Smith (U of Maryland) 2013 - Calling All MBA Applicants

I can't say 100%. Though I am applying to Smith as a career changer with an interest in rotational programs. I just received my interview invite last week from my R2 application. Will see if it can be transformed into an acceptance letter.

My take after attending the experience Smith day for prospective students, which I recommend if you have the time, was the career services has dramatically improved over the past few years. Yes, I realize these events are slightly bias and researched on my own as well. I can tell you the students were honestly enthusiastic about Smith, not in the we are faking it in front of guests kind of enthusiasm.

I would suggest comparing the companies that have recruited at Smith in the last two years, to those which have Leadership Development Programs. I found that there are several companies that recruit for these programs at Smith. When using google-fu I found a list from Smith's career services of all the MBA LDP type programs they had knowledge of. (Sorry I am on vacation and the link is on a computer at home). There was little about rotational programs in general when you compare it to the trendy consulting and finance recruiting going on at most top colleges.

A great tool is Linkedin or Google, reviewing alumni access to companies with these programs is just as if not more important than access to recruiters in some instances.

Hope this helps. Best of Luck.