From the Admissions Office

The snow has started falling in New Haven and the admissions season is in full swing. We have enjoyed seeing so many prospective students on campus and look forward to welcoming many more over the coming months.

At this time of the year, candidates are at different stages in the application process: some are getting ready to submit their application, some have already submitted their application, and some are still in the process of learning about SOM.

For those candidates who have been working on their applications, our second round deadline is coming up on January 7, 2009. These last few weeks before the deadline are a time to put the finishing touches on your application. For those of you in that position, here are some tips for second round final reviews so you can submit your application and enjoy the holiday season.

• Review Your Essays
  Before you submit your application, it’s important to review your essays to be sure your goals are well articulated and you’ve covered all the points you want to convey. You may also want to have a friend or family member proofread them because it’s always helpful to have a second pair of eyes to catch things you may have missed. Just remember essays should be entirely your own work.
  
  
• Send Your Official Test Score Reports
  If you haven’t already, designate Yale SOM to receive your score reports electronically. If we don’t receive your report close to the admissions deadline, the review of your application may be delayed.
  
  
• Make Your Resumé Stand Out
  Instead of just listing your job responsibilities, be sure you’ve highlighted special projects and new initiatives that have contributed to the success of your office.

For those of you who have already applied, December is a busy time in the admissions office. We’re in the midst of reviewing first round applications and sending out interview invitations. Right now we’ve invited about two-thirds of the total candidates we intend to interview for the first round, and we hope to extend the majority of the remaining interviews before the holidays. We may send out a few invitations closer to the decision deadline, though, so there’s still time to hear from us if you haven’t already.

Finally, for those of you still in the process of learning about the school, Yale SOM students will be traveling over the winter break and have arranged some informal gatherings in cities around the world. If you would like to attend, please register through our web site. This is a great opportunity to speak with members of the SOM community and learn more about the program.

If you have any questions during the admissions process, please post on our discussion boards. Members of the Admissions Committee will be monitoring the boards periodically while our office is closed for winter break (December 24 until January 5). Happy holidays from the SOM Admissions Team!

Admissions Office
Yale School of Management
135 Prospect Street
Box 208200
New Haven, CT 06520-8200
203.432.5635, Admissions Office
203.432.6380, Visitor Center
fax 203.432.7004
mba.admissions@yale.edu