Admissions Process - Saturday MBA

Admission to a Rollins MBA Program is selective and based upon an evaluation of all application materials submitted by a candidate. Our admissions policy ensures that incoming classes will be comprised of individuals who represent diverse backgrounds, exercise integrity and demonstrate management potential. Academic records, score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), previous and current professional experience, leadership, and motivation are among the factors that are evaluated during the admission process.

The Saturday MBA (SMBA) Program enrolls one class every year at the beginning of January. Since admission is granted on a rolling basis it to your advantage to submit an application as early as possible.

The application deadline for the January 2010 class is November 30, 2009

An application must be submitted by November 30 to be considered.

Admissions Instructions

The following materials must be sent to the Crummer School in order for your application to be evaluated by the admissions committee. Materials may be submitted all together or piece-by-piece. Please send all admission materials to: 
Ms. Towera Jensen
Program Coordinator
Crummer Graduate School of Business
Rollins College
1000 Holt Avenue-2722
Winter Park, Florida 32789
TxJensen@rollins.edu

Applicants must meet the specified admission requirements to be eligible for admission to the Saturday MBA program offered by the Crummer Graduate 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:

Application for Admission
We encourage prospective students to apply online. You may also download and print a copy of the application and the necessary forms.  A $50 dollar application fee, which is non-refundable, must accompany the completed application form. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Rollins College. The application is self-explanatory and you are encouraged to complete all information carefully.

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
Official transcripts of all academic course work must be submitted in sealed envelopes, signed by the appropriate university officials. Students who have attended or graduated from a foreign college or university must provide an official transcript and a translation into English from World Education Services (WES). Information on document to document evaluation can be found at www.WES.org. You may request information via email at info@wes.org, or contact them via telephone at 1-800-937-3895.

Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required.  They should be written by individuals who are familiar with your work performance. A letter from your immediate supervisor is strongly encouraged. Letters should be sent in a timely manner and are required in order for you application to be considered complete. The Saturday MBA admissions office often contacts these individuals during the application review process. Although a minimum of two letters are required, it is fine to have more submitted.

Resume
Your resume outlines your career progression and highlights significant accomplishments. You will be creating resumes to use in marketing yourself throughout your MBA experience. Take some time with your resume and use it to reveal your strengths and potential for success.

GMAT
Applicants are required to submit an official score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Official scores should be sent directly to the Crummer 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.

The GMAT requirement is only waived for applicants who have already earned a graduate-level degree in an acceptable area of study.

The Crummer School offers GMAT Review courses each year. For dates and to access the registration form use the following link GMAT or call (407) 647-1252. The registration fee includes guide book, materials and parking validation.

Interviews
All applicants to the SMBA program are required to participate in a personal interview with the Director. Interviews help to assess an applicant's qualifications and afford the applicant an opportunity to further discuss their credentials and qualifications. Once you have submitted an application you will be contacted by our office to schedule the interview appointment. Please keep in mind that in order for your interview to be productive and thorough, all other admission materials should be on file prior to the interview.