We are in our final stages of admissions for the MBA program to begin in January. We currently have 40 students who will start next month. I have four more complete files for committee review and I am expecting two more to be finished by the end of the month. Average GMAT is 632, average GPA is 3.25, and average age is currently 25. These numbers will change as we finalize this class.

For those who are planning on starting the Walton MBA in January of 2013, now is the perfect time to get started. To be eligible for funding, all material must be submitted by April 1. See our complete list at http://gsb.uark.edu/admissions.asp. Book your first GMAT for February. This way, if you need to retest, you can do so in March. Book it now! February fills up. Start studying! You need these two months to prepare adequately for the test.

Those most competitive for admission will have a 620+ on the GMAT, two years of work experience, and a 3.3 on their last 60 hours. These are NOT minimums. It does not mean that someone with a 660 and one year are not admissible and it does not meant that someone with a 580 and seven years of work experience are not admissible. The committee selects the best 40-45 of the pool. The pool varies from year to year.

Be sure to email gsb@walton.uark.edu with any questions about the Walton Master's or PhD degree programs.