Ask UNC (Kenan-Flagler) MBA Admissions

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Welcome to the official University of North Carolina - Kenan-Flagler MBA@UNC Ask Admissions Thread!

The MBA@UNC Admissions Team at the Kenan-Flagler MBA would like to welcome everyone and offer an opportunity to ask questions about UNC's new online MBA program, MBA@UNC. If there is anything we can help with, please let us know.

More about Kenan-Flagler MBA:      Ranked #19 by  US News in 2011  
  Ranked # 16 by  Bloomberg Business Week in 2011  
  Offers 
   Full-time MBA Program
   MBA for Executives
   MBA@UNC
   Executive Development
   PhD Program
   Master of Accounting
   Undergraduate Business
   Business Essentials Certificate

Important Dates for the MBA@UNC 2012 Application Season:    Program Start Date     Application Deadline     January 2, 2012   November 7, 2011     April 2, 2012  February 6, 2012

Important Dates for the Kenan-Flagler 2012 Application Season 
   Early Action 
   Deadline: 21 Oct 2011
   Decisions Released: 12 Dec 2011   
  Round 2
   Deadline: 2 Dec 2011 
  Decisions Released: 6 Feb 2012      Round 3
  Deadline: 6 Jan 2012 
 Decisions Released: 19 Mar 2012      Round 4
  Deadline: 16 Mar 2012 
 Decisions Released: 30 Apr 2012

Good Luck and we look forward to your questions!

Please see these other resources:    
  MBA@UNC - Official Site  
   Real Time Stats and 2012 Application Discussion  
   2011 Kenan-Flagler Application Discussion  - 37 pages with 723 Posts 
   Kenan-Flagler MBA Official Site  
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bb · Answer

Welcome to the GMAT Club Forums Randall - we are thrilled to have you!

anordinaryguy · Answer

Dear Mr. Randall,

I am filling out the application and need some clarification on "Employment History & Other Background Information" section of the application.

I have included some of the information (such as Honors and Awards, Community Leadership Activities) required in this section in my Resume as well. So shall I remove that information from there?
I have been in the same organization for last 6 years, and my title and roles/responsibilities have varied over time. In fact on the same title, I have played multiple roles. Should I mention all the combinations of Titles and Roles in that? Or just one for one organization?

MYCambridge · Answer

Hi,

Due to an unusual situation, I might only be able to apply before Rd 4 deadline. Do you think for an international student like me should just wait for another year but not apply this year?

Also, I would like to know when there will be an update version of UNC MBA's career report. Thanks.

Regards,
MYCambridge

MBAatUNCadmissions · Answer

Hello, For this question, it would be best that you contact our admissions department personally for the best answer possible. you can reach our admissions team at 1.888.9UNC.MBA or email onlinemba@unc.edu. Thank you for your interest and please feel free to ask me any additional questions you may have. Best regards, Randall

MBAatUNCadmissions · Answer

Hello, I can only answer questions about the online program, MBA@UNC. It seems that you are referring to the full-time program and in that case, you can contact Sherry Wallace, Director of Admissions for the Full-time MBA at sherry_wallace@unc.edu. If you do have any additional questions about the online program though, please feel free to ask. Best regards, Randall Sawyer

bb · Answer

Just got today:

macandal · Answer

Mr Sawyer,

I live in San Francisco and I'm interested in the MBA@UNC program. What is the GMAT score range for your last entering class? Thanks.

mydreammba · Answer

I have Two questions......

1.I want to know How is Kenan-Flagler unique from other business schools?

2.I have 2.5 Years Exp in a software industry and i have 86.5% in my 10th standard,88% in my high school and 81.1 in my under-graduation where do i stand in getting into Kenan-Flagler, and with my academics what is the required Gmat score to get into this business school?

Thanks in advance.........

MBAatUNCadmissions · Answer

Hello Macanda, Unfortunately we do not release our GMAT scores publicly but if you would like to send me a private message, I would more than happy to give you the proper information. If you want to reach our admissions team instead, you can reach them at 1.888.9UNC.MBA or email onlinemba@unc.edu. Thank you for interest in the MBA@UNC program and I hope to hear from you soon! Best regards, Randall

MBAatUNCadmissions · Answer

Hello Kotela, Thank you for reaching out as well as your interest in the program. Our online program, MBA@UNC is a fully online equivalent to our full-time top 20 MBA program. Our asynchronous classes also replicate the typical classroom experience with a full classroom and the Kenan-Flagler faculty. We have created a program that uses cutting-edge technology to help you get your MBA while maintaining your current lifestyle. You have great credentials and if you would like more information or speak to us directly, my SR. Admissions Manager Allie Swanson is available to answer all of your additional questions and give you some more background on the program. You can reach him at 301-892-4101 or email allie_swanson@kenan-flagler.unc.edu. Thank you again for your interest and I hope I was able to be of assistance to you. Hope you have a great weekend! Best regards, Randall Sawyer

ejgustaf · Answer

Mr Sawyer,
I am interested in the MBA@UNC program and would like to ask you a couple questions.

1: How much weight do you give post-graduate degrees? I have a JD from a top 20 law school but have been working at my own business for 5 years.

2: As I do own my own business who should I get Letters of Recommendation from? Old law school professors? Business peers? MBAs that can attest to my character?

Thank you for your response.

MBAatUNCadmissions · Answer

Hello Kotela, 1. We would love to see your post-grad work, however it is not required for admission. 2. We require 3 recommendations from professional sources. If you have any further questions, please shoot me a private note on here or our admissions manager Allie Swanson is always available to discuss the program. Here is his contact info: allie_swanson@kenan-flagler.unc.edu or 301-892-4101. Thank you for your interest in MBA@UNC and best of luck! Hope to hear from you soon. Best, Randall Sawyer

iamgame · Answer

Hello Randall,
Thanks for taking out time at this time of the year. We really appreciate your efforts put into this forum to answer our anxious questions.
My question:
How do you see the really old candidates in your program?
My case:
I am 31 and planning to apply for the 2013 batch. I have over 10 years of experience and currently work in the capacity of a senior project manager in a decent IT firm. Loads of International Experience and leadership opportunities. Now to move to the next level quickly, which in my case is that of a relationship director/ vertical lead I assume I would need an MBA.

I applied to Kenan Flagler in 2008 but was denied admission unfortunately. The feedback i recieved spoke specifically about my GMAT. Being 700, I think I could not make the cut among the other highly qualified applicants.

Now I am in my early thirties and in the top bracket of your 80% age median, if not above that

I just wanted to know if you look at the older applicants in any different way than a 26 year old fresher?

Thanks!

I just wanted to know if you look at the older applicants in any different way than a 26 year old fresher? Thanks!

MBAatUNCadmissions · Answer

Hello, Thank you for your interest in the program! You seem to have a very unique story and I have spoken with my Admissions Manager, Allie Swanson and he would love to talk to you privately to discuss you candidacy. You can contact him at: allie_swanson@kenan-flagler.unc.edu or 301-892-4101. Thanks again for your interest in MBA@UNC and hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving! Best, Randall

MBAatUNCadmissions · Answer

Just wanted to wish you all in the U.S. a Happy Thanksgiving from our team at MBA@UNC!

- Randall

murakip2 · Answer

hi,

i'm an international student. Although the primary language of instruction was not English in my undergraduate, I'm doing finance phd in a university whose primary language of instruction is fully english. I've completed my courses, and passed proficiency exam. Now I'm preparing a Phd thesis. Also I would like to apply UNC for MBA. Now I have two questions.

1- Am I eligible to waive the TOEFL etc. ?
2- Is "Doing Phd" disadvantage for applying MBA? How can I turn this situation to advantage?

MBAatUNCadmissions · Answer

For those that are interested in learning more about our immersion weekends, here is some information about our upcoming weekend in San Francisco for our current students!

https://bit.ly/MBASanFran

Please let us know if you have any questions regarding our program or future immersion weekends in London, Sao Paolo, and Chapel Hill.

AlyxisPaige · Answer

Hi, will May 31 GMAT date be too late to apply for the Fall semester for the Online program?

MBAatUNCadmissions · Answer

No, July 30 is the last date to take the GMAT for the Oct start. Good luck and please let us know if you have any additional questions! My email is harrison_kratz@kenan-flagler.unc.edu.

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