Admissions and Financial Aid Information | MBA | Curriculum | Faculty | Course Descriptions | Spring 1999 Schedule | Fall 1999 Schedule | Back to Medaille Home Page Admission Requirements Medaille College has a rolling admissions policy and students may be admitted for the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters. Applicants are encouraged to apply in accordance with the following schedule: Spring Semester Deadline: January 1 Summer Semester Deadline: June 1 Fall Semester Deadline: August 15 Successful admissions candidates will generally have met the following selection criteria: An undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7 The Admissions Committee reviews the undergraduate record, noting the total GPA, the area of concentration, and the trend of grades. A 2.7 GPA is recommended, although all applications will be reviewed. Students under 2.7 will require convincing evidence of intellectual ability, communications skills, and initiative. Two letters of recommendation The committee reviews letters of recommendation as they contribute to an understanding of the applicant's academic ability, leadership skills, and aptitude for graduate study. All applicants are required to have two letters submitted for review. Satisfactory GRE or GMAT scores A good balance of scores in verbal and quantitative areas is needed. No minimum total GMAT is required, but the average entering student is above the 50th Percentile. Students may be accepted provisionally pending receipt of exam scores. Demonstrable computer skills Applicants must have a basic understanding of computers, including business application software, such as electronic spreadsheets, database management systems, and word processing applications. Appropriate undergraduate coursework or work experience will be considered. Appropriate work experience Job responsibilities of both a full-time or part-time nature are reviewed with regard to the applicant's leadership skills, promotability within the organization, aptitude for a management career, and general knowledge of the business environment. Applicants without significant work experience will also be considered. Provisional Admission Students may be admitted provisionally to the M.B.A. Program pending receipt of credentials such as original transcripts or scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test. Students admitted as provisional students may take no more than twelve semester hours of credit (4 courses) prior to formal admission. Tuition The Spring 1998 tuition for the M.B.A. program is $1,185 per course or $395 per credit hours. Tuition includes the use of a laptop computer for the duration of the program. Modest changes may be expected for the following academic year; this information will be available at the appropriate time. Financial Aid Applicants interested in obtaining financial assistance are encouraged to contact the Medaille College Office of Financial Aid, 18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, NY 14214. Financial Aid Programs include: New York Tuition Assistance Program Federal College Work Study Program Stafford Loans Page updated: 3/17/99 Academic Affairs Office (lak)