Today is the first day of classes, except for the MMBA program which had class on Saturday. I do not have all of the final numbers yet for the incoming classes. I hope to work on them this week and then post by Friday. I will let you know the class sizes, as well as the averages for GMAT, GPA, etc.
It's supposed to be very hot again today but then it will cool off. Tomorrow's high is expected to be nearly 10 degrees cooler than it will be today. I am hoping it does cool off. It has been very hot here for awhile and I am pretty sure we are all ready for a break.
With classes starting, you can definitely tell a difference in Fayetteville. Students are back in town and traffic is much worse. Be sure to allow for plenty of time to get to campus and find parking. Also, watch the crosswalks. The University of Arkansas is expecting a record number of students this year. We won't have official numbers until after the 11th day of class.
PhD inquiries are on the rise and I have even begun to schedule campus visits for these students. These visits are unofficial and designed to give the prospective student the information needed to determine if he/she wants to apply. There is a more official, formal visit after the Departments have reviewed applications. PhD application deadline is January 15; however, I recommend those applying to Walton PhD programs to submit all materials by December 1. The application requirements can be found at http://gsb.uark.edu/admissions.asp.
MBA students are also finalizing their applications for spring 2011. Application deadline is September 15. Even though classes have now begun for fall 2010, the Walton GSB admissions staff is still hard at it. Next year's students will be here before we know. There is a lot to do between now and then.
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