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Note: Application for Fall 2011 is now live!

Q: What is the Consortium?
A: The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management is the country’s preeminent organization for promoting diversity and inclusion in American business. Through an annual competition, The Consortium awards merit-based, full-tuition fellowships to America’s best and brightest candidates. In conjunction with our member schools, sponsoring companies, and our elite group of MBA students and alumni, The Consortium has built a forty year legacy of fostering inclusion and changing the ethnic and cultural face of American business.

Q: How does the application process for the Consortium differ from a regular school application?
A: Common Application - One application allows you to apply to up to six Consortium schools. (University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill requires that all applicants submit both The Consortium application and the UNC application)

Tiered Application Fee - Using The Consortium common application significantly reduces your application fee costs. You may apply to up to two member schools for $150, three schools for $200, four schools for $240, five for $275, and six for $300 (source: Official Consortium website)

Essays - There are 2 common essays as part of the Consortium application. Additionally, each member school you are applying to requires at least 1 separate, school specific essay.

Interviews - There is 1 common Consortium interview that you must schedule with either a Consortium Alum or a representative at a Consortium School. Note that the interview does not necessarily have to take place at a school you are applying to. Afterward, individual schools may or may not require an additional school specific interview.

Q: Can I apply even if I am not an under-represented minority?
A: The Consortium seeks applicants who align themselves with its mission. Being a minority is not a prerequisite as long as the applicant has demonstrated a commitment to the Consortium's mission in his or her life.

Official site: https://www.cgsm.org

2010-2011 Deadlines:

R1: November 15 2010
R2: January 5 2011

Member Schools:

University of California-Berkeley, Haas School of Business (newly added school)
University of California-Los Angeles, Anderson School of Management (newly added school)
Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business
Cornell University, The Johnson School
Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business
Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Indiana University-Bloomington, Kelley School of Business
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Stephen M. Ross School of Business
New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School
University of Rochester, Simon Graduate School of Business
University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin School of Business
Yale University, Yale School of Management

Related threads/links:

2010 thread: calling-all-fall-2010-consortium-applicants-merged-87799.html
any-consortium-applicants-56951.html
Transcript of Consortium chat with CGSM and school adcoms: https://www.accepted.com/chat/transcrip ... rtium.aspx

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I know it's a bit early in the game, but hopefully people can find out about this program early on and decide if it's right for them. As you can see from last year's thread, there were quite a few Consortium admits (and a good number of fellowship recipients as well), so feel free to post any questions if you're thinking of applying this fall

Member Schools:

University of California-Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Applicants:

money9111
uzzy12
DCtoMBA
lagomez
carlito1017
SouthernBelle54
Jaguar363
co2013MBA
ohhthatjenny

University of California-Los Angeles, Anderson School of Management
Applicants:

progressiongirl
DCtoMBA
Howedoin
co2013MBA
Cooper52
VLM
ohhthatjenny

Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business
Applicants:

DexterStJacques
kegewe
mba0Rbust
co2013MBA
numbnutz
dapeople3
ohhthatjenny

Cornell University, The Johnson School
Applicants:

money9111
progressiongirl
lagomez
kegewe
mba0Rbust
greentea
Jaguar363
numbnutz
VLM
chireapplicant
ohhthatjenny

Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business
Applicants:

money9111
vannbj
DCtoMBA
carlito1017
shewhomustnotbenamed
VictoryMBA
DexterStJacques
edemlaw
kegewe
mba0Rbust
Jaguar363
mohater
thacharter
carpediem0008
chireapplicant
KD2010

Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Applicants:

kn2130
Emmie1988
SouthernBelle54
mba0Rbust
dapeople3
BusyBee404

Indiana University-Bloomington, Kelley School of Business
Applicants:

edemlaw
greentea
BusyBee404

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Applicants:

money9111
DCtoMBA
shewhomustnotbenamed
gotchocolate
loloswims
kegewe
mohater
Howedoin
BusyBee404
countdracula
numbnutz
mbaboundVA
BusyBee404

New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Applicants:

money9111
progressiongirl
kn2130
lagomez
DCtoMBA
shewhomustnotbenamed
gotchocolate
VictoryMBA
kegewe
greentea
chcarvajal
ghinderbelle
ohhthatjenny
Blueskadoobob
cauxion
mbaboundVA
VLM
KD2010

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School
Applicants:

SouthernBelle54

University of Rochester, Simon Graduate School of Business

University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
Applicants:

progressiongirl
Howedoin
sexonthebeach150
co2013MBA

The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
Applicants:

carlito1017
Emmie1988
gotchocolate
loloswims
co2013MBA
Bballer84
BusyBee404
KD2010

University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
Applicants:

uzzy12
kn2130
vannbj
gotchocolate
DexterStJacques
edemlaw
kegewe
greentea
Jaguar363
mohater
numbnutz
dapeople3
KD2010

Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School
Applicants:

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin School of Business
Applicants:

co2013MBA

Yale University, Yale School of Management
Applicants:

money9111
kn2130
DCtoMBA
lagomez
shewhomustnotbenamed
VictoryMBA
SouthernBelle54
greentea
Jaguar363
ghinderbelle
cauxion
VLM
BusyBee404
KD2010
ohhthatjenny

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Q: What is the Consortium?

A: The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management is the country’s preeminent organization for promoting diversity and inclusion in American business. Through an annual competition, The Consortium awards merit-based, full-tuition fellowships to America’s best and brightest candidates. In conjunction with our member schools, sponsoring companies, and our elite group of MBA students and alumni, The Consortium has built a forty year legacy of fostering inclusion and changing the ethnic and cultural face of American business.

Q: How does the application process for the Consortium differ from a regular school application?
A: Common Application - One application allows you to apply to up to six Consortium schools. (University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill requires that all applicants submit both The Consortium application and the UNC application)

Tiered Application Fee - Using The Consortium common application significantly reduces your application fee costs. You may apply to up to two member schools for $150, three schools for $200, four schools for $240, five for $275, and six for $300
(source: Official Consortium website)

Q: Can I apply even if I am not an under-represented minority?
A: The Consortium seeks applicants who align themselves with its mission. Being a minority is not a prerequisite as long as the applicant has demonstrated a commitment to the Consortium's mission in his or her life.

Official site: https://www.cgsm.org

2010-2011 Deadlines:

R1: TBA (likely mid November)
R2: TBA (likely early January)

Member Schools:

Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business
Cornell University, The Johnson School
Dartmouth College, Tuck School of Business
Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Indiana University-Bloomington, Kelley School of Business
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Stephen M. Ross School of Business
New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
University of California-Berkeley, Haas School of Business (newly added school)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School
University of Rochester, Simon Graduate School of Business
University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business
The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin School of Business
Yale University, Yale School of Management

Related threads/links:

2010 thread: calling-all-fall-2010-consortium-applicants-merged-87799.html
any-consortium-applicants-56951.html

Transcript of Consortium chat with CGSM and school adcoms: https://www.accepted.com/chat/transcript ... rtium.aspx

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I know it's a bit early in the game, but hopefully people can find out about this program early on and decide if it's right for them. As you can see from last year's thread, there were quite a few Consortium admits (and a good number of fellowship recipients as well), so feel free to post any questions if you're thinking of applying this fall

Did anyone get in to a school that was not #1 or #2 on his/her rankings list?

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if i remember correctly, several people got into their third or fourth schools last year. i have read conflicting statements about whether a school knows where you ranked them prior to admitting you. my original knowledge was that schools have no knowledge of where you ranked them, so if you ranked a school 5th or 1st, they would have no way of knowing. the only point at which they know is after admitting you, when they have the option to award you the fellowship.

however, at least one or 2 accounts have been in direct conflict with this viewpoint. at the very least, know that your first choice school has first dibs on offering you the fellowship. if they decline, then the next highest ranked school may offer it to you. you may only receive one fellowship offer though, so if your #1 offers you a fellowship, then #2 or #3 may not.

i will be at the Orientation Program this weekend where i will meet with reps from various schools, as well as from the consortium itself. i'll try to get a firm answer to eliminate any ambiguity in the admissions process.

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Yes that would be great. On a side note, I am curious about this in terms of the decision process and not so much in the fellowship awards.

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in addition to Berkeley-Haas, I had neglected to note that UCLA-Anderson is also going to become a member school as of July 1st. I've added both programs to the 1st post

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How many recommendations does the Consortium ask for?

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It asks for three recommendations, two professional and one in support of the Consortium's mission.

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How many recommendations does the Consortium ask for?

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Hi,

I applied last year to Stern. I was waitlisted and then denied admission. Just wanted to introduce myself. I will be applying to several schools this year through the Consortium.

Regarding the rankings ... so if I were to rank a school #1 and they did not get me the fellowship would my #2 ranked school know that they were ranked #2 and would that negatively impact their decision to award me the fellowship. Also, based on the blog last year I saw very few people receive fellowships at Stern. Do you concur with that moderator?

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i think that overall, fewer scholarships were given out. i remember reading a statistic that the previous year, about 60% of students received a fellowship. i dont know what this year will turn out to be, but if i had to bet, i'd say it was a lot less than half.

the #2 ranked school would definitely know they were ranked #2, but i dont know if that would negatively impact their decision. if anything, it might help it. i guess it depends on the specific situation.

i don't know how many people from Stern got the fellowship. at the OP conference a few weeks ago, they were definitely one of the best represented schools, and had 30+ students in their consortium class.

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Thanks for the response. Do they publish statistics for how many people recieved fellowships (total and each school) at some point. I am trying to decide how to rank my schools when I apply.

Thanks again!

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The Consortium does publish statistics on fellowships. If you are interested in a particular school, you can also see how many students received Consortium fellowships vs other merit based scholarships on the school's website. I am a Consortium student (Class 2012), and was able to read on past distribution of scholarships for many schools. You have to do some research but will find all the information you need. Keep in mind that, as already mentioned, overall fewer scholarships were awarded through CGSM last year.

Good luck

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I applied last year to Haas through the standard application. I am planning to apply this year through the CGSM. Any ideas about this process of reapplying but through CGSM?

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I am assuming that you did not get in through standard application last year or did you withdraw your appliation to Haas? In any case, I would recommend that you emphasize how you have improved your candidacy in the last 12 months (e.g higher GMAT scores, better recommendations, social work, job promotion or important extracurricular activities etc) and for the CGSM in particular how you can demonstate your commitment to the CGSM's mission, highly important as this needs to be supported by one of your recommenders in a seperate letter.

Good luck!

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I applied last year to Haas through the standard application. I am planning to apply this year through the CGSM. Any ideas about this process of reapplying but through CGSM?

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Thanks for the input. I also applied to Stern through CGSM last year and was waitlisted and did not get in. So I think I will reapply and stress, like you said, what I have done in the past year. I have taken some additional coursework and recently been promoted. Any idea when the CGSM application will come out?

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I applied last year to Haas through the standard application. I am planning to apply this year through the CGSM. Any ideas about this process of reapplying but through CGSM?

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I don't know when the application will come out but given that the first round deadline is around early November, I would assume to see something around September......or even earlier. Also, if you have time, attend the Consortium application seminars in the fall. I did not make use of them as I was under extreme time constraint, but you may benefit from the seminar in order to strengthen your CGSM application.

Good luck!

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I applied last year to Haas through the standard application. I am planning to apply this year through the CGSM. Any ideas about this process of reapplying but through CGSM?

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Hi there, I also plan to apply to several school via CSGM...Just wanted to let you guys know that the application will be available sometime around mid August. I called last week and asked!! Good Luck everyone!

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Yeah, last year it was out around mid-august and the R1 deadline was November 15th.

How are people thinking to approach ranking the schools?

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next week im going to apply to the Consortium.
in the mean time im going to be on this board from time to time.

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Greetings to this year's applicants! I'll do my best to check out this board periodically to help answer questions.

As some background, I applied to 4 schools last year through Consortium. Accepted at my #1, 3, and 4 ranked schools with Fellowships/Scholarships from #3 and #4. I'll be attending Ross this Fall and if anyone has any questions about The Consortium, Ross, or the process in general, I'm happy to help this group out! Feel free to PM me with anything specific.

Best of luck everyone!