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If you attended our recent Consortium Q&A, then you know that we had an overwhelming number of questions and simply not enough time to address them all. Rebecca Dockery and Stacy Thomas, Consortium Recruiting Directors, have agreed to answer the remaining questions here on our blog.
So here you go…a continuation of last week's Consortium Admissions Q&A interview:
- When is the best time to apply through the consortium?
You should apply one year before you plan to start school (i.e. if you want to begin classes in Fall 2012, apply in Fall 2011).
- What would you say is the number one item prospective students often overlook but is extremely important to admission into the Consortium and their desired b-school?
The Consortium’s common application makes the process of applying easier for applicants, but there is still plenty of work for an applicant to do. Applicants should fully research their schools of interest, visit as many schools as possible, attend recruiting events, and communicate with recommenders and interviewers to ensure that supporting documents are submitted on time.
- Is the diversity essay looking for a response that revolves around your ideology or your actions?
To be invited for membership in The Consortium, an individual must demonstrate a commitment to The Consortium’s mission using examples from his/her professional or community activities.
- What type of career background do most Consortium applications come from?
Consortium applicants come from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds, and are pursuing numerous career paths. One of The Consortium’s greatest assets is the alumni network, where applicants can find contacts in almost every industry and function.
- Is there a better chance of consideration for Consortium Membership and Fellowship by applying in the first round versus the second round?
The timeframe in which admission decisions are released by member schools varies greatly, and can range from December to early March. All Consortium membership and fellowship decisions are made in mid-March, regardless of when an application was submitted.
For more information on The Consortium please listen to the audio clip or view the full transcript from last week's Q&A session.
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