Transcript Request Form This option must be used for non-U.S. institutions.

If you use the Transcript Template and are offered admission, you will be required to provide official transcripts of all previous academic work to verify the information provided in the Template. If there are discrepancies between the self-reported academic work and official records, the offer of admission will be withdrawn. Offers of admission are not binding until academic records are verified.

All international transcripts require an official translation into English by a certified translator. Photocopies of transcripts are not acceptable. International candidates must submit a certified copy of their diploma indicating the degree received.

Resumé:
The admissions committee requires a copy of your current resumé. You may upload your resum?via the online application, mail your resum?or email it as an attachment to mba@cornell.edu. The mailing address is: The Johnson School, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, 111 Sage Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853-6201.

Letters of Evaluation:
The Admissions Committee requires two letters of evaluation. These evaluations should address the range of questions asked on our Letter of Evaluation Form. We prefer evaluations from people who are well acquainted with you and your professional capabilities. We recommend at least one letter be from an immediate supervisor. If you are unable to obtain an evaluation from an immediate supervisor, use your best judgment in supplying a substitute. Indicate why you selected an alternate to your supervisor in the optional essay.

MBA - You have two options for submitting letters of evaluation: electronic and paper-based. Evaluators with Web access and an email address should submit evaluations electronically. After you have contacted them about providing an evaluation for you, complete the form on the Letters of Evaluation page and check the "Please email this person a Letter of Evaluation request" beneath each evaluator you wish us to contact. An email will be sent to the specified evaluator with instructions for completing your letter of evaluation. You will then be notified by email when we receive each letter of evaluation. To submit a paper based evaluation, provide your evaluators with a copy of the two page Letter of Evaluation Form (in Adobe Acrobat Format). They must complete and return the evaulations to the address provided on the form. If you choose this option, fill out only the titles and names of your evaluators in the form.

Non-native English speaking evaluators who choose to write the evaluation in their native language and then have it translated into English must submit a paper-based evaluation. In these cases, evaluators are strongly encouraged to submit a signed evaluation written in the native language along with the translation by a third party also signed by the evaluator.

Essay Questions:
To ensure the depth and dynamism of the Johnson School education, we seek to enroll a class composed of students whose insights are distinct and whose actions are penetrating. The essay portion of your application gives you the opportunity to candidly demonstrate your attributes and your compatibility with our rich and vibrant program.

MBA -Online Essays 1 and 2 are required essays. Essay 3 is optional. Complete essay 4 if you are applying to the Park Leadership Fellows Program. If you are a reapplicant, you must complete essay 5. Applicants must observe the 400 word maximum limit of each essay.

GMAT
(Graduate Management Admissions Test): Ask the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to report your GMAT score to the Johnson School. The Johnson School's MBA ETS code is 2098, the Johnson School's PhD ETS code is 2101. Additional scores submitted after the deadline will not be considered in the evaluation of your application. GMAT scores are valid for five years.

Application Fee:
A non-refundable application fee of $180 for the MBA Program ($70 for the PhD Program) paid by credit card must accompany this application. Credit card payments made with American Express, Discover, Visa or MasterCard, are processed through the Johnson School's secure server using VeriSign. The VeriSign form will appear once you have selected "Submit Application" from the "Online MBA Application" menu. We do not grant application fee waivers.

Application Status Check:
Once you have submitted your application, you can track your status by returning to this site. Log in using your username and password, and follow the "Application Status" link.

Reapplication Instructions:
Applicants must submit a new application and fee with all supporting materials. Applications from previous years do not remain on file. Application requirments vary from year to year. The new application is typically available mid-August for the new application cycle.

Deferred Admission Policy:
The Johnson School does not offer deferred admission. If admitted to the program in a year in which you choose not to enroll, you may reapply to the program the following year.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

●Because of the volume of mail we receive, we encourage international applicants to use the Johnson School's online application rather than the downloadable application.

●English Language Proficiency Assessment: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS, academic module) is required of all applicants whose native language is not English. Exceptions: 1) Those who hold a four-year degree from a university in which the curriculum is taught exclusively in English are exempt from taking the test; and 2) those who have been working full time in a country whose native language is English for the past consecutive three or more years may request a waiver from taking the test by contacting the admissions office.

●TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the Johnson School (code 2098) by ETS. Check the TOEFL website, www.toefl.org for information regarding this exam. IELTS, managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, and IDP: IELTS Australia requires test takers to request the test center where they were examined to send a test report from directly to the receiving institution. Check the IELTS website, www.ielts.org for information on this exam. Results of both tests are valid for two years.

On the TOEFL, a minimum score of 250 on the CBT (600 paper) is required, with a preferred minimal score of 5 on the TWE. On the IELTS, a minimum score band of 7 is required with preferred minimal scores of 7 on the speaking and writing modules.

●Declaration of Finances Form: International students who enroll must submit a form outlining the financial resources available to them for their studies in the United States. No immigration documents can be issued until a Declaration of Finances Form has been submitted and an enrollment fee has been paid. The Declaration of Finances Form confirms adequate financial resources (reflected in U.S. dollars) necessary for the duration of your program study. You will be sent a Declaration of Finances Form upon admission. In the meanwhile, you will be asked to confirm that you have adequate funding for the MBA program.

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Essay Questions:
To ensure the depth and dynamism of the Johnson School education, we seek to enroll a class composed of students whose insights are distinct and whose actions are penetrating. The essay portion of your application gives you the opportunity to candidly demonstrate your attributes and your compatibility with our rich and vibrant program.

Re Applicant Essay MBA -Online Essays 1 and 2 are required essays. Essay 3 is optional. Complete essay 4 if you are applying to the Park Leadership Fellows Program. If you are a reapplicant, you must complete essay 5. Applicants must observe the 400 word maximum limit of each essay.

Please respond to each question below by following its respective link.

●Required - (400 words)
Describe your greatest professional achievement and how you were able to add value to your organization.

●Required - (400 words)
What career do you plan to pursue upon completing the MBA and why? How will the Johnson School help you achieve this goal?

●Optional Essay - (400 words)
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) do(es) not accurately reflect your potential for success at the Johnson School.

●Required for Park Applicants - (400 words)
Roy H. Park Leadership Fellows are an outstanding group by all measures - work experience, community service, leadership, and past academic achievement. Describe why you believe you would make a good park leadership fellow.

Re Applicant Essay
Describe the measures you have taken to strengthen your application since you last applied to the Johnson School.

●Required
Proceed using the following  link to indicate the area on which you expect to focus the most during the MBA program.

●Required
Proceed using the following  link to indicate your interest in the Johnson School's Immersion Courses.  

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