안녕하세요! 반달곰원장입니다.
우리나라에서 가장 인기많은 미국도시 LA. 그지역의 명문 캘리포니아주립대학교 UCLA MBA School의 이름은 바로 Anderson School입니다. 미국 서부지역에서는 Stanford, UC Berkeley, USC MBA와 함께 MBA School들을 리딩하고 있다고 보시면 됩니다.
올 늦여름에 있었던 QS World MBA 투어 에서도 UCLA Anderson MBA School앞에 수많은 후보자들이 입학담당자들과 이야기를 나누기위해 장사진을 쳤던 것이 기억이 납니다. 그리고 최근에 발표된 Bloomberg Businessweek 선정 세계 100대 Best MBA중 11위를 차지하였고 Economist 선정 100대 Best MBA중에서는 13위를 차지하였습니다. 세계적인 명문 UCLA Anderson MBA의 2라운드 지원이 마감되고 있슴을 알려드리오니 세계적인 MBA에 지원에 관심있는 분들은 빨리 서둘러 주시길 바랍니다.
그럼 UCLA MBA 지원을 위한 Admission requirements를 알려드리겠습니다.
Online Application
All applicants must apply to the MBA program online. Applications will be accepted for fall 2015 starting Aug. 1, 2014. The application fee is $200.
Four-year Bachelor Degree or Equivalent
Candidates must hold a completed undergraduate degree in order to enroll in our MBA program. Usually this is a four-year bachelor's degree, or its equivalent in other countries.
International applicants with just a 3-year undergraduate degree may be admitted if the Admissions Committee determines that their entire academic profile and overall application are strong enough.
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»You should submit scanned copies of your academic records with your application. only applicants invited to interview should send us official hard-copy documents upon request.
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»Records needed from schools outside the United States include multiple documents as described on the International Applicants page.
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»We understand the differing rigor of schools and grading scales around the world, and we always evaluate academics within their own context, without converting them to any other system. Grades on scales other than the American 4.0 standard should NOT be converted for reporting purposes on the application. No discrepancy should exist between what you report and what we see on your transcripts.
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»Undergraduate majors of all kinds are welcome in the class - we need some business and economics graduates but also engineers, scientists, and those who studied liberal arts.
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»Quantitative preparation is key for performance in our core, so all math-related grades (plus the GMAT-quant score) get special scrutiny.
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»Grade trends are important, and we like to see averages that get better over time as undergraduates learn to thrive in their chosen major. We give you the benefit of the doubt for occasional issues with classes, but our students tend to show a consistent level of functioning above their peers.
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»If you want to bolster your academic profile, you could complete additional coursework now and submit the transcript with the application for consideration. MBA-related classes such as calculus, statistics, accounting or finance are preferred.
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»Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, Chartered Accountant, etc. can add value to your profile and there is a section in the application to note them.
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»Undergraduate courses taken in a term at another institution (e.g., during an exchange program) do not require an additional transcript as long as they appear on the degree-granting school's transcript. You should submit transcripts for all coursework taken after secondary school (high school).
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»To facilitate our evaluation of your degree(s), you may choose to supply a course-by-course credential evaluation report from World Education Services along with the scanned documents from your school.
GMAT/GRE
All applicants must take the GMAT or GRE, but there is no minimum score. For an idea of the typical range we admit, see the latest class profile.
For fall 2015 admission, the GMAT/GRE test date must be between April 1, 2010 - April 30, 2015 for scores to be valid, but not later than the deadline date of the round in which the applicant is applying.
We primarily evaluate your top score, but all scores reported to UCLA Anderson are visible to the Admissions Committee.
Note that we also accept GRE scores (to order ETS to send a GRE score report to the UCLA Anderson MBA program use school code 0771).
GMAT/GRE You are required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE). We prefer GMAT scores as the common denominator by which we have historically compared candidates, but we accept the GRE now as well.
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»Within the MBA application, you must report the test date and score you want the Admissions Committee to evaluate.
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»Applications cannot be reviewed without complete test scores (as self-reported by the candidate or officially by the GMAT or GRE office), and applications are only reviewed in the round when scores are received.
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»The GMAT or GRE test date must be between April 1, 2010 and April 30, 2015 for scores to be valid, but not later than the deadline date for the round in which you are applying.
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»Official GMAT score reports are sent electronically upon your request from Pearson VUE to UCLA Anderson MBA Admissions (with the School Code 2NZ-2F-24). Official scores are required for enrollment but not for applying.
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»Official GRE score reports are sent via hard-copy upon your request from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to UCLA Anderson MBA Admissions (with the school code 0771).
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»We primarily evaluate your top score, but all scores reported to UCLA Anderson are visible to the Admissions Committee.
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»No minimum GMAT is required, and the Admissions Committee has the flexibility to consider all scores in the context of your overall academic preparation and management potential.
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»For further information and testing arrangements, please visit the GMAT or GRE website.
Work Experience
Although the majority of our students do have full-time work experience, early career and college senior prospective students may still apply.
-직장경력 3년이상이 83%이상입니다만 직장경력이 없는 경우에도 지원할 수 있으니 참고하시길 바랍니다.
We evaluate candidates on their work in any given field after the completion of their undergraduate degree. Backgrounds and interests vary widely among our students, but all share a vision of how the MBA will empower their future.
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»Quality of experience is more important than quantity.
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»We look at your impact in the context of the time you had and the field you're in.
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»Diverse paths lead to business school, and we find that students learn more when we mix people from every type and level of organization. Your application should show us how you will contribute to the mix of your class.
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»We are most impressed by increasing levels of responsibility over time; those who advance faster than their peers are the ones who get admitted first.
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»The majority of our students are career-switchers using the MBA to leverage themselves into a new field. Others will springboard back into higher positions in their current sectors.
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»We admit very few people without at least a year or two of post-bachelor degree work. Our "early career" admits contribute more in terms of academic excellence and contagious study skills.
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»Leadership in work, campus or community organizations helps to demonstrate management potential. Show us that you can commit to an organization, create a vision and motivate others to achieve goals together.
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»Jobs held prior to your undergraduate degree may be listed if desired, but our focus is on post-baccalaureate experience.
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»A resumé must be submitted with the application and should create a compelling summary of your career on one page (or not more than two pages).
Recommendation
Only one letter of recommendation is needed from an individual who is well acquainted with your performance in a work setting, preferably from a direct supervisor.
The recommendation provides us with third-party confirmation and insights into your achievements. You should choose a recommender who will support your candidacy with concrete examples of performance and impact on the organization.
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»Questions from the on-line recommendation form are shown below and are for reference only.
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»The Recommendation must be submitted on-line, not via hard-copy responses to these questions.
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»You must register your recommender, who then use the confidential on-line link they receive directly from ApplyYourself. Your recommender also has the option to upload an additional document if desired.
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»If your recommender does not write in English, the uploaded document can be a certified translation of their comments. only one recommendation is accepted per application.
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»Ideally your recommendation should be from a current direct supervisor who is best equipped to answer questions about your leadership, communication, teamwork, initiative and other skills.
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»If you are unable to ask a current supervisor for a recommendation, then you can ask a former boss, a manager from another department, or a consultant or client who knows you well enough to answer the questions insightfully.
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»Academic contacts are not usually able to provide information on management potential. Similarly, family members, peers and friends are not appropriate as recommenders.
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»Your recommenders' own titles or positions are not important - instead, their ability to comment knowledgeably and specifically about you is vital.
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»Letters from contacts (including alumni) who do not know you well cannot add value like direct supervisors can.
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»Online recommendations are due by the application deadline.
Recommendation Questions and Topics*
- How do the candidate's performance, potential, or personal qualities compare to those of other well?qualified individuals in similar roles? Please provide specific examples.
- Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant's response.
- In UCLA Anderson's school culture we share success, drive change and think fearlessly. Please give examples where the applicant exhibited any or all of these.
*Please note: Questions and topics listed above are for reference only. Actual submission of letters of recommendation is done online, through the application system only.
Essays
One essay is required, in written form only. one optional essay may also be submitted to supply information on extenuating circumstances.
FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS - onE REQUIRED ESSAY:
UCLA Anderson is distinguished by three defining principles: Share Success, Think Fearlessly, Drive Change. What principles have defined your life and pre-MBA career? How do you believe that UCLA Anderson's principles, and the environment they create, will help you attain your post-MBA career goals? (750 words maximum)
OPTIONAL ESSAY:
The following essay is optional. No preference is given in the evaluation process to applicants who submit an optional essay. Please note that we only accept written essays.
Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the Admissions Committee should be aware? Please use your best judgment. (250 words maximum)
RE-APPLICANTS - onE REQUIRED ESSAY:
Reapplicants who applied for the class entering in fall 2013 or 2014 are required to complete the following essay:
Please describe your career progress since you last applied and ways in which you have enhanced your candidacy. Include updates on short-term and long-term career goals, as well as your continued interest in UCLA Anderson. (750 words maximum)
Your essays are the primary way for you to share your perspectives and plans with the admissions committee. The best essays are introspective, genuine and succinct in directly answering our questions and responding to our topics.
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»You should try to distinguish yourself by showing what makes you different from others who share similar profiles.
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»Personal ｅxpression is what we are looking for, not platitudes.
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»Making a strong case for your future plans requires you to first do research on career paths and find one that resonates. Even if this target will change during business school, your application essays should lay out a clear trajectory for short-term and long-term goals. Do this by demonstrating how you expect to build on skills from your past, and those you expect to gain from the MBA.
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»Essays are more compelling if they include specific courses, programs, groups, opportunities, activities, etc. from which you would benefit, if admitted to UCLA Anderson. These references are best found through website research, personal discussions and a campus visit (if possible).
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»Content and clarity are key elements, as we seek superior communication skills.
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»Style is a consideration too, although we understand that those who speak other languages may have different manners of ｅxpression in English.We do check your essays for plagiarism, so make sure you always submit your own work.
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»Length does not equal strength. A well-written short essay can have even more impact than a longer essay. Please try to respect the word limits indicated below.
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»All responses to essays must be on double-spaced pages that are uploaded as a document. We do not accept essays in any other media but written form.
Interviews
Interviews are conducted on an invitation basis only after submitted applications are reviewed, and an interview must be completed to be admitted to the program.
Interviews are conducted on an invitation-only basis and one is required before admission can be offered. Applications are re-read after the interview comments are added, and then the Admissions Committee decides whether to make an admission offer.
Interviews are rarely the deciding factor in an admissions decision; instead they typically mirror or round out information already provided in the application.
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»Instructions on how to set up an interview are provided at the time of invitation.
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»Interviews are held on-campus, or off-campus via Skype, and they last approximately 30 minutes.
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»All interviews carry equal weight as they are conducted by second-year MBA students who are thoroughly trained on our evaluation metrics and on providing current perspectives for candidates.
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»Interviewing on-campus allows candidates to see the campus and visit a class, but there is no advantage to interviewing on- or off-campus.
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»Interviews are blind in order to avoid interviewer bias.
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»Questions are straightforward and generally cover topics already addressed in the application, such as reasons for getting an MBA, short-term and long-term career goals, fit with UCLA Anderson and personal interests.
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»Pre-rehearsed speeches do not make for a good interview. We are interested in getting to know you as an individual and understanding how you'll fit into the next class. We assess your communication skills, social skills, and readiness for our program.
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»Remember that the word "interview" implies an exchange of views between people, so be ready with pertinent questions and go with the flow of the conversation.
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»Business attire is appropriate for this professional interview, and we check photo identification to ensure integrity.
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»After being invited for an interview you should submit official test scores and hard-copy official academic records to us, as described in your interview invitation.
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»Hint: Relax, be genuine and enjoy the opportunity for us to get to know each other.
TOEFL / IELTS
TOEFL or IELTS scores are required of all applicants EXCEPT those who were educated solely in English for their undergraduate and/or prior graduate degree.
-PBT 560, IBT 87, IELTS 7.0 이상이어야 지원 가능합니다.
올해 UCLA MBA 입학생 정원은 360명이었고,이를 위해 지원한 지원자수는 4129명이었습니다. 10%가 안되는 합격률입니다. 입학조건에서 볼수 있듯이 기본적으로 영어점수는 만들고 GMAT에 포커스를 맞추어야 하겠습니다. 상당히 우수한 학생들이 모이기에 GMAT 750점을 목표로 해야 어느 정도 안정권이라고 할 수 있겠습니다.
2015년 1월 7일 마감되는 라운드 2입학지원 데드라인을 위해 UCLA MBA Admission team 에서는 12월 11일 Application Tune-Up Webinar 을 제공합니다. 이 행사는 지원서 작성을 위한 tip과 질의응답을 하는 시간으로 이루어지는데 참가희망을 원하는 분은 여기를 클릭하시어 참가신청하시면 됩니다.
Applicants from non-English-speaking countries are not required to take the TOEFL or IELTS tests if their academic documents confirm that all degree coursework was completed in English.
Please note that work experience in English is not sufficient for a TOEFL/IELTS waiver; the key factor is being educated in English.
For fall 2015 admission, the test date must be between April 1, 2013 - April 30, 2015 for TOEFL or IELTS scores to be valid, but not later than the deadline date for the round in which the applicant is applying.
TOEFL and IELTS Considerations:
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»International candidates educated in English are still strongly advised to take the TOEFL or IELTS to prove their fluency level to both the Admissions Committee and to U.S. visa officers.
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»No preference is given to either language test and all scores will be evaluated in conjunction with GMAT verbal scores and the AWA (Analytical Writing Assessment) to determine your true proficiency level.
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»Applications cannot be reviewed without complete test scores (as self-reported by you or officially by the testing firm), and applications are only reviewed in the round during which your scores are submitted.
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»Official TOEFL score reports are sent electronically upon your request from ETS to UCLA Anderson MBA Admissions (with the School Code 4837-02). Official scores are required for admission but not for applying. IELTS scores are sent by hard-copy mail upon your request.
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»Work experience in English is not sufficient for a waiver of the language exam requirement.
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»More information on the university's testing rules for all international applicants is available under UCLA Graduate Division's English requirements.
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»UCLA has minimum fluency standards for graduate admissions as shown on their pages.
인생은 자신이 목표하는 바에 따라서 정해질 가능성이 높습니다. 이상과 꿈을 높이 세우고 최선을 다하면 좋은 결과가 나올 수 있습니다. 탑랭킹 MBA를 꿈꾸시는 분들은 그에 맞게 GMAT과 IBT점수를 만드는데 전력을 다해주시길 바랍니다. 반달곰원장이 그 높은 이상을 실현하는데 도움드리겠습니다.
