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MBA INSIDER: ADMISSIONS Q&A;
The Arizona B-school has downsized its full-time MBA class. Judy Johnson, associate VP of admissions, offers some application tips
Arizona: Natacha Keramidas
The Tucson B-school looks for applicants who want to make connections, says admissions director Natacha Keramidas
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Arizona State: Rudy Pino & Natalie Grinblatt
Two MBA admissions officials from the W.P. Carey School of Business talk about what it takes to get in to this rigorous program
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Babson: Kate Klepper
B-School applicants should be willing to try new things, take risks, and have an appreciation for other points of view, says Graduate Admissions Dean Kate Klepper
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Boston College: Shelley Conley
How applicants responsed to the question, "Why BC?" tells us how well they'll mesh, says Admissions Director Shelley Conley
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Boston University: Hayden Estrada
Applicants with "Fire in Their Bellies" - That's the kind of MBA student that Boston U. is seeking, says Assistant Dean of Graduate Admissions Hayden Estrada
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Brigham Young: William Sawaya
Admissions Chairman William Sawaya talks about a B-school that has a "strong intermingling of management and spiritual principles"
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UC Berkeley: Pete Johnson & Jett Pihakis
Admissions directors Jett Pihakis and Peter Johnson fielded questions in an online chat about the UC Berkeley MBA program
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UC Irvine: Marty Bell
Admissions Director Marty Bell wants graduates to get a "good, fundamental idea of how technology and information drive decisions"
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UCLA: Linda Baldwin
Interested in an B-school degree from UCLA? Linda Baldwin, director of MBA admissions, talks about what it takes to make the grade
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Cambridge: Simon Learmount
The British B-school's Simon Learmount looks for ambition, career success, and "that something extra" in applicants
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Carnegie Mellon: Laurie Stewart
An admissions official and a student from Carnegie Mellon's B-school discuss the application process, the workload, and what makes Tepper unique
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Case Western: Keith Auer
The school's admissions chief talks about what gives applicants an edge -- and about a new program for those with liberal-arts backgrounds
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Chicago: Stacey Kole
Stacey Kole, the B-school's deputy dean, and a current student discuss strategies for applicants and what to expect, once accepted
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Columbia: Linda Meehan
MBA Admissions Director Linda Meehan is looking for team players with quality work experience and an entrepreneurial way of thinking
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Cornell: Natalie Grinblatt
Know your passions and how an MBA -- from Cornell -- will help you achieve your goals, says admissions director Natalie Grinblatt
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Cranfield: Sean Rickard
Cranfield School of Management is looking for more North American and female applicants, plus a mix of professional backgrounds
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Dartmouth: Kristine Laca
The admissions director of Dartmouth College's B-school offers essay-writing tips and describes a good fit for its close-knit community
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Emory: Julie Barefoot
Apart from at least a year or two on the job, applicants need a "joyful spirit" and, just maybe, a parachute
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ESADE: Núria Guilera
The Barcelona-based B-school prides itself on diversity and teamwork, say Admissions Director Núria Guilera (right) and student Todd McKain
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Fuqua: Liz Riley (right) & Kelli Kilpatrick
Duke's B-school tailors programs to meet scheduling and logistical challenges -- and now offers financial aid to evening students
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Georgetown: Monica Gray
Admissions Director Monica Gray talks about what she looks for in candidates -- and where some applicants go wrong
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Georgia: Anne Cooper
Tiny Terry College of Business is seeking risk-takers -- but ones with some humility. In return, the school offers generous financial aid
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Harvard: Brit Dewey
Admissions Director Brit Dewey tells MBA hopefuls: "We want to understand what moves you've made...and what you learned"
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HEC - Paris: Isabelle Cota
Isabelle Cota is joined by American student Joy Jaillon to answer questions about the international MBA program at HEC Paris
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IESE: Mireia Rius
Admissions Director Mireia Rius says applicants with a "global business vision" are a strong fit at this Spanish B-school
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IMD: Katty Ooms Suter
Says Admission Director Katty Ooms Suter: The B-school's admissions process is "totally thorough, demanding, and uncompromising"
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Indiana: James Holmen (right), Darrell Brown, & Joelle Andrew-Mohr
ndiana University's B-school administration discuss the part-time, online, and full-time programs and offer admission tips
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INSEAD: Johanna Hellborg
Associate Admissions Director Johanna Hellborg on the qualities the B-school seeks in students and its international brand recognition
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Iowa: Mary Spreen
Tippie School's Admissions Director Mary Spreen explains that comment and what else it takes to get in
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London Business School: Julia Tyler
LBS Director Julia Tyler talks explains how the program's global, multicultural approach reflects its home city
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Manchester: Rachel Tufft
Associate Admissions Director Rachel Tufft says a new merger will triple the faculty and help MBS be a "broader, more innovative"
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Maryland: Sabrina White
Robert H. Smith B-school applicants need to not only list their achievements but also explain how they fortified their own leadership skills
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MIT: Rod Garcia
The Sloan School offers a friendly environment and plenty of resources for self-starting students, says its admissions chief
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Michigan: Jim Hayes
Involvement in the community is something UMich's Ross School looks for in applicants, says admissions director Jim Hayes
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Michigan State: Esmeralda Cardenal
Broad School Admissions Director Esmeralda Cardenal says the best matches are students who are "able to work in and manage teams"
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Minnesota: Dustin Cornwell
At the University of Minnesota, "You won't be a number," says MBA Admissions Director Dustin Cornwell
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NYU: Isser Gallogly
Admissions Director Isser Gallogly tells MBA hopefuls: Show "that you have a focus and some passion for both Stern and your career"
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UNC: Sherrylyn Wallace
Admissions Director Sherrylyn Wallace and first-year student Brad Bernstein stress the emphasis on leadership at UNC's B-school
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Northwestern: Beth Flye
Admissions Director Beth Flye talks about the school's culture and what it looks for when deciding who makes the cut
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Notre Dame: Mary Goss
Admissions Director Mary Goss wants candidates who fit the B-school's ethos of community service and academic excellence
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Ohio State: Michelle Jacobson
"Be Yourself": That's the word from Ohio State's B-school admissions head Michelle Jacobson, who's also looking for community-minded applicants
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Oxford: Stephan Chambers
The Saïd Business School's Stephan Chambers discusses the "high-powered and academic" MBA program and its focus on social entrepreneurship
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U Penn: Rosemaria Martinelli
Admissions head Rosemaria Martinelli and second-year student Ruilin Zhao talk about getting into and life at this top-ranked B-school
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Penn State: Michele Kirsch
Michele Kirsch talks about what it takes to get into the intimate environment at Penn State's B-school
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Pittsburgh: Kelly Wilson
Kelly Wilson, MBA admissions director at the University of Pittsburgh's B-school, talks about what she's looking for in applicants
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Purdue: Jamie Hobba
Admissions Director Jamie Hobba says the school's size, and opportunity for interaction with the faculty, sets it apart
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Queen's: Shannon Goodspeed
Associate Director Shannon Goodspeed talks about the Science & Technology MBA at Queen's University
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Rochester: Greg MacDonald
Greg MacDonald of the University of Rochester's William E. Simon Graduate School of Business discusses curriculum, applications, and atmosphere
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Rotterdam (RSM): Connie Tai
Rotterdam School of Management's Connie Tai explains "the holistic approach" to vetting applicants and the latest feedback on hiring
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South Carolina: Reena Lichtenfeld
At the state university's Moore School, Admissions Director Reena Lichtenfeld says you need "concrete reasons for pursuing international business"
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USC: Keith Vaughn
Admissions Director Keith Vaughn says the Marshall School has beefed up its scholarship pool and will boost its admit rate
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Southern Methodist: Patti Cudney
SMU's Patti Cudney admits only 100 students a year to the Cox School of Business, but she's looking for diversity. Here are her pointers
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St. Thomas: Teresa Rothausen-Vange
Program Director Teresa Rothausen-Vange explains what it takes to thrive in the "small and personal" environment
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Stanford: Derrick Bolton
Derrick Bolton, head of MBA admissions, discusses the process, including what makes an application stand out
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Texas A&M;: Wendy Flynn
The university's Mays Business School emphasizes group projects, which Associate MBA Director Wendy Flynn explains reflect the "real world"
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Texas - Austin: Christina Mabley
Austin's McCombs School of Business boasts the most heads of big companies among any public B-school, says admissions director Christina Mabley
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Thunderbird: Judy Johnson
The Arizona B-school has downsized its full-time MBA class. Judy Johnson, associate VP of admissions, offers some application tips
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Toronto: Cheryl Millington
Cheryl Millington, the University of Toronto's MBA admissions director, on how its class mix has changed and what it takes to get in
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Vanderbilt: Melinda Allen
Advises Admissions Director Dawna Clarke: Bring up all of the reasons why we should gravitate toward you
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Virgina: Dawna Clarke
Advises Admissions Director Dawna Clarke: Bring up all of the reasons why we should gravitate toward you
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Wake Forest: Stacy Poindexter Owen
Experience is key at Babcock. That's the word from Stacy Poindexter Owen, admissions head at Wake Forest's B-school
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Washington University: Brad Pearson
Admissions Director Brad Pearson says those are the uppermost qualities he wants in applicants
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Western Ontario: Scott Walker
Ivey B-school Acting Admissions Director Scott Walker looks for enthusiastic applicants who will "contribute meaningfully to the class"
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William & Mary: Kathy Williams Pattison
Admissions Director Kathy Williams Pattison says the B-school's goal is to give graduates "an unfair advantage in the job marketplace"
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Wisconsin-Madison: Betsy Kacizak
Says Admissions Director Betsy Kacizak: "The Wisconsin MBA is designed for candidates who have clear career goals"
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Yale: Anne Coyle
Admissions Director Anne Coyle says your B-school application essay should make you "jump off the page"
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York: Charmaine Courtis
York University B-school's head of student services says she looks for "highly motivated, articulate, and creative" applicants
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