Johnson GSM Interview (cont'd)
Can you describe how the financial aid process works and what admitted
applicants can expect in terms of scholarships, assistantships, and loan
guarantees?
All students may apply for merit-based scholarships by checking a box
within the online application. About thirty-percent of students receive
scholarships, ranging from $5,000 per year to full tuition. Students receive
notification of scholarship decisions on notification dates. In addition to
merit-based scholarships, we offer 25 Park Fellowships each year. Park
Fellows receive full tuition and a stipend for two years. They also complete
a service project and participate in leadership activities. The Park
Fellowship is limited to US Citizens. We review applicants’ essays about
leadership and invite about 100 finalists to campus for a competitive
weekend.
We also offer Federal and private educational loans for US citizens and
Permanent Residents. International students must secure a US Citizen or
Permanent Resident cosigner for educational loans.
What information would you like to share with applicants who would
like to visit the campus?
We recommend visiting campus to experience the Johnson School environment
first-hand. Prospective students value the opportunity to connect with
current students and assess their fit with the Johnson School community.
Prospective students can attend a class and an information session with
current students. We offer class visits Monday – Thursday and information
sessions Monday – Friday during the academic year. After starting an
application account, students can schedule a class visit via the website.
What are some of the attractions of going to school in Ithaca as
opposed to a major city like New York, Chicago or Boston?
Ithaca is a beautiful small city in the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate
New York. Our students appreciate the local waterfalls and gorges, vineyards
beside Cayuga Lake, panoramic views, and a variety of hiking and biking
trails in the area. Ithaca also offers a unique variety of restaurants,
galleries, markets, and nightclubs all within a short drive or bus ride.
Johnson School students attend classes in historic Sage Hall on Cornell’s
central campus. Our location on central campus provides easy access to all
of the opportunities at the University. Students and faculty also meet for
meals or events in nearby Collegetown or down the hill at Ithaca Commons.
For many, two years in Ithaca provides a chance to escape, reexamine
priorities, and focus on achieving their goals.
What should students expect in terms of housing options?
Most students live in apartments near campus and walk to Sage Hall or
ride the TCAT bus (a free service for Cornell students). Our students live
in a variety of neighborhoods reflecting different preferences. Many
students find housing online and connect with potential roommates via new
student websites. Accepted students usually visit potential apartments and
sign lease agreements during Destination Johnson, the accepted student
weekend in April.
What industries and companies recruit the most students from The
Johnson School?
Many Johnson School students enter investment banking or financial services
positions. A large percentage of students also accept roles in marketing,
consulting, and general management.
Top recruiters include American Express, Amgen, Bain, Bank of America,
Barclays, BNP Paribas, Booz Allen Hamilton, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Citi,
Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, GE, Goldman Sachs,
Johnson & Johnson, JP Morgan, McKinsey, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, S.C.
Johnson, UBS, and Unilever.
To wrap up, what is a defining quality that distinguishes the Johnson
School from its peers?
The Johnson School provides performance learning in an intense,
collaborative community. Our students form strong bonds during the MBA
experience and remain active as alumni.
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