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S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management – Cornell University

S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management

The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management is headquartered at Cornell University’s campus in Ithaca, New York. Johnson offers two full-time MBA options as well as two executive MBA programs. One hallmark of the Johnson MBA program is its immersion learning program, through which students carry out coursework and fieldwork targeted towards a particular career or industry. The school also places a notable emphasis on leadership, starting with the Johnson Team Leadership Experience that all students complete in their first semester.

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Current State

05/23/2013

Round 4 applicants received final admissions decisions on April 24th, 2013.

Basic Stats

MEDIAN GMAT700
MEDIAN GPA3.33
CLASS SIZE271
% FEMALE30%

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Interview Reports

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Cornell / Johnson MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1 / Adcom / Skype

I did my interview via Skype with a member of the adcom. She stated that she had my resume and while she hadn’t reviewed my application, she...

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