Essays
Rochester / Simon MBA Essay Questions 2017-2018
The admissions committee at Rochester / Simon has posted the Simon MBA essay questions for entrance to the Class of 2020! This year’s application requires two essay responses and one optional essay. 2017-2018 Rochester / Simon MBA Essay Questions Essay 1 Describe your short-term and long-term goals for post-MBA or post-MS. Given the fluctuation of economic and industry hiring…
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Oxford MBA Essay Questions 2017-2018
The Saïd School of Business has announced the 2017-2018 Oxford / Saïd essay questions for the coming application season. This year’s Oxford MBA essay questions (similar to the prior year) consist of two “mandatory” essays, as well as additional prompts for 1+1 applicants and re-applicants to Saïd. 2017-2018 Oxford MBA Essay Questions Essay 1 Consider a statistic or trend that shocks you.…
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IESE Essay Questions 2017-2018
The admissions committee at IESE Business School has released the IESE essay questions for entrance to the Class of 2020! Similar to last year, this year’s application only requires one essay (however, this year it is only 300 words), in addition to the usual optional essay (200 words). 2017-2018 IESE Essay Questions Essay 1 Please answer ONE (and only…
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Georgetown MBA Essay Questions 2017-2018
The Georgetown University adcom has updated the McDonough MBA essay questions for applicants targeting the Class of 2020. This year we see the return of the one-essay format in addition to the (now one year old) video essay. There are also two optional essays and an essay for reapplicants. 2017-2018 Georgetown MBA Essay Questions Essay 1: Describe a defining…
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Wharton Essay Questions 2017-2018
Following up on the announcement of their deadlines, the Wharton MBA blog has just announced the 2017-2018 Wharton essay questions for applicants targeting the Class of 2020. Wharton MBA applicants for the 2017-2018 admissions season will respond to two required 400-500-word essays. The two essay questions remain unchanged from the previous year. 2017-2018 Wharton Essay Questions Essay 1 (Required) What do you hope to gain professionally…
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Indiana / Kelley Essay Questions 2017-2018
The Indiana University / Kelley School of Business admissions committee has released the 2017-2018 MBA essay questions. The Indiana / Kelley essay questions are unchanged from last admissions season, consisting of three required essays and an optional essay. 2017-2018 Indiana / Kelley MBA Essay Questions 1. Please discuss your immediate post-MBA professional goals. How will your professional experience, when…
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Duke / Fuqua MBA Essay Questions 2017-2018
The Duke MBA admissions committee has announced the 2017-2018 Fuqua essay questions for business school applicants targeting the class of 2020. Fuqua MBA applicants will complete three short answers and two required essays for this season’s admissions process. The first required essay is a reappearance of last year’s “25 Random Things About Yourself” prompt. The second essay…
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Cambridge / Judge Essay Questions 2017-2018
The Cambridge admissions committee has released the Judge essay questions & deadlines for the 2017-2018 application season. Cambridge / Judge conducts its admissions process in 5 rounds, with set interview dates for those invited to attend. There are two essay topics in addition to a career objectives section. 2017-2018 Cambridge / Judge Essay Questions What did you learn from your most…
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Chicago Booth Essay Question 2017-2018
Following the announcement of their MBA deadlines, the University of Chicago has posted the Booth essay questions for prospective applicants seeking to enroll in 2018. The essay prompt harkens repeats the new, innovate format and directs applicants to view “Booth moments” as their jumping off point. In addition to the one required essay/presentation, there is an optional essay as…
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MIT Sloan Essay Prompt 2017-2018
The MIT Sloan School of Management has just posted its 2017-2018 essay prompt. An encore of last year’s change, the MIT Sloan application is foregoing the traditional essay requirement in favor of a cover letter and résumé. New this year, however, is the addition of a brief video statement. 2017-2018 MIT Sloan Essay Prompt Cover Letter MIT Sloan…
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Admissions Tip: Crafting the MBA Essay
With several of the leading schools having already released their MBA essay questions for this admissions season, we’re sure that quite a number of early birds are eager to get a jump on the process in order to complete as many applications as possible by Round 1. As applicants find themselves brainstorming for their MBA essays,…
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Big Changes to the NYU Stern 2017-2018 MBA Application
Applicants are in for a few new twists with today’s unveiling of the NYU Stern 2017-2018 MBA application. Some of the changes were spurred by the school’s announcement last month that it will now offer two new one-year MBA programs, focused on fashion & luxury and technology respectively. Others are designed to keep pace with…
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NYU Stern Essay Questions 2017-2018
Following up on the release of the 2017-2018 deadlines, the NYU MBA admissions committee has announce the 2017-2018 Stern essay questions for applicants targeting the NYU MBA Class of 2020. 2017-2018 NYU Stern Essay Questions The essays for entrance to Stern in the Fall of 2018 are as follows: Essay 1: Professional Aspirations (500 words maximum)…
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Stanford GSB MBA Essay Questions – 2017-2018
Following up on the announcement of its 2017-2018 deadlines, the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) has revealed its essay questions for the coming admissions season. Applicants are required to respond to two essay questions and given 1,150-1,200 words in which to do so. 2017-2018 Stanford GSB Essay Questions Essay A: What matters most to you, and why? (750…
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Emory Goizueta MBA Essay Questions 2017-2018
The Emory University admissions committee has posted the Goizueta MBA essay questions for the school’s full-time, two-year MBA Program. Applicants are asked to respond to four brief required prompts. The adcom also offers an optional essay. The prompts for this year’s application remain unchanged from the prior year. However, re-applicants are asked to answer two additional essay prompts.…
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Berkeley / Haas MBA Essay Questions 2017-2018
The UC Berkeley MBA admissions committee has announced the Haas essay topics for applicants targeting the Class of 2020. Haas MBA applicants will respond to three brief required essays of no more than 250 words (each). The Haas admissions website notes that the adcom seeks “candidates from a broad range of industries, backgrounds, and cultures. Our distinctive…
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UCLA Anderson MBA Essay Question 2017-2018
Along with the deadlines for the upcoming admissions season, UCLA Anderson has posted their 2017-2018 MBA essay topic. Anderson only requires one essay (750 words), which remains unchanged from the prior years. An optional essay and re-applicant essay are also available. UCLA Anderson Essay Question 2017-2018 First-Time Applicants (Required Essay): We believe that the best results are achieved when you share success, think…
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Michigan / Ross MBA Essay Questions 2017-2018
The Michigan / Ross MBA essay questions have been announced for the 2017-2018 application season. 2017-2018 Michigan Ross MBA Essay Questions In her admissions director blog, Soojin Kwon announced a new format to the Ross application’s essay portion: “There is now a short answer section and a more traditional essay question.” The short answer section contains three…
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Columbia MBA Essay Questions 2017-2018
The Columbia Business School essay topics for the 2017-2018 admissions season have been announced, and the application for the Class of 2020 will be made live on May 15, 2017. The essay topics are below. All essays are required unless otherwise noted. For the 2017-2018 CBS application deadlines, click here. Columbia Business School Essay Topics Goal: What is your immediate post-MBA…
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New Clear Admit Chat Series Offers Valuable Free Primer for the MBA Admissions Season
Note: You can join the chat in progress here https://www.clearadmit.com/chat/mba-admissions-series/ If you are planning to apply to business school in the coming year, listen up: We’re rolling out a brand-new series of 10 free expert-led chats that together offer a comprehensive overview of the steps successful applicants take in the MBA admissions process. Hosted by Clear…
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Published: December 26, 2016
MBA Admissions Round 2 Deadlines: The Moment of Truth
Over the last couple of weeks we published a series of MBA admissions tips for Round 2 application deadlines. Today, as a little holiday offering for our readers, we’ve conveniently gathered those tips into one tidy post, to help keep you organized. This next week, between Christmas and New Year, is critical for those of…
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Published: December 20, 2016
Essay Topic Analyses for Round 2 Deadlines at Your Fingertips
For those of you targeting Round 2, it’s time to get to work. With Round 2 deadlines for a whopping the majority of business schools converging in the first and second weeks of January, having a well-thought-out game plan is critical to successfully navigating the busy holiday season (and staying sane!). Getting a jump start can…
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Published: August 29, 2016
Admissions Tip: 10 Basic Essay Writing Rules
Before you complete your MBA application essays, it is worth noting the context within which they will be read. The adcom will be reading many essays in a short period of time. They may not have as much time as they’d like to reflect deeply on your content and ‘connect the dots.’ They will be trying…
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Published: August 15, 2016
The MBA Application: Know Your Audience
As Round 1 deadlines approach, applicants are coming to understand that applying to business school is an incredibly demanding process. In addition to taking the GMAT, assembling academic transcripts and providing recommendation letters, candidates are required to draft multiple essays, job descriptions, lists of activities and more. With the obvious incentive to save time wherever…
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