Admissions Outreach
Join JS-PALs - Johnson School Personalized Admissions Links
A program designed to strengthen ties among alumni, current students, and admitted students, JS-Pals enables each admitted student to experience the value of becoming a member of the Johnson and Cornell community through instant Cornell connections.
Each newly admitted student receives a Cornell network of PALs (a first-year and a second-year MBA student, plus two alumni matched by career interest and geography). PALs call the new admit to welcome him or her to the Cornell community and continue to be a resource throughout the decision-making process.
Participating alumni will be matched with an admitted student based on (1) region and (2) career interest. You will be asked to contact your admitted student 7-14 days after you are notified.
Talking points for your initial conversation include:
- Congratulate the admitted student
- Introduce yourself (class year, career path, etc.)
- Offer to answer questions as needed
Ongoing activities may include (but are not required):
- Organize informal social gatherings with your student or all admitted students in your region.
- Check in with your student with your student at the beginning of the fall semester.
How can I sign up to participate in JS-PALs?
Help us to attract top talent to the Johnson School by joining JS-Pals.
- Log on to JAC (Johnson Alumni Connection).
- After logging in, click the "Profile" link on the left navigation to expand the sub menu options, then choose "Personal Information."
- At the bottom of the Personal Information page, you will find selection boxes there to indicate you would like to participate in JS-PALs and/or JS-Coach.
- After making your selection, click the "Update Information" button at the bottom of the page to save.
- While you're in JAC, please take a moment to update your information.
You will be matched with admitted students throughout the ongoing admissions deadlines. You may not receive a match right away, as matches will be determined by the geographic location and career interests of the students involved.
