business management.
“I attribute a large part of my achievement to the support and mentorship I have received from The Riordan Programs over the years. As a Riordan MBA Fellow, I was connected with a vast network of professionals who were wholeheartedly invested in my success. The program addresses every front of the MBA application journey and provides tailored preparation to ensure that every prospective applicant is well positioned to secure admission to the top MBA programs in the country. Today, I continue to engage with The Riordan Programs and am always excited to take on leadership roles that allow me to continue the program’s long-standing tradition of community service.”
Shirley Ceja-Tinoco (’17)
Riordan MBA Fellow 2013
An MBA is the key to success in business or in any leadership position. If you have a strong ambition and want the tools and knowledge to create a lasting impact in an organization or as an entrepreneur, The Riordan MBA Fellows program will prepare you for the next step: obtaining an MBA from a top school.
First Round Deadline: January 31, 2021
Second Round Deadline: April 9, 2021
Third Round Deadline: April 23, 2021
Interviews are by invitation only. Decisions will be sent out via email.
First Round Decisions: April 2, 2021
Second Round Decisions: June 25, 2021
Third Round Decisions: June 25, 2021
Prior experience in or knowledge of business is not required. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- On average, applicants are up to five years post graduation from an undergraduate college/university.
- Applicants cumulative grade point average must be at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants should have at least one year of full-time work experience and be fully employed at time of application.
- Applicants must have demonstrated leadership skills and community service involvement.
Please read through the cohort requirements for admission into the Riordan MBA Fellows Program. GMAT/GRE scores are not required at the time of application, but they will be required if you are admitted into the program. However, if you have a GMAT/GRE official or diagnostic test score when applying, please include it on your application.
Cohort 1:
Fellows looking to apply to business school within one to two years
- If you plan to apply to business school for the 2021–2022 school year and you have been admitted to Cohort 1, you will need an official GMAT/GRE or equivalent diagnostic test score of 650.
- If you plan to apply to business school for the 2022–2023 school year and you have been admitted to Cohort 1, you will need a GMAT/GRE equivalent diagnostic test score of 600.
Cohort 2:
Fellows looking to apply to business school within two to four years
- If you are admitted to Cohort 2, you will need a GMAT/GRE equivalent diagnostic test score of 450.
Step 1
First Round Deadline: January 31, 2021; Second Round Deadline: April 9, 2021; Third Round Deadline: April 23, 2021.
Online Application
Complete the online application. All applications items for Step 1 and Step 2 must be submitted online and will not be accepted via mail. No items will be accepted in person.
Transcript(s)
Upload a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) to the online application. Your application is considered incomplete without the transcript(s).
Resume
Your resume must be uploaded to your online application as a PDF or MS Word document. Resumes cannot be emailed or sent separately.
Reference
Submit contact information of one teacher, counselor or community reference. Notify your listed reference that you have applied, as we may contact him or her directly.
Essays
Each essay must be a maximum of 350-400 words. This is your opportunity to introduce yourself to The Riordan Programs and describe how The Riordan MBA Fellows Program can benefit you in pursuing your long-term career and/or academic goals.
* After you submit your application, your reference will receive an email at the email address you provided that contains a link to the reference form. Please make sure to give your reference ample time to complete the form before the application deadline.
Step 2
Step two materials due, Round 1: January 31st, Round 2: April 9th, Round 3: April 23rd
We understand the time and effort it takes to complete the application. We ask all applicants to complete the following checklist:
- Payment of application fee (click here to pay)
You must complete all sections of the application. We will not review your application until we have received all application materials.