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Full-Time MBA Admissions

As part of a highly competitive selection process, we actively recruit talented, intelligent, highly-motivated students from around the world to join our Carlson Full-Time MBA program.

Selection Criteria

Past academic performance
GMAT or GRE General Test Scores
Current resume
Interpersonal and communication skills
Personal statement
Professional references
Admissions interview

MBA Admissions Blog

My background

Posted: 06/17/2013
After spending 5 years in consulting in residential energy efficiency, I learned that I had a passion for management and wanted to expand my horizons. I looked at a number of public and private schools nationally, and I decided on...
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The MBA: A new perspective on my job

Posted: 06/17/2013
My name is Joe Heinert, '12 MBA. Once I made the decision to get my MBA, The Carlson School was my choice because it offered a flexible part-time program, a personalized program that allowed me to choose my own courses,...
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Summer in the Cities

Posted: 06/03/2013
I once heard a joke: "There are four seasons in Minnesota: almost winter, winter, still winter, and construction." Funny, and sometimes it feels true (especially in the dead of January), but in reality, one of our best assets might be...
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Learn More

Fit is important. We have several ways for you to explore the Carlson Full-Time MBA program further:

Visit Class: Sit in on a class session, meet current students, and experience what our Full-Time MBA program is really like.

Talk with a Student or Alumnus: They know better than anyone what it is really like to do the program and will give you an honest account of the highlights and challenges of being a Full-Time MBA student.

Meet with Us: Our staff are eager to talk with you one on one, whether it be over the phone or in person to help you get the information that you need to make this important decision.

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