SMU Cox MBA Recommendation Questions
2024-2025 SMU Cox MBA Recommendation Questions
The SMU Cox School of Business MBA application does not require applicants to submit letters of recommendation. Instead, applicants are asked to submit the names and contact information of two people who could serve as professional references if needed during the review process. These individuals will only be contacted in the event there are questions about your background that are otherwise not answered in the application materials and only with notification. It is recommended to supply references who know you in a professional capacity, such as current or former supervisors.
MBA Applywire
South European, heavily involved with extra curricular activities (conservation, soup kitchens, local food producers).
Given the GRE 3 times achieving a similar overall score.
Undergrad in Economics and business admin.
Moved internationally (Asia, Europe, USA) every 2-3 years for work postings.
Speaking 3 languages.
Certified private pilot.
Planning to enroll in MBA math to strength my quant.
Had a PhD degree (GPA 3.65) in power engineering after undergraduate studies. Working experience span from R&D, technology firm and utility (end-users). Became manager 3 years ago. Long-term strategy making and PI of $100+ million DOE grant for a utility. IEEE senior member with 15+ invited panel sessions in the past 4 years.
Short-term goal: Solidify the thoughts, identify potential collaborators and actively search for entrepreneurship opportunities within Stanford study period. Co-fund a new company via Angel Fund or the with DOE SBIR/STTR. May also join Venture Capital to gain broad market insights, before starting my own company.
Long-term goal: Lead an innovation company to provide disruptive solutions for energy industry, and propagate influence through building solid product and providing excellent services.
MBA LiveWire
Applied August 15th
Interview invite August 29th
Interview September 6th
Acceptance September 9th
Reapplicant from Round 2 for August 2024 without an interview