Calling all Wisconsin (Madison) MBA Applicants: 2020 Intake

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Wisconsin (Madison) MBA Application Deadlines: 2020 Intake

Round	Application Deadline	Decision notification
EA	Sept. 25, 2019	Nov. 1, 2019
R1	Nov. 1, 2019	Dec. 20, 2019
R2	Jan. 10, 2020	Mar 6, 20
R3	Mar 1, 20	Apr 24, 20
R4	April 10, 2020	May 22, 20
R5	Mon, Jun 1, 20	Rolling

Overview of Application Requirements

Documents You Need to Provide

• Completed Wisconsin Full-Time MBA admission application form
• Transcripts validating completion of a four-year degree or equivalent
• Standardized test scores (GMAT or GRE, was well as TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE for international students)
• Current résumé
• Personal essay(s) responding to the application question(s)
• One letter of recommendation, preferably from a professional colleague or supervisor

Choose a Specialization

As part of the admission process we will discuss your preference for a specialization. Most students select one at the time of admission, but if you are still exploring your top two or three choices, you may select your specialization by the end of your first semester.

• If you select your specialization at the time of admission, complete the Option 1 Essay Questions.
• If you are still exploring, complete the Option 2 Essay Questions.

Full-Time MBA Class Profile 2020 and 2021

• Enrollment: 146 (Women 35%; Int'l 28%)
• Average WE: 5 Years
• Average age: 28
• Average GMAT: 665 (Middle 80%: 620-700)
• Academic Backgrounds
  
  • Business 31%
  • Engineering 21%
  • Humanities 14%
  • Science 16%
  • Social Sciences 18%

Anybody working on a Wisconsin app? I'm applying to the Supply Chain Specialization.

I will be giving my gmat exam on 19th october. Then will be applying to R2. I guess, i am on a serious time crunch.

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I hope your GMAT went well today! I'm trying to get my app in for R1. Lots of polishing to go on my essays...

It didn't go as expected. I stressed out way to much to ruin my own performance. I scored 640 only. Would be giving my gmat again, there is no point in applying in this scores.

By the way, R1 deadline already finished and R2 deadline line is on 1st November, i think.

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Anyone from EA round got done with interviews?

Interview Debrief of my Online Interview:
1) Things about your professional background that make you a fit for your choice of specialization.
2) 5 words to describe yourself and explain why
3) What would your teammates and peers tell about your leadership style
4) How do you connect with people, your style of making relationships.
5) One piece of constructive criticism you got and worked on it.
6) If you had 2-3 wishes, what sills would you want to gain by using them.
7) Why MBA and why Wisconsin

Etc..

It was longer than an hour. We finished in about 80 mins including questions i asked back and some time got wasted with connectivity issues.

With conversational and the interviewer had a understanding and supportive attitude. I could feel him taking interest in what i have to say, instead of just trying to evaluate me.

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Two more just came to me:
8. What will you contribute to the class?
9. What do you want to gain from your classmates?

I am a current student at WSB. You guys can reach out to me in case you have any doubts or queries regarding applications, essays, interviews or resume or anything about the program or the city. I would be happy to help. All the best !!

Great to know you joined WSB.

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Welcome back Gaurav! Thanks for offering your help to current applicants. Appreciate it much!

Hi Gaurav,
What is the Wisconsin LOR format. I got this from a source

1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? *

2. Evaluate the applicant’s interpersonal and team work skills, including his/her ability to
work with peers, subordinates and supervisors. Is the applicant an effective group
member or does he/she work better individually? What role does the applicant assume
within the group? *

3. Does he/she perform well under stress and accept constructive feedback? *

4. Please comment on areas in which the applicant may need improvements or
growth. *

5. The Wisconsin School of Business is committed to developing outstanding leaders
who can inspire trust and confidence in others. Please comment on the applicant's
leadership within your organization and in the community. *

6. How does the applicant manage ambiguous projects or problems? *

7. For non-native English speakers, please comment on the applicant’s verbal and
written English ability. Enter "Native English Speaker" if the question is not applicable. *

Document Upload
If you would like, you may also upload a single document containing additional
recommendation information for the applicant.
 No document attached

Are these questions mandatory to answer or can we upload a normal LOR document?

It is a good practice to answer each of the individual questions than upload a generic LOR. I suppose you would want to put your best foot forward.

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Thank you for the advice.
Right now i have only one recommender as i just have two years of work experience, i can't find much things to talk about for two different LOR's is it a drawback having only one recommender instead of two.

What are the essay questions for the application? Please help.

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Current Madison first year here. Will be happy to answer any questions you have.
All the best.

Welcome and thanks! I see you had received scholarship offers from some other programs such as BYU, Purdue, and Broad. I wonder what made you pick Madison over these schools, especially BYU considering it is ahead of Madison in rankings. Obviously ranking is not the only factor one should consider while picking a school, I still want to know what was your rationale behind choosing Madison.

I applied in early round and got admitted. Did anyone else receive the admit? We can start a https://gmatclub.com/chat group.

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