Our Admissions travel season to recruit for MBA and MS Fall 2020 entry is just getting started, and Andrew Brayda and Jenn Crandall, senior associate directors of admissions, join us to break it all down. They talk through the tours and partner organizations we travel with, share where we are headed domestically and internationally this year, and offer their best tips for making a great first impression at the table.
If you're interested in finding out when you can connect with Simon in a city near you, check out our full travel schedule.
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Curious about a specialized master's degree at Simon? Tune in for this discussion with all four of our MS admissions counselors as they answer frequently asked questions they receive, including how to report test scores, how we evaluate for scholarship, and if one part of the application is more important than the others—spoiler alert: all parts are weighted equally! Don't miss this opportunity to listen to members of Simon's Admissions Committee offer their best advice to prospective MS students.
Panelists include:
Maureen Plavnicky, senior assistant director of admissions (MS in Finance)
Jennifer Crandall, senior associate director of admissions (MS in Business Analytics, MS in Marketing Analytics)
Trista Kukucka, assistant director of admissions (MS in Accountancy, MS in Business Analytics)
Nicole Guzski, senior assistant director of admissions (MS in Finance)
During the summer months, our MS students head off to their internships or full-time jobs and therefore, have limited bandwidth. If you want to learn more about the Simon experience, contact the Admissions Office and we'll connect you with either a student or recent alum of the program you're interested in. Check back in the fall to speak with our Admissions Ambassadors for the 2019-20 academic year!
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Student-led clubs and organizations are an integral part of the MBA and MS student experience, allowing students to follow their passions outside of the classroom, develop leadership skills, and build their professional networks. Learn more about the various club offerings at Simon from Nate Kadar, director of student life in our Office of Student Engagement, and a panel of current and former club leaders:
David Pearlroth ’20 (MBA) – president, Simon Marketing Association; vice president of marketing, Simon Volunteers
Sam Drexler ’20 (MBA) – president, Simon Data Analytics; vice president of finance, Outdoor Adventure Club
Ben Johnson ’20 (MBA) – president, UNCorked; vice president of case competitions, Simon Marketing Association
Quentin Schneider ’20 (MBA) – president, Simon Finance & Investment Club; vice president of marketing, Simon School Venture Fund; vice president of finance, Club Europe
Arjun Arora ’19 (MBA) – outgoing president, Simon Pricing Club
Gavin Hall ’19 (MBA) – outgoing president, Simon Consulting Club; managing director, Simon VISION Consulting
Sanjan Panchal ’20 (MBA) – president, Simon Consulting Club
Aisha Yusuf ’19 (MBA) – outgoing president, Simon Volunteers; outgoing vice president of marketing, Simon National Black
Still have questions about clubs? Visit our website or contact the Admissions Office for more information.
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Looking for a chance to “meet” alumni from all four of our MS program? Tune in to this Q&A session moderated by Maureen Plavnicky, assistant director of admissions. Our alumni touch on a range of topics, including why they chose Simon, skills they learned at Simon that are most helpful in their day-to-day professional lives, advice to prospective students, and more!
Panelists include:
Skanda Sandeep ’18, MS in Finance
Corporate and Investment Banking Analyst – Global Power and Utilities, Citigroup
Paul Wehner ’18, MS in Accountancy
Risk Assurance Associate, PwC
Stacy Xu ’17, MS in Marketing Analytics
Data Analyst, SIGMA Marketing Insights
Su Zhou ’15, MS in Business Analytics
Assurance Senior Associate, PwC
Check out videos of Skanda, Paul, and other recent alumni in our MS Programs playlist on our YouTube channel.
Ready to begin your business school journey? Visit simon.rochester.edu to get started.
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Looking for a chance to “meet” MBA alumni? Tune in to this Q&A session moderated by Jennifer Crandall, senior associate director of admissions. Our alumni touch on a range of topics, including why they chose Simon, impact of the Simon alumni network, the skills they learned during the program that are most applicable to their post-MBA careers, their favorite Simon memories, and more!
Panelists include:
Alyssa Rinck ’18 (MBA)
Senior Consultant – Retail & Consumer Goods, Cognizant
Erika King ’17 (MBA)
FirstNet Project Manager & Analyst (Leadership Development Program), AT&T
Philip Myers ’13 (MBA)
Director - Treasury, Global Liquidity Management, Bank of America
Shahbaaz Mubeen ’18 (MBA)
Senior Program Manager, Amazon
Dre Collier ’15 (MBA)
Manager, Accenture Strategy
Ready to begin your business school journey? Visit simon.rochester.edu to get started.
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Join Jennifer Crandall, senior associate director of admissions, as she facilitates a panel discussion with current marketing analytics students, Paul Nelson, clinical professor of marketing and the faculty advisor for the MS in Marketing Analytics program, Libby Bakken, assistant director of MS Marketing/Business Analytics for the Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center, and Karen Platt, director of MS advising in the Office of Student Engagement. They share information about the program structure, course offerings, STEM designation, and career outcomes for our MS in Marketing Analytics program.
View MS Class of 2018 employment results.
Questions? Reach out to admissions@simon.rochester.edu and you're guaranteed a response in two business days.
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If you’re an admitted Simon MBA student, tune in to learn why pre-MBA conferences are highly recommended for those beginning the full-time MBA program this summer. Current MBA students Ryan Bell ’20, Ashley Brown ’20, Jazmine Carter ’20, and Dave Schryver ’20 join Andrew Brayda, senior associate director of admissions, to discuss the pre-MBA conferences they attended, preparation strategies, tips for following up afterward, and general advice for members of Simon’s MBA Class of 2021.
Learn more about these pre-MBA conferences:
Consortium Orientation Program
Forté MBA Women’s Leadership Conference
Forté Financial Services FAST Track
JumpStart
Poets & Quants Pre-MBA Networking Festival
There’s still time to register for UR Simon Weekend April 12-14! This exclusive programming will help you get a head start on prepping for your career search and for pre-MBA conferences and networking opportunities. Register on the Admitted Student Portal by March 29.
Still have questions? Reach out to us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu and we will help you navigate and evaluate your pre-MBA options.
If you’re an admitted Simon MBA student, tune in to learn about pre-MBA opportunities for those beginning the full-time MBA program in Fall 2019. Current MBA students Calvin Crockett ’20, Jazmine Carter ’20, Gavin Hall ’19, and Justine Lazo ’20 join Julie Sadwick, senior associate director of admissions, to share criteria for participation in these opportunities, why they chose specific programming, the benefits they received, and advice for members of Simon’s MBA Class of 2021.
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Learn more about these pre-MBA opportunities:
MLT Programs and Initiatives
The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management
JumpStart
Toigo Institute
Check back next month for an episode dedicated to pre-MBA conferences!
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Still have questions? Reach out to us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu and we will help you navigate and evaluate your pre-MBA options.
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Join Nicole Guzski, senior assistant director of admissions, as she facilitates a panel discussion with current finance students, Dan Burnside, clinical professor of finance and faculty advisor for the MS in Finance program, Helen Wang, assistant director of finance for the Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center, and Karen Platt, director of MS advising in the Office of Student Engagement. They share information about the program structure, course offerings, STEM designation, and career outcomes for our MS in Finance program.
View MS Class of 2018 interim employment results.
Don't wait, apply by February 15!
Questions? Reach out to admissions@simon.rochester.edu and you're guaranteed a response in two business days.
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Rebekah Lewin, assistant dean of admissions and financial aid sits down for a chat with Angela Petrucco, assistant dean of the Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center about Angela's background before coming (back!) to Simon, her vision for the Benet CMC going forward, and early projections for MBA Class of 2019 career outcomes.
Ready to apply? Get started.
Still have questions? Contact the admissions team at admissions@simon.rochester.edu—we would love to hear from you!
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Join Trista Kukucka, assistant director of admissions, as she facilitates a panel discussion with current accountancy students, Heidi Ames, career counselor from the Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center, Dan Compo, an MS advisor in the Office of Student Engagement, and Heidi Tribunella, clinical professor of accounting and the faculty advisor for the MS in Accountancy program. They share information about the program structure, course offerings, STEM designation, and career outcomes of our MS in Accountancy program.
View Class of 2018 interim employment results.
Ready to apply? Get started.
Still have questions? Reach out to the Admissions Office at admissions@simon.rochester.edu -- we would love to hear from you!
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Julie Sadwick and Andrew Brayda, senior associate directors of admissions at Simon, are back to share advice in advance of our fast-approaching January 5 application deadline. They discuss application requirements, the process for re-applicants, our holistic approach to application review, scholarship support, and more. Even if you are targeting a later application deadline, these tips will benefit you as you prepare to hit "submit."
Already listened to Andrew and Julie's advice? Apply now.
Still have questions? Email us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu or call us at (585) 275-3533.
Simon recently became the first MBA program in the US to offer MBA students a STEM-designated option in any specialization. Rebekah Lewin, Simon Business School's assistant dean of admissions and financial aid, gives an overview of this new offering, gives some background on STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math— discusses the job projections for STEM-related management positions, and breaks down who should consider this option. Spoiler: You can choose to pursue the STEM-designated option regardless of your undergraduate background or previous work experience!
Archived webinars:
Learn more about the STEM-designated option on our website. If you still have questions, call us at (585) 275-3533 or email us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu.
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Get to know Andrew Brayda and Julie Sadwick, senior associate directors of admissions at Simon Business School, who work with candidates for our Full-Time MBA Program. Find out what they love most about working with prospective business students, where they are traveling this fall, and what they recommend you do (and eat!) in Rochester!
View our full travel schedule for 2018-19.
Ready to begin your business school journey? Visit simon.rochester.edu/apply to start your application.
Get to know Rebekah Lewin, assistant dean of admissions and financial aid and one of Simon's Admissions Committee members. She chats about everything from what qualities are most important in a Simon applicant to her favorite coffee order (spoiler: there's more than one)! You'll also learn why she finds her work so exciting and rewarding after nearly 20 years at Simon.
Questions about the admissions process? Contact us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu.
Five students from the MBA Class of 2018 -- Veselina (Vessy) Angelova, Jihan Cooke, Eric Griswold, Saniya Shaikh, and Andrew Smith -- discuss the family atmosphere at Simon, club opportunities, life in Rochester, and more! Questions about Simon or the application process? Contact us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu.