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Home > Degree Programs > Full-Time MBA > Application Process > Timetable

Full-Time MBA Timetable

The Admissions Committee reviews applications considering a number of factors. Decisions are based on quantitative and qualitative factors within the scope of the enrollment and academic goals of the program. GMAT, GPA, TOEFL (for international applicants), undergraduate degree field, undergraduate institution, work experience, recommendations and essays all factor into a decision. The committee attempts to form a diversified student population, while maintaining or improving the overall quality of entering classes. Each applicant is individually evaluated for fit and potential. The School of Management seeks applicants who will contribute to the quality of the educational experience for fellow students and who demonstrate the ability to successfully complete a rigorous academic program in a teamwork environment. Admission decisions are communicated by e-mail and official notification letters are mailed within a few days of the MBA Admissions Committee meeting. See: Application Process and Deadlines

Detailed/Summary Timetable

  • First: Review UB application materials online. Read our Web site and the application carefully
     
    • Summary: Review Application Materials and Thoroughly Study Our Web site
  • Summer, Fall or Winter: Take the GMAT. Study for it and do your best the first time! Have your score reported to UB (school code K6RQX67 )

    • Summary: Take the GMAT
  • Fall or Winter: Plan to attend a MBA 4-a-Day event where you will sit in on a MBA class and enjoy a campus tour, including appointments with selected faculty, staff and MBA students

    • Summary: Visit Campus
  • Spring/Summer: Take calculus if you haven't had at least one semester with an "A" or "B" or two semesters with "C" grades. You do not have to take it at UB, but are required to have your grade reported to us

    • Summary: Meet the Calculus Prerequisite
  • Submit your completed application by the February 1 application deadline if you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and want to be considered for financial aid (fellowships, scholarship or graduate assistantship). Otherwise, submit your application before May 1. You may now pay your $50 application fee online at the end of the online process
     
    • Summary: Meet the Deadline
  • All international students must submit their application prior to March 10. March 10 is the final deadline for receipt of international applications.  An applicant's file is considered to be complete only if all required documents and official test scores have been received by the MBA Programs Office by March 10.  If any document or official test score is missing from the applicant's file, the file is not considered to be complete and cannot be reviewed for the upcoming fall term
     
    • Summary: Accept UB!
  • "Congratulations" if you have been accepted. Return your acceptance card as soon as you have decided to join our MBA community

    • Summary: Check the dates for MBA Advantage. Your program starts with Advantage. (2007- fee of $575 international, $525 domestic, payable by Aug. 1 - subject to change)
  • 2007 information (2008 will be updated in September) New international students must report for an MBA Advantage session on Wednesday, August 15, 2007.  All new students must report for MBA Advantage Monday - Thursday, August 20 - 23, 2007. Classes begin Monday, August 27, 2007. All MBAs are also required to attend January MBA Advantage from Wednesday - Friday, January 9-11, 2008

    • Summary: Stay In Touch - be sure to update the program office on any contact information changes - we will be sending important information to you over the summer in mail and e-mail

Admissions Process

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, beginning in late November through May. Admission decisions are communicated by e-mail and official notification letters are mailed within a few days of the MBA Admissions Committee meetings.

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