myice

 

Q37: I need to know about the summer internships.

 

Q38: Is it possible to book an off campus accommodation before arriving at Clark .. or does one have to have a SSN to book it ?

Answer: Nehal, you usually do not need a SSN to find places.

Answer: It is possible to set up off campus housing before you arrive, but it may be best to take a look at the apartment before making your final decision

 

Q39: Can i get a on campus job?

Answer: You can get an on campus job

Q39: Thanks Natasha. what kind of on campus jobs?

Answer: The school post on campus jobs on the website in the beginning of each semester.

Q39: can I get fellowships

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Q40: I would love some info about on campus jobs

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Q41: what are the requirements for getting TA which I really wanted to help relieve my financial burden? Thanks!

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Q42: what sort of internship can the college provide?

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Q43: Do students have a chance of getting a TA or GA awarded to them the second year?

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Q44: Are there airport pickups available for incoming students? or do we have to arrange it on our own

Answer: You will have to arrange pick up on your own but we will provide you with some information regarding it

 

Q45: Has any current student opted for the Management Consulting Capstone? If yes, then could you please share your experience?

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Q46: Hello Everybody. I am admitted for your MSF program. I want to know the chance of finding job after graduation.

Answer: ///

myice

 

Q47: how many new students from china?

Answer: There are a lot of students from China and am sure you will have a great time here.

Answer: the current batches of both MBA and MSF have many Chinese students 

Answer: Its to early to tell how many Chinese students will be admitted

据说去年70%中国人

 

 

Q48: Excuse me, can someone explain about the differ enrollment term on the enrollment form? I am curious about is there any prerequestn for this term

Answer: what is your question again on the difference between enrollment form and and enrollment term?

Q48: Kanti, the form provides an option for us to choose: to enroll in 2009 or to enroll in 2010. Is there any difference between the two options?

Answer: Haojie, if you would like to start your MSF program in the Fall, please choose FALL 2009. However, if you plan on deferring your admission till Fall 2010, you have that option too. Then you would choose Fall 2010

myice

 

Q48: Well, if I choose to enroll next year, what process will I follow? Is it different from that I enroll this year?

Answer: HAOJIE, please email Amanda Popp at apopp@clarku.edu if you are thinking about enrolling in our program in Fall 2010

 

 

Q49: When I can get the I-20 form?

Answer: GraceLui, you get your I-20 once you pay the deposit

Q49: I have not yet received the I 20, I have paid the deposit and the financial documents have been couriered. Should I contact the Student Services for accommodation now or later

Answer: I am handling your I-20 right now...I will be in touch with you when your I-20 is complete and ready to be sent to you

 

Q50: now I have got a 33%-tuition waive, can I have any chance to get other fellowships?

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Q51: Is there any local students? What is the percentage in former class?

Answer: Swilson, yes, there are local students, both full-time and part-time. Natasha and I are both from the US

 

Q52: I have a GA and a 33% waiver. are there any other sources of Financial aid available

Answer: Please feel free to refer to our website to view other forms of financial assistance http://www.clarku.edu/gsom/admissions/tuition.cfm

 

Q53: Can we live in the campus?

Answer: you can live on campus.

Answer: Yes, living on campus is possible and there are several different types of on-campus housing.

myice

 

Q54: Can you tell me because of the financial crisis how is our chance to find a job in Finance field please?

Answer: There is nothing here in investment banking right now, and this has never been a big area of placement for our students.  Typically graduates go to work as financial analysts in industry.  Financial service is not a viable option now and has restrictions on hiring international candidates. 

 

Q55: Dear Amanda, could you tell me the demand of mathematics for MSF?

Answer: the MSF program is a highly quantitative program. You're expected to be skilled in this area, and the pre-reqs included statistics

Answer: mathematics is a big part of your success in the MSF program

 

Q56: Please let me know whether the summer internships are paid?

Answer: some of the summer internships are paid some not ... really depends on how you are able to negotiate with them ... and the company profile- due to the current economic slowdown - many firms have reduced budgets for Interns 

 

Q57: I have some questions about the Prerequisite courses, who should i inquire?

Answer: I'm happy to help you with your Qs on the pre-requisites (please contact me afterwards: tcastaneda@clarku.edu

Answer: you can contact me (apopp@clarku.edu) or Tani (tcastaneda@clarku.edu) with any questions about your prerequisite form after the chat

myice

 

Q57: I have already sent my transcript, what else can i provide to prove that i my the chance to waive the Prerequisite course of financial accounting? what about a outline of the course i took

Answer: leon_yung2003, yes, a course description would be great...you can email it to me (apopp@clarku.edu)

Answer: To waive accounting you need courses taken in the U.S.

Answer: You can take a waiver exam to try to waive accounting, but you need to know U.S. accounting standards.

 

Q58: Can you tell me the current ranking of the Clark MBA program

Answer: About rankings, Clark is among the top 30% of US business schools and top 15% worldwide.  Our finance faculty have been ranked in the top ten in the country based on their research.

 

Q59: Is there any cooperative program between companies Clark MSF ?

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Q60: Do students have a chance of getting a TA or GA awarded to them the second year?

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Answer: I’m getting my MBA in marketing does any one have any questions about concentrations?

Q61: Is there an option to mix two concentrations

Answer: yes you can have dual concentrations

Answer: All of here are concentrating in different fields. For instance, I am getting my MBA in marketing and global business. Does anyone have any questions?

Answer: I am specializing in Marketing and have a 5 yr tech experience and am going for my Internship in Marketing Strategy in a tech firm in California ... anyone has any queries related to Marketing with that kind of experience can talk to me 

myice

 

Q61: When are the concentrations to be taken? In the second year or first year

Answer: you can start your concentration during the first year, i would suggest that.

Q61: Anyone from the concentration of Management Information System?

Answer: Sorry none of us in the chat room right now as MIS concentration

Answer: Our MBA program has a focus on global issues, so it is woven into the content of all of the courses that you take at Clark, but "Global Business" is a concentration that you can choose

Q61: @Ainsley, any MBA student can apply for this program? are there any requirements?

Answer: Tuanzi, are you asking if any MBA student can choose the Global Business concentration?

Q61: @Ainsley, nono. i'm asking if there are any requirements of the global program, like The Global Business Seminar , as mentioned on the school website?

Answer: Tuanzi, there are no specific requirements of the MBA program when it comes to things like the Global Business Seminar if you are choosing to do another concentration. If you are choosing to do the Global Business concentration, it is likely that you will need to take that seminar

Q61: @Ainsley, how are the faculty concentrated on MIS?

Answer: Tuanzi, I actually do not know much about the MIS professors, I have actually only taken the introductory MIS course

Answer: Tuanzi - I am TA to the Director MSIT who takes some classes for MIS – MBA. And most of the MIS faculty here is pretty good

Q61: @Ainsley.kkk.. does anyone else know thing about MBA's concentration on MIS?

Answer: Tuanzi .... the MIS is a good concentration of the MBA and we have many students doing that currently

 

Q61: Can we choose the concentration after the 1st semester

Answer: yes you can choose after the 1st semester

 

Q62: Is the Summer interns available for everybody? Can you guarantee that international students can find good ones?

Answer: There are no guarantees, but I can tell you that in the past all but a couple students have obtained and completed the internship requirement.  Those that weren't able to find an internship didn't try very hard

myice

 

Q63: How many students are you going to admit this year?

Answer: We expect to enroll 50-60 new MBA students, and 70-80 MSF students.

 

Q64: is there any additional paperwork to fill out for financial aid?

Answer: All students are considered for merit-based awards.

Answer: You can find information about student loans on our website.

Answer: If you're interested in U.S. loans, you should contact the Office of Financial Assistance at finaid@clarku.edu.

Q64: Does Clark reconsidered students on a merit-base award their second year who are looking to get scholarships?

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Q65: how about the MSF class's students ratio of USA students to International students?

Answer: We expect the MSF to be about 70% international students.

 

Q66: How many books we can borrow from library one time?

Answer: you can borrow as many books as you want from the library

 

Q67: is it safe around the campus? Yeah~ What about the security problem? any robberies around the campus?

Answer: Regarding safety: It is safe around the campus.  But this is a city, and precautions must be taken, especially at night.  For example, we have an escort service and this should be used.

 

Q68: How can I apply for the on-campus job? I knew some students work in the library

Answer: during orientation you will receive information on how to apply for on campus jobs

 

Q69: Are all the students in one class or divided into small ones?

Answer: We have small classes of 15-30 students.

 

myice

 

Q70: do you have school shuttles at night?

Answer: We have an escort service

Answer: We do have school shuttles that operate from 4 pm to 4 am

Answer: Yes, we have an escort service that will pick students up from one location on campus and deliver them to another one

Answer: Yes, the school shuttles are the escort services we have mentioned.  Escort services are vans taking you around the city (approx 2 miles from the school) and a foot service as well. 

 

Q71: Sid--what has made you decide to go for your MBA versus a more specific degree

Answer: I did start leaning towards marketing in my previous firm ... and the need to learn Business formally arose.. An MBA helps me understand the Business Administration as whole with some specialization in Marketing but giving me a well rounded approach

 

Q72: Amanda I have already got a 25% remission. Is it possible to ask for considering me for more remission or other financial aid like TA or RA?

Answer: please email me after the chat (apopp@clarku.edu)

Answer: Scholarship and assistantship awards are made at the time of admission and are based on academics and personal achievement. 

 

Q73: Is it legal for an international student get any on-campus or off-campus job in Massachusetts?

Answer: International students CANNOT work off-campus anywhere in the United States. The only time you can work off-campus is if it is for an internship which has to be approved by the university.

 

myice

 

Q74: Your school is not a big school compared with other graduate school, what's the percent of the graduate and undergraduate students?

Answer: Clark University as a whole has about 3000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Graduate School of Management is smaller with around 300 graduate students.

Q74: How many of them are international students, how many of them are Chinese students?

Q74: What's your school's ranking, both of your overall performance and GSOM?

Answer: Clark GSOM is too small to be ranked in the top 50 which are the only rankings published.  AACSB accreditation and Princeton Review consider us among the top 30% in the US.

Q74: what is your school's advantage?  What about the GSOM?

Answer: Our school has a lot of advantages. For one, there are so many different cultures that come together, you are able to learn so much within the classroom and outside about the world from those who live the cultures. Plus, our professors are experienced and have worked in many different fields, so their experiences are brought into everything that they teach. Also, the small class size allows you to really know your professors and fellow classmates

Q74: You know, studying abroad is a really big investment, so How much will the tuition and other costs ,e.g. Living, insurance, and some other costs?

 

Q75: Sid .. what is the general class size for the MBA program?

Answer: General class size is anything from 10 up to 35-40 in each class  - depending on the course

Answer: Another input - a lot of MBA / MSF classes are shared with part-time students who have substantial work-experience and are well placed and class interactions with them help you a lot in yr program 

 

Q76: What work should we do in the internship??

Answer: you can do your internships in any field that interest you as long as it is approved by the career service dept

Q76: What work should we do in the summer internship????

Answer: you will look for an internship that is related to your field of study, and preferably what you want to do when you graduate.

 

Q77: What is the expectation of Chinese MSF students to work in US?

Answer: Chinese MSF students can go back to their country once their education is completed or choose to try and find a job in the US.

 

Q78: When can we complete the program?

Answer:  the MSF program is a 3 semester program, so students beginning in Fall 2009, will graduate in December 2010. The MBA is traditionally a 2 year program, shorter if you received course waivers.

 

Q79: Do you offer any community services?

Answer: there is plenty to do around Clark in regards to community service

Q79: How can we apply for the community services?

Answer: as for how you can participate in community services. Once you are on campus, you can contact the various student organizations on campus about getting involved.

myice

 

Q80: We have to find the internship by ourselves or the school can help us to find one?

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Q81: how many international MSF students got job this year in the USA?

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Q82: How long will the spring break and Christmas holiday last?

Answer: spring break is a week and Christmas break is about two weeks

Answer: Spring break lasts for 1 week and winter break lasts for around 1 month (end of December to beginning of January)

Q82: Christmas break is two weeks?

 

Q83: Hello, have you already had some arrangements of internship for 08' MSF students?

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Q84: hello, I wonder whether it is possible to extend the 1.5year MSF program into 2 yr? and yes, would there be any additional requirements?

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Q85: As I checked the financial times, economist or other rankings I did not find Clark in the first 100 schools . Can you give me some references to find the MSF ranking in US or world ?

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Q86: I really wanna know now what's the exact date of the end of the first semester (2009/2010)?

Answer: we haven't posted the schedule yet for Fall, but this year, the Fall semester ended around December 19/20.

 

Q87: What about the living expense there?

David, the cost of living will be much less than in Boston but you still have the resources of a city and close proximity to Boston.

Answer: you have many options for housing and can lower the cost by having roommates.

Answer: we provide an approximate cost of living on the website which is very accurate.

Q87: How much do you spend a year for a Chinese student?

Answer: I’m not sure per Chinese student

Q87: Generally speaking, It is said that 70% are Chinese

Answer: We do have a large Chinese population in the MSF program but not in the MBA program. 

Q87: The reason that I rise that question is to make my budget ahead. So the more accurate, the more helpful.

Answer: the estimates we provide for living are very accurate.