The Johnson MBA - Cornell University

The Johnson School of Management at Cornell University was founded in 1946 and is an Ivy League school.
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Key Admission Stats – Cornell MBA:
Average GPA of admits: 3.3
Average GMAT of admits: 693
Average Age of admits: 27

 

Tips for applying to Cornell's MBA Program:

• Critical to demonstrate 'fit'- that student is aware of school atmosphere, wants to be part, and will contribute.
  
  
• Important to show that added value, for self and for organization, in every work/volunteer position.
  
  
• Like people with interests beyond business; like community/social orientation.
  
  
• Applying in first two rounds, taking time to speak to AdCom people, gives advantage. ("Rounds one and two are both excellent times to apply. Round three is typically the largest round and space can become limited. Competition for space and scholarship increases as the admissions season continues")
  
  
• Helpful to discuss Immersion Program in application.

 

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What is Cornell Looking for in a Candidate?
See what traits make you more likely to get accepted into Cornell's MBA program.

Trait	Importance (4 is highest, 1 is lowest)
Leader/Manager	4
Team Player/Relationship Builder	4.5
Smart	3
Initiates	3
International/Cultural	2
Creative	2
Presentation Skills	2
Persuasion Skills	1
Community/Society	3
Risk Taker	1
Business Skills	1
Source of career plan/prog choice	1
Promotions	3
Credible Names	2
Story is unique	2

Aringo has developed this information through Aringo employees who worked with the Cornell MBA admissions committee, thousands of hours of research, and by helping hundreds of applicants apply to Cornell University. Aringo knows Cornell, and we can help your strengths shine through your application. Contact us today

 

Cornell MBA – Areas of Academic Strength:
Accounting, (Finance)

 

The Cornell MBA Culture - Common Perceptions:

• Close, supportive atmosphere among students because of small size.
  
  
• Emphasis on collaboration, teamwork.
  
  
• Academically demanding.
  
  
• Students involved in many aspects of managing the school.

 

Advantages of the Cornell MBA:

• Part of Cornell University, a large research university.
  
  
• Multi-million dollar state-of-the-art trading floor.
  
  
• Heavy emphasis and support on job placement
  
  
• Relatively well-known in Asia for an 11-20 ranked school.

 

What else is special about the Cornell MBA?

• 2nd-semester Immersion Program designed to allow students to specialize, improve job prospects.
  
  
• Small size, distance from major cities, picturesque campus.
  
  
• Amazing campus life and an unparalleled MBA experience.
  
  
• Highly engaged alumni community - very helpful with the job search.
  
  
• Great variety of companies that come to recruit.
  
  
• Large variety of concentrations but very strong at: Asset Management, Sustainability, Managerial Finance, and marketing.
  
  
• Ivy League school with all the benefits that come with it.

 

Who is likely to particularly enjoy the Cornell MBA?

• People looking for a friendly, teamwork-focused environment.
  
  
• People seeking 'small-town', picturesque setting.
  
  
• (Possibly) married couples.

 

Scholarships that Aringo clients received upon admission to the Cornell MBA program:
$20,000 ; $20,000 ; $21,000 ; $40,000 ; $20,000 ; $40,000 ; $35,000 ; $10,000 ; $20,000

 

More about Cornell's MBA program:
The MBA program is relatively small, and has a collegial atmosphere which emphasizes teamwork. This atmosphere is also demonstrated through the strong alumni network. The admissions committee carefully selects candidates who fit in and strengthen the positive atmosphere.
The programs key strengths are accounting, finance and green industries.
Despite its secluded location and distance from New York, the school has strong international ties, especially with Japan.
The school's teaching method emphasizes experiential and practical learning. Students visit companies, confront real business challenges and are evaluated by the solutions they develop to approach these challenges. Candidates should mention this unique method of teaching and display knowledge of the curriculum.
Alumni include the following individuals, with current or past positions in parentheses: Irene Rosenfeld (CEO of Kraft Foods), James Morgan (CEO of Applied Materials) and Charles Knight (CEO of Emerson).

 

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