MBA Essentials

VA ND E RBILT MBA 20 19

ADMISSIONS ESSENTIALS Curious. Adaptable. Self-aware. Eager to learn.

Persistent. Problem solver. Above all—Team player.

Self-starter. Sound like you? We don’t simply look for smart people. We seek the right smart people who will enhance everyone’s experience in our collaborative community.

MBA CLASS OF 2020 PROFILE Class size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30% Minorities (% of U.S. citizens) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% International students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%* Married/engaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24% Years of work experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4 Median undergraduate GPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 .3 Median GMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680 GMAT Middle 80% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-730 *Includes dual citizenship and permanent residents.

APPLICATION DEADLINES 2018-2019 We encourage you to apply as early in the admissions cycle as possible.

Round

Deadline to Apply

Decisions Deposit Released Deadline

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Oct. 19, 2018

Dec. 7, 2018

Jan. 7, 2019

2

Jan. 9, 2019

Mar. 8, 2019

Apr. 15, 2019

3

Mar. 11, 2019

Apr. 26, 2019

May 13, 2019

4

Apr. 29, 2019

May 17, 2019

May 31, 2019

Priority consideration for Dean and Ingram Scholars and Diversity Scholarships is given to those who apply by January 9, 2019, Round 2. Applications are accepted and reviewed after the 4th round deadline on a rolling basis if seats remain.

COME FOR A VISIT On-campus Weekend Events

Note: Some on-campus weekend events offer admissions interviews, but they must be scheduled in advance.

Discover Weekends

Nov. 2-3, 2018 or Feb. 1-2, 2019 Enjoy campus tours, faculty presentations, student and alumni panels, career management sessions, workshops and social events.

Diversity Symposium

Nov. 2, 2018 Learn about student opportunities, overcoming obstacles that face underrepresented minorities in business and Vanderbilt’s commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Women in Business Symposium

Feb. 1, 2019 Network with Vanderbilt MBA alumnae, students, faculty and corporate sponsors and take steps to develop your leadership skills.

Welcome Weekend (for admitted students)

Apr. 12-13, 2019 Celebrate and explore Vanderbilt and Owen with your new classmates. All admitted applicants and their families are invited to enjoy a welcome reception and informative sessions with students, faculty and Admissions and Career Management staff. In addition, we have other activities and free time to allow you to explore your new campus and experience Nashville’s great neighborhoods and nightlife! ote: To ensure your admissions decision in time for N Welcome Weekend, be sure to apply by March 11, 2019.

On-campus Weekday Visits

Monday through Thursday when classes are in session, you can have lunch with a student, sit in on a class, talk with Career Management staff and schedule an optional interview with an admissions counselor. Upon request, we can create a modified schedule for Friday visits.

Visit Us on the Road!

Each year, we participate in MBA Fairs and special events in cities in the United States and around the world. Check our website to see when we are coming to a city near you!

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Our admissions committee considers a number of factors, including: n

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Undergraduate record (U.S. bachelor’s degree or equivalent)

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Personal interview

Prerequisites Students come from many college majors and may have already taken calculus, financial accounting and statistics, with a grade of B or better. Students who lack quantitative coursework may be admitted to our program conditionally before these requirements are met. Owen offers specific options to complete fundamental concepts of quantitative analysis with online and self-paced programs. Additional prerequisites may be required on a case-by-case basis.

FINANCING YOUR MBA We are committed to helping you afford a Vanderbilt MBA with a generous merit-based scholarship program. In any given year, roughly 60 percent of the incoming class receives merit aid; the average merit scholarship is $28,000 per year.

All scholarships are awarded at time of admission. When awarding scholarships, we conduct a holistic assessment of achievements and potential. While we may offer special scholarships that require an essay, all admitted students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Applicants should submit by Round 3 to receive priority consideration, though we will continue to award scholarships until all funds are depleted.

The most prestigious of scholarships are the Dean’s Scholar and Ingram Scholarships. Those who are selected for these awards are also invited to a special event, which immediately precedes Welcome Weekend.

Estimated Expenses 2018-19

Master of Business Administration

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Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 56,150 Books and supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,242 Rent/utilities (over 9 mo.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 11,394 Meals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,316 Personal Expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,274 Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,162 Student fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 600 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,112 Loan Fees (U.S. citizens only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,343 Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 350 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 82,943 Tuition and fees estimates are for 2018-19 academic year. Personal expenses include Vanderbilt student health insurance and VU activity fee.

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