TOPEKA – Fifty-two students attending the Washburn School of Business received a score on the Educational Testing Services (ETS) Major Field Test in Business that would place the School in the top 15 percent of all schools administering the exam. 

Given at approximately 600 colleges and universities across the country, the MFT is a comprehensive outcomes assessments designed to measure the critical knowledge and understanding obtained by students in a major field of study. The tests go beyond the measurement of factual knowledge by helping business programs evaluate the ability of the students to analyze and solve problems, understand relationships and interpret material from their study of business.

Washburn students consistently score in the top 20 percent each year.

 “We are very pleased with the performance of our undergraduate students” said David Sollars, dean of the School of Business.  “It reflects the dedication of our students, faculty and staff to provide a high quality business education for our students.   It is also a reflection of the support provided by the university, the Washburn Endowment Association, our alumni and other supporters who have provided resources to support student learning.”

The Washburn School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the premier accrediting body of business programs.  The School was also included in Princeton Review’s 2010 Best 301 Business School List for its high quality MBA program.

Washburn students who individually scored at the top 75th percentile and above are:

               Anthony:  Aaron Podschun

               Berryton:  Sarah Sims

               Chanute:  Heath Bideau

               Council Grove:  Jesse Morgan

               Glen Elder:  Jessica Winkel

               Ness City:  Dillon Schwindt          

               Ottawa:  Matthew Neff

               Overland Park:  Ben Bianchino

               Quinter:  Grady Kesler

               Sabetha:  Daniel Tramp

               Topeka:  Megan Allen, Nicholas Armstrong, Douglas Boleski, Jared Bryant, Kevin Etzel, Marshall Ferguson, Lindsay Heil, John Imming, Robert Seitz, Nathan Stillings, Thaddeus Taylor

Designed by Educational Testing Services (also known for the SAT, PSAT and other nationally known tests), the ETS Major Field Tests are comprehensive outcome assessments designed to measure the critical knowledge and understanding obtained by students in a major field of study. The Major Field Tests go beyond the measurement of factual knowledge and help students analyze and solve problems, understand relationships and interpret material from their major field of study.