Admissions Process - Early Advantage MBA Program

Apply to the Early Advantage MBA Program by October 31, 2009 and we will waive the $50 application fee. You need to only submit your application to have this fee waived. Supplemental items including GMAT score reports, transcripts, recommendations, essay and resume can be submitted separately and after this date. Please Note: We will continue to accept applications after this date on a rolling basis until the class is filled.

When submitting your online application, select the PAY BY CHECK option to bypass the credit card payment screen. Do not send in a check. This option is valid if you apply BEFORE October 31, 2009.

January 2010 Entering Class: CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Indicate "Early Advantage MBA - January 2010" on your online or paper-based application.

August 2010 Entering Class: CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Indicate "Early Advantage MBA - August 2010" on your online or paper-based application.

All application are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Admission to the Rollins MBA Programs is selective and based upon an evaluation of all application materials submitted by the candidate. Previous academic records, score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), prior work experience, and leadership skills are among the factors that are evaluated during the admission process. The MBA programs have different criteria and it is to your advantage to submit an application as early as possible.

Admissions Instructions
The following materials must be sent to the Crummer School in order for the application to be evaluated by the admissions committee. Materials may be submitted all together or piece-by-piece. Please send admission materials to:

Linda Puritz
Assistant Director, Full-Time MBA Admissions
Crummer Graduate School of Business
Rollins College
1000 Holt Avenue-2722
Winter Park, Florida 32789

Applicants must meet the specified admission requirements to be eligible for admission to one of the graduate programs offered by the Crummer School of Business. However, meeting these requirements does not ensure acceptance. In order to be considered for admission, a prospective student must provide the following:

Statement of Purpose

The Crummer School Admissions Committee uses your statement of purpose to evaluate several areas of your candidacy. First, your statement of purpose demonstrates the thoroughness of your career planning and preparation. Second, your statement of purpose often reveals your strengths as well as areas of opportunity. Finally, your statement of purpose demonstrates your written communication skills. Please proofread your work for both spelling and grammar. Statements with these errors reflect a lack of attention to detail. The suggested length for your statement of purpose is between 500 and 1,000 words.

Transcripts
Applicants should arrange to have all official transcripts of academic records sent directly from each undergraduate, graduate, and professional school attended. In order to be eligible for admissions, candidates must have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited university prior to EAMBA Orientation.

Confidential Evaluations
Two Confidential Evaluation forms are required before your application is considered complete. They should be filled out by individuals who are familiar with your academic performance, or professional persons who can highlight your potential for graduate work. Candidates should sign in to the online application system for instructions on how recommenders can complete the form online or download a printable version from the link above. Hard copies of the confidential evaluation must be sealed in an envelope with the evaluator’s signature over the seal. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide recommenders ample time to return these evaluations.

Resume
Your resume outlines your academic and professional experiences and highlights significant accomplishments.

GMAT
All applicants are required to submit an official score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Official scores should be sent directly to the school from Pearson VUE™. Please call 1-800-717-GMAT or visit www.mba.com to schedule a test time or to have GMAT scores sent to the Crummer School. After careful review of course documents, the GMAT requirement may be waived for applicants who have earned a graduate-level degree; however EAMBA applicants wishing to be considered for scholarship funds should submit a score on the GMAT even if they have a graduate degree.

A GMAT Review course is offered through the Crummer School - click here for more information about fees, dates and to register.

Interviews
Interviews are scheduled by invitation only. If the Admissions Committee determines that an interview is necessary, you will be contacted by a representative from our office. Requests for interviews cannot be considered unless all required admissions information has been received by the Crummer School. All applicants being considered for admissions are required to participate in a personal interview with the Admissions Committee. Interviews help to assess an applicant's qualifications and provide the prospective student with a more accurate perspective of the many features of the Crummer School graduate business programs. On-campus interviews are preferred, but for those who are unable to visit Crummer, the EAMBA Admissions Committee will allow phone or teleconference interviews may be scheduled.

In addition to the material above International Students may need to submit the following two items:

Official TOEFL Score
Your Official TOEFL Score is required for admission if English is not your first language. If you have received a degree from a school where English is the primary language of instruction, the TOEFL requirement is waived.

Transcript Evaluation
A transcript evaluation (not translation) is required if your undergraduate degree was awarded by a school outside of the United States. An evaluation can be obtained from either World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associate, Inc. A "course-by-course" evaluation is sufficient for admission purposes. If you have taken graduate level courses that you want us to consider for transfer purposes, you will need to submit a "course-by-course" evaluation. If you choose to have your transcript evaluated by Josef Silny you must also request an official cumulative grade point average report at an additional cost.  

*Please note international applicants are required to submit an official transcript directly to the EAMBA Admissions office in addition to the transcript evaluation.