How to Get Accepted to Cornell Johnson MBA

In this episode of the Admissions Straight Talk Podcast, Eddie Asbie, Executive Director of Admissions and Scholarship at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, shares an overview of the admissions process. He provides insights into the application process at Cornell Johnson, including the testing and test waiver policy, the interview process, and advice for re-applicants. He offers details on the new essay questions for the upcoming application cycle and shares his thoughts on using AI for essays.

00:00 Admissions Straight Talk - Cornell Johnson MBA
02:13 Eddie, welcome to Admissions Straight Talk.
02:22 Can you give us an overview of the Cornell Johnson full-time MBA program for those listeners who may not be that familiar with it and focus on its more distinctive elements?
05:59 What is the immersion?
07:53 What's new at Cornell?
10:25 Is the deferred admission program just for Cornell undergrads or is it going to be open to all undergrads?
10:48 How would you respond to concerns from potential applicants that it's remote and the location might hamper internships, job search, and experiential learning opportunities?
13:41 How is Johnson responding to the growth of AI?
18:37 Can you review Johnson's testing and test waiver policy?
21:39 Do you have any plans to accept the Executive Assessment for the full-time MBA program?
22:05 What are the essay questions going to be this year?
23:07 Is there a word limit?
26:03 Why have you added the choice in essays?
27:31 Is the optional essay really optional? Can it be used to introduce something that the applicant wants to share with you?
29:34 What is the interview like at Cornell Johnson?
31:02 Are they blind interviews?
31:51 What advice do you have for re-applicants?
35:25 What advice do you have for first-time applicants planning to apply this cycle?
39:00 Do you have any additional suggestions for somebody planning to apply in 2025, 2026, or later?
41:38 What would you have liked me to ask you?

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