Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Admissions Process
How do I contact the MBA Admissions office?
How do you evaluate candidates for admission?
What part of the application is most important?
What is the application fee?
What are the application deadlines for the class entering in August 2010?
When should I apply?
Who is considered an international student?
Is there a special application for international students?
How can I check the status of my application?
Do you require interviews?
If invited to interview, do I need to interview on campus?
When will I receive a decision on my application?
How will I be notified of my admissions decision?
If I applied last year, do I need to resubmit all of the application materials?
Can I transfer into the MBA program from another school?
Can I apply to the full-time MBA program and another Cox MBA program (PMBA or EMBA) at the same time?
How many students are typically in the full-time MBA program?
How do I contact the MBA Admissions office?
The MBA Admissions office is open 8:30am – 5pm (CST) Monday through Friday. We can be reached by phone at 214-768-1214 or 1-800-472-3622. Our fax number is 214-768-3956.
Our e-mail address is mbainfo@cox.smu.edu. We can also be reached by Instant Messenger at AskCoxMBA (Yahoo, AOL and MSN messenger services) during office hours.
Our postal mail address is:
Cox Graduate Admissions
PO Box 750333
Dallas, TX 75275-0333
Our courier mail address (Federal Express, UPS, DHL, etc) is:
Cox Graduate Admissions
6212 Bishop Boulevard
125 Fincher Building
Dallas, TX 75205
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How do you evaluate candidates for admission?
The Admissions Committee carefully considers all completed applications. Particular attention is paid to test scores, work history, undergraduate performance, letters of recommendation, and personal essays. The committee also takes into consideration extracurricular activities, community service, international experience, multi-lingual skills and other characteristics that make an applicant unique.
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What part of the application is most important?
No one part of the application is more important than others. The Admissions Committee reviews each application as a whole and makes a decision based on the overall picture provided by the applicant.
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What is the application fee?
The non-refundable application fee is $75. It can be paid online by credit card. You can also pay by check or money order by indicating as such on the application and mailing the payment to the MBA Admissions office.
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What are the application deadlines for the class entering in August 2010?
Round 1 – November 4, 2009
Round 2 – January 6, 2010
Round 3 – March 3, 2010
Round 4 – April 28, 2010
Rolling Admissions – After April 28, 2010
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When should I apply?
We encourage you to apply when you feel your application best represents your background and future goals. Students who intend to apply for the Cox MBA Distinguished Scholars program should submit the admissions application no later than Round 2. International applicants are encouraged to apply by Round 2 to ensure ample time for student visa processing if admitted. We also give priority for scholarship review to students who apply by the Round 3 deadline and cannot guarantee scholarship opportunities to those who apply after this deadline.
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Who is considered an international student?
Any applicant who is not a US citizen or Permanent Resident is classified as an international student because they require a student visa to attend the program. We cannot make exceptions to this for any reason.
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Is there a special application for international students?
No – all applicants use the same application regardless of nationality. International applicants are required to submit additional information to obtain a student visa, but these documents are not required until after a student is offered admission.
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How can I check the status of my application?
After compilation of the application, we will update your Apply Yourself online status indicating that your application is not only Submitted, but Complete or Incomplete. As that file creation takes some time, please allow up to 10 business days after submitting your application to view your application’s current status. If designated Incomplete, the Apply Yourself status screen will indicate what specific items are Not Received. If elements of your application are listed as Not Received and you believe the Cox School should be in receipt of these items, please do not contact the Admissions Office until at least 10 business days have passed from your date of submission to allow time for our office to complete updating your record.
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Do you require interviews?
Cox does require interviews for all admitted applicants. Upon receiving and reviewing each application, the Admissions Committee will contact competitive applicants to set up an admissions interview. While an on-campus interview is strongly preferred, the Admissions Committee members will conduct phone interviews for applicants who are unable to travel to campus.
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If invited to interview, do I need to interview on campus?
Campus visits are the best way for you to get a first-hand look at the Cox school and demonstrate your interest in the Cox MBA. During your visit, you can attend a class, go to lunch with a current student, and interview with an admissions officer. Campus visits are usually arranged Monday through Thursday while classes are in session. Visits are usually scheduled in the morning or afternoon depending on the availability of a particular week.
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When will I receive a decision on my application?
We do our best to provide a decision within 6-10 weeks of a completed application file. A complete file contains the application forms, resume, 2 required essays, GMAT score, undergraduate transcripts (and, if applicable, graduate school transcripts), 2 professional letters of recommendation, application fee and - for international students - a TOEFL or PTE score.
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How will I be notified of my admissions decision?
Admitted students will receive a telephone call or e-mail followed by an official admissions packet. Students placed on the waitlist or denied admission will receive a letter via postal mail.
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If I had previously applied, do I need to resubmit all of the application materials?
Candidates who wish to re-apply and have submitted an application within the past two years should contact the admissions office at mbainfo@cox.smu.edu prior to beginning an application for guidance on what will be required of them. If it has been more than two years since you applied, you will need to go through the full application process again (including submission of all supplemental materials).
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Can I transfer into the MBA program from another school?
We do not accept transfer students. If you are currently enrolled in another MBA program, you would need to apply as an incoming first-year student. After admission and receipt of your deposit to attend the program, you would have the opportunity to transfer up to eight credit hours of previous graduate level business courses. Information on that process is available upon request to admitted students.
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Can I apply to the full-time MBA program and another Cox MBA program (PMBA or EMBA) at the same time?
You may only apply to one Cox graduate program at a time. If you wish to transfer your application to another program, please contact the Admissions Office.
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How many students are typically in the full-time MBA program?
Our Admissions Committee seeks to fill a class of approximately 110 students.
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