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Welcome 2025-2026 Cornell Johnson Applicants
Welcome, all Cornell Johnson class of 2028 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies. Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post.
Johnson MBA Deadlines 2026-27
Johnson MBA Essays 2026-2027
Johnson Application Stats Class of '25
Johnson Class Profile Class of '25
View the full Johnson Class Profile --> https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/for-recruiters/class-profiles/
Johnson Employment Data Class of '23
View the full Johnson Employment Report Class of 2023
https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/program ... ment-data/
CORNELL GMAT CLUB SPOTLIGHT KEY TAKEAWAYS 2026
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Cornell Johnson offers a two-year full-time residential MBA program in Ithaca, NY, with a focus on experiential learning. The first year includes a structured core curriculum and leadership development, while the second year offers flexibility with electives and study abroad options.
IMMERSIONS
Unique to Johnson, immersions are pre-internship boot camps designed to prepare students for their summer internships. Options include Corporate Finance, Digital Technology, Investment Banking, and Strategy and Consulting. Students select their immersion in the fall of their first year.
SECOND-YEAR FLEXIBILITY
The second year allows students to take electives across Cornell University, study abroad, or participate in the dual campus experience at the New York City Tech campus. This flexibility enables students to tailor their MBA experience to their career goals.
APPLICATION & ADMISSIONS
Application details for the 2025-2026 cycle will be released in the coming weeks. The application requires a resume, goal statement, one required essay, and one professional recommendation. Test scores (GMAT, GRE, or EA) are required unless a waiver is granted.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Johnson boasts strong placement in finance, consulting, and tech. The Career Management Center offers extensive support, including industry advisors and career working groups. Alumni networks are also a significant resource for job placements.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Johnson emphasizes leadership through the "four C's": character, cognition, connection, and courage. Opportunities include the Johnson Outdoor Experience, leadership expeditions, and the Johnson Board Fellows program.
NOTABLE Q&A
Applicants are advised to focus on authenticity and self-reflection in their applications. For those with extensive work experience, aligning post-MBA goals with available roles is crucial. The program is holistic in evaluating candidates, considering academic readiness, professional impact, and cultural fit.
UPDATE FROM DAY 2 SESSION (JUN 11, HANNAH, ASSOC. DIRECTOR)
• GMAT waiver available for strong quant backgrounds; waiver itself is not viewed negatively
• Apply by Round 2 for best merit scholarship odds - funds limited in later rounds
• Electives available across all of Cornell (real estate, engineering, labor relations); dual degrees incl. MBA + MILR
• Work experience counted up to matriculation (August); internships labeled as such don't count
• Cornell Tech MBA recommended for those committed to staying in tech; freelance work counts if projects/timelines detailed
Welcome, all Cornell Johnson class of 2028 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies. Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post.
Johnson MBA Deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Application Due | Initial Notification | Final Notification | Deposit & Official Documentation |
| Round 1 | ||||
| Consortium Early Application | - | - | ||
| Consortium Traditional Application | - | - | ||
| Round 2 | ||||
| Round 3 | ||||
| Second Deposit: All Rounds | - | - | - |
Johnson MBA Essays 2026-2027
Short Answer | Use this short answer question to succinctly share your short and long term goals. If invited to interview, you will have the opportunity to elaborate further and should be prepared to connect your prior experience with your future aspirations. A statement of your goals will begin a conversation that will last throughout the admissions process and guide your steps during the MBA program and experience. To the best of your understanding today, please share your short and long term goals by completing the following sentences and answering the enclosed short answer question (350 words maximum): Immediately post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___. Targeted Job Role: Target Job Company: Industry: In 5 – 10 years post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___. Targeted Job Role: Target Job Company: Industry: How has your experience prepared and encouraged you to pursue these goals? |
| Essay 1 | Impact Essay Option: At Cornell, our students and alumni share a desire to positively impact the organizations and communities they serve. How do you intend to make a meaningful impact on the Johnson community? (350 words maximum) Unique Trait That Defines Me Option: What is something unique about you that others will remember you by? (350 words maximum) |
| Optional Essay (Required for Reapplicants) | You may use this essay to call attention to items needing clarification and to add additional details to any aspects of your application that do not accurately reflect your potential for success at Johnson (350 words maximum). If you are reapplying for admission, please use this essay to indicate how you have strengthened your application and candidacy since the last time you applied for admission. Please also review our Application Guide for additional information about reapplying (350 words maximum) |
Johnson Application Stats Class of '25
| Applicants | 2553 |
| Accepted | 763 |
| Acceptance Rate | 29.9% |
| Enrolled | 283 |
| Yield Rate | 37.04% |
Johnson Class Profile Class of '25
| Avg. GPA | 3.35 |
| Avg. WE | 65 |
| Average GMAT | 710 |
| Median GMAT | 710 |
| Avg. GMAT Domestic | N/A |
| Avg. GMAT International | N/A |
| % GRE | 16% |
View the full Johnson Class Profile --> https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/for-recruiters/class-profiles/
Johnson Employment Data Class of '23
| Employed at Graduation | 87% |
| Employed 3 Months | 95% |
| Average Salary | $162,808 |
| Average Bonus | $38,826 |
| Salary and Bonus | $201,634 |
View the full Johnson Employment Report Class of 2023
https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/program ... ment-data/
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CORNELL GMAT CLUB SPOTLIGHT KEY TAKEAWAYS 2026
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Cornell Johnson offers a two-year full-time residential MBA program in Ithaca, NY, with a focus on experiential learning. The first year includes a structured core curriculum and leadership development, while the second year offers flexibility with electives and study abroad options.
IMMERSIONS
Unique to Johnson, immersions are pre-internship boot camps designed to prepare students for their summer internships. Options include Corporate Finance, Digital Technology, Investment Banking, and Strategy and Consulting. Students select their immersion in the fall of their first year.
SECOND-YEAR FLEXIBILITY
The second year allows students to take electives across Cornell University, study abroad, or participate in the dual campus experience at the New York City Tech campus. This flexibility enables students to tailor their MBA experience to their career goals.
APPLICATION & ADMISSIONS
Application details for the 2025-2026 cycle will be released in the coming weeks. The application requires a resume, goal statement, one required essay, and one professional recommendation. Test scores (GMAT, GRE, or EA) are required unless a waiver is granted.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Johnson boasts strong placement in finance, consulting, and tech. The Career Management Center offers extensive support, including industry advisors and career working groups. Alumni networks are also a significant resource for job placements.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Johnson emphasizes leadership through the "four C's": character, cognition, connection, and courage. Opportunities include the Johnson Outdoor Experience, leadership expeditions, and the Johnson Board Fellows program.
NOTABLE Q&A
Applicants are advised to focus on authenticity and self-reflection in their applications. For those with extensive work experience, aligning post-MBA goals with available roles is crucial. The program is holistic in evaluating candidates, considering academic readiness, professional impact, and cultural fit.
UPDATE FROM DAY 2 SESSION (JUN 11, HANNAH, ASSOC. DIRECTOR)
• GMAT waiver available for strong quant backgrounds; waiver itself is not viewed negatively
• Apply by Round 2 for best merit scholarship odds - funds limited in later rounds
• Electives available across all of Cornell (real estate, engineering, labor relations); dual degrees incl. MBA + MILR
• Work experience counted up to matriculation (August); internships labeled as such don't count
• Cornell Tech MBA recommended for those committed to staying in tech; freelance work counts if projects/timelines detailed
Rishm
Joined: 05 May 2024
Last visit: 10 Sep 2026
Posts: 372
Location: India
Schools: Johnson '27 LBS '27 IESE '27
GPA: 10
WE:Consulting (Consulting)
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Schools: Johnson '27 LBS '27 IESE '27
Posts: 372
The timings of today's session are disadvantageous to Asian students. Especially the South Asians.
vamkrispk
Joined: 14 Nov 2013
Last visit: 23 Jun 2026
Posts: 271
Location: India
Concentration: Finance, Sustainability
Schools: Kellog '27 (D) MIT '27 (D) Tuck '27 (D)
GRE 1: Q158 V155
GRE 2: Q163 V159
GRE 3: Q163 V159
GPA: 7.32
WE:Corporate Finance (Finance: Diversified Financial Services)
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Schools: Kellog '27 (D) MIT '27 (D) Tuck '27 (D)
GRE 1: Q158 V155
GRE 2: Q163 V159
GRE 3: Q163 V159
Posts: 271
What sesssio ?
Rishm
Joined: 05 May 2024
Last visit: 10 Sep 2026
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Schools: Johnson '27 LBS '27 IESE '27
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Posts: 372
There is another session for Cornell right
In a few hours
In a few hours
Rishm
Today is optimized for other time zones that were disadvantaged yesterday.
We do 2 days of pretty much the same sessions, except today we also have INSEAD and Columbia who could not make it yesterday.
Rishm
Yes 3:45pm PST is a Cornell Session
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Joined: 30 Jul 2023
Last visit: 22 Jul 2026
Posts: 224
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Schools: Wharton '27 HBS '27 Stanford '27 CBS '27 Sloan '27 Yale '27 Stern '27 Johnson '27 Ross '27 NUS '27
GPA: 1Class
Schools: Wharton '27 HBS '27 Stanford '27 CBS '27 Sloan '27 Yale '27 Stern '27 Johnson '27 Ross '27 NUS '27
Posts: 224
Accepted 763
Enrolled 283
Can someone throw more light on this please
Enrolled 283
Can someone throw more light on this please
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Schools: Wharton '27 HBS '27 Stanford '27 CBS '27 Sloan '27 Yale '27 Stern '27 Johnson '27 Ross '27 NUS '27
GPA: 1Class
Schools: Wharton '27 HBS '27 Stanford '27 CBS '27 Sloan '27 Yale '27 Stern '27 Johnson '27 Ross '27 NUS '27
Posts: 224
This is the first time i came across this stay , never knew about it hence i am a bit confused
Does that mean all the 763 were eligible to attend cornel ?
Does that mean all the 763 were eligible to attend cornel ?
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Pratik.jadhav
It’s just a metric that shows you how picky the school is or how many people the university has the potential to actually convert into students.
Lower acceptance rate and higher yield are metrics of attraction power. But schools can play with the class size to manage that. So won’t mean much without other factors added to it.
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i did not join the session, can anyone pitch in if those numbers are from last year or is it this years projected?
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Good day
Please, who knows the GRE report code for Cornell Johnson MBA program?
Please, who knows the GRE report code for Cornell Johnson MBA program?
GRE 1: Q170 V167
Posts: 188
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They sent a mail already
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They sent a mail for the GRE reporting code?
GRE 1: Q170 V167
Posts: 188
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I thought you meant waiver
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Check their website
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Their website is not going through
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GMAT Focus 1: 675 Q90 V79 DI82
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For waiver, they sent mail? I didn’t get
GRE 1: Q170 V167
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They sent mail that you don’t need to any code, but rather use the same email to apply
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Oh okay, thanks
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