{"id":4397,"date":"2014-02-20T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2014-02-20T17:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gmat\/?p=4397"},"modified":"2015-07-23T14:09:15","modified_gmt":"2015-07-23T21:09:15","slug":"admissions-tips-from-uncs-kenan-flagler-business-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/gmat\/admissions-tips-from-uncs-kenan-flagler-business-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions Tips from UNC\u2019s Kenan-Flagler Business School"},"content":{"rendered":"

If UNC’s Kenan-Flager<\/a> is on your list of dream bschools, then you’ll want to read up on these tips from their admissions office. Meet Lisa Beisser, Senior Associate Director of MBA Admissions, and hear what she has to say about your chances of getting in!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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First off, what’s one aspect of UNC Business School that makes you proud to be a part of it?<\/strong>\u00a0This school really prides itself on its culture and sense of community and going beyond just the bottom line. Like most top business schools, we have incredibly smart and driven students. But our students also are very focused on community and being part of the greater good. That combination is unique and something we are all quite proud of. Our students strive to make positive impacts on the future corporations they lead and the communities they serve.<\/p>\n

 
\nWhat qualities do you think a student needs to really thrive at UNC?<\/strong>\u00a0At the most basic level, our students need to have the analytical skills to do well in a very demanding academic program. But beyond that, our students need to thrive on teamwork and a spirit of collaboration. Finally, students need to be ready and eager to take advantage of the intense leadership training that our students receive.<\/p>\n

 
\nDo your criteria for acceptance change at all across the different application rounds?<\/strong>\u00a0The general criteria doesn\u2019t change across application rounds, but by our last round, we are sometimes looking for a particular profile that we need to round out the class. We are always looking to diversify the class in terms of gender, ethnicity, nationality, functional background, etc. For example, when we get to our last round we may realize that we are light on women with marketing backgrounds. So when we are making decisions in that last round, we still have the same admissibility criteria, but we may find a woman with marketing experience to be a better fit at that time for us.<\/p>\n

 
\nWhen you think about the best recommendation letters you’ve ever read, what’s a common thread that makes those letters stand out?<\/strong>\u00a0Outstanding recommendation letters tend to include a lot of detail and examples to back up the positive statements being made about the applicant. The letters really paint a picture of an individual who is progressing beyond their peers and is a rising star in their organization.<\/p>\n

 
\nDoes a student’s extraneous interaction with your school affect his\/her admission? For instance, do you keep track of a student’s behavior on a campus visit or tweets at your Twitter handle?<\/strong>\u00a0We keep track of any official interaction with the admissions office (campus visit, email, event attendance, etc.). And we also have a place for \u201cmisc notes\u201d in each applicant\u2019s file. So if a particular issue came to our attention (through a current student or social media) we could always indicate the issue in the notes field. In terms of affecting admissions chances, well, everything an applicant does could potentially impact their admissions decision! For example, if someone was rude to our receptionist during their campus visit, we would probably hear about it and consider that input with the rest of their application package.<\/p>\n

 
\nWhat\u2019s the number 1 reason you would turn down a UNC applicant, and why?<\/strong>\u00a0Since we pride ourselves on our school culture, we are careful to choose applicants who we believe are a good cultural fit with our school. We sometimes will deny an otherwise strong applicant based on a sub-par interview or a red flag regarding interpersonal skills in a recommendation.<\/p>\n

 
\nWhen it comes to choosing a school that\u2019s the right fit, would you recommend that students choose schools based on how high low or high their GMAT scores are compared to the average score of that school? Why or why not?<\/strong>\u00a0A school\u2019s average GMAT score is a good place to start in terms of determining which schools might be in your target range. But clearly test scores are only one piece of the puzzle. We encourage applicants to look at a school\u2019s academic strengths, graduates\u2019 employment record, leadership opportunities and school culture. We always admit applicants with a wide range of test scores, so if an applicant finds they are otherwise a good fit with a school, even if their test scores fall below the school\u2019s average, they still may want to pursue admission at that school.<\/p>\n

 
\nDuring your interviews, what else are you looking to learn about the student that wasn\u2019t already communicated in the application?<\/strong>\u00a0The interview is the one place where we can evaluate an applicant\u2019s verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. We often are trying to figure out how this applicant may present themselves to an employer\/recruiter a few months down the line. Do they have \u201cexecutive presence\u201d? Can they engage their interviewer? Are they able to tell their \u201cstory\u201d in a compelling way and connect it to their future career goal?<\/p>\n

 
\nWhat\u2019s one final piece of advice you\u2019d like to share with every UNC Business School applicant?<\/strong>\u00a0I recommend that applicants use the business school application process to truly do some introspection and self-reflection. Before writing your essays or even choosing your schools, figure out what makes you tick, what makes you unique and how business school will help you achieve your career goals. Sometimes it\u2019s hard to find the time to do this, but this level of self-awareness will go a long way toward making the application process a successful one. Finally, and I\u2019m sure this is something most schools recommend, is that you make time to visit the schools on your \u201cshort list\u201d. An on-campus visit, if feasible, allows you to truly get a pulse for a school\u2019s culture and determine if a particular school is a place where you think you will be comfortable and thrive. And if you can\u2019t travel to campus, use other means to get to know a school\u2019s culture, like reaching out to current students and alumni.<\/p>\n

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Let us know in the comments below if there are any questions you\u2019d like us to ask an admissions committee on your behalf!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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