Live updates of the actions various business schools have taken in response to the developing coronavirus situation. Starting this thread to put together updates from various business schools and actions they have taken in response to the crisis arising out of this pandemic. If there is a recent update that we do not have, please PM me OR reply to this post . To view updates from Master programs, please visit this thread.. https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-upd ... l#p2491792 https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=53841 Apr 25 Michigan Ross International admits can either begin the program remotely or request a deferral to Fall 2021. The MBA team is actively working to create a solution that will enable international students to qualify for CPT if they are enrolled in a program remotely. If any R2/R3 admit prefers not to submit their enrolment deposit at this time, they can re-apply for Fall 2021; Their application fee will be waived. These students will only be required to submit an updated application form, resume, and personal statement. They will not be required to submit new essays, transcripts, or recommendation letter, nor will you need to re-interview. Apr 24 UVA Darden Fall 2020 international admits are given an option to start classes in Jan 2021. Their 1 year studies shall be crunched in the 6 months leading to summer and then a short internship... https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2503586 Apr 18 IMD application deadlines remain unchanged. Candidates can apply without test scores. If admitted, you will get a Conditional Offer dependant on the score received once test options are made available... https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2498905 Apr 18 UNC Kenan-Flagler has waived GRE and GMAT testing requirements for the remainder of this applications season (R3/R4).. https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2498903 Apr 18 INSEAD You can apply by taking online GMAT exam OR apply without submitting any GMAT score... https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2498899 Apr 18 Emory (Goizueta) plans to start as per schedule. Students who can't come to the campus due to travel ban/ visa issues may be given remote learning option.. https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2498863 Apr 17 Duke Fuqua is accepting Executive Assessment (EA) as substitute for the GMAT / GRE. Candidates applying with EA scores should send an email to application-processing@fuqua.duke.edu to let the Duke admissions know about your test score choice. https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/covid-19resp ... ts/daytime Apr 16 CMU Tepper waives GMAT/GRE requirement but admits will be required to pass the Tepper Mathematics Prep course, attend Math Skills Workshop, and achieve a 3.0 GPA in their first semester of the program. Learn more.. https://www.cmu.edu/tepper/programs/mba ... index.html Vanderbilt Owen has removed GRE and GMAT components as well as waived application fee Also UT-McCombs has made concessions for testing as well Apr 16 USC Marshall waives GMAT/GRE requirement for the remainder of the Fall 2020.. https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2497863 Apr 15 Columbia's EMBA summer term is now virtual and CBS is providing $500 rebate per 3 credit course... https://gmatclub.com/forum/columbia-emb ... l#p2496765 Apr 15 NUS Singapore: Program commencement date posponed to January 2021 for both full time & part time programs Application deadlines extended to July 15th, 2020 for both programs. Learn more https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2496564 Apr 14 Big Announcement from Kellogg! GMAT/GRE not required for R3. Those who waitlisted/denied in R1/R2 can appeal for reconsideration. R3 deadline extended. Check the details here.. https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2496170 Apr 14 INSEAD has extended the application deadlines for the January 2021 intake. Check out revised deadlines here.. https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2495733 Apr 14 MBA students from many business schools are demanding tuition fee refunds over campus closures. Check out the details here.. https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2495265 Apr 13 Cornell's student assembly passed a resolution calling for Cornell’s graduate programs to temporarily waive GRE and GMAT test requirements for the fall 2020 semester.. https://cornellsun.com/2020/04/09/s-a-a ... quirement/ Apr 10 MIT Sloan R3 deadlines extended. Full-time MBA candidates can apply until June 15 and SFMBA until May 1st. Candidates can apply without GMAT/GRE/EA scores with certain conditions. Check out this post for more details.. https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2493199 Apr 10 Vanderbilt (Owen) has offered a new R4 only for domestic applicants. View deadlines of this new round here https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2492648 Apr 9 USC Marshall Summary of the updates related to USC's full time program has been posted here: https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2491631 Apr 8 Kenan Flagler FTMBA Start date pushed to Aug 31st. R4 Deadline extended to Jul 13th. https://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/progr ... s-updates/ Apr 8 LBS is accepting applications to its programmes without a GMAT/GRE score if you are unable to take a test in your location. https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2490882 Apr 7 Washington Olin has postponed the starting date by 2 months!!! The date of the program is shifted from Jun 23 to Aug 24. https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2490711 Apr 6 Mendoza (Notre Dame) has extended its application deadline (for 2 year full time program) to June 15. https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2489404 Apr 5 USC Marshall Orientation dates of full time program have been postponed. Int'l orientation Aug 17, All class orientation Aug 18-21, Core starts Aug 24. https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2488634 Apr 3 SMU Cox Waives GMAT/GRE Requirements Through August 2020. https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2488617 Yale SOM R3 deadline for Full Time MBA extended to May 27. No change in EMBA deadlines. Check more details here https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2486272 Duke Fuqua has pushed start dates for the Daytime MBA program. Orientation will now start on August 31, 2020 with classes beginning on September 3, 2020. https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/covid-19resp ... ts/daytime Cornell Johnson has added a dedicated COVID-19 Admissions and Implications webpage to show all admissions related updates. Important updates from Cornell are.... If you want to retake GMAT/GRE, just submit the application with your current test scores and use the Optional Essay to indicate that you are planning to retake an exam if and when it is possible to do so. If you do not have a GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, or IELTS score, proceed with submitting your application materials and stay in touch via email on mba@johnson.cornell.edu UVA Darden: Round 3 now transitioned to rolling admissions through 15 July 2020. Also, it would now accept undergrad entrance exam scores on the SAT and ACT in lieu of a GMAT or GRE. https://blogs.darden.virginia.edu/admis ... y-round-3/ Emory (Goizueta): Final round deadline extended to July 1. Check out more updates related to int'l admits here https://gmatclub.com/forum/covid-19-out ... l#p2485774 Simon (Rochester): Eliminated Pre-Fall orientation and academic coursework and shifted entering date to August 2020 to allow entering students more time to arrive in Rochester. https://simonadmissionsblog.com/our-simo ... -covid-19/ Tuck School: Added one-time Round 4. Those who are unable to apply by R3 deadline can apply after R3. Decisions will be released on rolling basis. More details are here https://gmatclub.com/forum/expert-advic ... l#p2478581 All applicant-initiated interviews have been suspended for the remainder of this application cycle. Only committee-initiated interviews will take place virtually for this cycle. GMAT Optional.png GMAT Optional2.png

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Well well well. Poor Cambridge had to give another statement. In-person classes this fall, after all, Y’all!

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https://www.cam.ac.uk/coronavirus/news/update-from-the-senior-pro-vice-chancellor-education-regarding-the-academic-year-2020-21

Well well well. Poor Cambridge had to give another statement. In-person classes this fall, after all, Y’all!

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Haha bb true that. On the other hand, No one knows how things are going to pan out, why should any B-school agitate the ‘customers’ then. Lol

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I had a feeling. Not always right but it feels great to be. (I will be wrong soon, don’t worry)

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Update from INSEAD.

INSEAD has extended the application deadlines for the January 2021 intake.

Round 2: ~~06 May 2020~~ May 20th, 2020

Round 3: ~~24 June 2020~~ July 1st, 2020

Round 4: ~~28 July 2020~~ August 5th, 2020

Additionally, INSEAD is allowing at the moment to submit applications without a GMAT/GRE score until test centers reopen.

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Would you be able to share more about some of the requirements of the ideal INSEAD applicant? (Years of work experience, Age, Nationality etc)?

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Hi bb ,

What do you make of this ? Bombshell or meh ?

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Just letting those interested know that our latest "B-Schooled" podcast episode is dedicated to COVID-19 impacts for admitted students and those applying this year. It can be found on all major podcast apps. I'm the host. Feel free to DM me with anything you'd like us to cover in future episodes...

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I know this is a mega-late reply to you question, but in case anyone else might find it helpful, we did an entire episode on COVID impacts on MBA admits and applicants on our B-Schooled podcast (I'm the host!). It's Episode 11 and can be found on all major podcasting apps. We cover a lot of questions and scenarios in it. Hope that helps.

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I am pretty sure this is not the right forum but I don't want to create a new thread.

Can some expert share thoughts on MBA this year vs next year? A holistic approach keeping in mind : someone who already has a good score/someone who was thinking to take second attempt to apply for next, schools that are still decent/good options, implications of economy/job market..

If that makes sense!

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