2012美國前59名大學MBA申請各校Essay(論文), 申請論文, MBA 名校申請人重要資訊, 2012MBA申請  詠瑞留學

#1 Stanford University             詠瑞留學MBA 申請超強, 代辦費便宜, 專業 19年經驗 東區02 2731 6060 北車 02 2361 0300

Essay Questions for Class of 2014
(entering Fall 2012)

Tell us in your own words who you really are. Answer essay questions 1, 2, and two of the four options for essay 3.    會計碩士申請總整理

• Essay 1: What matters most to you, and why?

·         The best examples of Essay 1 reflect the process of self-examination that you have undertaken to write them.

·         They give us a vivid and genuine image of who you are—and they also convey how you became the person you are.

·         They do not focus merely on what you've done or accomplished. Instead, they share with us the values, experiences, and lessons that have shaped your perspectives.

·         They are written from the heart and address not only a person, situation, or event, but also how that person, situation, or event has influenced your life.

                Essay 2: What do you want to do—REALLY—and why Stanford?

·         Use this essay to explain your view of your future, not to repeat accomplishments from your past. 美國MS in Finance學校總表/財務碩士

·         You should address three distinct topics:

·         your career aspirations

·         the role of an MBA education in achieving those aspirations

·         and your rationale for earning that MBA at Stanford, in particular.

·         The best examples of Essay 2 express your passions or focused interests; explain why you have decided to pursue graduate education in management; and demonstrate your desire to take advantage of the opportunities that are distinctive to the Stanford MBA Program.

                Essay 3: Answer two of the four questions below. Tell us not only what you did but also how you did it. What was the outcome? How did people respond? Only describe experiences that have occurred during the last three years.

·         Option A: Tell us about a time when you built or developed a team whose performance exceeded expectations.

·         Option B: Tell us about a time when you made a lasting impact on your organization.

·         Option C: Tell us about a time when you generated support from others for an idea or initiative.

·         Option D: Tell us about a time when you went beyond what was defined or established.

#2 Harvard University

All application questions below are required.

Tell us about three of your accomplishments. (600 words)

Tell us three setbacks you have faced. (600 words)

Why do you want an MBA? (400 words)

Answer a question you wish we'd asked. (400 words)

Joint degree applicants:

How do you expect the joint degree experience to benefit you on both a professional and a personal level? (400 words)

#3 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan)

In each of the essays please describe in detail what you thought, felt, said, and did.

§  Essay 1: Please describe a time when you went beyond what was defined, expected, established, or popular. (500 words or fewer, limited to one page)

§  Essay 2: Please describe a time when you convinced an individual or group to accept one of your ideas. (500 words or fewer, limited to one page)

§  Essay 3: Please describe a time when you had to make a decision without having all the information you needed. (500 words or fewer, limited to one page)

#4 University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

REQUIRED QUESTION: 

What are your professional objectives? (300 words)

RESPOND TO 2 OF THE FOLLOWING 3 QUESTIONS:

1. Reflect on a time when you turned down an opportunity. What was the thought process behind your decision? Would you make the same decision today? (600 words)

2. Discuss a time when you faced a challenging interpersonal experience. How did you navigate the situation and what did you learn from it? (600 words)

3. "Innovation is central to our culture at Wharton. It is a mentality that must encompass every aspect of the School - whether faculty research, teaching or alumni outreach." -Thomas S. Robertson, Dean, The Wharton School

Keeping this component of our culture in mind, discuss a time when you have been innovative in your personal or professional life. (600 words)

ADDITIONAL QUESTION FOR REAPPLICANTS:

All reapplicants to Wharton are required to complete the Optional Essay.  Please use this space to explain how you have reflected on the previous decision on your application and to discuss any updates to your candidacy (e.g., changes in your professional life, additional coursework, extracurricular/volunteer engagements). You may also use this section to address any extenuating circumstances. (250 words)

OPTIONAL SECTION FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the Committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g., unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, or questionable academic performance, significant weaknesses in your application). (250 words)

#5 Northwestern University (Kellogg)

Essay #1 
a) MBA Program applicants - Briefly assess your career progress to date. Elaborate on your future career plans and your motivation for pursuing an MBA. (600 word limit)
b) MMM Program applicants – Briefly assess your career progress to date. How do the unique characteristics of the MMM Program meet your educational needs and career goals? (600 word limit). 
Essay #2 
Describe your key leadership experiences and evaluate what leadership areas you hope to develop through your MBA experiences (600 word limit). 
Essay #3
Assume you are evaluating your application from the perspective of a student member of the Kellogg Admissions Committee. Why would you and your peers select you for admission, and what impact would you make as a member of the Kellogg community? (600 word limit). 
Essay #4
Complete one of the following three questions or statements. (400 word limit) 
Re-applicants have the option to answer a question from this grouping, but this is not required. 
a) Describe a time you had to inspire a reluctant individual or group. 
b) People may be surprised to learn that I….. 
c) The riskiest personal or professional decision I ever made was….. 

Required essay for re-applicants only – Since your previous application, what steps have you taken to strengthen your candidacy? (400 word limit)

#5 University of Chicago (Booth)

Below are the essay questions for the 2011 - 12 application.

1. What are your short- and long-term goals, and how will a Chicago Booth MBA help you reach them? (600 words)

1 a) Re-applicants only: Upon reflection, how has your thinking regarding your future, Chicago Booth, and/or getting an MBA changed since the time of your last application? (300 words)

2. At Chicago Booth, we believe each individual has his or her own leadership style. How has your family, culture, and/or environment influenced you as a leader? (750 words)

3. Considering what you've already included in the application, what else should we know about you? In a maximum of four slides, tell us about yourself.

Question 3 Guidelines
We have set forth the following guidelines:

• The content is completely up to you. There is no right, or even preferred, approach to this presentation.
• There is a strict maximum of four pages, though you can provide fewer if you choose.
• Acceptable formats for upload in the online application system are PowerPoint or PDF.
• The document will be viewed electronically, but we cannot support embedded videos, music, or motion images. Additionally, all content MUST be included in the four pages; hyperlinks will not be viewed.
• The file will be evaluated on the quality of content and ability to convey your ideas, not on technical expertise or presentation.

#7 Dartmouth College (Tuck)

Please respond fully but concisely to the following essay questions. Compose each of your answers offline in separate document files and upload them individually in the appropriate spaces below. Although there is no restriction on the length of your response, most applicants use, on average, 500 words for each essay. There are no right or wrong answers. Please double-space your responses.

1. Why is an MBA a critical next step toward your short- and long-term career goals? Why is Tuck the best MBA program for you? (If you are applying for a joint or dual degree, please explain how the additional degree will contribute to those goals.)

2. Discuss your most meaningful leadership experience. What did you learn about your own individual strengths and weaknesses through this experience?  

3. Describe a circumstance in your life in which you faced adversity, failure, or setback. What actions did you take as a result and what did you learn from this experience?

4. Tuck seeks candidates of various backgrounds who can bring new perspectives to our community. How will your unique personal history, values, and/or life experiences contribute to the culture at Tuck?

5. (Optional) Please provide any additional insight or information that you have not

addressed elsewhere that may be helpful in reviewing your application (e.g., unusual

choice of evaluators, weaknesses in academic performance, unexplained job gaps or

changes, etc.). Complete this question only if you feel your candidacy is not fully represented by this application.

6. (To be completed by all reapplicants) How have you strengthened your candidacy since you last applied? Please reflect on how you have grown personally and professionally.

#7 University of California--Berkeley (Haas)
Essays

At Berkeley-Haas, our distinctive culture is defined by four key principles— question the status quo; confidence without attitude; students always; and beyond yourself. We seek candidates from a broad range of cultures, backgrounds, and industries who demonstrate a strong cultural fit with our program and defining principles. Please use the following essays as an opportunity to reflect on and share with us the values, experiences, and accomplishments that have helped shape who you are.(Learn more about Berkeley-Haas' Defining Principles).

1. What brings you the greatest joy? How does this make you distinctive? (250 word maximum)
2. What is your most significant accomplishment? (250 word maximum)
3. Describe a time when you questioned an established practice or thought within an organization. How did your actions create positive change? (250 word maximum)
4. Describe a time when you were a student of your own failure. What specific insight from this experience has shaped your development? (250 word maximum)
5. Describe a time when you led by inspiring or motivating others toward a shared goal. (250 word maximum)
6. a. What are your post-MBA short-term and long-term career goals? How have your professional experiences prepared you to achieve these goals? 
   b. How will an MBA from Haas help you achieve these goals? (1000 word maximum for 6a. and 6b.)

Optional Essays

1. (Optional) Please feel free to provide a statement concerning any information you would like to add to your application that you haven't addressed elsewhere. (500 word maximum)
2. (Optional) If not clearly evident, please discuss ways in which you have demonstrated strong quantitative abilities, or plan to strengthen quantitative abilities. You do not need to list courses that appear on your transcript. (250 word maximum)

#9 Columbia University

Applicants must complete one short answer question and three essays.

Short Answer Question

What is your post-MBA professional goal? (200 characters maximum)

Examples of possible responses

 “After my MBA I want to build my expertise in the energy sector and learn more about strategy and decision making by joining a consulting firm specializing in renewable energy and power companies.”

“After my MBA I hope to work in business development for a media company that is expanding its market share in Asia.”

“My short term goal is to work with an investment firm that utilizes public private partnerships to invest in community development projects.”

Essay Questions

1. Considering your post-MBA and long term professional goals, why are you pursuing an MBA at this point in your career? Additionally, why is Columbia Business School a good fit for you? (750 words maximum)
2. Describe a life experience that has shaped you. The goal of this essay is to get a sense of who you are, rather than what you have achieved professionally. (500 words maximum)
3. For the third essay, please choose one of the following three options:

Option A

The annual A. Lorne Weil Outrageous Business Plan Competition is a student initiative managed and run by the Columbia Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO). The competition encourages Columbia MBA students to explore creative, entrepreneurial ideas that are sufficiently ambitious in scope and scale to be considered “outrageous.” Students explore these ideas while learning firsthand what goes into the development and presentation of a solid business proposal.

Develop your own outrageous business idea. In essay form, compose your elevator pitch. (250 words maximum)

Option B

Columbia deeply values its vibrant student community, the building of which begins at orientation when admitted students are assigned to clusters of 65 to 70 fellow students who take most of the first-year core classes together. During the first weeks of school, each cluster selects a cluster chair. Further strengthening the student community are the more than 100 active student organizations at Columbia Business School, ranging from cultural to professional to community service–oriented. Leadership positions within clusters and clubs offer hands-on management and networking opportunities for students as they interact with fellow students, administrators, faculty members, alumni, and practitioners.

You are running for either cluster chair or a club leadership position of your choosing. Compose your campaign speech. (250 words maximum)

Option C

Founded nearly three decades ago, the Executives in Residence Program at Columbia Business School integrates senior executives into the life of the School. Current executives in residence include more than a dozen experts in areas ranging from media and investment banking to private equity and management. A hallmark of the program is one-on-one counseling sessions in which executives advise students about their prospective career choices.

Select one of the current executives in residence with whom you would like to meet during your time at Columbia. Explain your selection and tell us how you would best utilize your half hour one-on-one session. (250 words maximum)

Optional Essay

An optional fourth essay will allow you to discuss any issues that do not fall within the purview of the required essays.

#10 New York University (Stern)

Our Stern essay questions give you the opportunity to more fully present yourself to the Admissions Committee and to provide insight into your experiences, goals and thought processes. Please note the following details when completing your essays for the Fall 2012 online application.

　

• Essays 1, 2 and 4 must be typed and submitted using the standard U.S. 8 1/2” x 11” format, double-spaced, in 12-point font.
• Please adhere to the essay word limits provided for each question.
• Word limits apply to the total question. For example, your response to Essay 1 should answer part (a), part (b) and part (c) with a total maximum of 750 words.
• Label the top of each essay with the following: Name, Date of Birth (month, day, year), Essay Number and Page Number (e.g.: Joe Applicant, January 1, 1983, Essay 1, Page 1).
• Your essays should be written entirely by you. An offer of admission will be revoked if you did not write your essays.

Essay 1. Professional Aspirations

(750 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

Think about the decisions you have made in your life. Answer the following:
(a) What choices have you made that led you to your current position?
(b) Why pursue an MBA at this point in your life?
(c) What is your career goal upon graduation from NYU Stern? What is your long-term career goal?
Admissions Tips:

• Proofread your essays carefully.
• Make sure you have fully answered the essay questions.
• Be genuine in your essays - tell us about the real you.
• Follow the essay instructions, including word limits and font size.

Essay 2. Your Stern Experience

(500 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

We take great care to shape the Stern community with individuals who possess both intellectual and interpersonal strengths. We seek individuals who are highly intelligent, collaborative and committed to flourishing as Stern leaders. Please answer the following questions:
(a) What is your personal experience with the Stern community? Tell us what actions you have taken to learn about us.
(b) Describe what most excites you about Stern from both an academic and extracurricular perspective.
(c) How do you anticipate making your mark on the Stern community? Be specific about the roles you will take on and the impact you hope to achieve.
Admissions Tip:

• To see if Stern is a fit for you, come visit us in New York City or meet us at one of our events around the world.

Essay 3. Personal Expression

Please describe yourself to your MBA classmates. You may use almost any method to convey your message (e.g. words, illustrations). Feel free to be creative.

If you submit a non-written piece for Essay 3 (i.e., artwork or multimedia) or if you submit Essay 3 via mail, please upload a brief description of your submission with your online application.
Please note the following guidelines and restrictions:

　

• Your submission becomes the property of NYU Stern and cannot be returned for any reason.
• If you submit a written essay, it should be 500 words maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font. If you submit a video or audio file, it should be five minutes maximum.
• If you prepare a multimedia submission, you may mail a CD, DVD or USB flash drive to the Admissions Office. These are the only acceptable methods of submission. Please do not submit an internet link to any websites or to a video hosting service such as YouTube.
• The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request an alternate Essay 3 if we are unable to view your submission.
• Do not submit anything perishable (e.g. food), or any item that has been worn (e.g. clothing).
• Mailed materials must be postmarked by the application deadline date. Please follow our mail and labeling instructions.

Please note that mailed Essay 3 packages are subject to size restrictions. Submissions that exceed the stated size restrictions will not be accepted for review by the Admissions Committee. Please see the table below for the maximum package size guidelines:

Admissions Tip:

　

• The Essay 3 is first and foremost a personal expression. We want to get to know you as an individual, beyond your college transcripts and professional achievements. This essay is not a creativity test, but rather an opportunity for you to describe yourself to your future classmates in whichever medium you feel most comfortable. Creative submissions are welcomed, but so too are written essays.

Essay 4. Additional Information (optional)

Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. This may include current or past gaps in employment, further explanation of your undergraduate record or self-reported academic transcript(s), plans to retake the GMAT, GRE and/or TOEFL or any other relevant information.
If you are unable to submit a recommendation from your current supervisor, you must explain your reason in Essay 4.
If you are a re-applicant from last year, please explain how your candidacy has improved since your last application.
If you are applying to a dual degree program, please explain your decision to pursue a dual degree.

#10 Yale University

Instructions: Please answer the Short Answer questions, Personal Statement 1, and Personal Statement 2 below. The Short Answers consist of four (4) questions to be answered in paragraphs of no more than 150 words each, or 600 words total. The Personal Statements contain a list of three (3) essay topics, from which you must choose two (2) topics and answer them in essay form (500 words maximum per essay). If you are a reapplicant, you must answer the reapplicant question as one of your Personal Statement essay responses.

Short Answers

Please answer each of the four (4) questions below with a short paragraph of no more than 150 words.This is an opportunity to distill your core ideas, values, goals and motivations into a set of snapshots that help tell us who you are, where you are going professionally, and why. (600 words total)

1. What are your professional goals immediately after you receive your MBA?
2. What are your long-term career aspirations?
3. Why are you choosing to pursue an MBA? (If you plan to use your Yale MBA to make a significant change in the nature of your career, please tell us what you have done to prepare for this transition.)
4. The intentions of our students to engage in a broad-minded business school community and to connect to an eminent and purposeful university greatly influences the Yale MBA experience. How do you plan to be involved in the Yale SOM and greater Yale communities as a student?

Personal Statement 1

Choose one (1) of the following topics and answer it in essay form. Please indicate the topic number at the beginning of your essay. (500 words maximum)

1. At the Yale School of Management, we believe the world needs leaders who:
   • Understand organizations, teams, networks and the complex nature of leadership;
   • Understand markets and competition in different contexts; and
   • Understand the diversity of economies throughout the world and the relationships between business and society.

What experiences have you had that demonstrate your strength in one or more of these areas?

2. What is the most difficult feedback you have received from another person or the most significant weakness you perceive in yourself? What steps have you taken to address it and how will business school contribute to this process?
3. Imagine yourself meeting your learning team members for the first time in Orientation. What is the most important thing your teammates should know about you?
4. Required for reapplicants: What steps have you taken to improve your candidacy since your last application?

Personal Statement 2

Choose one (1) of the following topics and answer it in essay form. You must choose a different topic than you chose for Personal Statement 1. Please indicate the topic number at the beginning of your essay. (500 words maximum)

1. At the Yale School of Management, we believe the world needs leaders who:
   • Understand organizations, teams, networks and the complex nature of leadership;
   • Understand markets and competition in different contexts; and
   • Understand the diversity of economies throughout the world and the relationships between business and society.

What experiences have you had that demonstrate your strength in one or more of these areas?

2. What is the most difficult feedback you have received from another person or the most significant weakness you perceive in yourself? What steps have you taken to address it and how will business school contribute to this process?
3. Imagine yourself meeting your learning team members for the first time in Orientation. What is the most important thing your teammates should know about you?
4. Required for reapplicants: What steps have you taken to improve your candidacy since your last application?

Optional Essay

Please provide any additional insight or information that you have not addressed elsewhere that may be helpful in reviewing your application (e.g., choice of recommender(s), academic background or performance, etc.). Complete this question only if you feel your candidacy is not otherwise fully represented by this application. (250 words maximum)

#12 Duke University (Fuqua)

Three essay questions must be completed before submitting your application. Prepare your essays carefully. The Admissions Committee considers your responses to the questions important in the selection process. Please respond fully and concisely using 1.5 line spacing. Your response to each question should be no more than 2 pages in length, with a font size no less than 10-point.

All applicants also have the opportunity to submit an optional essay to explain any extenuating circumstances of which the Admissions Committee should be aware.

Required Applicant Essays: Answer all 3 essay questions below.

Today, companies must navigate through complex and interdependent issues. They must deal with health and security matters, environmental impact questions, and diversity and cultural concerns. Leaders need adaptability, imagination, emotional intelligence, and business acumen. Thus, Duke is in the midst of an ambitious global venture that will embed and connect us around the world, and we are seeking future leaders of consequence, who value diversity and collaborative leadership, and who aspire to impact the companies and communities of which they are a part in a lasting and positive way.

In an effort to identify, engage, and foster the development of future leaders of consequence, the Admissions Committee would like to get to know you in a more holistic manner. We would like to know who you are, what has shaped you into the person you are today, and how you hope to impact both Duke and the communities of which you will be a part in the future. The essays are your opportunity to convey that to us. Please be open, genuine, and passionate. Share with us what makes you a dynamic, multi-dimensional person.

1. Describe your vision for your career and your inspiration for pursuing this career path. 
2. How will your background, values, and non-work activities enhance the experience of other Duke MBA students and add value to Fuqua's diverse culture? 
3. Why Duke? (If you are interested in a specific concentration, joint degree, clubs or activities, please discuss how you would contribute to these in this essay.)

Optional Essay

If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the Admissions Committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g., unexplained gaps in work, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, significant weakness in your application). Note that you should NOT upload additional essays nor additional recommendations in this area. The Optional Essay is intended to provide the Admissions Committee with insight into your extenuating circumstances only. Please limit your response to two pages.

Re-applicants

Candidates who applied to the Daytime MBA program between September 2010 and May 2011 are considered re-applicants. All re-applicants are required to complete the Re-applicant Essay in addition to the 3 required Applicant Essays. For the Re-applicant Essay, please limit your response to two pages. Write an essay describing how you are now a stronger candidate for admission compared to the application you submitted the previous year. 

#13 University of Virginia (Darden)

The following is the essay question for the Darden MBA 2011−2012 application cycle:

Share your perspective on leadership in the workplace and describe how it has been shaped by the increasing influence of globalization. (500 words maximum)

#14 University of California, Los Angeles 

We are interested in getting to know applicants on both a professional and personal level. We encourage you to be introspective, genuine, and succinct. Remember that we are more concerned with the content of your essays than their form or style.

All responses to essays must be on double-spaced pages that are uploaded in document form. Please note the word limits indicated in parentheses below.  We do not accept essays in any other media but written form.

First-time applicants -- 2 required essays:

REQUIRED ESSAYS:

Please be introspective and authentic in your responses. Content is more important than style of delivery. We value the opportunity to learn about your life experiences, aspirations, and goals.

1. What events or people have had the greatest influence in shaping your character and why?   (750 words)

2. Describe your short-term and long-term career goals. What is your motivation for pursuing an MBA now and how will UCLA Anderson help you to achieve your goals? (750 words)

OPTIONAL ESSAY:

The following essay is optional.  No preference is given in the evaluation process to applicants who submit an optional essay.  Please note that we only accept written essays.

1. Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the Admissions Committee should be aware? (250 words)

REAPPLICANT ESSAY QUESTIONS

REQUIRED ESSAY:

Reapplicants who applied for the entering Fall 2010 or 2011 class are required to complete the following essay. Please be introspective and authentic in your response. Content is more important than style of delivery. We value the opportunity to learn more about your aspirations and goals.

1. Please describe your career progress since you last applied and ways in which you have enhanced your candidacy. Include updates on short-term and long-term career goals, as well as your continued interest in UCLA Anderson. (750 words)

#14 University of Michigan--Ann Arbor (Ross)

1. Introduce yourself to your future Ross classmates in 100 words or less.

2. Describe your career goals.  How will an MBA from Ross help you to achieve those goals? What is your vision for how you can make a unique contribution to the Ross community?  (500 word maximum)

3. Describe a time in your career when you were frustrated or disappointed.  What did you learn from that experience?  (500 word maximum)

4. Select one of the following questions:

• What are you most passionate about?  (300 word maximum)

• Describe a personal challenge or obstacle and why you view it as such. How have you dealt with it?  What have you learned from it?  (300 word maximum)

5. Optional question:  Is there anything else you think the Admissions Committee should know about you to evaluate your candidacy?  (500 word maximum)

#16 Cornell University (Johnson)

*indicates a required field

Essays Required for All Applicants

What career do you plan to pursue upon completion of an MBA degree and why? (400 word limit) *

What legacy would you hope to leave as a Johnson graduate? (200 word limit)*

You are the author for the book of Your Life Story. Please write the table of contents for the book.

Note: Approach this essay with your unique style. We value creativity and authenticity. (Required essay) (400 word limit)*

Essay Required for All Re-applicants

How did you strengthen your application since you last applied? (400 word limit)

Optional Essay

Complete this essay if you would like to add additional details regarding your candidacy. For instance, if you believe one or more aspects of your application (e.g., undergraduate record or test scores) do not accurately reflect your potential for success at the Johnson School. (400 word limit)

#17 University of Texas--Austin (McCombs)

Required Essays

1. Describe how your professional and personal experiences have led you to pursue an MBA at this time. Please share with us your short and long term goals and why the Texas MBA at McCombs is the program best positioned to help you achieve them.
Limit: 900 words

2. At the McCombs School of Business, we are proud to have an active and diverse student community. What do you consider to be your personal strengths and how have you leveraged them in the past to enrich your work and non-work communities? 
Limit: 500 words

Optional Essays

If your standardized test scores are low or if you have not had coursework in core business subjects (i.e. calculus, microeconomics, statistics, financial accounting), please tell us how you plan to prepare yourself for the quantitative rigor of the MBA curriculum. 
Limit: 200 words

Please provide any additional information to the Admissions Committee that you believe is important and/or will address any areas of concern that will be beneficial to the committee in considering your application. 
Limit: 350 words

#18 Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper)

ESSAY A (Required) - (Suggested length - 2 double-spaced pages.) What are your short-term and long-term goals? How will a Tepper MBA help you to achieve these goals? (Please include any information regarding what steps you have taken to learn more about the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University.)

ESSAY B (Required) - (Suggested length - 2 double-spaced pages.) The Tepper School is looking for individuals who will make an impact. Give an example of a time where you made an impact in your professional or academic life.

ESSAY C (Required) - (Suggested length - 1 double-spaced page.)

Please answer one of the following two questions. Please clearly specify which question you are answering.

1. Describe an obstacle you have faced in your professional or academic life. How did you overcome this obstacle and how did it foster your development?

2. Describe a time in your professional or academic life in which your ethics were challenged. How did you deal with the situation and what did you learn from it?

ESSAY D (Required) - (Suggested length - 1 double-spaced page.) Please answer one of the following two questions. Please clearly specify which question you are answering.

1. Outside of my professional and/or academic life, one thing that people would be surprised to know about me is…

2. Outside of my professional and/or academic life, I am especially proud of…

ESSAY E (Optional)

Is there anything else that you think we should know as we evaluate your application?

If you believe your credentials and essays represent you fairly, you should not feel obligated to answer this question. This essay is intended to provide a place for you to add information that you think is important but is not covered elsewhere in the application. This could include clarification of your employment or academic record, choice of recommenders or provide helpful context for the admissions committee in reviewing your application.

#19 University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler)

Essay One (Required)

What are the 2 or 3 strengths or characteristics that have driven your career success thus far? What are the other strengths that you would like to leverage in the future? (500 words maximum)

Essay Two (Required)

Please describe your short and long term goals post-MBA. Explain how: your professional experience has shaped these goals; why this career option appeals to you; and how you arrived at the decision that now is the time and the MBA is the appropriate degree. (500 words maximum)

Essay Three (Required)

What personal qualities or life experiences distinguish you from other applicants? How do these qualities or experiences equip you to contribute to UNC Kenan-Flagler? (500 words maximum)

Essay Four (Optional)

If your standardized test scores are low, or if you have not had coursework in core business subjects (calculus, microeconomics, statistics, financial accounting), please tell us how you plan to prepare yourself for the quantitative rigor of the MBA curriculum. (300 words maximum)

Essay Five (Optional)

Is there any other information you would like to share that is not presented elsewhere in the application? 
(300 words maximum)

#20 Washington University in St. Louis (Olin)

Please provide a statement of purpose that describes your decision to pursue the Olin MBA or specialized master's degree for which you are applying.
Your response should include a thoughtful presentation of the personal and professional experiences that have led to your decision to pursue graduate management education. It should also provide an identification of your specific short- and long-term career objectives, an explanation of your decision to pursue this degree at this point in your life, a description of your specific interest in the Olin Business School, and any other information that would help inform the Admissions Committee of your qualifications for our program.
Statement of Purpose (required):
(500 – 1,000 words)
Optional Essay: 
Please provide any additional information not previously addressed in other areas of the application that you feel would be helpful to the Admissions Committee in its assessment of your candidacy. (300 word maximum)

#21 University of Minnesota--Twin Cities (Carlson)

This essay section of the application helps the admissions committee get to know you better as an individual. We want to admit a diverse, intellectually curious, and interesting group of students who will contribute to and benefit from the Carlson MBA program. We are interested in knowing more about the experiences and qualifications that distinguish you from other applicants. Please adhere to the word limits for each question.

1. Why are you pursuing an MBA at this point in your career? Describe your professional goals and how an MBA from the Carlson School will help you to reach these goals. (1000 word limit)

2. Describe one personal and one professional accomplishment and how those accomplishments will contribute to the MBA experience at the Carlson School. (500 word limit)

3. Leadership can take many forms, please give one specific example of how you have demonstrated effective leadership in your professional career. (500 words)

4. How will you contribute to and improve society using the knowledge and skills gained from a Carlson MBA? (500 words)

#21 University of Southern California (Marshall)

1) What are your short- term and long-term post MBA goals? How will USC Marshall help you achieve these goals? 
(750 words) If interested in a dual-degree program, please address in this essay.

2) How will other USC Marshall MBA Students benefit from your background, experience, leadership and 
teamwork skills? (500 words)

3) Select three from the following and describe: (250 words each)

a) A challenging international experience 
b) A personal or professional setback 
c) An entrepreneur you admire 
d) Your family, including any ties to USC 
e) Your most significant accomplishment 
f) A situation where your professional ethics were challenged

4) Optional Essay: Please add any additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider in evaluating your application (250 words)

Re-Applicants:

If you applied within the past two years, please answer the following:

1) What steps have you taken to strengthen your application since your last submission? Please reiterate your short-term and long-term goals. (750 words)

2) Select two from the following and describe: (250 words each) 
a) A challenging international experience 
b) A personal or professional setback 
c) An entrepreneur you admire 
d) Your family, including any ties to USC 
e) Your most significant accomplishment 
f) A situation where your professional ethics were challenged

# 23 Emory University (Goizueta)

Answer all essays (numbers 1 through 4), following the directions indicated in the questions.

1. Complete each of the following questions. Please limit your response to150 words each.

·         Why have you decided to pursue an MBA at this time?

·         What are your short term post MBA goals?

·         What are your long term professional aspirations?

                Share one of your most significant professional accomplishments. Describe your precise role in this activity and how it has helped to shape your management skills. Please limit your response to 500 words.

                The Business School is named for Roberto C. Goizueta, former Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, who led the organization for 16 years, extending its global reach, quadrupling consumption, building brand responsibility, and creating unprecedented shareholder wealth. It is his legacy and the strength of his character that gives rise to our vision: Principled Leaders for Global Enterprise. We encourage you to watch this short video for inspiration in answering the question.
What sort of impact do you hope to have as a Goizueta Business School student OR business leader and what attributes do you possess that will assist you in achieving this goal? Please limit your response to 300 words.
The transcript of the video can be found here

                Complete two of the following statements. Please limit your response to150 words each.

·         I am unique because...

·         My most memorable cross-cultural experience...

·         I am passionate about...

·         The most surprising thing about me is...

·         The best piece of advice I've ever received is...

Optional Essay: If you have additional information or feel there are extenuating circumstances which you would like to share with the MBA Admissions Committee (i.e. unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, academic performance issues, areas of weakness in application), please complete this optional essay in 250 words or less.

Re-Applicant Essays

Applicants who have applied to Goizueta Business School in the past are required to answer two questions:

1. Complete each of the following questions. Please limit your response to150 words each.

·         Why have you decided to pursue an MBA at this time?

·         What are your short-term post-MBA goals?

·         What are your long-term professional aspirations?

                Explain how you have improved your candidacy for Goizueta Business School’s MBA Program since your last application. Please limit your response to 250 words.

You may also submit the optional essay if you wish.

#23 Indiana University--Bloomington (Kelley)

1.    Please discuss your post-MBA short- and long-term professional goals. How will your professional experience, when combined with a Kelley MBA degree, allow you to achieve these goals? (2-page limit)

2.    Choose two of the next three (2-page limit each):

o    Describe an ethical dilemma that you faced in your professional career. How was it resolved and what did you learn from the experience?

o    Suppose you had to choose three people—people alive now or people from another era—to travel with you on a cross-country automobile trip. Who would you choose and why? What would you hope to learn from them? (Think carefully about the company you want on those long stretches through Nebraska or Kansas.)

o    Describe what there is about your background and your experiences that will contribute to the diversity of the entering class and enhance the educational experience of other students.

3.    Is there anything else that you think we should know as we evaluate your application? If you believe your credentials and essays represent you fairly, you shouldn't feel obligated to answer this question. (2-page limit)

#25 Georgetown University (McDonough)

Essay One:   Limit  - 1 page, double spaced, 12 pt font
State your short-term career goal immediately following graduation from the Georgetown MBA program. What skills have you developed on which you will build? What skills will you need to develop?

Essay Two:   Limit  - 1/2 page, double spaced, 12 pt font
State your long-term career goal. How does the position you describe in Essay One serve as a building block for your long-term career goal?

Essay Three:   Limit  - 1  1/2 pages, double spaced, 12 pt font
Describe the essence of who you are both personally and professionally.

Essay Four:   Limit  - 1/2 page, double spaced, 12 pt font
Service and community engagement are a way of life at Georgetown, following the University’s tradition of women and men for others. How have you demonstrated service to others?

Optional Essay One:   Limit  - 1/2 page, double spaced, 12 pt font
If you are not currently employed full-time, use this space to provide information about your current activities.

Optional Essay Two:   Limit  - 1 page, double spaced, 12 pt font
Please provide any information you would like to add to your application that you have not otherwise included.

Optional Essay Three:  Professional Achievement Essay,  Limit  - 1/2 page, double spaced, 12 pt font
If you would like to be considered for a Georgetown MBA Professional Achievement Scholarship, address your greatest accomplishment(s) in your chosen field and explain why you should be selected for this scholarship. Include any relevant professional awards/recognition received by your employer or industry.

RE-APPLICANT ESSAY (REQUIRED FOR REAPPLICANTS ONLY) - Limit  - 1page, double spaced, 12 pt font
How have you strengthened your candidacy since your last application? We are particularly interested in hearing about how you have grown professionally and personally. In addition, please update the Admissions Committee on your short-term career goals following graduation from the Georgetown MBA program.

#25 Ohio State University (Fisher)

Essay 1. Shaping Your Vision: Every year Fisher College MBA program admits a select group of talented professionals with demonstrated potential to become successful business leaders in an increasingly competitive, global environment. Why do you want to earn an MBA degree in general and a Fisher College MBA in particular? How will Fisher specifically assist you in achieving your individual potential? As a part of your response, include a brief summary of your professional accomplishments to date. If you have not held a full-time job or are still in college, let us know about your leadership accomplishments in a school, internship, or extracurricular context. (maximum 750 words)

Essay 2. Focusing On Leadership: At the core of our mission is our dedication to developing leaders. Successful leaders have a number of shared characteristics, and we would like you to choose two out of the 10 attributes that best describe you, your leadership style, and/or your leadership successes to date: * Creativity * Communication Skills * Curiosity * Empathy * Endurance * Global Outlook * Integrity * Passion * Self Awareness * Vision. Please provide us with clear evidence of your accomplishments for the two chosen attributes. You have three options for doing so:

Option 1. You may submit physical objects, images, photographs, or photocopies, along with brief descriptions of how these objects exemplify the leadership qualities you selected. For example, to illustrate endurance, you might share a copy of your marathon medal, along with a short paragraph describing this experience.

Option 2. You may choose to write an essay for each of the two characteristics you select, describing situations in which you exemplified these leadership traits. Maximum words per essay: 500

Option 3. You may combine options 1 and 2.

Please note that Fisher College will not be responsible for returning physical objects to applicants.

Essay 3. As a Fisher College MBA student, you get the best of both worlds: the up-close and personal feel of a small program combined with the resources and opportunities offered by a major research university. As an individual participant, you will play a key role in shaping our culture. Consequently, we would like to learn more about who you are and the unique characteristics you will contribute to the Fisher College community. Provide an honest description of yourself outside your professional context, stressing the personal characteristics you believe to be your strengths and weaknesses, along with the factors that have most influenced your development to date. (maximum 750 words)

#27 Arizona State University (Carey)

Applicants to the W. P. Carey MBA Program are required to complete three essays. Responses to each essay should be no more than two pages using 1.5 line spacing. During the online application process, essays will be uploaded in one document. An essay template is available.

Essay No. 1:

What are the two most significant decisions you have made that influenced your career path to this point and what were the results?

Essay No. 2:

Discuss your post-MBA professional goals, beginning with the MBA specialization you plan to pursue. How did you decide on this career path, and why do you feel these goals are realistic for you?

Essay No. 3:

What unique skills and/or experiences will you contribute to the W. P. Carey Full-time MBA program?

#28 Georgia Institute of Technology

Applicants must complete two essays on the following topics:
1. Describe your academic interests, proposed course work, research interests and projects, and career objectives.
2. Discuss any unique aspects of your candidacy and provide the PhD Admission Committee with any information pertinent to your application that you did not cover in the rest of the application.

The response to each question, which should be included as part of the online application, should be no longer than two typed pages per question.

#28 University of California--Davis

#28 University of Wisconsin--Madison                                                      MBA Essay代寫(MBA Essay 咨詢02 2731 6060)

All candidates are required to complete the general essay and the two essays which are specific to their chosen career specialization.

General Essay
The Wisconsin MBA considers academic integrity to be the foundation of any well functioning academic community.  Thus, it is imperative that we maintain high and exacting academic integrity standards if we are to succeed in building a community of business leaders of tomorrow.  As the conduct of business is based first and foremost on trust, so our success depends on our ability to trust each other. 
Please respond to the statement above.  Do you agree/disagree?  How does this statement reflect in the larger business context?  More specifically, how does this statement reflect in both your short and long-term career goals?

The following questions are specific to your career specialization.  Based on the career specialization you selected please address questions 2 and 3:

Applied Security Analysis

2. Why specifically do you believe you are a good fit for a career in money management?

3. Please describe your history of interest or participation in the area of investments.

Arts Administration

2. How will the MBA in Arts Administration advance your career goals in arts and cultural management? What specific skills or abilities do you hope to gain and what do you think you will bring to the program?

 3. Identify and describe a key issue facing the marketing, management, development, creation, or support of arts and culture today. Explain why you think this is a critical issue to arts administrators, and provide your recommendations as to how this issue might be addressed. Include specific examples from your own experience if applicable.

Brand and Product Management

2.  We would like to understand why you are interested in pursuing an MBA and, more specifically, why you are interested in the Center for Brand and Product Management. As part of your explanation, please address the following areas:  a. Why is this a good point in your life to pursue the MBA?   What personal qualities and past experiences have most directly influenced your decision to seek a career in brand management?  What challenges have you had to overcome (either professional or personal) and what have you learned from those challenges, that have led you to this point in your life?   b. What are your short- term career goals (immediately following the MBA)?  What are your long-term career goals (10-15 years out of the program)? What would you consider one of your “dream” product management positions (in terms of industry, company or product) to be?  

3. Give an example of a product that is marketed particularly well.  Why?  What is an example of a product that is not marketed well?  Why and what would you do to improve it?

Corporate Finance & Investment Banking

2. Explain why you are interested in pursuing your MBA at this point in your life.  Specifically, how will this degree impact your future career and describe your professional short term career goals.

 3. Please describe why you should be admitted to the Corporate Finance & Investment Banking (CFIB) program, and why you believe CFIB is a good fit for you

Marketing Research

2. Please describe any research you conducted on graduate programs and career choices. Why did this lead you to choose the A.C. Nielsen Center for Marketing Research? What specific types of industries and marketing research responsibilities are you most interested in pursuing after graduation?

3. What do you think it takes to be successful in marketing research? Why? How does your past experience demonstrate your ability to be successful as a marketing research professional?

Operations and Technology Management

2. Briefly describe three critical operations or technology management-related issues facing global businesses today (you may narrow this down to an industry with which you are familiar). Also describe why you think they are critical, and what you as a manager could do to address them.

3. Why are you, and what made you, interested in operations and/or technology management?

Real Estate

2. Why are you interested in Real Estate as your area of concentration? What specific aspects of real estate most interest you, and why?

3. What specific qualities and skills do you bring to the study and practice of real estate? Given your short and long run goals (Question #1), in which qualities and skills do you think you need strengthening? How do you see your development in the next two years? Please be as specific and concrete as possible

Risk Management and Insurance

2. Who are the individuals and/or what are the events in your life that have led to your specific interest in pursuing a degree in risk management and insurance? Please explain.

3. In what area of risk management and insurance are you most interested? Provide a discussion of the current key issues associated with this field and the skills you bring to efforts in addressing those issues. Be as specific as possible.

Strategic Human Resources

2. In what way, or in what area of Strategic HRM, do you hope to make your biggest mark and why? In answering this question, also elaborate on your earlier discussion of your short- and long-term career goals. What type of organization would you like to work for after completing your MBA? Ideally, what roles and responsibilities would you take on? Now, jump ahead 15 to 20 years, and consider the same questions. What would you like to be doing and in what kind of organization?

3. Thinking of the plans you have described, what are your reasons for choosing to do an MBA in SHRM at the University of Wisconsin? What is it about our program that will help you achieve your goals? Given what you would like to do, what are the advantages and disadvantages of our program relative to other programs?

 Supply Chain Management

2. List three critical supply chain management challenges facing business today and select one to discuss in depth.  Explain why the issue is important, including suggestions for how to address this challenge and examples from your own experience if applicable.

3. Successfully managing a business’ supply chain requires continuous innovation and leadership.  What personal qualities and experiences will make you an effective leader in this field?  What skills and experiences do you hope to gain and/or improve from the Grainger Center and MBA program?

Optional Essay

You may include an additional essay of which the topic is your choice.  It is typically used to cover any issues you may want to address to the admissions committee that is not already covered in your application.  This essay is not required.

#28 Vanderbilt University (Owen)

Your essays give us great insight into your personality and your other unique qualities. While business school is a time for exploration, we do expect you to have a strong sense about why you want an MBA and what you hope to do once you graduate. Applying to business school is an introspective process and we want to make sure you have a good sense for what you want from a program, where you hope it will lead you and why Owen is well suited to help you attain your goals. Please limit your essays to 500 words.

Essay 1.

Explain your short-term and long-term career plans as specifically as possible. When combined with your studies at Owen, how will your background, previous experiences, interests and personal attributes enable you to pursue these goals successfully?  (500 words maximum)

Owen Vanderbilt

Essay 2.

In what ways would you impact Owen as a student and as an alumnus/alumna? How would you create change within the Owen community? (Not required for Accelerator, MMHC and EMBA applicants)  (500 words maximum)Owen Vanderbilt Optional/Reapplicant Essay 1.

You are strongly encouraged to provide an additional statement to clarify and explain any of the following: gaps of more than three months in full-time employment, lack of recommendation from your current or most recent supervisor, limited full-time work experience (ignore if you are a recent undergraduate), poor academic performance, weak test scores, academic misconduct, violations of the law, or anything else you think is important for the Admissions Committee to know about you that is not already addressed elsewhere in your application. Applicants reactivating a previous application submitted within the last two years should provide their additional statement here.

Optional Essay 2.

Please provide any additional information you would like for us to consider that would strengthen your application.

Cross-Cultural Experience Essay. Describe any significant periods of time you have spent living, working, studying or traveling outside of your home country (location, purpose/description, starting and ending dates). (1200 characters)

#32 Brigham Young University (Marriott)

#32 Texas A&M University--College Station (Mays)

#34 Boston College (Carroll)

Two personal essays are required. 

Essay 1: Please discuss how you plan to achieve your short and long term career goals.  What challenges might you face in achieving these goals and how will you address those challenges?  Your answer should cite the pertinent aspects of your professional and academic experience, personal interests, and how the Carroll School MBA will assist you in reaching your professional goals. (2 pages)

Essay 2: Please indicate your reasons for applying to the Carroll School of Management MBA Program.  Your answer should include your understanding of the culture and core values of the Carroll community and how you as a potential student and future alum will make an impact. (1 page)

Optional Essay: Please introduce yourself to the BC community. Feel free to be creative in expressing your message.

#34 Boston University

Essay Toppics for all MBA Appplicants

The followingg 3 essays are required:

1.

Describe your decision to pursue an MBA degree, highlighting the following:

a. Your motivation for pursuing an MBA degree at this point in your career (250 words);

b. Your reason for choosing to apply to Boston University and the specific program that you have chosen, i.e. MMS.MBA, Health Sector MMBA, Public and Nonprofit MBA, or One Year International MBA (250 words);

c. Your plan to leverage you r professional and academic experiences to achieve your post.MBA career goals (250 words)

2.

Tell the Admission Committee about a time when it cost you to maintain your integrity and what you learned from the experience. Would you make the same decision again if given the chance? (250 words)

3.

Answer three of the following six short answer sentence s: (100 words each)

a. My colleagues would describe me as……

b. An interesting fact about me is…

c. I am most passionate about… It makes me unique because……

d. The business or organizational leader I most admire is… because…

e. My greatest life experience was when…

f. The opportunity I most regret not taking advantage of was…

4. (Optional)

Provide any additional information, not addressed elsewhere in your application materials,, which will help the Admission Committee learn more your candidacy. Please address any employment gaps, strengths or weaknesses. (5000 words)

#34 Rice University (Jones)

All applicants must submit 3 required essays. Re-applicants must submit a 4th required essay. All applicants may submit an optional additional essay if they choose. The essay topics are:

1. Describe your short-term and long-term career goals, and how the MBA will help you achieve those goals. Include in your discussion: Why is now the appropriate time to pursue an MBA, and why are you interested in obtaining a Rice MBA? (Maximum 750 words)
2. Describe a time when you successfully transformed an idea into action. How did your leadership and interpersonal skills contribute to this experience, and how will this experience impact your contribution as a team member at the Jones School? (Maximum 750 words)
3. Choose one of the following three essays (Maximum 750 words):
   • What is the best mistake you have ever made?  Include its impact on you and how it altered your view of the world.
   • Describe a defining moment or event that changed your life.
   • What historical event would you like to have witnessed or participated in, and why?
4. Required for re-applicants ONLY: Think about the time that has elapsed since you last applied to the Jones School. What actions have you taken to improve your candidacy? (Maximum 750 words)
5. Optional: You may use this essay to discuss anything else that you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you, or to provide information or clarification on one or more aspects of your application. (Maximum 750 words)

#37 University of Illinois—Urbana

Personal Statement

The personal statement is your opportunity to discuss why you would like to earn an MBA from Illinois. There is no set formula for what to write, but here are a few general tips:

• Be original-Write about how the Illinois MBA can help you achieve your professional goals by discussing your current and previous employment opportunities, life goals, etc. This is an opportunity for you to tell your story. Try to differentiate yourself from the other applicants by telling a unique story.
• Research the Illinois MBA and incorporate an understanding of the core values of the program into your personal statement. For example, teamwork, leadership and interpersonal skills are critical success factors at Illinois. When telling your story, try to incorporate examples of how you possess these skills into your personal statement.
• Spelling and grammar are very important as writing is a critical component of any MBA program. Be sure to double-check your statement prior to submission.

Personal Roadmap

If you attend Illinois, you will have approximately 620 days to utilize the resources within the program and university to meet your personal and professional goals. In 2-3 pages, double-spaced, please explain how you plan to use this time.

You may use these questions to guide your response:

• What resources at the College of Business and the University of Illinois will you take advantage of?
• What do you view as your personal responsibilities while at Illinois for ensuring you will meet your personal and professional goals?
• What are your expectations for faculty and staff to help with your journey?
• How will you leave the program better than you found it?

Additional Essay

If you feel there are any parts of your application that are weak or need explanation we invite you to write an additional statement addressing these issues.

#37 University of Notre Dame (Mendoza)

Your responses to the essay questions are extremely important in the selection process.  Please use separate sheets of

paper for each essay question and include your name on each sheet. Your essays should be typed and double-spaced. 

Each essay should be no longer than 2 pages each.

Please complete the following essay.

I.

What are your career plans immediately after graduation?  Explain how your past experiences prepare you for your

desired position.  What are your long-term career aspirations?  

II. 

Additionally, please complete any two of the following five essay questions.

1. Each MBA student at the University of Notre Dame is given the opportunity to contribute to the MBA

community.  What will you bring to Notre Dame and the MBA family?

2. What inspires you outside of your work environment?

3. How do you define leadership?  Please give an example of someone you feel is a great leader and explain

why.

4. Of which accomplishments are you most proud and why?

5. Describe a failure or disappointing experience in your life.  How did you react and what did you learn?

#37 University of Washington (Foster)

Essay One: Goals Statement - This essay is required. (750 words maximum, font size 10, double-spaced)

Please provide an essay response to the following question.

Applicants with a plan for the future and a good grasp of what is expected of them as MBA students are the most likely to succeed as

MBA graduates. We know plans change and that people often pursue an MBA to create new career options. That said, we ask that you

give us a clear statement of your current career plans. Your essay should answer all the following questions: What do you expect to do

immediately after completing the MBA program? What steps have you taken to assess the viability of your post-MBA goals given your

experience to date combined with your intended MBA study plans? What do you anticipate will be the primary challenges to achieving

your career goals? What is your lifetime career goal? What unique aspects of the Foster MBA Program would contribute the most

towards achieving your short term and long term goals?

Essay Two: Plans for Involvement - This essay is required. (500 words maximum, font size 10, double-spaced)

Please provide an essay response to the following question.

We consider a high level of involvement in student organizations, networking and career efforts to be a hallmark of the Foster MBA

experience. Please describe your anticipated level of involvement as an MBA student beyond the MBA course requirements. In what

specific organizations or activities will you participate? Where do you expect to make the greatest contribution to the overall MBA

experience at the Foster School of Business? What aspects of your past or current life provide insights into your ability and willingness

to consistently deliver more than the minimum effort required?

Essay Three: Choice Essay -This essay is required. (500 words maximum, font size 10, double-spaced)

Please provide an essay response to ONE of the following question(s).

A. Describe a situation in a work environment that either severely strained your relationship with co-workers or challenged your

personal values. How did you resolve the situation?

OR

B. At this point in your career what do you consider your most significant professional accomplishments? How have these particular

accomplishments affected the career choices you have made?

Optional Essay - This essay is optional. (250 words maximum, font size 10, double spaced)

Please provide an essay response to the following question.

Please include any other information that you believe would be helpful to the admissions committee in considering your application. For

example, applicants have used this essay to explain a stretch of weak grades in college, an unusual job change, travel or time off not

explained in the resume or some particularly interesting or unique characteristic or experience that they were unable to discuss

elsewhere in this application.)

#40 Pennsylvania State University--University Park (Smeal)

Essay Questions

1.

What are your short-term and long-term career goals?  What is your plan for achieving these goals?  Please be as specific as possible, including industry and function.  How do you see your experience at Smeal fitting into this plan? (600 words)

2.

Listed below are the values that embody the Penn State Smeal MBA community.

Penn State Smeal MBA Values

- We are Individuals of Character and Integrity. We value honesty, humility, and hard work. We value passion, commitment, and personal responsibility. We honor our obligation to each other and to the world in which we live.

- We are A Diverse Community built on Common Values. We value each person’s unique contributions to the Community. We value trust, mutual respect and collaboration. We share our struggles and our successes - and have fun along the way.

- We are Leaders focused on Learning and Individual Growth. We value intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, and a commitment to excellence. We value a curriculum that is relevant, innovative, and practical, and demanding. We take risks and reach beyond our perceived limitations.

- We are The Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Staff of The Penn State Smeal MBA Program.

- We are Penn State.

We value how these principles help us develop our future leaders. Please select ONE of the following questions to show how you embody the Penn State Smeal MBA culture. (500 words)

    a. “We value each person’s unique contributions to the Community.” What will be your unique contribution to the Penn State Smeal MBA community?

    b. “We honor our obligation to each other and to the world in which we live.”  What obligation do you have to the world and how are you planning to make an impact?

    c. “We take risks and reach beyond our perceived limitations.” Describe a time when you took a risk, and what you learned from the outcome.

#40 Tulane University (Freeman)

The following essays should convey your professional aspirations and creative insights. Please complete one selection from each of the following essay sections. Please limit your responses to one, single-spaced, typed page each.

Essay 1:

After completing the MBA program, I will.. I am interested in attending the Freeman School because... I should be admitted to the Freeman School because...

Essay 2:

My life up to this point has been... If money was no object, I would... The best advice I have been given... My favorite movie or book is...

Essay 3:

Please use this essay to share any additional information about you or your background.

#40 University of California--Irvine (Merage)

#40 University of Iowa (Tippie)

Personal Essay

These responses are your opportunity to express aspects about yourself that may not be revealed by your academic record. Prepare them carefully and limit each response to 450 words (1 page typed).

1. Discuss your specific career objectives and how the Tippie MBA will contribute to the accomplishment of your objectives.

2. All leaders inevitably have to deal with conflict situations. Describe a disagreement or conflict you personally had to handle. How did you manage the conflict?

# 40 University of Texas--Dallas

You are required to submit two essays in support of your application. Essay topics are given below. Please answer the following in 300 to 500 words. Please answer all sub-section of each question.

1. Through the last decade, we have seen the impact business people have on our society. At the end of your career, what do you think people will say you did for society? Give an example of something you have already done that supports this characterization.

2. Keeping in mind the ever-changing landscape of the business realm, what is your strategy to ensure your personal success in this environment? Where do you see yourself in 5, 10 and 15 years from the completion of the UT Dallas Full-Time (Cohort) MBA Program? How will the Cohort Program be instrumental in achieving your goals?

3. (Optional Essay - For Financial Aid Consideration) You want to start your own business but funds are tight and you have to sell the idea to investors. Write the Executive Summary of your business plan with a full description of your idea, high level financials and high level project plan. Keep in mind this is a "summary" and therefore should not be long. (ideally one, but not more than two pages). Feel free to add appendix items, such as a spreadsheet with your financials, but the summary itself is geared toward executives.

#45 University of Maryland--College Park (Smith)

REQUIRED ESSAY 1

Application essays allow the admissions committee to get to know you better both professionally and personally. Additionally, the essays are used to assess writing skills, which are critical in the graduate business degree program.

What are your specific post-graduate short-term and long-term goals? How will a graduate degree from the Robert H. Smith School of Business assist you in achieving your goals? Finally, please discuss your personal and professional motivations for pursuing a graduate degree. Please limit your response to 2 pages, double-spaced.

REQUIRED ESSAY 2

Choose one of the two essays below: (Note: Enter or upload response to the selected essay here.)

1. Identify an economic crisis that needs to be addressed. If you were a leader tasked to solve this crisis, what would your approach be to resolve this situation?

2. If you could be the leader of an organization, what organization would you choose, and why? What changes would you make to enhance the organization and what current strategies would you retain?

Please limit your response to 2 pages, double-spaced.

OPTIONAL ESSAY

Please use this essay to provide the admissions committee with additional information that will assist us in evaluating your candidacy (for example, an explanation for gaps in employment history or an undergraduate grade point average that is less than 3.0). If you are a reapplicant, you can also use this essay to highlight changes in your application from last year.

#45 University of Rochester (Simon)

Describe your post-MBA or post-MS career plans. How does your past education and experience support your career objectives? What aspects of the Simon School program make it a good choice for your graduate study? (500 word maximum)

(Optional) Share any information that you think is important in the evaluation of your application, including any concerns you think the Admissions Committee may have regarding your application. (500 word maximum)

#47 University of Florida (Hough)

Please respond to the following questions on separate sheets of paper. Please double-space your essays.

1) (All applicants) Describe how you would like to see your career develop. Explain how your academic background,

prior professional experience and the Florida MBA degree will help you achieve your career goals.  If your career

goals are international, or you are an international student, please include as part of your career plans in what country

or region you plan to seek employment following completion of the program. Limit your response to 2-3 pages.

2) (Traditional Applicants Only) Describe a success that you achieved due to your self-motivation, persistence, and hard

work.  What motivated you?  Limit your response to 1-2 pages.

3) (Optional) Please share any additional information that you think will assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating

your application to the Florida MBA Programs. Limit your response to no more than 1 page.

#47 Wake Forest University (Babcock)

1. Why are you interested in a graduate business degree from Wake Forest University? How will a graduate business degree help you achieve your short-term and long-term professional goals? (required, 500 word limit, double-spaced)

2. Optional Essay

Please use the optional essay to address anomalies that may exist in your application (i.e. poor academic performance, gaps in your educational history) (250 word limit, double-spaced)

If you are a reapplicant, you are required to submit the optional essay explaining what you have done to strengthen your application within the past year.

#49 Michigan State University (Broad)

Essay A (required)

Describe why you are interested the Broad MBA degree and why you feel you are a competitive candidate to the Broad MBA program?

Limit your response to 700 words or two pages.

Essay B (required)

A Broad College Full-Time MBA student can be described as hard-working, collaborative, and a problem solver. Choose one characteristic that best fits your personality and provide examples as to how that trait can enhance the academic culture/environment at Broad.

Limit your response to 375 words or one page.

Essay C (required)

You are faced with a teammate who is repeatedly missing deadlines and is not responsive to the teams goals- as a team leader, what will you do to address this issue and maintain team morale.

Limit your response to 375 words or one page.

Essay D (Optional)

You should only answer this question if you feel your complete application for admission does not adequately represent you. What other information do you believe is necessary in the assessment of your candidacy to the Broad MBA?

Limit your response to 375 words or one page.

#49 Purdue University--West Lafayette (Krannert)

*Describe your career strategy and how a Krannert Master's degree, at this time, will assist you in achieving your career goals. Limit your response to no more than 300 words.

*Krannert is a global and diverse program in many dimensions; explain how you feel your past experiences would contribute to the diversity and global experience of the Krannert classroom, teamwork, and leadership experiences. Limit your response to no more than 350 words.
*Describe a major obstacle you have faced in your professional, academic, or personal life. How did you overcome this obstacle? How did this experience foster your personal and/or professional development? Limit your response to no more than 500 words.

Additional Information(Optional)

Please provide any additional information that was not captured within your application. If you feel you've already provided us with sufficient information about yourself, you need not add anything here.  (250 words or less)

#51 University of Arkansas--Fayetteville (Walton)

You must provide thoughtful responses to the following essay questions.  Please limit your responses to one or two pages each, double spaced.

• What are your short-term and long-term career goals?  How will the master's degree program you wish to complete help you achieve your goals?
• Please share with the admissions committee any unique events, life experiences, and qualifications that you feel distinguish your candidacy and will add value to your class.

#52 Babson College (Olin)

(1) Please describe in detail your short (immediately after graduation from Babson) and long-term career plan in which industry would you like to work, which function or role would you ideally hold, and how do you intend to secure that position? If your plans entail a career transition, what challenges do you anticipate facing in securing your ideal position, and how will you address those challenges? Your answer should show how your past professional experiences, background, and interests combined with a Babson graduate degree will position you for success in attaining these goals.

(2) Babson defines entrepreneurship as 'thinking or acting in a manner that is opportunity obsessed, holistic in approach, and leadership balanced.' Please describe how, in your own experiences, you have met some or all of that definition.

(3) What unique contributions will you bring to the Babson community that will enhance the value of the classroom experience for your classmates?

Optional for Two-Year MBA Applicants Only: Frederic C. Hamilton Entrepreneurial Scholarship (a merit-based award) and Price-Babson Fellowship (a need-based award) Essay. Write a 250-word essay that answers the following questions: What are your specific entrepreneurial accomplishments, and how will these accomplishments add value to the Babson MBA?

#52 George Washington University

1. Discuss why you have applied for an MBA, why you have applied to GW, and how completing an MBA aligns with your short- and long-term career aspirations. (Limit to 750 words)

2. Discuss a person, event, or experience that has significantly shaped your life. (Limit to 500 words) 
In a separate addendum, you may explain any academic inconsistencies, gaps in your work history, or unique circumstances you think the admissions committee might question. There is not a word limit, but please be concise.

#54 University of Missouri--Columbia (Trulaske)

Personal Statement. Introduce yourself to us! Write a 1-3 page statement addressing the following topics, and providing specific examples whenever possible:
  · Career goals. Describe your career interests and any experience you have related to this career; please indicate if you are interested in a particular concentration or one of our dual MBA programs (BSIE, MSIE, JD, or MHA). 
  · Choose to thrive. What does this statement mean to you; in your past, present, and future? 

#54 University of South Carolina (Moore)

Please select 3 of the 5 essay options below to answer. Responses should be approximately 200-500 words in length.

1. Why have you chosen to apply to the International MBA program?.

2. What does global business mean to you?

3. Tell us how you will take part in the sustainable development and economic success of your future organization and/or industry.

4. Please describe an article/book that you have read in the past year that has influenced your perceptions of the world?

5. If you were stuck on an airplane sitting between any two people in the world (past or present), who would you want them to be and why?

#56 Northeastern University

Full-time MBA and Full-time MS in Finance/MBA applicants: answer Questions 1, 3, and 4.

Essay1

Discuss in detail your short and long-term career goals. How will a Northeastern MBA, combined with your past experiences and interests, help you achieve your goals? Which Northeastern MBA career track (finance, marketing, or supply chain management) will you pursue?

Essay3

Describe in detail an accomplishment of yours from a professional or volunteer setting of which you are most proud. What steps were necessary to reach a successful conclusion? What challenges did you have to overcome?

Essay4

Please answer the following questions: a) What have you learned in your research on Northeastern that has motivated you to apply? b) What unique contributions will you bring to the Northeastern community as a student? c) How will you benefit personally and professionally from your experience at Northeastern?

For Re-Applicants Only

Describe why you are re-applying to the program and detail any changes that have occurred since you last applied or new qualifications that the admissions committee should be aware of as they evaluate your application.

Optional Essay

Please provide any additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider in evaluating your application.

#57 Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey--New Brunswick and Newark

Essay 1

Name a time when you faced an ethical dilemma and how you dealt with it.
Essay 2

Describe what you learned from your experience as a member of a team whose project was not completed successfully.
Essay 3

Identify three accomplishments in your professional career and explain how they demonstrate your potential to become a successful manager.

#57 Southern Methodist University (Cox)

1 - How did you come to the decision to pursue a graduate business degree?  Are there specific skills you wish to develop or enhance?  What are your post-graduate career goals?  How will a graduate degree from the Cox School of Business help you in your professional development? (2 pages maximum; double spaced; minimum 10 point font)

2 - Please describe a challenge faced in the workplace and the steps you took to resolve it.  Would you make the same decision again? If not, what would you do differently? (2 pages maximum; double spaced; minimum 10 point font)

3 –How do you plan to make an impact on the arts/non-profit community and how specifically would your graduate education help you do so? (2 pages maximum; double spaced; minimum 10 point font)

SUPPLEMENTAL – If you answered “yes” to the questions related to academic/disciplinary issues or criminal history you MUST submit this essay.  Otherwise, please only use this space to address essential issues not covered in the rest of your application package. (2 pages maximum; double spaced; minimum 10 point font)

#57 University of Georgia (Terry)

1. Discuss your accomplishments and include examples of how you went beyond what was assigned or expected.  Note: Please do not simply restate your resume here.  Focus on stories significant to you regardless of whether or not these items appear on your resume. (500 words or less, double-spaced)

2. Which concentration do you plan to pursue in the Terry MBA program and why?  How is this concentration relevant to your career plans? (500 words or less, double-spaced)

Optional Essay

Is there anything you want to tell us in regard to your application?

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