MBA admission application essays
University of California, Berkeley – Haas School of Business Full-time MBA program – Application essays If you could choose one song that expresses who you are, what is it and why? (250 words maximum) Your song can be in any language, from any culture, and does not need to contain lyrics. The strongest responses will focus on answering why this …
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – Ross School of Business Full-time MBA program – Application essays What are you most proud of outside of your professional life? How does it shape who you are today? (up to 400 words) What is your desired career path and why? (up to 250 words) Optional essays This section should only be used to …
Yale University – School of Management Full-time MBA program – Application essays Describe the biggest commitment you have ever made. (Maximum 500 words) VIDEO ESSAY The purpose of the video interview is to distinguish between polish and professionalism. The brief, spontaneous nature of the video essays forces applicants to forgo polish in favor of quick thinking and concise, forthright answers. …
Duke University – Fuqua School of Business Full-time MBA program – Application essays What are your short-term goals, post-MBA? (Maximum 500 characters) What are your long-term goals? (Maximum 500 characters) Life is full of uncertainties, and plans and circumstances can change. As a result, navigating a career requires you to be adaptable. Should the short-term goals that you provided above …
Stanford University – Stanford Graduate School of Business Full-time MBA program – Application essays Your answers for both essay questions combined may not exceed 1,150 words. Suggested split: first essay 750 words, second essay 400 words. What matters most to you, and why? For this essay, we would like you to: Focus on the “why” rather than the “what.” Do …
Columbia University – Columbia Business School Full-time MBA program – Application essays What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (51 characters maximum) Examples of possible responses: “Work in business development for a media company.” “Join a strategy consulting firm.” “Launch a data-management start-up.” Through your resume and recommendations, we have a clear sense of your professional path to date. What …
Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Sloan School of Management Full-time MBA program – Application essays Cover Letter: Please submit a cover letter seeking a place in the MIT Sloan MBA Program. Your letter should conform to a standard business correspondence and be addressed to Mr. Rod Garcia, Senior Director of Admissions. (body of the letter should be 250 words or …
University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School Full-time MBA program – Application essays What do you hope to gain professionally from the Wharton MBA? (500 words) Teamwork is at the core of the Wharton MBA experience with each student contributing unique elements to our collaborative culture. How will you contribute to the Wharton community? (400 words) Optional essays You can …
Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management Full-time MBA program – Application essays Leadership and teamwork are integral parts of the Kellogg experience. Describe a recent and meaningful time you were a leader. What challenges did you face, and what did you learn? (450 words) Pursuing an MBA is a catalyst for personal and professional growth. How have you grown …
University of Chicago – Booth School of Business Full-time MBA program – Application essays View this collection of shared Booth moments. Choose the moment that best resonates with you and tell us why. Presentation/Essay Guidelines: Choose the format that works for you. Want to illustrate your response visually? Submit a slide presentation. Like to express yourself with words? Write a …
Harvard University – Harvard Business School Full-time MBA program – Application essays As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA program?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Sloan School of Management Sloan Fellows program – Application essays Reflect on your effectiveness as a leader and give us an example of how you have leveraged your strengths to demonstrate ethical and innovative leadership. Now consider the leader you aspire to be – what are the areas of personal development you want to focus …
Stanford University – Stanford Graduate School of Business Full-time Master of Science degree program for experienced leaders – Application essays What matters most to you, and why? Why this program now? What are your personal and professional objectives, and how will the Stanford MSx Program help you achieve them? Format 12-pt. font size Double-spaced 12-pt. font size Recommended font types: …
University of Chicago – Booth School of Business Executive MBA program – Application essays Why are you seeking an MBA from Chicago Booth and what unique knowledge and experiences do you hope to contribute to the program? (maximum 2 pages, 12 pt. Times New Roman) Optional essays If there is anything else you would like the Admissions Committee to know …
Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires Global Executive MBA program – Application essays Please give a detailed description of your job, including nature of work, major responsibilities; and, where relevant, employees under your supervision, size of budget, number of clients/products and results achieved. (approximately 500 words) Please explain your career evolution and career choices since you started your professional life. (approximately …
