The Admissions Committee reviews applications considering a number of factors. Decisions are based on quantitative and qualitative factors within the scope of the enrollment and academic goals of the program. GMAT, GPA, TOEFL (for international applicants), undergraduate degree field, undergraduate institution, work experience, recommendations and essays all factor into a decision. The committee attempts to form a diversified student population, while maintaining or improving the overall quality of entering classes. Each applicant is individually evaluated for fit and potential. The School of Management seeks applicants who will contribute to the quality of the educational experience for fellow students and who demonstrate the ability to successfully complete a rigorous academic program in a teamwork environment. Admission decisions are communicated by e-mail and official acceptance letters are mailed within a few days of the MBA notification dates. See: Application Process and Deadlines
Detailed/Summary Timetable
First: Review UB application materials online. Read our website and the application carefully
Summary: Review Application Materials and Thoroughly Study Our Website
Summer, Fall or Winter: Take the GMAT. Study for it and do your best the first time! Have your score reported to UB (school code K6RQX67 )
Summary: Take the GMAT
Fall or Winter: Plan to attend a MBA 4-a-Day event where you will sit in on a MBA class and enjoy a campus tour, including appointments with selected faculty, staff and MBA students
Summary: Visit Campus
Spring/Summer: Take calculus if you haven't had at least one semester with an "A" or "B" or two semesters with "C" grades. You do not have to take it at UB, but are required to have your grade reported to us
Summary: Meet the Calculus Prerequisite
Submit your completed application by the February 1 application deadline if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and want to be considered for financial aid (fellowships, scholarship or graduate assistantship). Otherwise, submit your application before May 20. You may now pay your $75 application fee online at the end of the online process
Summary: Meet the Deadline
All international students must submit their application prior to the March deadline. March is the final deadline for receipt of international applications. An applicant's file is considered to be complete only if all required documents and official test scores have been received by the MBA Programs Office by the March deadline. If any document or official test score is missing from the applicant's file, the file is not considered to be complete and cannot be reviewed for the upcoming fall term
Summary: Accept UB!
"Congratulations" if you have been accepted. Return your acceptance card as soon as you have decided to join our MBA community
Summary: Check the dates for MBA Advantage. Your program starts with Advantage.
2012 information New international students must report for MBA Advantage sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, August 15-16, 2012. All new students must report for MBA Advantage Monday - Thursday, August 20 - 23, 2012. Classes begin Monday, August 27, 2012. All MBAs are also required to attend January MBA Advantage from Wednesday - Friday, January 9 - 11, 2013
Summary: Stay In Touch - be sure to update the program office on any contact information changes - we will be sending important information to you over the summer in mail and e-mail
Admissions Process
Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning in late November through May. Admission decisions are communicated by e-mail and official acceptance letters are mailed within a few days of the MBA Admissions Committee meetings.
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