GENERAL PROGRAM QUESTIONS
- Am I required to have a laptop?
- How are study groups assigned?
- When is orientation for the program?
- When will we register for classes?
- Who do I contact to make sure you got my payment?
- Who do I talk to about direct billing?
- Who do I talk to about financial aid?
GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT COX
- Can I take classes at the Cox School without applying to an MBA program?
- Do you offer on line courses or degrees?
- Do you offer other masters degrees?
- Do you offer PhD programs?
GMAT
- Is the GMAT required?
- Can I send my unoffical GMAT score?
- Do you offer help with the GMAT?
- How do I submit my GMAT score?
- How important is my GMAT score?
- I think my score might be too low. Should I still apply?
- What if I take the GMAT more than once?
Am I required to have a laptop?
Yes, laptops are required. Any laptop you purchase will be adequate. Whether it is a Mac or PC, please be sure you are efficient in using it as starting school and learning to use a computer you are not familiar with at the same time is not recommended.
How are study groups assigned?
Study group assignments will be made shortly before the semester begins. You will receive a study group questionnaire asking your preferences in terms of location, group style, etc. All efforts will be made to accommodate your wishes. Each group will be well rounded in terms of academic and professional backgrounds.
When is orientation for the program?
Orientation for Fall 2012 is scheduled for Friday, August 3rd, and Saturday, August 4th. Orientation for Spring 2013 entry is typically held the first weekend of January (Friday at Dallas campus and Saturday at Plano campus) – attendance on both days is mandatory. If you are unable to attend the orientation events, you will be deferred to the next entry semester. Attire: Business Casual
When will we register for classes?
Students will receive their enrollment information at orientation. Specific questions regarding enrollment procedures should be directed to Associate Director Manana Argvliani. She can be reached at: manana@cox.smu.edu.
Who do I contact to make sure you got my payment?
For payments and billing questions, please contact Eartha Walls at 214-768-1096.
Who do I talk to about direct billing?
For payments and billing questions, please contact Eartha Walls at 214-768-1096.
Who do I talk to about financial aid?
For Financial Aid questions, please contact Barbara Waters at 214-768-2371.
Can I take classes at the Cox School without applying to an MBA program?
Yes. SMU Cox has several graduate level certificate programs - Business Intelligence (Data Mining), Marketing, Finance, and Starting A Business. In addition, SMU Cox's Executive Education department has a wide variety of business education classes, ranging from Accounting to Energy to Business Strategy.
Do you offer on line courses or degrees?
At this time, we do not offer any online courses or degree programs.
Do you offer other masters degrees?
We do. SMU Cox currently offers the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Science in Management, and the Master of Science in Accounting as well as our joint degree programs offered in conjunction with the School of Law and Meadows School of the Arts.
Do you offer PhD programs?
Currently, the Cox School of Business does not offer PhD programs
Is the GMAT required?
The GMAT must be submitted by all applicants without exception. In some instances, the GRE may be substituted for the GMAT.
Can I send my unoffical GMAT score?
Because there is a delay between your test date and the time we would receive your official score, you can send us a copy of your unofficial score report which you receive the day you take the test. It can be faxed to the MBA Admissions office at 214-768-3956, scanned and sent to apps@cox.smu.edu, or mailed to us. However, you will still need provide your official GMAT score before you can complete the admission process.
Do you offer help with the GMAT?
Yes! Some workshops are even free. The GMAT test prep sessions are offered through SMU. For more information visit http://smu.edu/education/testprep.
How do I apply to take the GMAT?
GMAT registration information can be found at www.mba.com.
How do I submit my GMAT score?
You have the opportunity to request for your score to be sent to up to 5 schools and can include Cox on that list when you first take the test. If you previously took the GMAT and did not request the testing service to send your score to us at that time, you must contact them and ask for a duplicate copy to be sent.
How important is my GMAT score?
While the GMAT is an important piece of the application and should be taken seriously, it is still only one piece of your overall profile. The Admissions Committee reviews each application in its entirety taking the overall application into consideration.
I think my score might be too low. Should I still apply?
The GMAT range provided in our Student Profile section is a picture of the middle 80% of students in the most recent entering classes. Because the GMAT is not the sole factor in an admissions decision, we have admitted students with scores below those in our range. If you feel confident in the overall picture your application demonstrates and feel you are a competitive candidate, we encourage you to apply.
What if I take the GMAT more than once?
The Admissions Committee will consider the highest total GMAT score submitted by an applicant.