Calling all Wisconsin (Madison) Applicants:(2018 Intake) Class of 2020

That's great. Maybe I will see you in Madison in the fall.

It's true, I also felt angry when I applied in the early round, at the time they are attempting to close the program without noticing committed applicant.
But the alumni's fim attitude really give me the confident, and after that, I can see Madison showing some positive changes, which is good trend, and let's see what happen and wish to meet you in Madison.

Anyone that applied in Round 3 hear back yet?

Hello,
Did anyone attend the On, Wisconsin weekend last week that could give their impression?

Hi all,

Is there any group chat for admitted applicants?

Thanks,

tantrannhat I believe there is a Facebook group that you can request access to. Worth reaching out to mba@wsb.wisc.edu to see if there are any other groups.

While I hope that Madison regains its stature, I am not sure that will happen in reality.
This year, the employment stats at Madison were the worst in the decade. Its average compensation fell below every other school in the Top 50.

Employment % at graduation = 57%
Employment % at 3 months on graduation = 85%


Here is my analysis of all the Top 50 schools - https://gmatclub.com/forum/employment-a ... l#p2049955

stonecold any chance a rejection is driving this?

Hi Car09,

First off, STOP insinuating on my admit/reject/waitlist.

Incase you didn't check my earlier posts in the same topic -> I REALLY LIKE the city of Madison which is what drew me towards UW-MADISON!
Its a great program(especially with the STEM accreditation) and I hope it recovers from the blunder of its management screw-ups.

Its teaching is still the same. Its excellent professors are still the same. And off course, the fabulous city of Madison is the same. Which are all the pros. But, when you have a 57% - 85% employment rate (at graduation and 3 months post graduation respectively) AND the management votes to freaking KILL the program - You cannot say that their are NO ISSUES.

The first step towards solving any problem is recognising that there is one. They can either decide to shy away from this or tackle it heads on.

Best
Stone

stonecold it was unfair of me to speak about your status. I just was confused on your posting in the thread negatively after having other options at different schools. Sorry about the shot, it just felt a bit like an attack on my future school. I agree there needs to be some repairing of public opinion, but would urge applicants to ask the staff and faculty the hard questions themselves. Also, get in touch with current students in their 1st and 2nd year to get a gauge of the employment cycles. The Employment report shows 69% at graduation and 87% 3 months out. Having the Arts Administration portion makes the average salary, etc be lower, though I believe having this portion of students adds great value to the program.

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Can someone elaborate what is the proposed closing of FT MBA at Madison all about? Can some1 give insider perspective on this (why it was proposed etc.).. and how likely is to resurface in future?

gmat.taker I'm sure the admissions office would be willing to go into the details. On the question of whether or not it will resurface, I'm under the impression that it will not resurface. I spoke with a few Advisory Board members and directors and they are committed to strengthening corporate partnerships and the UW brand and did not support the proposal in any fashion. This will take time but I'm excited for what's to come.

Hi,
Is there any group anywhere for people who are joining Madison? Is it the case that not many people are willing to join Madison this year?


Thanks,
VB

There is a Wisconsin MBA Facebook group. It is a full class I believe - just not much activity on this site, especially this late in the game.

Thanks for the reply, a link to the group would be helpful. The group that I found is a close group requiring Wisconsin edu I’d to join.


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If you are going to Madison, you can request to join the closed Wisconsin MBA Class of 2020 Facebook group and the moderator will approve it - I did not require a .edu email address to join.

Its all good my friend. I will be attending another great program.
I just love the city of Madison. Maybe I will visit it during some career trek/recruitment.

P.S -> Looking forward to meeting you at a case competition as a rival (assuming you will be representing WSB)

Have fun in Madison and all the best for your MBA

Best,
Stone