Smith (Maryland) Class of 2016 calling all applicants!

Once you log into apply now it will have the list of things you have submitted in the middle of the page, and then at the bottom there will be a link to the decision (if available).

You are welcome mate! Congrats on your admit too!

Hi applicants,

The final round R4 for Smith MBA program deadline: March 1, 2014 (notification date: May 1, 2014) is just 3 weeks away! Be prepared or be square.

Some more Admissions Events at Smith

Feb 08, 2014
10:00 AM
Part-Time MBA Information Session

Feb 13, 2014
12:00 PM
Part-Time MBA Information Session
06:00 PM to 08:15 PM
Engage: Smith MBA & MS

Feb 19, 2014
08:00 AM
Part-Time MBA Info to Go
06:30 PM
Part-Time MBA Information Session

Feb 20, 2014

08:00 AM
Part-Time MBA Info to Go

Feb 22, 2014

10:00 AM
Part-Time MBA Information Session

Feb 26, 2014

08:00 AM
Part-Time MBA Info to Go
06:30 PM
Part-Time MBA Information Session

Feb 27, 2014

06:30 PM
Part-Time MBA Information Session

For registration, please use the following link:

https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/events/99

Here is the latest Smith Visitors Program (fresh out of the oven ) for Prospective Full-Time MBA Students:

On Campus Visits with Smith Ambassadors

The Visitors Program entails: a class visit; an information session; lunch with current students; and a tour of Van Munching Hall. Visiting a class gives you the opportunity to catch a glimpse into the diverse learning environment as well as witness top notch instruction by our faculty. You will have the chance to meet current students in class at lunch and during the information session to learn about the Smith student experience. Application fee waiver with attendance to visitors program!

SPRING 2014 DATES
Please click on the class name to register and for more information. You may register for one class only.

January 29, 8:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Class Options: Capitalism: How it Works | Managers in Society

February 6, 11:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Class Options: Decision Modeling with Spreadsheets | Consumer Behavior

March 26, 11:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Class Options: Financial Strategy for Corporations | Cross-Cultural Communication and Teamwork

March 27, 11:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Class Option: Economics of Sustainable Development

April 1, 11:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Class Options: Data Mining and Predictive Analytics | New Product Development

April 16, 8:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Class Options: Marketing Strategy

For registration, please go to the following link:
https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/ful ... a-students

Dear members,

Now we have integrated Smith School's twitter feed into main post of our Smith application thread so that we can have school's twitter updates right on our forum.

Please enjoy the even faster information exchange on the Smith Thread here!

Got the scholarship info : full tution fees worth around 95K !!

No financial decision yet. That was the reason I check on the forum: try to figure out whether ppl receive both decisions at same time.

Sorry, I did not realized my response gave all R3 applicants a Big Heartattack, since I heard another applicant who had the interview at same day as I did received her decision as well. Little thing about me, I am an international applicant but currently work in DC area. I have about 5 years working experience in Financial service and 690 in GMAT. Anyway as you said the notification deadline for R3 is in April, I guess I just lucky to be informed early. Good luck for your admissions process!

Hi admitted students and applicants,

I would like to inform you that we have recently created a new forum for MBA debriefs where admitted members can share their admission experience.

I appeal admitted students spare some time and post your admission experience in the forum, and applicants can ask questions in the forum to trigger some discussions.

Here is the forum link: share-your-application-experience-332/

Enjoy!

hi everyone,

interviewed with Ms Kecia on 13/3, it was very lovely.
got an admit decision by 15/3.
international, round3.

dcMBA2014 and Sayno

Congrats on your admission!

dcMBA2014: Have you decided on which school to join?

Best,
KK

[quote="sayno"]thanks dcMBA2014, congrats to you too!
it took me a while to understand what you meant by telling me to "say yes" lol
anyway, i'm gonna have to pass, decided to take Tepper. hope will save a spot to waitlists [quote="sayno"]

Hello GMATCLUB Members,

GMATClub and Admissionado Consulting are conducting a webinar for the applicants got dinged this year. This is your opportunity to get expert guidance and build a smart strategy for the next application round/season. Webinar will be conducted by Admissionado's Founder and HBS Alum Jon Frank. Jon will share his suggestions followed by a Q&A session - this is your opportunity to ask your specific questions.

One lucky attendee will get the opportunity to have his/her (dinged) profile evaluated by Jon Frank during the session. If you'd like to be chosen for this opportunity, please email info@admissionado.com with the subject line "GMAT Club Webinar - Choose me!". Please include your name, nationality, age, GMAT score and a list of schools where you were dinged. And please also attach your essays + resume + LORs from one of your applications. Winner will be notified via email on April 16th!

Here are the details of Webinar

Title :- Dealing with a Ding
Day & Date :- Thursday, April 17, 2014
Time :- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Registration :- https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/245061566
NOTE :- There are only 100 spots available, so sign up early!

Hi,

I'm targeting fall 2014 admissions.
GMAT 710 (Q50, V36, AWA-5)
TOEFL 113
Undergraduate GPA - 8.8/10 electrical engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology.

Work experience - 16 months now, 25 months by time a program starts
working as an Application Specialist with Philips Electronics India, taking care of lighting consulting, design, business developement and handle a business acquisition target of INR 250 million annually. Handling lighting consulting for key customers like Accenture, Jindal Steel, Bangalore Metro Rail, Aditya Birla Group, HP, KPMG etc. Have 1 person reporting to me. Also handling key lighting decision makers like architects, electrical consultants based out of Bangalore.

Co-Curriculars - Paper presentation - 1 (!st Position), internships-2 (L&T, Philips)
Extracurriculars - College Placement Coordinator for Electrical Dept, Board Member of a Student Club, Short Social work, Avid TT player.

Wanted to know if i have a fair shot for UMD Smith or not.
Thanks in advance for the help

Abhishek

Hi,

I would appreciate if someone can let me know where can I find the essays topics for this year. Also I would like to know the list of questions for those people who will be giving my recommendations. I've looked at the school's site, but didn't find those questions anywhere.

Thank you in advance and good luck to everyone with application!

Hi, the essay questions show up only inside the online application portal.

Essay 1
The application essay allows the admissions committee to get to know you better both professionally and personally. Additionally, the essay is used to assess writing skills, which are critical in the MBA program.

What are your specific post-MBA short-term and long-term goals? How will an MBA degree from the Robert H. Smith School of Business assist you in achieving your goals? Finally, please discuss your personal and professional motivations for pursuing an MBA.

Please limit your response to 2 pages, double-spaced.

But I am not able to see any other essay question on the portal. Last time they had 2 essay questions.
Only one essay this year? bit confused here..

There is a second optional essay.

And recommendation questions can be accessed by your recommenders once you add their name to the list inside the application.

Rohitc1987 - can you please help me with my question

Ramarvi and abhishek241, thanks for the prompt response!


Everything is clear with the Essay now. I have not started the application yet, because I am still working on many things. I'm planning to apply within a month or so. In regards to recommendations, I am in the process of contacting my recommenders now and was hoping to get the list of questions so that they could have a time to answer them.

Even though I live and work in the US I have degree from Europe and the US application process is completely new for me. Can anyone please let me know, how exactly the application process work here in term of online application? Can I start my application before I complete my Essays and other things, save it somehow, and get back to it later?


Thank you!