Welcome 2025-2026 Simon Applicants Welcome, all Simon class of 2028 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies. Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post. Join Simon Chat Simon MBA Deadlines 2025-26 Round Deadline Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Simon MBA Essays 2024-25 Essay 1 https://gmatclub.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/transparent100-1.gif In 250–500 words total, respond to the following prompts: Describe your short-term and long-term post-graduation goals. Given the fluctuation of economic and industry hiring trends, identify a back-up plan should your short-term goal not be immediately attainable. How does your past education and experience support your career objectives? Lastly, what aspects of your intended Simon Business School program make it a good choice for your graduate study? Essay 2 Simon’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has been long-standing and demonstrated by our diverse student profile. An essential part of our mission is to foster diversity of thought throughout our wide breadth of curricular and co-curricular activities to help develop students into global business leaders. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Simon as one of the most diverse MBA programs among its top-50 business schools. Please describe how you have supported diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (we encourage you to recall experiences—big or small—from your personal, academic, professional, or volunteer background). How do you wish to grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and access during your graduate studies at Simon Business School? (250-500 words) Optional Essay Share additional information you think is important in the evaluation of your application, including any concerns you think the Admissions Committee may have regarding your candidacy. (500 word limit) Simon Application Stats Class of '25 Applicants 1692 Accepted 241 Acceptance Rate 14% Enrolled 82 Yield Rate 34% Simon Class Profile Class of '25 Avg. GPA 3.3 Avg. WE 58 Average GMAT 650 % GRE 27% Avg GRE Quant ~159 Avg. GRE Verbal ~157 Avg. Total GRE 316 View the full Simon Class Profile --> https://simon.rochester.edu/programs/full-time-mba/admissions/class-profile Simon Employment Data Class of '23 Employed at Graduation 83% Employed 3 Months 93% Average Salary $140,445 Average Bonus $38,941 Salary and Bonus $179,386 View the full Simon Employment Report Class of 2023 --> https://simon.rochester.edu/sites/default/files/2023-04/CMC20-22-07_MBA_Emloyment-Report_Redesign_FY23_MR1_online.pdf

I will be submitting application after attending appfee waiver session. anyone else?

dont know if the app fee waiver will be applicable now!!!

It will be. The waiver is for any round of application

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There should be technically nobody who got invitation right now. The portal says it will take at least 15 business days for application processing.

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Not yet. Staying hopeful, plus they mentioned 15 or so days for review.

I received an interview invitation on Friday.

Hi, congratulations! What day did you submit your application? And did anyone from Simon check your LinkedIn profile?

My application was moved to review for admission committee on 15th October. I have no idea whether they have checked my LinkedIn profile.

Calling All Simon MBA Applicants: 2026 intake Class of 2028 : Simon (Rochester)

Simon MBA Essays 2024-25
Essay 1	In 250–500 words total, respond to the following prompts: Describe your short-term and long-term post-graduation goals. Given the fluctuation of economic and industry hiring trends, identify a back-up plan should your short-term goal not be immediately attainable. How does your past education and experience support your career objectives? Lastly, what aspects of your intended Simon Business School program make it a good choice for your graduate study?
Essay 2	Simon’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has been long-standing and demonstrated by our diverse student profile. An essential part of our mission is to foster diversity of thought throughout our wide breadth of curricular and co-curricular activities to help develop students into global business leaders. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Simon as one of the most diverse MBA programs among its top-50 business schools. Please describe how you have supported diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (we encourage you to recall experiences—big or small—from your personal, academic, professional, or volunteer background). How do you wish to grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and access during your graduate studies at Simon Business School? (250-500 words)
Optional Essay	Share additional information you think is important in the evaluation of your application, including any concerns you think the Admissions Committee may have regarding your candidacy. (500 word limit)

Simon Application Stats Class of '25
Applicants	1692
Accepted	241
Acceptance Rate	14%
Enrolled	82
Yield Rate	34%

Simon Employment Data Class of '23
Employed at Graduation	83%
Employed 3 Months	93%
Average Salary	$140,445
Average Bonus	$38,941
Salary and Bonus	$179,386