Johnson Means Business
Testimonials
"After attending Johnson Means Business I was in cupid's chokehold because I fell in love with every aspect of the Johnson School. The people were the number one reason why I chose to attend the Johnson School. The students were down to earth, smart, accomplished, driven and extremely welcoming. I felt that I would have support from the faculty, staff, and students to accomplish all my future goals. Additionally, the Johnson school provides a rigorous curriculum through the immersions program that will prepare its students to succeed in any career path of choice. Lastly, the Johnson School manufactures future leaders through its Leadership Model. JMB exposed me to all these wonderful aspects of the Johnson School...plus, Ithaca is truly Gorges!!!"
–Rhomaro Powell, JMB 07, MBA '10
"Find your fit" was always a difficult concept for me to grasp – until I attended JMB. JMB enabled me to discover the MBA program right for me. There was a personal and professional comfort, inspiration, and motivation I felt at the Johnson School during JMB that I hadn't felt during any other campus visit."
–Darius Hubbard JMB 2006, MBA 2009
JMB's tailored agenda allowed me to see the Johnson School through a different perspective. Each business school student has different needs, and JMB provided the forum to show that my needs as a minority student would be met at the Johnson School. During JMB, I found through my interaction with faculty, staff, and students, that the Johnson School was genuinely concerned about me as an individual.
–Kenneth Cox JMB 2004, MBA 2008, Park Fellow, Co-President – Black Graduate Business Association (BGBA)
When I visited for JMB weekend, it wasn't just the BGBA or HABLA that offered a warm reception; the entire student body stood in support of diversity. It reaffirmed Cornel's commitment to attracting and training a truly global and unique set of students.
– Michelle Wonsley JMB 2004, MBA/MILR 2007, Park Fellow
Before JMB, I already knew I could see myself back at Cornell for business school. After JMB, I realized there was no where else I should be. The Johnson School is a very special place and I strongly feel you can only truly know if it's right for you by visiting to find out if you belong.
–Adrienne Martinez JMB 2005, Cornell Undergrad 2001, MBA 2008, President – Women's Management Council
A JMB experience goes beyond the fancy catalogs, confusing rankings and glitzy websites to enable you to experience first hand what Johnson stands for: Teamwork, a Collegial environment and Knowledge. Through my JMB experience, I saw these values reflected in the administration, the students and the faculty. My JMB experience truly clarified for me what Johnson had to offer and how it fit into what I needed.
–Ikenna Obele JMB 2006, MBA 2009
JMB helped me appreciate that business school, in particular the Johnson School, is a place where professionals from various industries, job functions, and cultures come together to develop into change agents, individuals that will impact businesses, communities, and the world.
–Juan Fontenla JMB 2004, MBA 2007, Student Council President 2006-07
After JMB, I was convinced that Johnson was the place for me. I was impressed by the student involvement in the weekend, the candid responses from the Johnson community, and the caliber of prospective students drawn to the Johnson School. Although my application was submitted in Round I prior to JMB weekend, I learned in greater detail what to expect from my time in the 2 year program and the financial planning required. The biggest and most intangible selling point was the cultural fit--after 9 years working in the nonprofit sector it was imperative that I felt my professional experience would be valued.
–Kristine Woolery JMB 2006, MBA 2009
JMB is the first step to bringing both the opportunity and the right people together. When I visited the Johnson School I knew that it was not just an MBA, but a catalyst. I never expected the Johnson School to be a life changing experience for me�but, every day I am becoming the type of true leader that the Johnson School is expected to create. Once you come to JMB, you realize that there is no place like Cornell University… Once you leave you wish everywhere else would be.
– Dawn Randall JMB 2005, MBA 2008, Park Fellow
