Carlson 2012 - Calling All Applicants!!!

MrMBAMan · **Posted:** Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:58 am

Welcome all Carlson 2012 Applicants!!

Fall 2012 Application Information

Application Deadlines
Round 1: December 1st 2011
Round 2: February 1st 2012
Round 3: April 1st 2012

Carlson 2013 Class Profile
Class Size: 98
Median GMAT: 690
Median GPA: 3.32
Average Age: 28
% International: 21
% Women: 31

Carlson is #1 in Job Placement in 2011
Median Starting Salary: $95,507
Median Starting Bonus: $20,000
Students without Job Offers 3 Months After Graduation: 3%
Top Employers: General Mills, Medtronic, and 3M

MrMBAMan · **Posted:** Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:59 am

I'm a first year who just started at Carlson in the fall. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about the school. Good luck to everybody in their school search!

sboghurtz · **Posted:** Sun Nov 13, 2011 7:36 am

In for Round 2...Wish me luck!

MrMBAMan · **Posted:** Sat Dec 03, 2011 5:28 pm

A Flashmob that took place at Carlson the other week...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH8FvERQHtM

darwingwang · **Posted:** Sun Dec 11, 2011 12:42 am

MrMBAMan wrote:

I'm a first year who just started at Carlson in the fall. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about the school. Good luck to everybody in their school search!

Hi MrMBAMan and everyone else,

I have been invited to interview in the coming weeks.

Can you please share your interview experience? What type of questions do interviewers usually ask at Carlson? Please feel free to include any other details.

Your help is much appreciated!

MrMBAMan · **Posted:** Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:49 am

Carlson Interview Advice...

Mostly behavioral interviews: "Tell me about a time when..." Focus on actions and results when describing past experiences and you should be golden. The other part that is important is fit, which they'll be judging by your interactions with current students (if any), and how you come across in the interview. As Carlson only accepts around 120/130 applicants each year, they're pretty focused on finding students who can fit in with the friendly, team-oriented culture. The final piece of advice I would give you is to try and learn about the different clubs and extracurricular groups that Carlson has (there are a ton), and be prepared to articulate which ones you are interested in. Most students on campus are involved in 3-4 different clubs.

Hope that helps!

strangermm · **Posted:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:13 am

thanks for your sharing~
Carlson is my top choice. It is "down to earth" and also has good rankings. However, it seems few applicants are interested in it?

MrMBAMan · **Posted:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:44 am

strangermm wrote:

thanks for your sharing~
Carlson is my top choice. It is "down to earth" and also has good rankings. However, it seems few applicants are interested in it?

Fewer than most top 25 programs, and it's probably a matter of geography. If you go to Carlson, you should be comfortable with the idea of working in Minnesota. About 30 to 40% of students end up working elsewhere, but being willing to work in Minnesota allows you to leverage all of the on-campus recruiting resources that are at your fingertips.

As a matter of fact, it's really an embarrassment of resources from a recruiting standpoint. Minnesota has the largest amount of Fortune 500 companies per capita, and then combine that with the fact that there are no other schools in the area that even come close to matching Carlson in terms of prestige, it makes for a lot of job opportunities. That's why you see the Class of 2011 with that 97% placement rate.

alpeshvc · **Posted:** Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:17 pm

A query to R1 applicants,

I have 'saved' names and details of my Professional References, however, they have not received an e-mail for filling up 'Recommendation letter'. I tried to search any info. on how to submit, these references, however, could not find any.

Can any one guide me on this?

MrMBAMan · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:40 pm

I believe Carlson only takes the names of references, and then contacts those references on an as needed basis. My references, for instance, were not contacted.

alpeshvc · **Posted:** Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:31 pm

MrMBAMan wrote:

I believe Carlson only takes the names of references, and then contacts those references on an as needed basis. My references, for instance, were not contacted.

Oh! Thanks.
I will confirm with AdCom once school opens.

MBAitiss · **Posted:** Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:35 pm

Hi All,

I am R2 applicant.Do we need to send our official transcripts to the school or attested photocopies would do :?:

MrMBAMan · **Posted:** Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:50 pm

That Carlson flashmob I posted above is up to almost 2 Million views. Crazy!

Max7654321 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 22, 2012 5:58 am

I m in

Got the mail but no finance info in email ..... may be this info will come in admit package 8-)

DavidArchuleta · **Posted:** Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:11 am

In Carlson, when do students choose the emphasis? At the beginning or end of the first year?

AditiB · **Posted:** Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:09 am

Do we need to apply separately for financial aid or is an applicant considered for it automatically?
I am a bit confused because on their financial aid page, I see an application that needs to be filled out.
Thanks !

CFC · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:08 pm

Max7654321 wrote:

I m in

Got the mail but no finance info in email ..... may be this info will come in admit package 8-)

Hi Max7654321, I'm curious to know when you interviewed?...how long did it take to receive your decision email?

Thanks!

cheryl3007 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:01 pm

I am IN with $$$. FedEx delivered the admit package this morning and the FA is included in it.

strangermm · **Posted:** Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:50 pm

cheryl3007 wrote:

I am IN with $$$. FedEx delivered the admit package this morning and the FA is included in it.

big cong~ Cheryl, will you take this offer?
I'm in, too, but not too much $~

cheryl3007 · **Posted:** Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:00 am

strangermm wrote:

cheryl3007 wrote:

I am IN with $$$. FedEx delivered the admit package this morning and the FA is included in it.

big cong~ Cheryl, will you take this offer?
I'm in, too, but not too much $~

Thanks strangermm. Congrats to you, too! I am still waiting for other schools but 70% sure I will attend Carlson. Are you U.S or international student?

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