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OFFICE OF MBA A DMISSIONS

MAILING ADDRESS:Jones Graduate School of Management – MS 531 • Rice University • P.O. Box 1892 • Houston, TX 77251-1892

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 6100 Main Street • Herring Hall Suite 245 • Houston, TX 77005-1892 • 888-844-4773 (Toll Free)

713-527-4918 (Phone) • 713-737-6147 (Fax)

E-MAIL : [email protected] • INTERNET: http://www.rice.edu/jgs

TO THE APPLICANT :

Thank you for your interest in the Rice MBA Program at the Jesse H. JonesGraduate School of Management. This packet contains valuable informa-tion and materials for you to complete your application for admission.

Before you begin to complete this application, it is important to understandour MBA admission process. The MBA Admissions Committee is com-posed of admission staff members, faculty, current students, and alumni.Several members of the committee will review your candidacy through acareful and conscientious selection process. All of your credentials will beevaluated as a complete package—your essays, academic records, confi-dential evaluations, work experience, and personal interview each consti-tute essential pieces of your candidacy. We expect your application to be anhonest, open, and well-written assessment of your qualifications.

The Rice MBA Program seeks to create an intimate, rich learning envi-ronment in which all students will work with individuals who have a varietyof work, academic, and life experiences. We strongly encourage eachapplicant to interview with us, be it in person on campus, in your home-town with one of our local alumni, or over the phone with one of ouradmission representatives. Not only will the interview allow you to bringyour application to life, but also it could potentially help you to betterposition yourself within the entire pool of candidates. We invite you tovisit our beautiful campus, nestled within 300 acres, to learn more aboutwhat constitutes “The Rice Difference.”

If you have any questions, or if we can be of any assistance to you, pleasedo not hesitate to contact our Admissions Office at 713-527-4918 or888-844-4773. Thank you again for your interest in the Rice MBAProgram. We look forward to your application.

THE MBA A DMISSIONS COMMITTEE AT THE JONES SCHOOL

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PRETERM.....................................................................................................................

Entering students are required to participate in a two-week preterm ori-entation program, which is conducted prior to the beginning of classes.For the 2000–2001 academic year, the preterm program will be heldfrom August 14 through August 25. Classes will start on August 28.....................................................................................................................

INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................................................

Please read the following information before completing the application.

1. Application process: The Jones School uses a self-administered appli-cation. This process places the accumulation of materials, and their sub-sequent delivery to us, upon the applicant. The only exceptions are theresults of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and theTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if applicable, whichshould be sent directly to the Jones School. Please refer to the com-pleted application checklist in this packet to confirm that you have en-closed each component of the application. All components of our appli-cation process are equally important. We do not weigh any one factormore heavily than another.

2. Application form : Fill out the application form completely; pleasetype or print clearly. You may submit portions of page 10 on separatetyped pages.

3. Testing: The GMAT is required for admission and must be taken withinthe past five years to be valid. Please ask the Educational Testing Service(ETS) to forward your GMAT scores to the Jones School, code 6609. Weaccept only official scores from ETS; do not send photocopies. Pleaseallow 4 weeks for the GMAT score to reach our office. If you are seekingfinancial aid, you should take the GMAT by January to ensure consider-ation for financial assistance.

Joint degree applicants for the MBA/Master of Engineering programtake the GRE, and joint degree applicants for the MBA/MD take the MCAT.

International applicants whose native language is not Englishmust take the TOEFL, unless they have earned a degree from a collegeor university in the United States. Scores must be less than two years oldto be valid. Please allow 4 weeks for your test results to reach us. Weaccept only official scores from ETS; do not send photocopies. Addi-tional information about the TOEFL may be obtained via e-mail at:[email protected].

4. Confidential Evaluations: Enclosed in this application are three confi-dential evaluation forms. They should be completed by individuals whohave supervised your work or taught you in class. If it has been a whilesince you last attended college, please request evaluations from youremployers. If you are unable to obtain an evaluation from your currentsupervisor, identify another work-related source such as a manager fromanother department, a former boss who has left the company, a client, ora colleague from a professional organization in which you are involved.Complete the top of each form with your name and signature. Submitone confidential evaluation form and one self-addressed envelope (com-plete with postage) marked “confidential evaluation” to each evaluator.

When you receive the sealed and signed envelopes containing the forms,return them unopened to the Jones School, along with your application.It is your responsibility to provide your recommenders ample time toreturn these evaluations to you so that you can meet the Jones Schoolapplication deadline to which you are applying.

5. Transcripts: Enclosed is a transcript form. Official transcripts are re-quired from each college or university that you have attended, eventhough the credit may appear on another university’s transcript. If youhave attended more than one institution, please photocopy the transcriptrequest form. Complete the top of the form with your name, address,Social Security number (if applicable), and signature. Submit a transcriptrequest form to the registrar of each institution you have attended.The registrar must enclose the request form and transcript in his or herown envelope, sealed and signed across the back, and return it to you forenclosure with the rest of your application. If your college or universityrequires that your transcripts be sent directly to us, we will accept them inthat manner. Do not send high school transcripts.

6. Postcard: Your application package contains a postcard that you should(1) address to yourself and (2) include in your application package. Whenwe receive your package (see checklist on page 2), we will notify youwith this postcard.

7. Essays: You may type your responses to the essay questions on separatepaper. Please type your name and Social Security number (if appli-cable) on each page you submit. These essays are important becausethey give the Admissions Committee a sense of your interpersonal andleadership qualities, so please give them serious consideration.

8. Application Fee: The application fee for 1999–2000 is $75.00. Thisfee, denominated in U.S. dollars, must accompany your application. Ifthe check is written for you by someone else, be sure your name is printedsomewhere on the front of the check. A check or money order should bemade payable to Rice University. International applicants must submitthe fee by international money order or by a check drawn on a U.S.bank. Do not send cash or traveler’s checks. This fee is nonrefundableand is used to cover our application-related costs, such as processing,postage, handling, printing, etc.

9. Reminder: The completed application package is your responsibility.No action will be taken by the Admissions Committee until your file iscomplete. Please follow the instructions above carefully so that we canprocess your file in an efficient and timely manner.

10. Reminder: All materials submitted become the property of the Jesse H.Jones Graduate School of Management at Rice University and cannotbe reproduced, returned, or forwarded.

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ELECTRONIC APPLICATION.....................................................................................................................

You may complete the application to the Jones School electronically by ac-cessing it on the World Wide Web at <http://www.snapweb.com/mbaedge/rice/> or at <http://www.gradadvantage.org>. You may also use MBA Multi-App software to complete the application on a personal computer. This soft-ware allows applicants to complete multiple applications at the same time byasking for common information only once. Visit Multi-App’s website at <http://www.multi-app.com> to download a free trial copy of the software.

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NOTES:

* Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply in the earlier decision rounds, as the admissionprocess is on a rolling basis. We estimate that 85% of our class will be full by the end of the2nd decision round.

** Applications are accepted for entrance into the MBA program for the Fall 2000 semesteronly. The Jones School does not have any other entry dates.

† We recommend that you take the test(s) by these dates to ensure that your application willbe completed on time.

†† Joint degree applicants may have their decision letters mailed later than these dates listed.

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DECISIONROUND*

APPLICATIONDEADLINE**

GMAT & TOEFLTAKEN BY †

DECISIONMAILED BY††

DEPOSITDUE BY

Dec. 1, 1999

Feb. 1, 2000

Apr. 7, 2000

Nov. 2, 1999

Jan. 3, 2000

Mar. 6, 2000

Jan. 28, 2000

Mar. 17, 2000

May 19, 2000

Feb. 28, 2000

Apr. 17, 2000

June 1, 2000

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A D M I S S I O N S D E C I S I O N S C H E D U L E

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SUMMARY INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS.....................................................................................................................

• The application fee of $75.00 must be denominated in U.S. dollars. Do notsend cash.

• Only official transcripts from your academic institutions are acceptable,signed and sealed from your registrar. Translated copies must also be signedand sealed from the translator.

• Only official copies of the GMAT, GRE, MCAT, and TOEFL scores willbe accepted directly from the Education Testing Service. All applicantswhose native language is not English, except those who graduated from aU.S. college or university, must submit TOEFL scores. Please refer to theAdmissions Decision Schedule on page 1 of this packet for important testand mailing dates.

• International students attending the Jones School on F-1 visas are welcome touse the Career Planning Center. However, you will need to obtain a workauthorization from the U.S. Immigration Service if you hold an F-1 visa.

• Unfortunately, applicants who are not citizens of the U.S. are noteligible for any type of U.S. government guaranteed student loans,nor are they eligible for Rice University financial aid.

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NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY.....................................................................................................................

It is the policy of Rice University to attract to its faculty, staff, and student bodyqualified persons of diverse backgrounds. Rice does not discriminate inadmissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual onthe basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnicorigin, age, disability, or veteran status. University employment policy seeksto recruit, hire, and advance women, minority group members, individualswith disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans, and special disabled veterans.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiriesregarding the nondiscrimination policy: Director of Affirmative Actionand Equal Employment Opportunity Programs, Rice University, MS 130,P.O. Box 1892, Houston, TX, 77251-1892......................................................................................................................

COMPLETED APPLICATION CHECKLIST.....................................................................................................................

All items below must be submitted in the enclosed envelope, except for theofficial GMAT, GRE, MCAT, and TOEFL scores, which are to be sent to usby ETS. Please do not send supplemental materials of any kind, such asvideos, books, etc.

• Signed application (p. 10)• Completed application form (pp. 7–10)• Résumé• Attached pages have your name and Social Security number (if applicable)

on each page• Three confidential evaluation forms, in envelopes signed and sealed by each evaluator• Official transcripts from each college or university that you have attended,

in envelopes signed and sealed by the registrar• A check or money order in U.S. dollars for $75.00, payable to Rice University

stapled to the application fee form (p. 17)• Return self-addressed acknowledgment postcard• Feedback postcard• Remember to request that ETS send your GMAT, GRE, or MCAT (and

TOEFL scores for international applicants) to the Jones Graduate Schoolof Management, code 6609

• Remember to call our Admissions Office after mailing your applicationto schedule your interview

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INTERVIEWS.....................................................................................................................

Overview: All applicants are strongly encouraged to complete an interviewin one of the following ways: on-campus with an admissions representa-tive, off-campus with a designated representative of the Jones School, or viaa scheduled telephone interview with one of our admissions representatives.This interview policy reinforces our commitment to enroll students with thehighest potential for management and leadership success.

Procedure: The interview may take place only after your completedapplication has been submitted. Please call the Jones School AdmissionsOffice within a week after returning your completed application package toschedule an interview with an admissions representative. Applicants willalso have the valuable opportunity while on campus to visit MBA classes andattend a student-hosted information session. If you cannot visit our campusdue to geographic constraints, please call the Admissions Office shortly afterreturning your completed application package, and a member of our staff willschedule an off-site interview with one of our designated alumni or will setup a telephone interview. You may contact us toll-free at 888-844-4773, at713-527-4918, or via e-mail at [email protected]......................................................................................................................

REAPPLICATION PROCESS.....................................................................................................................

If you have applied to the Jones School for entry before fall 1999, we ask thatyou fill out the 1999–2000 application again in its entirety, regardless of theprevious decision, as there are many components that have recently changed. Ifyou have applied within the past two years, we will still have your transcript,GMAT scores, and recommendations on file, so you will not need to re-sendthose items. Please use the optional essay #4 to tell us why your applicationshould be reconsidered......................................................................................................................

DEFERRED ADMISSION (FOR COLLEGE SENIORS ONLY).....................................................................................................................

The Jones School offers a special Deferred Admission Program for selectedcollege seniors who are interested in a guaranteed place in our entering classof 2002 after completing two years of work experience. Only current col-lege seniors may apply to this program. If you would like to be consideredfor Deferred Admission, please complete the regular Jones School applica-tion and use the optional essay #4 to tell us your plans to gain work experi-ence in the two years prior to your enrollment in our MBA program.

Your decision letter will be sent to you in the regular mailing periodslisted in our information packet. If you are admitted to this program, we willreserve a place for you in the entering class of 2002, with the stipulation thatyou first obtain two years of work experience in a business-related field ofyour choice. Once you have identified a job, please telephone the Admis-sions Office to ensure that the job meets with our approval. We do not havestrict approval guidelines for your job, but rather seek to ensure that you willbe gaining valuable leadership, management, and communication skills thatare critical to success in our MBA program.

Prior to enrollment in 2002, you will be required to submit a shortform to update us on your work experiences and to submit one written rec-ommendation from your supervisor. You will also be asked to provide anonrefundable deposit of $1,000 by June 1, 2000, to hold your place in theentering class of 2002......................................................................................................................

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS.....................................................................................................................

The Jones School has available a limited number of scholarships, and loans areadministered from the Rice University Financial Aid Office. Some scholarshipfunds are awarded on the basis of academic merit, and others are awarded on thebasis of financial need. Scholarships are remissions of tuition only and do notinclude expenses for fees, room and board, or personal items. If you are admittedto the MBA program, a financial aid packet will be enclosed with your decisionletter. This packet will include the Rice University Financial Aid Application,the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and a Financial AidTranscript. Although June 1 is the deadline for submitting an application forfinancial aid, we urge to you apply for admission in the earliest decision roundpossible to receive this packet and be considered for these funds.

Unfortunately, international students are not eligible for RiceUniversity financial aid or scholarships.

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For more information about the Jones School, visit our website at<http://www.rice.edu/jgs>.

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© 1999 by the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management of Rice University.

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Undergraduate/GraduateConcentrations

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• Business/management• Other social sciences• Mathematics, computer science• Economics• Biological or physical sciences• Humanities, art, philosophy, religion• Engineering• Other

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Job Function.........................................................................

• Accounting/Public• Accounting/Controller• Administration• Consulting• Entrepreneur• Finance – Lending• Finance – Corporate Finance• Finance – Public Finance• Finance – Sales & Trading• Finance – Financial Analysis Investments• Finance – Mergers & Acquisitions• Finance – Private Placements• Finance – Security Analysis• Finance – Treasury Analysis• Finance – Venture Capital• Franchising• General Management• General Management – International• Human Resources/Personnel Administration• Marketing – Advertising• Marketing – Research• Marketing – Sales• Marketing – Merchandising/Retail• Marketing – Brand/Product Management• Marketing – Financial Services• Marketing – Services• MIS/EDP Management• Operations/Production• Planning• Public Relations• Real Estate• Other• Undecided• None

CODING WORDSPlease choose the applicable word or words from the following list when filling out the data sheet.

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Awareness of the Jones School.........................................................................

(you may choose more than one)

• General reputation of Rice University• General reputation of the Jones School• Your college placement office• Barron’s Guide• Peterson’s Guide• Business Week Guide• U.S. News & World Report• Rice University Alumnus/a• Jones School Alumnus/a• Friend/relative• Business contact• Faculty member of Rice University• Faculty member of your undergraduate institution• World Wide Web• MBA Forum• Mailing from the Jones School

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GPA Conversion.........................................................................

Please convert your undergraduate gradesusing the grade point average conversionbelow, even if your university did not usethis system.

A+ = 4.33 A = 4.00 A– = 3.67 B+ = 3.33 B = 3.00 B– = 2.67 C+ = 2.33 C = 2.00 C– = 1.67 D+ = 1.33 D = 1.00 D– = 0.67 F = 0.00

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Industry.........................................................................

Nonmanufacturing• Accounting• Advertising• Architecture• Arts Management• Computer-Related Services• Construction• Consulting• Education• Entertainment• Financial Services – Commercial Banking• Financial Services – Insurance• Financial Services – Investment Banking/Brokerage/Securities• Financial Services – Investment Management• Financial Services – Venture Capital• Government• Health Care Services• Hospitality – Food/Beverage/ Hotel Management• Human Resources• Import/Export Trading Companies• Insurance• Law• Leisure/Travel• Multimedia• Nonprofit• Real Estate• Retail• Telecommunications• Transportation Services• Utilities• Wholesale• Other Nonmanufacturing

Manufacturing• Aerospace• Agribusiness• Auto & Other Transportation Equipment• Electronic Equipment• Energy/Petroleum• Extractive Minerals/Metals• Food/Beverage/Tobacco• Household/Personal Products• Machinery• Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Health Care Products• Printing/Publishing• Software• Textiles/Clothing• Other Manufacturing• Other• Undecided• None

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T R A N S C R I P T R E Q U E S T..................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Signature: Date:

Dates of enrollment: From: To:

Degree conferred (if applicable):

Name:

Social Security number:

Address:

TO BE COMPLETEDBY THE APPLICANT

I authorize the release of my academic transcript from _____________________________________________________________

to the Jones Graduate School of Management, Rice University.

To the applicant: If you have attended more than one college or university, photocopy this form and send copies to all institutions youhave attended. Sealed, official transcripts are required from all institutions attended.

Name of college or university

(mm/yy) (mm/yy)

TO BE COMPLETEDBY THE REGISTRAR

To the Registrar: The person named above is applying to the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management, Rice University. Ouradmissions procedure requires the applicant to submit a complete set of transcripts (and all other supporting documentation) with theapplication form. This system allows the student to know that his or her application is complete when submitted. Please enclose thisform together with an official transcript in a sealed envelope. Please sign across the seal and return the envelope to theapplicant so he or she can include it in his or her application. If it is against your policy to give the signed and sealed envelopeto the applicant, return the envelope directly to: Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management–MS 531, Admissions, 245 HerringHall, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005-1892. Please notify the applicant if you send the transcript directlyto the Jones Graduate School.

Please provide the information requested below and attach the applicant’s transcript to this form.

■■ Applicant is currently enrolled ■■ Applicant graduated______________________________

■■ Other (please specify)_________________________________________________________________

Applicant’s cumulative grade point average__________________after_____________________semesters.

Applicant’s cumulative rank in class:__________out of_________________If unavailable, please check ■■

If no explanation is available on the transcript, please explain the grading system unless A=4, B=3, etc.

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_______________________ _____________________________________________________________________

Date

Date Signature of school official filling request

Rice University • Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of ManagementMS 531 • Admissions • 245 Herring Hall6100 Main Street • Houston, Texas 77005-1892Toll free 888-844-4773 • 713-527-4918E-mail: [email protected] • Internet: http://www.rice.edu/jgs

First Middle Last (Family) Suffix

List any other name (married, maiden, etc.) under which your credentials may be sent to us:__________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip Country

Work (include area code/country code) The Jones School may contact me discreetly at work. ■ ■ Yes ■ ■ No Home (include area code/country code )

Permanent Contact Information (If you might move in the next year, please provide us with a permanent family member contact.)

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street

City State Zip Country

Area code (or country code) first

Please type/print clearly (Send this original copy for this page only; do not send a word-processed version)

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■ ■ Mr. ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Dr.

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PERSONALINFORMATION


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A P P L I C A T I O N F O R A D M I S S I O N..................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Citizenship: ■■ U.S. ■■ Permanent Resident ■■ Non-U.S. (country:_______________________________________________________)

Ethnic group membership for U.S. citizens only (voluntary): ■ ■ African American ■ ■ Caucasian ■ ■ Mexican American ■ ■ Native American

■ ■ Asian American ■ ■ Puerto Rican ■ ■ Cuban American ■ ■ Hispanic/Latino ■ ■ Other_____________________________

Visa status: For non-U.S. citizens, please list your current or expected visa status:

■ ■ F-1 ■ ■ J-1 ■ ■ Permanent Resident ■ ■ Immigrant ■■ Refugee ■■ Other (please specify) _________________________________

Is this visa status: ■■ Current ■■ Expected by 8/1/2000

Foreign Language Ability:

U.S. Social Security #: ___ ___ ___ — ___ ___ — ___ ___ ___ ___ Date of birth: ____ / ____ / ____ Age: _______

Telephone:

Current Address:

E-mail:

Name:

Address valid:From (mm/dd/yy) To (mm/dd/yy)

Address:

Telephone: E-mail:

Native language Other languages spoken

(mm/dd/yy) (As of 9/1/2000)

Name of family member: Relationship:

■■ Master of Chemical Engineering■■ Master of Civil Engineering■■ Master of Computational Science and Engineering■■ Master of Computational and Applied Mathematics■■ Master of Computer Science■■ Master of Electrical Engineering

Jones School/Baylor College of Medicine joint degree:

Note: Candidates must first be accepted by Baylor College of Medicine to qualify for this joint degree program.

■■ MBA/MD

■■ Master of Environmental Science■■ Master of Environmental Engineering■■ Master of Mechanical Engineering■■ Master of Materials Science■■ Master of Statistics

Jones School/George R. Brown School of Engineering joint MBA/Master of Engineering:Note: An applicant to the joint program must have an undergraduate degree in the discipline orapproval from the specific engineering department to which you are applying.

Are you applying for admission to a joint program? ■■ No ■■ Yes If yes, please indicate the program:

(specify)

EDUCATIONALBACKGROUND

First Last

Occupation / Title Company / Employer

First Last

Occupation / Title Company / Employer

First Name Last Name

Relationship Rice Degree Year

Decision round to which you are applying: (check only one) ■ ■ #1 (Dec. 1, 1999) ■ ■ #2 (Feb. 1, 2000) ■ ■ #3 (Apr. 7, 2000)

Have you applied to the Jones School before? ■■ No ■■ Yes If yes, list year(s): __________________________________________

GENERALINFORMATION

Have you ever been suspended, expelled, or placed on probation at any school for academic or disciplinary reasons?

(You must check a response) ■■ No ■ ■ Yes (If yes, please explain on a separate page.)

Have you ever been convicted of, or pled guilty to, a felony or its equivalent?

(You must check a response) ■■ No ■ ■ Yes (If yes, please explain on a separate page.)

ACADEMIC &TESTINGINFORMATION

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Father’s name:

Mother’s name:

If a family member is a Rice University graduate, please list:

GMAT Scores: (List your best score here; we must also receive an officialreport from the Educational Testing Service) List both score and %:Test date scheduled: ____ / ____

Test Date Verbal QuantitativeAnalytical

Writing

Month Year Score %Below Score %

Below

Total

Score %Below Score %

Below

Test Date Verbal Quantitative

Month Year Score %Below Score %

Below

Analytical

Score %Below

GRE Scores: (for joint degree applicants only; we must alsoreceive an official report from the Educational Testing Service):Test date scheduled: ____ / ____

TOEFL Score (for international applicants, please list your bestscore; we must also receive an official report from the Educa-tional Testing Service):

Test date: ____ /____ Total score: ______________

Not taken yet; date scheduled: ____ / ____

Undergraduate institutions attended (official transcripts required from each institution). DO NOT include high school transcripts. International transcripts notissued in English must be translated into English. Some international transcripts may require evaluation. Please list the name of the degree granting institution as itwill appear on the transcript, with dates of attendance, major, degree, month and year degree conferred/expected. List remaining universities with dates only.

Undergraduate Institution Name Undergraduate State/Country Undergraduate Major

Degree (posted on transcript) Date Degree Conferred/Expected Dates of Attendance: From/To Degree Major (see Degree Codes page 3)_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Degree granting institution:

(office use)

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Institution Name Dates of Attendance: From/To Institution Name Dates of Attendance: From/To

Other institutions attended:

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Institution Name State/Country Major

Degree (posted on transcript) Date Degree Conferred/Expected Dates of Attendance: From/To Degree Major (see Degree Codes page 3)

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Graduate Institution(s) (if any): Degree granting institution:

(office use)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Institution Name Dates of Attendance: From/To Institution Name Dates of Attendance: From/To

Other institutions attended:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Test Date VerbalReasoning

PhysicalSciences

WritingSample

BiologicalSciencesMonth Year

Undergraduate GPA: Cumulative: ___ . ___ Year 1: ___ . ___ Year 2: ___ . ___ Year 3: ___ . ___ Year 4: ___ . ___ (see codes, p. 3)

MCAT Scores: We must also receive an offical report from the EducationalTesting Service.

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Current employer: Current job title:

Current employer industry: Current job function:

Dates of employment: to: Current annual salary: Current annual bonus:

Number of years of full-time work:

Desired job industry post-MBA: Desired job function post-MBA:

EMPLOYMENTINFORMATION

(see codes, p. 3) (see codes, p. 3)

(see codes, p. 3) (see codes, p. 3)

CONFIDENTIALEVALUATIONS

Please provide the following information for your 3 evaluators:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Name Title Company Telephone



JONES SCHOOLINFORMATION

I have visited the Jones School World Wide Website: ■ ■ No ■ ■ Yes

I have visited the Jones School campus. ■ ■ No ■ ■ Yes If yes, date: ______ / ______ / ______

I attended a Jones School information session. ■ ■ No ■ ■ Yes If yes, date: ______ / ______ / ______

I attended a Jones School open house reception. ■ ■ No ■ ■ Yes If yes, city: _________________________________

I met with a Jones School representative at an MBA Forum. ■ ■ No ■ ■ Yes If yes, city: _________________________________

I became aware of the Jones School via:___________________________________________________________________________

Please list the other MBA schools to which you are applying (optional): __________________________________________________________

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OPTIONALINFORMATION

Gender: ■ ■ Male ■ ■ Female Marital status: ■ ■ Single ■ ■ Married (upon entering program) ■ ■ Other

Children: ■ ■ No ■ ■ Yes: If yes, number:________ages:____________________________________________

Place of birth: _______________________________________________________________________________

(see codes, p.3)

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(U.S. $) (U.S. $)(mm/yy) (mm/yy)

(as of 9/1/2000)

City State Country

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2. ACTIVITIES

4. ESSAY QUESTIONS

STATEMENTOF INTEGRITY The information furnished in this application was prepared without any outside assistance and is complete, true, and correct. I under-

stand and agree that any misrepresentation or omission of facts will justify a denial, reversal of admission, or expulsion from the JonesSchool. The MBA Admissions Office may verify any and all parts of my application materials, with any exceptions noted below.

Please use these essays to help the Admissions Committee gain a better understanding of your interpersonal and leadershipqualities. Remember to type your name and Social Security number (if applicable) on each page.

1. Discuss how your work experiences to date have shaped your career goals and why you have chosen to pursue an MBA degree at this point. (2 pages)2. Describe your greatest accomplishment and why it is important to you. (1 page)3. Describe your most significant leadership experience. (1 page)4. (Optional) Is there anything else that you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you ? (1 page)

Full-time Please list employment history (most recent first)

Company name Location Type of business # Employees

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Dates .......................... to .......................... Your job title ..........................................................................................................................

Responsibilities ..............................................................................................................................................................................................

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Starting salary ................................. Bonus ................................. Ending salary ................................. Bonus .................................

Summer or part-time (brief description only)

Dates Employer Location Duties Hours/wk

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Extracurricular activities in college/universityActivity * Office held Dates members Hrs/wk Appointed=A

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Please list any undergraduate or graduate awards that you have received

Award/Recognition Date Basis of selection

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PLEASE COMPLETE THE NEXT FOUR SECTIONS ON SEPARATE PAPER. PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING FORMAT FOR SECTIONS 1, 2, AND 3.(Remember to type your name and Social Security number, if applicable, on each page.)

1. AWARDS & RECOGNITION

3. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Elected=E or# of

Elected=E or# of

(mm/yy) (mm/yy)

(U.S. $) (U.S. $)

Exceptions

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Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, applicants to the graduate programs at Rice University may either waive or reservethe right to see this confidential evaluation after it has been completed. Please indicate your choice below before submitting this form to be completed.

■■ I waive the right to see this evaluation form after it has been completed.

■■ I reserve the right to see this evaluation form after it has been completed.

Signature Date

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TO THEAPPLICANT

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C O N F I D E N T I A L E V A L U A T I O N F O R M..................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Name:

Please type/print clearly (Send this original copy for this page only; do not send a word-processed version.)

The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management. Your assessment of thisapplicant will be very helpful to the admission process. In consideration of this applicant, we will place particular emphasis on your comments. Thefollowing questions suggest the type of information we have found helpful in the past, but we welcome your assessment of the applicant in any formatyou consider most useful. We request that you be as specific and candid as possible. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, those providing evaluation letters are asked not to refer directly or indirectly to the applicant’s handicap or physical disability.

Since the application for admission will not be considered until this form has been received, we request that the evaluation be given yourprompt attention. We realize the time and effort that is involved in the preparation of this evaluation and greatly appreciate your assistance andinterest. Feel free to use extra sheets if necessary.

Please return this form to the applicant in the envelope provided with your signature across the seal. The applicant will then submit the sealed, signedenvelope as part of the completed application package to the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management. Please retain a copy of this form foryour records.

Your full name:

Position/ Title:

Organization:

Address:

Work telephone:

How long have you known the applicant?

Under what circumstances do you know the applicant?

In evaluating the applicant, what reference group is your basis for comparison (e.g., graduating seniors, all students I have known, employees, coworkers)?

TO THE PERSONCOMPLETING THISEVALUATION

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Rice has a rigorous, competitive academic environment. Relative to the applicant’s reference group, please rate him or her on the following characteristics:

Relative to the applicant’s reference group, please rate his or her ability to perform the following functions:

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Communicate effectively in writing

Communicate effectively orally

Analyze problems and formulate solutions

Assume leadershipWork with others

TrulySuperior95–100%

Excellent90–94%

Good75–89%

AboveAverage50–74%

BelowAverage0–49%

No Basis forJudgment

Intellectual ability

Motivation

Emotional maturity

Self-disciplineSelf-confidence

TrulySuperior95–100%

Excellent90–94%

Good75–89%

AboveAverage50–74%

BelowAverage0–49%

No Basis forJudgment

Are you aware of any circumstance or condition that would lead you to believe the applicant might not succeed academically?

■■ Yes ■■ No If yes, please explain.___________________________________________________________________________________

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Are you aware of any circumstance or condition that would lead you to believe the applicant might not be suitable for a responsible managerial position?


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Have you ever had any reason to question the applicant’s honesty or integrity?


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Does the applicant possess any characteristics that you consider to be special talents or strengths?_______________________________________

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In what areas can the applicant improve?__________________________________________________________________________________

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If the applicant is an international student, how well does he or she speak, write, and understand English?________________________________

Please provide any other comments that you think would help us evaluate the leadership potential of this applicant (you may use a separate

sheet if you prefer).__________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Please provide us with an overall rating:

■■ Strongly recommend ■■ Recommend ■■ Recommend with reservations ■■ Do not recommend

CONFIDENTIALEVALUATIONFORM

Signature Date

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A P P L I C A T I O N F E E..................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Please staple your application fee to the space provided below, and submit it with your application. Your application will not beprocessed unless you include the application fee.


TO THEAPPLICANT

Name:

________ / ________ / ________Date:

PLEASE STAPLE YOUR $75 APPLICATION FEE (U.S. $) HERE.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH.

DO NOT TAPE OR GLUE FEE.


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