Calling all Cornell Johnson MBA Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2026

Did anyone apply for the Cornell 1+1 mba program. There’s no info available about the application process for 1+1 mba on the website. In the application portal also i didn’t see any option for 1+1 mba in the drop-down

Hi everyone,

Im in the middle of finisihing my essay before submitting on R2.
However, i want to make sure regarding the word limit.

does the goal statement essay must be less than 350 words?

Thanks

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The goal statement is supposed to be 350 words or less

It is the part of the application where you choose an intensive. It’s mainly done on campus during semester 1 so as of now no need to worry. Same application for both

Hi, has anybody here received LOR’s from clients? Especially people working in family owned businesses? How do you think adcom perceives it?

Yes, I am using a client as a recommender. I talk to admissions committee and they are okay with it. They care more about the depth of the LOR

Hey all, I’m applying for Round 2 I’m from India anyone who got an admit and scholarships if you can share some suggestions or insights that will be helpful to make my profile strong. Also, im emailing the university for application waiver. Do they waive it off and there are virtual events happening before the deadline?

there are no virtual events *

Also, happy new year everyone, keep smiling!

Depends on your own demographics as I do have clients in from overrepresented and underrepresented pools but the requirements for both categories is different even though both technically qualify as underserved

Got it, thanks! Could you share insights into these clubs’ initiatives aligning with Cornell’s commitment to positive impact? This information will greatly assist me in framing my application essay about contributing meaningfully to the elite MBA community. Thank you for your time and guidance.

That would be a topic best answered by a Cornell student because I usually suggest something we call- "Resource rule" to help you draft those things in the ways adcom find appealing and it will play a greater role

If you are asking my personal opinion. Quote me on this if you must- "To my perception, all the "positive impact" initiatives are just an equivalent of a company doing CSR (Helps with reputation). But when it comes to real positive impact- common sense dictates that they can fool someone else coz they sure aren’t fooling a fly on me. To those who have been admitted- Congratulations. Feel free to ask for any advice on getting more money out of them, we have a lot of people who have benefitted from scholarship negotiation tactics. Now that is a real positive impact. You make more money!

Hello Everyone,

I applied for the GMAT/GRE Waiver, 2 weeks back. I got an e-mail an hour back, they have approved my request. Fingers crossed, although things are capricious let's be positive.

Thank you very much for the reply

Is there any chance to get application fee waiver?

Hey everyone, If my future plans are to have a startup, what should I write in the future company name?

like long term company name

I guess you can write Start up or new venture if you’re putting start up into your goals and essays.

They are actually asking for the company name -should i simply write startup?

In 5-10 years post-MBA my goal is to work as a(n) ____Role____ at ____Company____ in the ____Industry____ industry.

they want you to fill the blank here

If you are planning on putting that you want to start a company in your goals then yes, I would suggest putting start up or something along those lines instead of an actual name. However, if you have a name for the company you’re planning to start you can say I’m planning to work as the founder and president of AI Star company… Something along those lines.