Two questions about undergraduate studies at Mendoza:
When I submitted my application, I did NOT indicate that I wanted to be considered for pre-admission to Mendoza (I figured my ECs were not business-related enough to make me a competitive applicant). I now regret this decision. Could I contact the admissions office and request to be placed in the pre-admission applicant pool, or is it too late?
If it is too late… How hard is it to internally transfer into Mendoza??? I have read a few other threads about internal Mendoza transfers, but I can’t find any specific info regarding how competitive it is. Would appreciate answers from current ND students, especially any who went through the internal transfer process.
Not a student, but both children attended/are attending. I would call or email your regional rep and ask if you can be placed in the Mendoza pool. They are pretty reasonable and I’d be surprised if they said no. As to your second question, my '19 daughter was part of the first class that pre-admission was a thing. She said she knew several people who applied to transfer to Mendoza the spring of freshman year and all were admitted. I realize it’s not the entire sample, but might indicate that it’s not as difficult as one would suppose.
The Dean of Admissions, Don Bishop, addressed this question at a meeting I attended. He essentially said that almost all the kids who really want Mendoza get in. They won’t guarantee it, however, so you do have to apply at some point in freshman year. Would be great, though, if you can get it handled ahead of time. Given that EA is the tougher round, I would think they would do it if you ask. You won’t know til you try. Good luck.
What david5454 said. Most of the kids who want to transfer into Mendoza are admitted, but it really depends on how many apply. They limit the number based on desired class sizes.
You should know that even those pre-admitted have to apply to the finance major, so slightly tougher admit than Mendoza itself. Ninety percent of Mendoza students who apply for finance get it according to the business school talk we attended.