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Get the inside scoop on Simmons College admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Current Student
First, this is the only all-women's business school in the country. So, you obviously must be a woman to apply. The interview is very helpful in...   READ MORE
Current Student
I observed a class called "Leading Individuals and Groups" which was a case discussion. Prospective students are met by a current student and esco...   READ MORE
Current Student
The admissions criteria were much different from the actual criteria the admissions committee look at. They looked at how well rounded a person i...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Current Student
The professors are uneven. Some are excellent, especially in the quantitative courses. A few, such as in marketing and operations, are pretty weak...   READ MORE
Current Student
The program is all women, small with class sizes of around 40 to 60 students at the most and electives with around 15 students. Students are on on...   READ MORE
Current Student
Quality of classes were wonderful, especially the faculty members have had positions at Ivy Leagues schools prior to teaching at Simmons, very app...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Current Student
I haven't yet worked with the career office, but my small interaction with them leaves me unimpressed. However, the Simmons network is very strong. ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Internships are not available for credit. Recruiting is not directly held on campus due to the eclectic interests of students. However, networking eve...   READ MORE
Current Student
More and more North American MBA students are choosing to study or look for jobs Europe, a growing trend in the world of academe and career. For ma...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
The neighborhood is in beautiful Back Bay Boston. The classes and admin are in old Brownstones and an academic building. The school is supposed ...   READ MORE
Current Student
The campus is in the heart of Boston and parking is difficult although it is close to public transportation and very conveniently located. Student...   READ MORE
Current Student
SOM students have unlimited access to everything Simmons College offers, from state-of-the-art athletic facilities to libraries, technology resour...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Current Student
There's a real sense of friendship and connectedness among the students that I don't think will be found at the big factories like BU and BC. If ...   READ MORE
Current Student
As most people attending the program are working professionals or immerse in the accelerated one year program, students congregate and go out for ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Located in the heart of Boston. Tons of ethnic restaurants like India quality, Bhindi Bazaar, Island Hopper, two minutes walk from Newbury Street...   READ MORE

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