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Published: September 2, 2013

UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business Appoints Former Dean to Serve Third Interim Dean Role

Jim Dean, former dean of UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, was appointed in May to become UNC executive vice chancellor and provost, leaving the business school in need of a leader. Dean turned to Jack Evans (pictured), asking if he would serve as interim dean. With more than 40 years of experience at Kenan-Flagler, Evans came out of retirement to answer Dean’s call. In addition to holding the Kenan-Flagler deanship from 1979 to 1987, he served two subsequent terms as interim dean. He first came to Kenan-Flagler in 1970, as a professor of operations. Read more

Published: May 27, 2013

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Dean Appointed School Provost

The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School will soon need to begin a search for a new dean. That's because its current dean, Jim Dean, has been appointed executive vice chancellor and provost for the university, Bloomberg BusinessWeek reported last week. Dean, who has served as dean at Kenan-Flagler since 2008, will transition to his new role effective July 1st, at which point he will be Dean Dean no more. UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp and Chancellor-Elect Carol Folt shared news of Dean’s appointment in a May 23rd email to the UNC community. The University’s board voted on the appointment earlier that day. Read more

Published: March 13, 2013

UNC / Kenan-Flagler MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 3 / AdCom / Phone

My interview was with AdCom member John Hughes. He was very relaxing and has a great interview style where it feels much more like a relaxing conversation than an interview. I am usually very nervous in interview situations but he really put me at ease. In so many words he asked me the following questions…. Where did you grow up? Walk me through your resume. What was your biggest work accomplishment? What are your short term and long term goals? Why Kenan Flagler? Do you feel your GMAT score/GPA are a true representation of your ability? John and I had Read more

Published: March 4, 2013

UNC / Kenan-Flagler MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1 / Alum / Off-Campus

A summary of questions asked: Top 3 accomplishments Teamwork Walk me through your resume Community involvement and extra curriculars A lot of grilling on why MBA, why UNC and short term and long term goals Plan B if the school rejects you Small town/ big city orientation International exposure A lot of personal questions regarding family. Which other schools have you applied to and why? He also gave me inputs about his stay at UNC and what were the key takeaways for him… Tt was fairly conversational and he put me at ease. All in all, a very Read more

Published: February 28, 2013

UNC / Kenan-Flagler MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 3 / Adcom / Skype

The interview lasted approximately 45 minutes and it started with the AdCom saying that she had my resume and that she hadn’t reviewed my application but she had notes from others who did review it. The questions she asked me were: “Walk me through your resume” “Your GPA seems low. Are there any extenuating circumstances or explanations for that?” “Why are you interested in getting your MBA?” “Why now?” “What are your goals? “Tell me a couple of adjectives to describe yourself.” The AdCom was very professional but still pleasant. The interview was very formal and she did take notes Read more

Published: February 28, 2013

UNC / Kenan-Flagler MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 2/ Admissions Officer / Off-campus

When I arrived I was asked to submit my resume and told that my interviewer would go through my resume mins before the start of the interview. The interview was blind. The only information my interviewer had was my resume. The interview started and they asked me to walk them through my resume, because they told me there were bits that needed clarification. Then they asked, “Why do you want to get an MBA?” “Why an MBA from Kenan Flagler?” “What qualities do you hope to develop during your MBA?” “What do you plan to do after your MBA?” Read more

Published: February 27, 2013

UNC / Kenan-Flagler MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 1/Alumnus/On-campus

There were no questions on Why MBA, Why Now or What have I done to date at my work place. The questions were on my achievements outside of my work area, my other extracurricular activities, my interests, my personal background and other similar stuff. He also asked me about other schools in my list and we also talked about the current economic scenario. We talked about some of his experiences at the school and while finding jobs and internships. Finally, it came to questions from my side. I asked him 2 questions and got the answers. Read more

Published: February 26, 2013

UNC / Kenan-Flagler MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 2 / Adcom / On Campus

I visited Kenan-Flagler during my visit I interviewed on campus with one of the Associate Admissions Directors. After arriving and settling into the interview with pleasantries and introductions, my interviewer pulled up a copy of my resume and then asked me to walk them through my resume. Afterwards, they moved onto some other questions ranging from – Why an MBA? – Why Now? – What about KF appeals to you? – What is the hardest lesson you have learned? – What specifically have you learned in these leadership positions? – Specific question about my Read more

Published: September 26, 2012

Admissions Director Q&A: Sherry Wallace of the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School

Our 2014 Admissions Director Q&A with Kenan-Flagler's Sherry Wallace is now available. Sherry Wallace, director of MBA admissions at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler School of Business, told us that she wants to make the admissions process as transparent as possible. “There is no advantage to us in our selection process if people feel like they are in the dark,” she said. Wallace herself graduated from the Kenan-Flagler MBA program in 1987 and pursued a career in advertising and marketing with several major consumer packaged goods companies. She later married and returned to North Carolina, and 15 years ago she was offered the opportunity to come back to Kenan-Flagler as part of the admissions team. “It fit me to a tee, and I didn’t need to think very long about coming back to work in Chapel Hill,” she recounts. While she might not have imagined herself in her current role at the start of her career, that she is here now shows the power and flexibility of the MBA, she says. In the interview that follows, Wallace takes the time to completely demystify the admissions process for prospective applicants to Kenan-Flagler, sharing candidly about what they can expect and how best to prepare. She also underscores the strength of the school’s career services offerings, notes the development of a new healthcare curriculum and more. Enjoy! Read more

Published: March 1, 2012

UNC / Kenan-Flagler MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 3 / Adcom / Phone

My interview was with the Director of admissions of Kenan-Flagler. The questions I was asked were: Why do you want an MBA and why now MBA is a big monetary commitment.Are you prepared for loss of income How did you choose which schools to apply to Which achievement are you most proud of What have been your disappointments You have lived/worked in multiple states across US. Which one did you like the most What are your career goals Is there a role model who has influenced your career goals When did you first think about getting an MBA The interview Read more

Published: February 26, 2012

UNC / Kenan-Flagler MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 2 / Adcom / Telephone Interview

I interviewed with a member of the Adcom, Mr John Hughes, on December 5, 2011 over telephone. He had a copy of my resume with himself and started the interview in an unexpected manner by trying to throw me off my feet. I had worked with two organizations before joining my family business in 2010 but most questions revolved around my first two jobs. A) Tell me about the town your hometown and schooling. B) Why did you choose your undergrad college? C) Why did you choose to do an undergrad in Economics? D) Why did you pursue a Masters Read more

Published: February 26, 2012

UNC / Kenan-Flagler MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 2 / Adcom / On-campus

The interview was a blind interview, meaning my interviewer had not reviewed my application. He only had a copy of my resume, and the interview revolved around my resume. We spent a few minutes with chitchat, and he described his background and what he was aiming to get out of the interview. It was very casual and conversational, and the interview lasted about 45 min. Everybody at KFBS was extremely friendly, and I was quite impressed. The interviewer went right off my resume and made notes on the resume itself. Questions included: Why did you pick your college? What was Read more

Published: February 8, 2012

UNC / Kenan-Flagler MBA Admissions Interview Questions: Round 2 / Adcom / On Campus

I interviewed with John Hughes (adcom member) on January 31st on campus. Like other people have said it was a blind interview. Overall it was conversational. He had a list of questions he wanted to get answered, but there was definitely some back and forth discussion throughout the 45 minutes. My goal is to work in the sports industry, and Mr. Hughes attended a rival college of mine so we discussed the state of our football teams on the outset of the interview. The rest of the questions were: Where did you grow up, was your high school public or Read more

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CLASS SIZE: 249

Women: 31%

MEAN GMAT: 707

MEAN GPA: 3.42

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November 20, 2024 9:42pm ET

Applying: Babson / Olin, , Carnegie Mellon / Tepper, Emory / Goizueta, Rice / Jones, Rochester / Simon, SMU Cox, UCI Merage, Washington U. / Olin

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Technology - Entrepreneurship

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Entrepreneurship

GRE: 333

GPA: 2.56

Years of Work Experience: 5

Location: Lagos

Notes:

I just got rejected for WashU Olin and I have an interview invitation with Questrom. GPA continues to bother me but I addressed it in my supporting essays.

November 19, 2024 12:51pm ET

Applying: Berkeley / Haas, Cornell / Johnson, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, INSEAD, Michigan / Ross, MIT Sloan, Northwestern / Kellogg, U. Chicago Booth, UPenn / Wharton, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Tech in government

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Entrepreneurship Companies: Bain , McKinsey

GRE: 319

GPA: 2.9

Years of Work Experience: 7

Notes:

I got cancer when I was undergrad that's why my undergrad GPA is low. After MBA I want to work in consulting then make a social impact in Africa through entrepreneurship

November 19, 2024 12:06pm ET

Applying: Duke / Fuqua, Harvard Business School, Michigan / Ross, Northwestern / Kellogg, Stanford GSB, U. Chicago Booth, U. Washington / Foster, UNC Kenan-Flagler, UT Austin / McCombs, UVA / Darden

Pre-MBA Career: Wealth Management and Military

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Asset Management, inc. HF, Other Companies: Bain , BCG , Deloitte , McKinsey , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Asset Management , State Street , Vanguard

GPA: 3.80

Years of Work Experience: 7

Location: San Diego

Post MBA Location: Chicago, Seattle, Minneapolis, Charlotte

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UG Degree: BBA Financial Markets at an Accredited Institution.

Civilian Work History: 3 years as Wealth Advisor under an RIA in Minneapolis and Denver. Total AUM of ~$350-400M, served as a salaried advisor in a primary and secondary capacity. Holistic services to include investment management, estate planning, retirement planning, insurance planning, tax planning, etc.

Military History: 4 years as a supply/logistics officer heading efforts for air/ground mobility, defense contracting, supply and procurement, and fiscal budget management while located at various bases within CONUS and multiple forward deployed locations.

Professional Certifications: Obtained Certified Financial Planner designation (2022) and Series 65 (2019).

November 18, 2024 12:50am ET

Applying: Columbia, Dartmouth / Tuck, Duke / Fuqua, Emory / Goizueta, NYU Stern, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Yale SOM

Intake Year: 2025

Pre-MBA Career: Consulting

Post-MBA Target Industry: Investment Banking Companies: Bank of America , Barclays , Citibank , Credit Suisse , Goldman Sachs , JP Morgan Chase

GRE: 323

GPA: 3.32

Years of Work Experience: 7

Notes:

Education:
- Combined Major in Economics and Statistics
- CFA Charterholder (passed all three levels on the first attempt)

Professional Experience:
- Manager at a Big 4 firm Specializing in capital projects and infrastructure, with a role similar to investment banking
- Seven years of experience, mainly in financial services in Ghana

Extracurricular Activities:
- Pro bono capital-raising services for SMEs
- Aspiring to run a full advisory firm for SMEs in the future
- CFA exam coaching and tutorial classes for candidates
- Founder of a travel and tour club offering affordable trips to explore beautiful and historic scenes in Ghana

Will being 32 years old affect the attractiveness of my candidacy?

November 17, 2024 9:24am ET

Applying: Columbia, , Georgetown / McDonough, Harvard Business School, INSEAD, NYU Stern, Oxford / Saïd, Stanford GSB, UCLA Anderson, Yale SOM

Pre-MBA Career: Higher Education

Post-MBA Target Industry: Consulting, Technology, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Media, Undecided Companies: Bain , BCG , McKinsey , JP Morgan , Morgan Stanley , JP Morgan Chase , Apple , Google , Microsoft , Andressen Horowitz , Charles River , Sequoia Capital , Blackstone , KKR , 21st Century Fox , Comcast , Walt Disney

GPA: 3.97

Years of Work Experience: 5

Location: Denver, Colorado

Post MBA Location: New York City

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November 21, 2024 4:51am ET

Waitlisted at NYU Stern

Round: Round 1

Received via portal on November 19, 2024

GPA: 3.54

GRE: 331

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Nicaragua

Note:

Waitlisted without interview. How can I flip this in my favour?

November 21, 2024 3:13am ET

Accepted to Washington U. / Olin

Round: Round 1

Received via email November 20, 2024

GPA: 3.81

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Finance

Application Location: Los Angeles

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100K scholarship!

November 20, 2024 11:49pm ET

Interview Invite to Berkeley / Haas

Round: Round 1

Received via email November 20, 2024

GMAT: 645

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Note:

Consortium

November 20, 2024 9:20pm ET

Interview Invite to Dartmouth / Tuck

Round: Round 1

Received via portal on September 04, 2024

GPA: 3.74

GRE: 311

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Tampa, FL

Note:

Applied early enough to guarantee interview.

November 20, 2024 9:19pm ET

Interview Invite to U. Washington / Foster

Round: Round 1

Received via email on October 31, 2024

GPA: 3.74

GRE: 313

Program Type: Traditional Two-Year

Target Career: Consulting

Application Location: Tampa, FL

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