Calling all Smith (Maryland) MBA Applicants:(2019 Intake)Class of 2021

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Welcome to all Smith 2019 Intake applicants. Use this platform to meet fellow applicants, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview/school visit experiences, and boost each other's morale to face the tough admission process.

Happy networking!

Narenn · Answer

Smith Maryland MBA Deadlines
Round	Application Deadline	Notes	Decision By
R1	October 1, 2018	-	December 23, 2018
R2	November 1, 2018	-	January 15, 2019
R3	December 15, 2018	-	March 15, 2019
R4	January 15, 2019	-	April 15, 2019
R5	March 1, 2019	-	May 1, 2019
R6	April 30, 2019	-	Rolling

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TA89 · Answer

Hi,
I am considering applying at Maryland for my MBA. Any idea what areas is the school strong in?

My aim is to move into Operations Consulting and considering the school geography, I am not sure if it would be the right fit?

Would be glad to hear from others on this.

Narenn · Answer

Did you end up applying to Smith,  TA89 ?

Narenn · Answer

I don't know why this thread is soooo silent this year. R1 and R2 app deadlines already passed but no one posted anything about their app progress.

Although I see quite a good movement on Smith's decision tracker...

TA89 · Answer

Hey not really. I got invites from other schools so perhaps once I am done interviewing there I'll apply at Maryland.

Narenn · Answer

Yup.. makes sense. I see you already interviewed at Smeal so all the best for the final result.

saranshgoyal92 · Answer

A new Smith Maryland Interview Debrief has just been posted:  https://gmatclub.com/forum/smith-maryland-233/interview_debrief.html

dcamp0308 · Answer

Just got my interview invitation. Application submitted on 12/14.

Shruti0805 · Answer

Hey guys! I had submitted my application in late October and had an interview on the 20th November. A couple of days ago, the adcom reached out to me for a followup round of interview and I just finished that today. How common is this, undergoing multiple rounds of interviews? Has anybody else heard/experienced this?

shruthi94 · Answer

Same thing happened with me, I interviewed on 10th December and got the same request for a follow-up on Monday.

nijmegen · Answer

Admitted R1!

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nijmegen · Answer

I also conducted 2 interviews.

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Narenn · Answer

Congrats to all admits! Any R2 applicants with interview invites?

Kayson · Answer

Hi all,

Submitted my application on 14th Dec for R3. The current status of my application is showing as "In Admissions Committee". When should I expect to hear from the school? Or when does the school normally reply back with a result of the initial review of application?

Any help would be really appreciated.

Thanks.

Nikhil · Answer

Kayson

From the previous years' decision tracker, I see the earliest an applicant got an admit from Round 3 was in the 3rd week of January. Not sure if that gives you an approximate timeline but I guess you can expect an update by the end of January or in the first week of Feb in the worst case.

Didn't they mention something on their website about when they will release their decisions?

dcamp0308 · Answer

Just got my offer. Full-ride scholarship!!

Purvee8001 · Answer

Hi everyone,

I just got done with my interview for maryland R4. By when should i expect a reply from the school. Also do they send a rejection reply as well?
Many students have mentioned about a second round of interview. What additional questions did they have?

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dcamp0308 · Answer

Hi  Purvee8001

I heard back very quickly. I think it was within 1-2 weeks. I was accepted so I can't speak to how they notify people receiving rejections.

I only did one round of interviews.

Purvee8001 · Answer

Are you enrolled for the class of 2021? Which round did you get selected in?

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