UC San Diego Rady MBA Interview (cont'd)
Does your staff re-examine their previous application(s)?
Typically, yes.
Describe how the financial aid process works and what admitted students
can expect in terms of scholarships, assistantships, and loan guarantees.
UC San Diego's Financial Aid Office has provided service to Rady MBA
students thus far, particularly in the area of educational loans. We
anticipate adding our own financial aid staff sometime during the coming
academic year. All applicants are considered for merit-based fellowships.
How helpful do applicants generally find a campus visit?
Very! Particularly because we are relatively new, campus visits are an
important way to get a feel for the culture we are creating, as well as to
learn more about the program and to see the campus.
Do you have any special instructions or advice for applicants who wish to
visit the Rady School's campus?
Contact the Admissions Office at 858-534-0864 to make arrangements.
What specifically should IT applicants do to differentiate themselves in
their applications?
We welcome applications from candidates with technical backgrounds. Our
emphasis on the management and leadership needs of innovation-driven
companies fits well for applicants with this background and a desire to have
an impact in the technology sector of the global economy. We do want
applicants with IT backgrounds to demonstrate the other characteristics
we've mentioned here: contribution to organizations, creativity and impact
and the ability to work collaboratively. IT applicants with the capacity to
become leaders are very welcome at Rady.
Can you briefly describe the housing situation for your students?
On-campus housing is very limited, and most MBAs will choose to live in
communities near campus. Shared housing is common, with incoming students
connecting directly with each other to find housemates.
What makes Rady a special place to study business?
A few things come immediately to mind:
- UC San Diego, which is a great research university, with tremendous
intellectual and academic assets, especially in the areas of technology and
science. We work actively with other units of the university – our students
aren't isolated.
- The focus on innovation in our curriculum – and in the way we behave as
a school.
- Our openness to student ideas and initiatives. We view students as
partners in creating their own education and as stakeholders in what will
become a great graduate school of management.
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