Why We Chose W&M

Full-Time MBA Class of 2014
I was drawn to W&M because of its strong
reputation and small program.

After visiting and having a chance to speak
with current students, faculty and executive
partners, I felt W&M was the right place for
me to challenge myself and grow
professionally.
Patrick Hudson
Wilson, North Carolina


I am confident that W&M will provide me
with the chance to gain concrete skills
such as leadership, communication,
teamwork and also the opportunity to enjoy
living in a supportive and beautiful
community.

Kaori Hashimoto
Kumamoto, Japan

Mason’s class diversity ensures that I will
have the opportunity to learn from some of
the best minds, not just locally, but also
internationally. Focus on executive leadership
development, career mentorship and
experiential learning made W&M an obvious
choice for me.

Abhinavya Dasyam
Hyderabad, India

W&M’s innovative curriculum and method of
coaching inspired me most to make the
decision. The top ranked faculty will provide
me an opportunity for personal
development, whereas the diverse student
body will help me gain a wider exposure to
different cultures

Abhishek Pawar
Mumbai, India

W&M provides me the opportunity to learn
from a distinguished group of professors and
interact with students from all across the
world.

As an added bonus, Miller Hall is the perfect
atmosphere to achieve my goals for the next
two years.
Adam Pendergraph
Woodbridge, VA

I chose William & Mary’s School of Business
because it felt like home. When I traveled to
Williamsburg for the Winter Visit Weekend, I
was so impressed and encouraged by every
individual I interacted with that I knew it was
where I wanted to be.

AJ Kirby
Charlottesville, VA


The reason I chose William & Mary was
because of its rich history of being on the
forefront of providing excellent education and
attracting the best and brightest.

Albert Sonon
Virginia Beach, VA

I wanted to attend a graduate school at a
prestigious institution, not just 'check the
block.‘ The Major General James Wright MBA
Program provided everything for which I was
looking.

William & Mary's history, quality, and unique
program are a perfect fit for me
Alex Amato
Puyallup, WA

W&M’s network continues to grow and the
ability to share that connection with so many
successful graduates will undoubtedly have
an impact on my future endeavors.

I'm very proud to be a part of the
tradition, prestige and success that is The
College & William and Mary.

Alex LaRock
Virginia Beach, VA

The can-do attitude and positivity of students
from the USA always made a huge
impression on me. I wanted a school where I
could feel and imbibe this remarkable
American attitude; I also wanted a school
with a strong faculty and student diversity.

With all this in mind, W&M was an easy
choice.
Allison Abraka
Lagos, Nigeria

I chose W&M for its excellent and respected
reputation, personal touch and holistic
approach.

I wanted a program which embraced
innovation, collaboration and global
business, in addition to offering a solid
business foundation
Alyssa Smith
Richmond, VA

W&M has one of the best business schools
with some of the best faculty and a very
international student base.

The MBA will take my professional abilities to
the next level and allow me to take on
important leadership roles post-MBA.

Amir Khan
Karachi, Pakistan

The program makes me feel that I am a
valuable asset in this close-knit community.
W&M also attracts many excellent and
ready-to-help faculty and students, whom I
can share my experience with.

I feel warm at Mason because I’ll live with my
family - the Mason family.
Anne Charuvajana
Bangkok, Thailand


I chose W&M to become one of the best
business leaders who will graduate equipped
to inspire and motivate others.

I selected W&M to become a leader.

Anshul Agarwal
Uttar Pradesh, India

I chose William & Mary for the program
structure including Field Consultancy, CAMs
and the Executive Partners.

I also value the many networking
opportunities and numerous clubs and
communities that present endless learning
opportunities inside and outside of the
classroom.

Ashutosh Singh
Orissa, India

The prestigious name of W&M impressed me
from the beginning.

To learn more about the school I visited
campus; the whole trip was wonderful and
my confession is that I only applied to W&M!
I am committed and honored to join the
Mason family!”

Azure Shen
Shanghai, China

The Mason School of Business has such an
exceptional reputation. There were many
factors that inspired me to attend William &
Mary, including the people and community.

I feel honored to represent the Army as a
MGJW Fellow.

Beau Barker
Yorktown, VA

William & Mary is a great opportunity for
me. The College is highly recommended by
previous graduates of the program.

My goal is to be as useful to the U.S. Coast
Guard as possible and to prepare myself for
an occupation after the military.

Ben Wroblewski
Virginia Beach, VA

I selected W&M for the reputation of the
faculty, the unique MBA curriculum which
perfectly fits my requirements, significant
investment in the infrastructure of the school
and my interview with Amanda, which was a
very pleasant experience. I look forward to
the opportunity ahead.

Bharath Kandula
Andhra Pradesh, India

I chose W&M because of the rich heritage of
the school and the outstanding curriculum.
The faculty and student body have a diverse
background that will give me a unique
educational experience.

I am also looking forward to learning from
and working with top business professionals
through the Executive Partner Program.

Brandon Stalding
Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary offers a unique approach to
graduate-level education that I believe sets it
apart from other programs.

The admissions team and the career advisors
all seem invested in my future, and seem to
genuinely care about my aspirations.

Brandon Thom
Yorktown, VA

I chose the Mason School of Business because
the Mason Family is just that - a family.

The small, yet diverse, faculty and student
bodies are so well connected and
collaborative that this highly competitive
MBA program feels like one big team.

Brent Boyko
Longwood, FL

I have the opportunity to engage in many
enriching activities, both academically and
socially.

The knowledge I take from William & Mary
will undoubtedly make me both a better
leader and soldier.

Brian Reverri
Clarksville, TN


The highly regarded academics and individual
focus is what I seek in my business education.

William & Mary is a family, one that I am
proud to be a part of. Go Tribe!

Brian Rothenberg
Williamsburg, VA

The quality of the program and opportunities
that W&M has to offer are as good as any
top business school.

I also believe it is an excellent environment
for a people-person like me because everyone
seems like one big family.

Cary Gilmore
Herndon, VA

of the MGJW MBA Program.

I am excited to be a part of the close knit
community here at William & Mary and look
forward to learning from my peers.

Chase Ochoa
Cherry Hill, NJ

The W&M School of Business provides a
world-class technical business education, full-
scale courses, CAMs, EP feedback, instruction
and student organizations – all opportunities
to help me realize my short and long-term
goals in branding and entrepreneurship in an
ever-changing market.

Chen-Kang “Jason” Liu
Taipei, Taiwan


The MBA program at the Mason School of
Business not only attracted me because of its
continuing tradition of academic excellence
and professional development, but also the
genuine desire of the staff and faculty to see
you succeed.

Chris Le Blanc
El Paso, TX


While looking for a place that would provide
me new challenges, I found a place that
values tradition, honesty and competition
through collaboration, and that place is the
College of William & Mary.

David D’Cruz
Pune, India

In 2003 my first assignment as an active duty
army officer was Ft. Eustis, VA. I quickly
figured out that Williamsburg was the place
to be! I'm honored to be a part of the Major
General James Wright MBA Program’s
second-year cohort and such a prestigious
business school. Nine years later I'm
returning to Williamsburg to be a part of
both an Army Fellowship and the Mason
Community. How cool is that?
David Dennett
Essex, VT

it offered an opportunity to be part of a
diverse and inclusive community.

In addition, the comprehensive curriculum
combined with the Executive Partners
Program and CAMs offered a fantastic set of
experiences that will prepare me to achieve
my professional goals.
David Kotulski
Bethlehem, PA

I chose W&M because I wanted a practical
approach to learning with the guidance of
experienced individuals through the Executive
Partners program.

I also wanted to be part of a program where
the faculty is dedicated to the students'
success and has expertise in a variety of
different business areas.

David Shay
Richmond, VA

I chose William & Mary for their
demonstrated partnership with the U.S.
Army.

The Mason School of Business crafted a
unique relationship that allows me to pursue
graduate studies catered to my professional
work as a logistician.

Denny Bernacki
Richmond Hill, GA

I chose the College of William & Mary
because I wanted a small-school feel from an
internationally recognized university.

I wanted a school that catered to you
personally and still provided all the
knowledge and skills for today's business
world.
Derek Struiksma
Woodinville, WA


In two simple words it has been possible to
largely sum up a portion of my personality
and what I consider to be my main strength…
those two words are “Revolutionaries
Welcome.”

Diego Carvajal
London, England

I was literally overwhelmed by the way
Mason’s full-time MBA is structured. A
comprehensive business education, EP
Network, innovative and unique CAMs and
Field Consultancy – all made W&M my first
choice.

Divya Singla
Delhi, India


The College has been continuously recognized
for having one of the best faculties in the
country, and it has a great reputation for
developing their students into first-class
leaders.

Eric Booker
Charleston, SC


My military experience taught me a
decision criteria that the Mason
School easily met: small well-
rounded class size, high quality
facility and a competent staff.

Erik Corcoran
North Attleboro, MA

Being a history buff, I was drawn to William
& Mary. As a student of this esteemed
institution, I hope to inherit a brilliant legacy.

The campus, among the best in the
world, offers a tremendous opportunity to
shape my future.
Geetesh Tewary
Mumbai, India


The academic, physical and personal
resources which Mason provides are second
to none and the EP Program is the most
unique mentor-student relationship I have
ever seen in a collegiate setting.

Greg Saville
Vienna, VA

I chose W&M because of the many resources
they have available both in and outside of the
classroom.

Additionally, the attention I received from the
Mason staff has ensured me that they are
fully committed to my success.

Guillermo Sacriste
Salt Lake City, UT

The gravitas of the honor code, atmosphere
of the campus, and challenging curriculum
coupled with the state of the art Mason
School of Business came together to ensure
that I would be continuing my professional
career where I first began it four years ago.

Guy LeBlanc
Williamsburg, VA

The staff is very friendly and helpful, the
students here are talented and always bring
new ideas to the table and the faculty has a
great mixture of industry and academic
background.

I look forward to getting to know everyone in
the near future

Hanyan Wu
Ji An, China


The MBA class at Mason is unique and
provides experiential learning based on
revolutionary thinking – the value of which is
beyond comparison to other programs.

Heng “Henry” Xu
Beijing, China


After visiting several business schools, I was
drawn to the program simply because I felt it
offered the greatest opportunity to surround
myself with talented peers and future leaders
in a close-knit team setting.

Jacob Ommen
Stillwater, MN

What really convinced me was what I heard
from the faculty and students during the
Winter Weekend.

The strong emphasis both panels put on
teamwork and community within the school
really inspired me and after hearing
everything they had to say, I knew that this
was the place for me.
Jamie Eastham
Richmond, VA

With a background in International
Relations, Economics, and Public
Policy, the W&M School of Business
offered a new and challenging academic
experience in the same rigorously effective
environment I have come to appreciate.

Jarrett Burns
Naperville, IL


I chose to attend W&M because of the
outstanding opportunity to broaden my
horizons by learning from former executives
as well as current experts.

JD Mohundro
Harker Heights, TX

I chose William & Mary because I feel it is the
perfect environment for me to develop as a
future business leader.

I am looking forward to the many leadership
opportunities available at the W&M School
of Business.

Jessica Misse
Ahoskie, NC

I love the sense of community — the students
really seem to own their programs and
organizations, and the faculty and the
administration staff are superb.

I think the ability to be at a place where so
many different activities and opportunities
are offered is unique to the College of
William & Mary.
Jeung Rok Lee
Seoul, Korea

I decided to join the W&M MBA program
thanks to the partnership between the US
Army and the College of William & Mary
through the MJGW Program.

I am honored to be a part of this program
because of its prestigious stature within the
business world and its deep roots in the
foundation of this country.

Jonathan Kalczynski
Fayetteville, NC


After learning how the Leadership
Development Experience works and what we
will learn from our project and the Executive
Partners, I believe that this is exactly the
program I was hoping to find.

Juo-Mei “Angie” Tsai
Taipei, Taiwan


A renowned MBA program on a “public-ivy”
liberal arts campus in historic Williamsburg -
a school that has three past presidents
among its alumni - was too precious an
opportunity to forgo.

Kaittkee Puri
Dehli, India

I value the close relationships with faculty,
EPs and students.

These experiences cannot be acquired only by
reading books and I love the atmosphere of
Miller Hall.

Kaori Ishii
Tokyo, Japan


Its rich history, top-notch faculty, highly
talented student community, enormous and
very active alumni network and admissions
team – it had to be W&M for me to take the
next big leap in my career.

Karan Joshi
Bangalore, India

My deciding factor in my decision to attend
W&M was my admissions interview. I didn't
get the same sense of community anywhere
else I applied.

I'm very much looking forward to becoming a
part of the Mason family and starting the
MBA program.

Kathleen Quin
Atlanta, GA

The reason that I chose W&M was that I felt I
would get the greatest
knowledge, opportunities and experience in
an exceptional learning environment from
the unique and well-organized course
structure.

What a perfect combination!

Tanaiwit “Knot” Jierpinijnan
Thailand

W&M’s MBA program appeals to me because
I will be able to acquire a comprehensive
knowledge of management through
experience-based learning, high quality
curriculum and faculty, small class size,
Executive Partners and diversity which
includes people of different nationalities,
ethnicities and career backgrounds.

Koji Momita
Tokyo, Japan

I selected W&M because I am attracted to its
strong emphasis on leadership and
interpersonal skills courtesy of the Leadership
Development Experience.

I relish the opportunity of working with top
executives of well-known companies that will
give me a feel of what “real” business is all
about.
Linz Vallelil
Bangalore, India

When I came in for my interview, I sat in
on a class presentation and an EP who I
never even worked with remembered
who I was from my business plan
presentation in Undergrad.

That kind of individual attention and
community support is rare.

Lisa D’Aromando
Hoboken, NJ


I chose William & Mary because of the
school's stellar reputation, beautiful location
and its close proximity to one of the biggest
transportation hubs on the East Coast.

Luke Oberjuerge
Yuma, AZ

As a member of the military, I value the
College’s focus on students who serve their
country and people who give back to their
communities.

I like the emphasis on being “revolutionary”
and striving to make a difference in the
world.
Mark Allen
South Portland, ME


It was hard to even consider joining another
MBA program once I felt the passion of the
entire faculty and the coherence of all
students and alumni.

Mark Hou
Taipei, Taiwan


The Major General James Wright MBA
Program is a truly unique and coveted
opportunity that is specifically tailored to my
professional development needs as a logistics
officer in the US Army.

Matt Arbogast
Hollidaysburg, PA

I was drawn to the hands-on learning
structure of the CAMs and Field Consultancy.

I know that the skills I will learn, the networks
I will have access to and the personal focus of
the faculty will put me in the best position to
enter the professional world.

Matt McAdams
Charlotte, NC


There are many reasons why I chose W&M.
The top three reasons are the exposure to
engaging and interesting faculty members,
the accessibility to excellent mentors and the
leadership opportunities.

Maybelline Mendoza
Brooklyn, NY


I can't imagine a better program for Army
Logistics Officers to further develop key
leadership and management tools for our
future positions at higher levels.

Mei-Ling Fye
Chester, VA

Amanda said the one thing that I was waiting
for an admissions officer to say “that we, as
future alumni, are what will make Mason’s
reputation and ranking in the future” and my
esteemed mentor and W&M alum, Admiral
Lee Singleton, swayed my decision to join the
Mason family!

Mike Augustine
Jacksonville, FL

I was drawn to the very engaged academic
and interpersonal environment that Mason
fosters ,and for someone who came to
Williamsburg looking for a place that felt like
home, it stood out to me as a place I wanted
to be.

Mike Bayersdorfer
Short Hills, NJ

I chose the W&M School of Business because
from the very beginning I felt a sense of
humbled confidence, genuine support and
camaraderie.

I desired to be a part of a community that
was competitive, yet not cutthroat. I found
that at Mason.

Montique Warren
Riverview, FL

I simply couldn't pass up W&M. The Executive
Partners, tight-knit community and especially
the individual attention throughout the
application process won me over, and now I
couldn't imagine myself getting my master’s
anywhere else.

Nicholas Skantz
Silver Spring, MD


I decided on the Mason School because of the
great academics, the fantastic location and
the outstanding caliber of people who work
and learn here.

Nick Zieser
Atlantic Beach, NC

My desire is to establish myself as a person of
influence in business while still maintaining
my integrity and sense of community.

This can all be found here at the W&M School
of Business.

Pasha Alidoost
Annandale, VA

Upon attending the Winter Visit Weekend, I
knew this was the place I wanted to be.

The esprit de corps of the faculty, staff and
current students made me feel like this was
the place that would best foster my
intellectual growth.

Paul Medley
Chester, VA


I chose William & Mary because they have
the best rubber duckies around!

Quinton Sonon
Virginia Beach, VA

The Mason School of Business offers me a
unique opportunity to experience a new
challenge in a different environment.

This program is organized in a way that I will
be able to interact with proven business
leaders and gain valuable insight from their
experience.

Richard Jones
Austin, TX

When I conducted a side-by-side comparison
of a handful of the highest rated programs in
the country, William & Mary’s Mason School
of Business stood apart from the rest as the
total package designed for my individual
wants and needs.

Robbie Nickle
Chesterfield, VA

W&M plucked me out of my indecisiveness
and showed me how great the next two years
of my life could be, how much I could learn
and grow as a person and potential job
candidate, all in the comforting arms of the
Mason family.

Robert Young
Midlothian, VA

When Amanda Barth told me that she also
graduated from William & Mary, I made up
my mind to choose it, because she is one of
the best alumni I have met and I expect to
become as professional and excellent as she
is when I graduate from the College.

Rong “Ron” Wu
Beijing, China

W&M provided everything that I was looking
for in my graduate studies: great faculty,
great programs, military-friendly, small
classroom environment, great location in
Williamsburg and, of course, a business
school that develops the leaders of
tomorrow!

Ryan Hulse
Houston, TX

What really sold me were the people.
Throughout the admissions process W&M
students, Executive Partners and
administration reached out to help with my
decision and then welcome me to the
program.

It is clearly an institution that fosters a
friendly, team-oriented and professional
atmosphere.
Sarah Canavan
Doylestown, PA

I knew I wanted an MBA that stood for
something, not one where I could just pass
classes to get the degree; I wanted a
challenge. The W&M name is well known
throughout the country and world--I wanted
to be a part of that.

Sarah Stevenson
Ewa Beach, HI

I believe in The W&M School of Business, and
that new ideas can be created and developed
at a rapid pace.

The culture and the community of The
College of William & Mary are very attractive
for me.

Seyedah “Maryam” Mortazavi
Tehran, Iran

I believe the Mason School will shorten my
learning curve, provide cultural diversity and
allow me to gain perspective.

Most importantly, I decided to become a part
of the W&M family because of the supportive
environment.

Sindhujah Kalimuthu
Coimbatore, India

I am writing in the airport waiting for my
flight to the US, a country I have never
visited. I am supposed to feel nervous about
my new life, but I am not. The staff and
faculty at W&M make me feel like I am part
of the family – they truly care about me.

Sinru “Elva” He
Taipei City, Taiwan

W&M is the best business decision that I
could have made. I came for law school and
found a thriving entrepreneurial program
that I HAD to join.

Everyone has been friendly and so willing to
offer me advice, tips and suggestions as I
have worked to develop my entrepreneurial
ideas.

Stephanie Appiah
Mechanicsville, VA

Mason is a flagship among business schools
and provides academic excellence including
beneficial programs which allow me, with no
previous business background, to explore
business.

After graduating, I’m going to be equipped
with the knowledge, experience and ability to
be a good leader.

Suphakorn “Sup” Tupcharoen
Bangkok, Thailand

Emotionally, my family and I experienced a
crisis which caused me to defer my start by a
year – the Admissions team holds a very near
and dear part of my heart as they were
willing to support me and hold my spot on
the MBA roster for 2014.

My family has overcome our tragedy and we
are excited for the next two years!

Susan Everett
Courtland, VA

The faculty and staff thoroughly believe in
the program and their excitement is
contagious.

I could not have selected a better community
to join.

Suzanne Grassel
Dix Hills, NY

The W&M School of Business offers many
opportunities to gain the skills needed for a
successful future.

With a rich historical backdrop where some
of the most effective American citizens found
the tools to their success, W&M was a perfect
choice for me.

Suzi Maricic
Charlottesville, VA

I chose William & Mary because of the
opportunities available to learn theories and
concepts that I can apply to real business
problems.

What’s even better is being able to learn all
of this in a classroom of students from
diverse backgrounds.

Tamara Sonon
Virginia Beach, VA

Mason has a long rich history and excellent
teaching.

Additionally, Mason has good
communication with the students and
focuses on helping students improve their
future career outlook.

Tana Cao
Nei Mongol, China

The Mason MBA is everything that I missed
during my studies in Germany and much
more.

It is my once in a lifetime chance to meet a
variety of talented people, to get
inspired, and to grow with this new challenge
every day.

Tanja Wilhelmi
Neuss, Germany

I chose the College of William & Mary
because of its incredible history and
reputation.

In addition to being the 2nd oldest university
in the country, the college has graduated
several presidents and numerous other
distinguished alumni.

Taylor Moen
Plano, TX


I joined the Mason family to accelerate my
career and help continue a legacy of success.

William & Mary made me feel like I was a
member of their team from day one.

Tom Nickle
Richmond, VA

One of the most important reasons for me to
choose the Mason School was that its unique
MBA program fits my career development
plan perfectly.

I strongly feel that I made the right decision
because the people here are very active,
friendly and knowledgeable.

Wei Zhang
Shanghai, China

Why would I turn down a school that
provides a supportive community, an
honorable mindset, opportunities for growth
and an unparalleled education?

William & Mary is everything I could ever
want in a school.

William Nixon
Chesapeake, VA

I chose W&M because the program is small
and the faculty are accessible to their
students.

Most importantly, the Executive Partners are
valuable not only for academics and
professional development, but also for
student life, especially for international
students who are not familiar with U.S.
business culture.
Xun “Caroline” He
Bellevue, WA

Williamsburg is the place where the
American Revolution was born and the
College of W&M fostered the great minds of
revolutionaries – nowadays the spirits of
revolutionaries are still welcome in this
community.

W&M is the perfect for me.

Yiming “Amy” Sun
Shanghai, China

The program combines academic and
practical experience so that students can
realize the global economic changes.

Having the chance to visit real businesses can
help me learn more about current tools,
business principles and diverse strategies in
order to broaden the client base of my family
company.

Yin-Chun Lin
Taipei City, Taiwan

Mason is a small school with big outlook
compared to the other programs I
considered.

Class size, opportunities to work with
professors and the ability to develop
relationships with a leadership mentor over
two years are all invaluable components that
will impact my education and personal
growth.
Yu-Chin “Janette” Chin
Taoyuan, Taiwan

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