Best Business Schools (Ranked in 2010)
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(1) Harvard University (MA) ......................................................................................... 4
(1) Stanford University (CA) ......................................................................................... 7
(3) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) (MA) ............................................ 11
(4) Northwestern University (Kellogg) (IL) ................................................................ 13
(5) University of Chicago (Booth) (IL) ....................................................................... 15
(5) University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) (PA) .......................................................... 17
(7) Dartmouth College (Tuck) (NH) ............................................................................ 20
(7) University of California - Berkeley (Haas) (CA) ................................................... 22
(9) Columbia University (NY) ..................................................................................... 25
(9) New York University (Stern) (NY) ........................................................................ 28
(11) Yale University (CT) ............................................................................................ 33
(12) University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Ross) (MI) ................................................ 36
(13) University of Virginia (Darden) (VA) .................................................................. 38
(14) Duke University (Fuqua) (NC) ............................................................................ 40
(15) University of California - Los Angeles (Anderson) (CA) .................................... 43
(16) Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper) (PA) .......................................................... 45
(16) University of Texas - Austin (McCombs) (TX) ................................................... 47
(18) Cornell University (Johnson) (NY) ...................................................................... 48
(19) Washington University in St. Louis (Olin) (MO) ................................................. 50
(20) University of Southern California (Marshall) (CA) – Essay 尚未更新............... 51
(21) Ohio State University (Fisher) (OH) .................................................................... 53
(21) University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler) (NC) ...................... 57
(23) Indiana University - Bloomington (Kelley) (IN) – 所有資訊尚未更新 ............ 60
(24) Georgetown University (McDonough) (DC) ....................................................... 62
(24) University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (Carlson) (MN) ....................................... 64
(26) Georgia Institute of Technology (GA) ................................................................. 66
(27) Arizona State University - Main Campus (Carey) (AZ) ...................................... 67
(27) Emory University (Goizueta) (GA)...................................................................... 69
(27) University of Rochester (Simon) (NY) ................................................................ 72
(27) University of Wisconsin - Madison (WI) ............................................................. 73
(31) Boston University (MA)....................................................................................... 78
(31) University of Notre Dame (Mendoza) (IN).......................................................... 80
(33) Brigham Young University (Marriott) (UT) ......................................................... 84
(33) Texas A&M University - College Station (Mays) (TX) ....................................... 86
(33) University of Washington (Foster) (WA) ............................................................. 87
(36) Purdue University (Krannert) (IN) – Essay 尚未更新......................................... 91
(36) University of California - Irvine (Merage) (CA) ................................................. 92
(36) Vanderbilt University (Owen) (TN) – Essay 尚未更新 ....................................... 93
(39) Boston College (Carroll) (MA) ............................................................................ 95
(39) Rice University (Jones) (TX) ............................................................................... 97
(39) University of Florida (Hough).............................................................................. 99
(42) University of California - Davis (CA)................................................................ 102
(42) University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign (IL) – Essay 尚未更新 .................. 104
(42) University of Iowa (Tippie) (IA) ........................................................................ 105
(45) University of Maryland - College Park (Smith) (MD) ....................................... 107
(46) Michigan State University (Broad) (MI) ............................................................ 109
(46) Wake Forest University (Babcock) (NC) ........................................................... 111
(48) Pennsylvania State University - University Park (Smeal) (PA) ......................... 113
(49) Southern Methodist University (Cox) (TX) ....................................................... 115
(50) University of Arkansas - Fayetteville (Walton) (AR) ........................................ 117
(50) University of Texas - Dallas (TX) ...................................................................... 118
(52) Baylor University (Hankamer) (TX) .................................................................. 120
(53) Tulane University (Freeman) (LA) – 所有資訊尚未更新 ............................... 122
(54) Babson College (Olin) (MA).............................................................................. 123
(55) George Washington University (DC) ................................................................. 125
(55) University of Arizona (Eller) (AZ)..................................................................... 126
(57) Rutgers, the SUNJ - New Brunswick and Newark (NJ) .................................... 127
(57) Temple University (Fox) (PA) ............................................................................ 128
(59) Syracuse University (Whitman) (NY)................................................................ 129
(59) University of Georgia (Terry) (GA) ................................................................... 131
(59) University of Missouri - Columbia (Trulaske) (MO) ......................................... 132
(62) Iowa State University (IA) ................................................................................. 133
(62) Northeastern University (MA) ........................................................................... 134
(62) Thunderbird School of Global Management (AZ) – 所有資訊尚未更新 ........ 136
(62) University of South Carolina - Columbia (Moore) (SC).................................... 139
(66) North Carolina State University (Jenkins) (NC) ................................................ 141
(66) University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa (Manderson) (AL) .................................... 142
(66) University of Oklahoma (Price) (OK) ................................................................ 143
(66) University of Utah (Eccles) (UT) ....................................................................... 144
(70) State University of New York - Buffalo (NY).................................................... 145
(71) Claremont Graduate University (Drucker) (CA) ............................................... 147
(71) Louisiana State University (Ourso) (LA) – 所有資訊尚未更新 ...................... 148
(71) University of Cincinnati (OH)............................................................................ 150
(71) University of Colorado - Boulder (Leeds) (CO) ................................................ 151
(75) Bentley University (McCallum) (MA) – 所有資訊尚未更新 .......................... 153
(75) Case Western Reserve University (Weatherhead) (OH) – Essay 尚未更新 ...... 154
(75) College of William and Mary (Mason) (VA) ..................................................... 157
(75) Florida State University (FL) ............................................................................. 159
(79) University of Connecticut (CT) – 所有資訊尚未更新..................................... 160
(79) University of Oregon (Lundquist) (OR) – Essay will be updated by 9/20 ........ 161
(79) University of Pittsburgh (Katz) (PA) .................................................................. 162
(82) Hofstra University (Zarb) (NY) ......................................................................... 164
(82) Pepperdine University (Graziadio) (CA) ........................................................... 165
(82) Santa Clara University (Leavey) (CA) ............................................................... 166
(82) Saint Louis University (Cook) (MO) ................................................................. 168
(82) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA) ................................................................ 169
(87) Fordham University (NY) .................................................................................. 170
(87) University of Kentucky (Gatton) (KY) .............................................................. 172
(89) College of Charleston (SC) ................................................................................ 173
(89) Drexel University (LeBow) (PA) ....................................................................... 174
(89) Ohio University (OH)......................................................................................... 175
(89) Oklahoma State University (Spears) (OK) ......................................................... 176
(89) University of Miami (FL) ................................................................................... 177
(94) CUNY - Baruch College (Zicklin) (NY) ............................................................ 179
(94) Texas Christian University (Neeley) (TX) ......................................................... 181
(94) University of Illinois - Chicago (Liautaud) (IL) ................................................ 183
(97) Clarkson University (NY) .................................................................................. 184
(97) Miami University (Farmer) (OH) – 所有資訊尚未更新 .................................. 185
(97) University of Mississippi (MS) .......................................................................... 186
(1) Harvard University (MA)
Deadlines for the MBA Class of 2013 entering in the fall of 2011:
Application
Periods:
Application submitted online by
12 noon Boston time:
Notification of the MBA
Admissions Board's decision:
Round 1
Friday, October 1, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Round 2
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Round 3
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Please note that each "round" represents a distinct period in which you may
apply, not a succession of steps for your application. You may apply in one round
only, one time in an application year.
Given past experience, we anticipate that many candidates will submit their
online application materials very close to 12 noon on submission deadline dates. To
avoid heavy server traffic and potential delays, we encourage candidates to submit
application materials as early as possible.
Applications received after 12 noon on October 1, 2010 will be considered in
Round 2. Applications received after 12 noon on January 11, 2011 will be considered
in Round 3. Applications received after 12 noon on March 31, 2011 will not be
considered.
Regretfully, requests for decisions earlier than the notification dates listed above
cannot be accommodated under any circumstances.
When Should I Apply?
We encourage applicants to apply in the first or second round, as space in the
class may be limited by the third round. In addition, applying in the earlier rounds
will give candidates more time to address the following:
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International candidates needing visas will find that applying in Round 3
makes the timing of their visa application stressful.
International candidates admitted in Rounds 1 and 2 find that it's helpful to
have the additional time to work on English proficiency.
Some candidates may be required to complete preliminary course work
prior to their enrollment.
Many deadlines for outside (non-Harvard Business School) fellowships are
in early spring. Only students who have been accepted are eligible for these
fellowships.
Financial aid is available regardless of when students are admitted.
However, since admitted students may apply for financial aid only after
they are admitted Round 3 admits have less time to prepare their
application.
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Harvard Business School residence halls and Harvard University-affiliated
apartments are assigned by lottery. Deadlines for both of these housing
options precede Round 3 notification, and you must be admitted to HBS
before you can enter these lotteries.
http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/applicationdates.html
Essays for the Class of 2013
As an opportunity to present your distinctive qualities, your essays are an
important part of your MBA application. You will be asked to submit your personal
statements online with the balance of your application materials. Essays should be
single-spaced. Please limit your response to the length indicated.
All applicants must submit answers to four essay questions. The first two
questions are required of all applicants. The remaining two essays should be in
response to your choice of the next four sub-questions.
Joint program applicants for the Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of
Dental Medicine, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Kennedy School must provide an
additional essay.
 Limit your responses to the lengths indicated.
 Single-space your essays.
 Please use Times New Roman font type and 12 pt font size.
 Write the question at the top of each essay.
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Refrain from using images and/or any other nonstandard English characters
in your essays. They may prevent the system from processing your
application.
Essays:
 What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view
them as such? (600-word limit)
 What have you learned from a mistake? (400-word limit)
 Please respond to two of the following (400-word limit each):
1. What would you like the MBA Admissions Board to know about your
undergraduate academic experience?
2. What is your career vision and why is this choice meaningful to you?
3. Tell us about a time in your professional experience when you were
frustrated or disappointed.
4. When you join the HBS Class of 2013, how will you introduce yourself
to your new classmates?
Joint degree applicants:
How do you expect the joint degree experience to benefit you on both a
professional and a personal level? (400-word limit)
Resume
All applicants must submit a current resume (two pages maximum) that
describes work history and responsibilities, volunteer work, or extracurricular
activities.
http://www.hbs.edu/mba/admissions/writtenapplication.html
Short Answers - For applicants required to take an English language test, please
answer the following:
In what context are you currently reading, writing, and speaking English?
 Reading: (250 characters only - do not use carriage returns, bullets or
unnecessary spacing)
 Writing: (250 characters only - do not use carriage returns, bullets or unnecessary
spacing)
 Speaking: (250 characters only - do not use carriage returns, bullets or
unnecessary spacing)
Additional Information
Use this section to include any additional information that you believe is
important for the MBA Admissions Board to have in evaluating your application, but
that you were unable to include because of the constraints of the online application.
Please limit your additional information to the space in this section. Do not send
HBS any additional materials (e.g., additional recommendations, work portfolios,
etc.), as they will not be considered in your application and will delay processing of
your application.
Response length limited to 500 characters - do not use carriage returns, bullets
or unnecessary spacing, as this may truncate your answers and prevent them from
being viewed by the Admissions Board)
(Information from the Online Application)
(1) Stanford University (CA)
Application Deadlines for Class of 2013
It is important that you apply only when you feel your application is as strong as
it can be.
 Within each round, we encourage you to submit your application as early as
possible.
 If you are considering applying in either Round 1 or Round 2, we strongly
encourage you to consider Round 1. Over the past few years, we've noticed
more applicants applying in Round 2 and, as a result, this round has become
bigger and a bit more competitive. You should never rush your application. But,
on the margin, earlier is better.
 There are some advantages to applying in either the first or second round.
 The ability to receive an aid award from the Financial Aid Office prior to
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the date by which you must respond to your offer of admission.
Ample time to complete preliminary quantitative and/or language
coursework prior to arrival on campus.
Access to the on-campus housing lottery and/or Schwab Residential Center
housing.
Sufficient time to complete the visa application process (international
students).
Application Round
Submit your application by
We will notify you on
Round 1
06 Oct 2010*
15 Dec 2010**
Round 2
06 Jan 2011*
30 Mar 2011**
Round 3
06 Apr 2011*
18 May 2011**
* Applications are due by 5:00 PM, Pacific Time
Decision Notification**
 We will post decisions to your ApplyYourself account by 5:00 PM Pacific Time
on the decision date for the round in which you applied.
 Under no circumstances can we provide decisions earlier.
 Provide an email on your application form to which you will have access through
the decision date. You are given the option to report a second email address.
 We do not release admission decisions via telephone or in person.
http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/mba/admission/application_deadlines.html
Essay Questions for Class of 2013 (entering Fall 2011)
Answer essay questions 1, 2, and two of the four options for essay 3.
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 are your career aspirations? What do you need to learn at Stanford to
achieve them?
 Use this essay to explain your view of your future, not to repeat
accomplishments from your past.
 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,
established, or expected.
Essay Length
Your answers for all of the essay questions cannot exceed 1,800 words.
You have your own story to tell, so please allocate the 1,800 words among all of
the essays in the way that is most effective for you. We provide some guidelines
below as a starting point, but you should feel comfortable to write as much or as little
as you like on any essay question, as long as you do not exceed 1,800 words total.
 Essay 1: 750 words
 Essay 2: 450 words
 Essay 3: 300 words each
Formatting
 Use a 12-point font, double spaced
 Recommended fonts are Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman
 Indicate which essay question you are answering at the beginning of each
essay
 Number all pages
 Upload all four essays as one document
 Preview the uploaded document to ensure that the formatting is true to the
original
 Save a copy of your essays
Additional Information
If there is any other information that is critical for us to know and is not captured
elsewhere, please include it. Examples of pertinent additional information include:
 Extenuating circumstances affecting academic or work performance
 Explanation of why you do not have a Letter of Reference from your current
direct supervisor or peer
 Explanation of criminal conviction, criminal charges sustained against you in a
juvenile proceeding, and/or court-supervised probation
 Explanation of academic suspension or expulsion
 Any other information that you did not have sufficient space to complete in
another section of the application (please begin the information in the
appropriate section)
 Additional work experience that cannot fit into the space provided
 Additional information about your academic experience (e.g., independent
research) not noted elsewhere
 This section is limited to 250 kbs, or approximately 10 pages.
http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/mba/admission/essays.html
Resume
After completing the Employment History section, please upload a current copy
of your resume. Recommended length is one to two pages.
http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/mba/admission/employment_history.html
Awards and Honors
 We want to learn about your accomplishments, specifically those for which you
have received recognition. We are interested in your successes inside and outside
of the classroom.
 Please list up to five awards and/or honors and describe the basis upon which
you were selected.
 These may include academic, civic, or professional activities for which you
received recognition.
 List each in order of importance to you, with the most important listed first.
http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/mba/admission/academic_record.html
Activities
 Please report your activities in order of importance to you, with the most
important listed first.
 A sustained depth of commitment in one or two activities may demonstrate your
passion more than minimal participation in five or six organizations.
 Report activities during university/college separately from those after
university/college.
 Examples of activities in which you are/have been involved may include
charitable, civic, community, and professional.
 Please avoid using acronyms to describe your activities
http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/mba/admission/activities.html
(3) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan) (MA)
Deadline
Below you will find the application deadlines for entrance to the MIT Sloan MBA
Program beginning August 2011.
We give each application the fullest possible review in the time allowed. For this
reason, please understand that you will not hear from us about our decision before the
deadlines listed here. Please also note that in the interests of confidentiality and
efficiency, we will not deliver decisions via phone or fax.
MBA Program Deadlines
MBA Round I*
MBA Round II
Application Received By 12 noon
Pacific Standard Time (2000 GMT)
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010 Tuesday, Jan 4, 2011
Decisions Released By**
Monday, Jan 31, 2011 Monday, Apr 4, 2011
Reply By
Friday, Mar 25, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
* Re-applicants must submit their application by the Round I deadline. LGO
re-applicants must submit their reapplication by the LGO deadline.
**Decisions will be released early for some candidates who will be denied admission
without an interview.
http://mitsloan.mit.edu/mba/admissions/dates.php
Resume
Please prepare a business resume that includes your employment history in
reverse chronological order, with titles, dates, and whether you worked part-time or
full-time. Your educational record should also be in reverse chronological order and
should indicate dates of attendance and degree(s) earned. Other information
appropriate to a business resume is welcomed and encouraged. The resume should not
be more than one page in length (up to 50 lines).
Cover Letter
Prepare a cover letter (up to 500 words) seeking a place in the MIT Sloan MBA
Program. Describe your accomplishments and include an example of how you had an
impact on a group or organization. Your letter should conform to standard business
correspondence and be addressed to Mr. Rod Garcia, Director of MBA Admissions.
Essays
We are interested in learning more about you and how you work, think, and act.
For each essay, please provide a brief overview of the situation followed by a detailed
description of your response. Please limit the experiences you discuss to those which
have occurred in the past three years.
In each of the essays please describe in detail what you thought, felt, said, and
did.
1. 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)
2. 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)
3. Essay 3: Please describe a time when you took responsibility for achieving an
objective. (500 words or fewer, limited to one page)
Supplemental Information (Optional)
You may use this section to address whatever else you want the Admissions
Committee to know. (250 words or fewer, limited to one page)
http://mitsloan.mit.edu/mba/admissions/applicationinstructions.php
(4) Northwestern University (Kellogg) (IL)
Kellogg requires all applicants to request an interview. Submission of Part I of
the application allows candidates to request an interview and designate their interview
preference (on campus vs. off campus) prior to completing the entire application.
Submitting an off-campus interview request does not guarantee an interview, however.
The interview may be waived in areas of high demand or remote location. If an
interview preference is not selected or if an on-campus interview is not scheduled by
the designated deadline, the interview will be waived.
2011 Application Deadlines
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Application Part 1 Deadlines
Part 1 must be submitted to request an off-campus interview OR to schedule an
on-campus interview with the Kellogg Admissions Office. Please note the different
interview deadlines.
OFF-CAMPUS INTERVIEW
REQUEST DEADLINES
Select the off-campus interview
request box and submit Part I by
Sept. 24, 2010 Dec. 15, 2010 Mar. 24, 2011
Please allow up to eight weeks after submitting Part I to receive either an interview
assignment in your local area or an interview waiver in areas of high demand.
ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW
Oct. 14, 2010 Jan. 11, 2011
DEADLINES
Select the on-campus interview
request box and submit Part I by….
THEN
Contact the Kellogg Admissions
Office to schedule and complete
your interview by
Dec. 3, 2010
Mar. 05, 2011
Apr 7, 2011
Apr. 29, 2011
Please allow two business days after submitting Part I to schedule your interview.
Chicago-area MBA applicants must request an off-campus interview.
Application Part 2 Deadlines
Due by 11:59 p.m. CT
Oct. 14, 2010
Jan. 11, 2011
Apr. 7, 2011
Dec 20, 2010
Mar. 28, 2011 May 16, 2011
Decision
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2011 Application Essay Questions - 1Y, 2Y & MMM questions
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 does 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 an instance where you encountered resistance in a professional
team setting. How did you address the situation?
b) People may be surprised to learn that I…..
c) The best mistake 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)
http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/Home/Programs/FullTimeMBA/Applying/Essa
yQuestions.aspx
Additional Information
If needed, use this section to briefly describe any extenuating circumstances (e.g.
unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or
questionable academic performance, etc.)
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(5) University of Chicago (Booth) (IL)
Round
Submission Deadline
Decision Notification Date
Round One
October 13, 2010
December 15, 2010
Round Two
January 5, 2011
March 16, 2011
Round Three April 13, 2011
May 18, 2011
http://www.chicagobooth.edu/fulltime/admissions/index.aspx
Your application must be submitted by 5 p.m. (CST/Chicago time) on the day of
the deadline in order to be considered for an application round. This includes receipt
of all online and mailed-in materials. Applications submitted after a deadline will
automatically be considered in the next round, as long as all materials are included
with the application.
http://www.chicagobooth.edu/fulltime/admissions/apply.aspx
We encourage international students to apply for admission in Rounds One or
Two. An early application will allow you sufficient time to secure a student visa
should you be admitted. While we recommend that international students apply in
earlier rounds, there is sufficient time for students to apply for and secure a visa in
Round Three.
http://www.chicagobooth.edu/fulltime/admissions/international.aspx
Essay Questions - Below are the essay questions for the Fall 2011 application.
1. The Admissions Committee is interested in learning more about you on both a
personal and professional level. Please answer the following (maximum of 300
words for each section):
a. Why are you pursuing a full-time MBA at this point in your life?
b. Define your short and long term career goals post MBA.
c. What is it about Chicago Booth that is going to help you reach your goals?
d. 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?
2. Chicago Booth is a place that challenges its students to stretch and take risks that
they might not take elsewhere. Tell us about a time when you took a risk and what
you learned from that experience (maximum of 750 words).
3. At Chicago Booth, we teach you HOW to think rather than what to think. With
this in mind, we have provided you with “blank pages” in our application.
Knowing that there is not a right or even a preferred answer allows you to
demonstrate to the committee your ability to navigate ambiguity and provide
information that you believe will support your candidacy for Chicago Booth.
Essay Question 3 Guidelines
We have set forth the following guidelines:
 The content is completely up to you. Acceptable file formats are PowerPoint
or PDF.
 There is a strict maximum of four pages, though you can provide fewer if you
choose.
 The document will be printed in color and added to your file for review;
therefore, flash, hyperlinks, embedded videos, music, etc. will not be viewed
by the committee. You are limited to text and static images to convey your
points.
 The file will be evaluated on the quality of content and ability to convey your
ideas, not on technical expertise or presentation.
 Files need to be less than 9 megabytes in order to upload. If your file is too
large you may save your file as a PDF and upload your essay.
http://www.chicagobooth.edu/fulltime/admissions/essays_slides.aspx
Extracurriculars
Chicago Booth strongly values community involvement and we know it comes
in many different forms. Tell us how you have been involved in your community.
Please indicate dates of your involvement, hours per year, scope of your experience,
and leadership positions held.
 Post College
 Public service and community activities (services that are performed for
the benefit of the public or its institutions) :
 Extracurricular activities (athletics, publications and professional/social
organizations):
 College Activities
 Social, school sponsored and community activities:
 Describe any significant study/employment outside your home country or
significant interaction with people outside your home country. :
 Hobbies (activity or interest that is undertaken for pleasure or relaxation) :
Short Answers – About your Recommenders
Why did you choose these two recommenders (100 words or less)? :
(Information from the Online Application)
(5) University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) (PA)
Deadline
MBA Program
Application Deadline
Decision Release Date
Round 1
October 4, 2010
December 17, 2010
Round 2
January 4, 2011
March 24, 2011
Round 3
March 3, 2011
May 12, 2011
To be considered for a round, you must submit a complete application by 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of the deadline, including all online
materials and mail-in materials. To verify receipt by the deadline, we recommend
you use a delivery service that has a tracking capability (e.g., Airborne Express,
Federal Express, UPS, or DHL). If you submit an application earlier in a round, which
we encourage, you will be able to confirm receipt via your Wharton online account.
You will also have more time in which to schedule an interview. (Interviews are by
invitation only.) Applications received after the deadline for Round 1 or 2 are rolled to
the next round. No applications for Round 3 will be accepted after the deadline.
WHEN TO APPLY
General guidelines on when to apply are based on your application type.
First-time applicants. We strongly encourage you to apply in Round 1 or 2. The
first two rounds have no significant difference in terms of level of rigor; the
third round is more competitive as we will have selected a good portion of the
class. However, there will be sufficient room in Round 3 for the strongest of
applicants.
Re-applicants. We strongly encourage you to apply in Round 1 or 2. For more
information, visit Reapplication Procedures.
International applicants. We advise you to apply in Round 1 or 2 if you need to
apply for a student visa in order to study in the U.S.
http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/mba/admissions/quick-facts-and-dates.cfm#deadlines
Essays
Please upload a separate Word document for each essay question. Be sure to
include your full name, user login, and essay question at the top of each document.
First time applicants and re-applicants are required to complete the same set of
essay questions.
1. REQUIRED QUESTION:
What are your professional objectives? (300 words)
2. RESPOND TO 3 OF THE FOLLOWING 4 QUESTIONS:
(1) Student and alumni engagement has at times led to the creation of innovative
classes. For example, through extraordinary efforts, a small group of current
students partnered with faculty to create a timely course entitled, “Disaster
Response: Haiti and Beyond,” empowering students to leverage the talented
Wharton community to improve the lives of the Haiti earthquake victims.
Similarly, Wharton students and alumni helped to create the “Innovation and
the Indian Healthcare Industry” course which took students to India where
they studied the full range of healthcare issues in India. If you were able to
create a Wharton course on any topic, what would it be? (700 words)
(2) 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)
(3) Describe a failure that you have experienced. What role did you play, and
what did you learn about yourself? How did this experience help to create
your definition of failure? (600 words)
(4) Discuss a time when you navigated a challenging experience in either a
personal or professional relationship. (600 words)
Optional Essay:
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, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, significant
weaknesses in your application). (250 words)
http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/mba/admissions/application-requirements.cfm#a3
Resume
We evaluate demonstrated experience and/or potential therefore please upload a
one page resume in Word. What we evaluate is not a function of the number of years
you have been in the work place, but what you have learned. We consider skills
acquired, breadth and depth of experience, leadership and/or management skills as
well as potential for growth.
http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/mba/admissions/application-requirements.cfm#a8
Activities
 Please list your extracurricular activities while in and since
college/university, listing your most important first.
Tell us about the activity above that is most important to you and what you
have learned from the experience.

Please list any hobbies or related activities, not listed above, which hold
special significance for you.
Tell us about the activity or hobby above you have enjoyed most and why.
 International Experience
If you have worked outside of your home country, please name the country
or countries and duration.
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(7) Dartmouth College (Tuck) (NH)
Important Dates
KEY DATES:
APPLICATION
Application
and CSQ* due
Applicant-initiated
interview complete
Decision
Early Action round**
10/13/10
10/13/10
12/17/10
November round**
11/10/10
11/10/10
2/4/11
January round**
1/3/11
1/31/11
3/18/11
April round**
4/1/11
4/1/11
5/13/11
KEY DATES: SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
International
Application for
Application for
2010 Tax return
scholarships**
and FAFSA***
Early Action round
10/20/10
3/1/11
3/1/11
November round
11/17/10
3/1/11
3/1/11
January round
1/12/11
3/25/11
3/25/11
April round
4/22/11
4/22/11
4/22/11
financial aid
Applications are due by 5:00 PM EST
* Confidential Statements of Qualifications
** Applicants who wish to be considered for scholarships must complete the
Application for Tuck School of Business Scholarships by the above deadline
*** Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
http://www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/admissions/dates/index.html
Essay Questions
The essay questions provide you with an opportunity to help the admissions
committee gain greater insight about you as a potential member of the Tuck
community. We do not allow substitution or replacement of essay responses after an
application has been submitted. Please be clear, succinct, forthright, and thoughtful in
your responses. Additionally, we ask that you share what you truly feel, as opposed to
writing what you think the admissions committee would like to read. There are no
right or wrong answers. Re-applicants should also complete the re-applicant essay.
Tuck expects that the work contained in the essays is completely accurate and
exclusively your own. Use of professional essay-writing services violates Tuck’s
admissions policies.
http://www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/pdf/app_instructions.pdf
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 response.
1. Essay 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. Essay 2:
Discuss your most meaningful leadership experience. What did you learn about
your own individual strengths and weaknesses through this experience?
3. Essay 3:
What is the greatest challenge or hurdle you have overcome, either personally or
professionally, and how did you manage to do so?
4. Essay 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. Essay 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. Essay 6 – Re-applicant Essay: (To be completed by all re-applicants)
How have you strengthened your candidacy since you last applied? Please reflect
on how you have grown personally and professionally.
International Experience
Briefly describe any experiences you have working, studying, living, or traveling
outside your home county. Include the location, purpose, and length of stay. If
relevant, reflect on how these experiences have shaped your world view. (Limit 250
words)
(Information from the Online Application)
(7) University of California - Berkeley (Haas) (CA)
Admissions Deadlines
Round:
Online Application
submitted by:
Tests taken by:
Decision posted/
emailed by:
One
October 13, 2010
October 13, 2010
January 13, 2011
Two
December 2, 2010
December 2, 2010
March 3, 2011
Three
January 20, 2011
January 20, 2011
April 21, 2011
Four
March 16, 2011
March 16, 2011
May 26, 2011
http://mba.haas.berkeley.edu/admissions/deadlines.html
*All decision dates are published so applicants may know when to expect a decision
on their application. Please do not contact the MBA Admissions office to request an
early decision. We are unable to accommodate such requests.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. The application deadlines and decision schedule apply to applicants to the
Full-time MBA Program, the MBA/MPH, and the MBA portion of the
JD/MBA program only.
2. Online applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. PST on the
deadlines listed above. All supplemental materials such as academic
transcripts and paper letters of recommendation must be postmarked by this
deadline.
3. Computer-adaptive and Internet-based GMAT and TOEFL or IELTS tests must
be completed by the deadline for which you are applying. Paper-based tests
should be scheduled at least eight weeks prior to the deadline you want to
meet.
https://apply.haas.berkeley.edu/Content/PDF/MBA_Application_Instructions.pdf
Admissions Essays
The following questions give you the opportunity to provide information about
yourself, your interests, and your ambitions. Section I asks for supplemental data;
these questions are very straightforward and should be answered as succinctly as
possible. Questions in Section II are meant to elicit brief, yet thoughtful responses that
will help the Admissions Committee to learn more about you as an individual and
potential member of the upcoming class. Section III contains required essay questions
which elicit longer responses, and Section IV contains optional essays. Your essays
will be evaluated for content, quality of written English, and relevance of your
answers to the questions posed. Please be sure not to exceed the specified word count
for each question.
Please answer all questions, even those marked "optional". If a particular
question does not apply to you, please answer "N/A".
Supplemental Information
1. If you have not provided a letter of recommendation from your current
supervisor, please explain; otherwise, enter N/A.
2. List in order of importance all community & professional organizations and
extracurricular activities in which you have been involved during or after
university studies. Indicate the nature of the activity or organization, dates of
involvement, offices held, & average number of hours spent per month.
3. List full-time and part-time jobs held during undergraduate or graduate studies,
indicating the employer, job title, employment dates, location, and the number of
hours worked per week for each position held prior to the completion of your
degree.
4. Please explain all gaps in your employment since earning your university degree.
5. Please identify the course(s) you have taken or intend to take to demonstrate
quantitative proficiency. Provide the course name and institution. Beyond
courses, please discuss other ways in which you have demonstrated strong
quantitative abilities.
6. If you have ever been subject to academic discipline, placed on probation,
suspended or required to withdraw from any college or university, please explain.
If not, please enter N/A. (An affirmative response to this question does not
automatically disqualify you from admission.)
Short Answer Questions
1. What are you most passionate about? Why? (250-word maximum)
2. Tell us about your most significant accomplishment. (250-word maximum)
3. At Haas, our distinctive culture is defined by four key principles — question the
status quo; confidence without attitude; students always; and beyond yourself.
Give an example of when you have demonstrated one of these principles. (250
words maximum, Review Berkeley-Haas’ Defining Principles)
4. There are many ways to learn about our program, what steps have you taken to
learn about the Berkeley MBA? (250-word maximum)
Required Essays
1. Give us an example of a situation in which you displayed leadership. (500 word
maximum)
2. What are your post-MBA short-term and long-term career goals? How do your
professional experiences relate to these goals? How will an MBA from Berkeley
help you achieve these specific career goals? (1000 word maximum)
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) Please provide the occupation of, and highest degree obtained by,
your parent(s) or guardian(s).
http://mba.haas.berkeley.edu/admissions/essays.html
(9) Columbia University (NY)
Options and Deadlines
One MBA, Two Paths
Columbia Business School provides students with the option of enrolling in
either September or January. Students who enroll in September are presented with an
internship option after their first year of studies. Students who do not want or need an
internship may consider beginning their MBA studies in January and taking their
second term during the summer. A January start may be ideal for students who wish to
remain in the same industry after graduation or pursue entrepreneurial interests.
The two paths, each comprised of four semesters, merge in the fall of the second year
of studies to complete the program of electives. The paths are identical in terms of
competitiveness of admissions, academic rigor and student resources.
Early Decision
The Early Decision option is ideal for candidates who have completed their
research about MBA programs and are committed to attending Columbia. Early
Decision applications are reviewed before Regular Decision applications.
Early Decision candidates must sign the following Statement of Commitment, found
in the Honor System section of the online application:
I am committed to attending Columbia Business School and will withdraw
all applications and decline all offers from other schools upon admission
to Columbia Business School.
Early Decision candidates who are offered admission have up to two weeks to submit
their initial nonrefundable $6,000 deposit. Applicants who are not yet ready for this
level of commitment should apply Regular Decision.
Deadlines
Columbia Business School using a rolling admissions process. Applications are
reviewed in the order in which they are received, and decisions can be rendered at any
time. All decisions are final. It is always to your benefit to apply before the posted
deadline (11:59pm of the posted date).
January 2011 entry: Application deadline: October 6, 2010
September 2011 entry
 Early Decision application deadline: October 6, 2010
 Merit fellowship consideration deadline: January 5, 2011
 Regular Decision application deadline: April 13, 2011
Important Notes:
 We will begin evaluating complete* January and September Early Decision
applications upon submission.
 We will begin evaluating complete* September Regular Decision applications in
December 2010.
* Applications are considered complete only when all required materials have been
received.
http://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/mba/learnmore/options
Essays
You must complete two essays. An optional third essay will enable you to
discuss any issues that do not fall within the purview of the required essays.
Applicants who are reapplying within 12 months of a previous application for
admission are required to write only a single re-applicant essay. Please note you may
only apply once to a given term of entry. Knight-Bagehot Fellows: Please use the
space allocated to the first essay for the Wiegers Fellowship Application essay.
1. Essay 1: What are your short-term and long-term professional goals? How will
Columbia Business School help you achieve these goals? (Maximum of 750
words)
2. Essay 2: Please tell us about yourself and your personal interests. The goal of
this essay is to get a sense of who you are rather than what you have achieved
professionally. (Maximum of 500 words)
3. Optional Essay: Is there any further information that you wish to provide to the
Admissions Committee? (Please use this space to provide an explanation of any
areas of concern in your academic record or your personal history.)
Reapplication Essay
How have you enhanced your candidacy since your previous application? Please
detail your progress since you last applied and reiterate your short-term and long-term
goals. Explain how the tools of the Columbia Business School will help you to meet
your goals and how you plan to participate in the Columbia community .
(Recommended 750 word limit).
http://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/mba/learnmore/applynow/start#essays
Extracurricular Activities
During College
Your activities should include the college, community and professional activities
in which you have participated that are most important to you. Do not list part-time
jobs or other paid positions.
Be sure to include the following information: Dates, name of organization, elected
office held if applicable.
List up to 3 collegiate extracurricular activities in order of importance.
(Characters left in your response 400)
Post College
Be sure to include the following information: Dates, name of organization,
elected office held if applicable.
List up to 3 post-collegiate extracurricular activities in order of importance.
(Characters left in your response 400)
(Information from the Online Application)
(9) New York University (Stern) (NY)
Application Deadlines for the Full-time MBA program
Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the
day of the deadline. Any mailed application material must be postmarked by the
deadline date.
1st Deadline
2nd Deadline
3rd Deadline
November 15, 2010
January 15, 2011
March 15, 2011
GRE/GMAT taken no November 15, 2010/ January 15, 2011/
later than/no older than November 15, 2005 January 15, 2006
March 15, 2011/
March 15, 2006
TOEFL taken no later
than/no older than
March 15, 2011/
March 15, 2009
Application Due:
November 15, 2010/ January 15, 2011/
November 15, 2008 January 15, 2009
Initial Notification By: February 15, 2011
April 1, 2011
Benefit:
Provides best
opportunity to attend
Stern's admitted
student event
(Pre-View) in April
Priority
consideration for
merit
scholarships and/or
off-site interviews
June 1, 2011
*You will receive one of three initial notifications: invitation to interview, waitlist
offer or denial of admission.
International applicants:
You are encouraged to apply by the November 15 deadline to facilitate visa
arrangements and to have priority consideration for off-site interviews, if desired. You
may also apply for the January 15 and March 15 deadlines.
Incomplete Applications:
If your application is not complete you will be informed via email. If you do not
provide a completed application by the deadline, we cannot guarantee notification by
the initial notification date.
http://www.stern.nyu.edu/AcademicPrograms/FullTime/Admissions/DeadlinesAndPr
ocess/index.htm#1
http://www.stern.nyu.edu/AcademicPrograms/FullTime/Admissions/ApplicationInstru
ctions/TestScores/index.htm
Essays
Please note the following details when completing the Essays section of the
2010-11 online application.
The following 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. Your essays should be written entirely by you. An offer
of admission will be revoked if you did not write your essays. Please note the
following:
 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)
 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:
Listen to our podcast: Essays.
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 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 will submit Essay 3 via mail or by providing an online link, please provide
a brief description of your submission and its relevance to your MBA 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 have a multimedia submission, you may:
 Mail a CD, DVD or USB flash drive.
 Include an online link in your submission description.
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).
Mailed materials must be postmarked by the deadline date. To submit Essay 3 by
mail, please follow the mail and labeling instructions.
Please note that mailed Essay 3 packages are subject to size restrictions. Essays
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:
Packaging Type Dimensions: Metric
Dimensions: Non-metric
Box
14” x 12” x 3”
36cm x 31cm x 8cm
Cylindrical tube 8cm x 91cm
3” x 36”
Triangular tube 97cm x 16cm x 16 cm x 16 cm
38” x 6” x 6” x 6”
Admissions Tip:
Listen to Isser Gallogly, Executive Director of MBA Admissions, discuss Essay 3
on Public Radio's "Marketplace". (Please note that we have updated Essay 3 size
restrictions and multimedia submissions including CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives
and online links are now accepted.)
 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.
Uploading Formats
You may upload documents into the online application in the following formats:
word, excel, PDF, .txt, .rft and .wpd.
http://www.stern.nyu.edu/AcademicPrograms/FullTime/Admissions/ApplicationInstru
ctions/Essays/index.htm
Résumé and Work History
Please note the following details when completing your résumé and work history
for the standard online application.
Résumé
Please provide us with your most up-to-date résumé, which should include
educational and professional information. If any information on your résumé changes
after you have applied, you must send an updated résumé toadmchair@stern.nyu.edu.
Work History
Provide your work history separately from your résumé. Your work history
should follow the format provided below and list all positions you have held,
including employer, starting and ending dates, salary/bonus and reason for leaving,
with most recent employment at the top of the page.
Any gaps in employment, including current unemployment, should be explained
in Essay 4. If your employment status changes after you have applied, you must send
an updated work history document to admchair@stern.nyu.edu.
Name of Employer
Business Address
Position Dates of
Reason for
Starting Salary /
/Title Employment (
leaving
Ending Salary / Bonus
City, State, Postal Code
month/year
(in U.S. Dollars)
Country
- month/year)
Work History Form (for reference only - submit online)
Uploading Formats
You may upload documents into the standard online application in the following
formats: Word, Excel, .pdf, .txt, .rft and .wpd. (You may upload your self-reported or
scanned transcript(s) in the formats indicated on the online application.)
Admissions Tips:

Listen to our podcast: Presenting Your Work History

Ensure that the employers and dates of employment on your résumé match
those listed your work history.
 Emphasize your accomplishments and contributions. Do not just list your job
responsibilities.
 Highlight your career progression at an organization by showing changes to
your title or responsibilities.
http://www.stern.nyu.edu/AcademicPrograms/FullTime/Admissions/ApplicationInstru
ctions/ResumeandWorkHistory/index.htm
Activities and Achievements
Please note the following details when completing the Activities and
Achievements section of the standard online application.
We look for well rounded candidates that demonstrate leadership and
collaboration throughout their experiences.
 In the Activities section, list college and post-college extracurricular,
professional or community activities in order of their importance to you
(include activity, dates of involvement and any office held, e.g., Activity Dates of Involvement - Office Held. Limit 600 characters.).
 In the Achievements section, list any college and post-college awards,
scholarships or other recognition you have received (academic - for example,
Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude; military; extracurricular; professional;
community). Limit 400 characters.
 In the Professional Certifications section, list any relevant professional
certificates you have received (e.g. CFA, CPA, PMP, Series 7, etc.) Limit 100
characters.
http://www.stern.nyu.edu/AcademicPrograms/FullTime/Admissions/ApplicationInstru
ctions/ActivitiesandAchievements/index.htm
(Some information comes from the Online Application Form)
(11) Yale University (CT)
Choose a Deadline
Application & Supplemental Materials
Admissions Decision
Round 1 Oct. 7, 2010
Dec. 16, 2010
Round 2 Jan. 6, 2011
Mar. 25, 2011
Round 3 Mar. 17, 2011
May 12, 2011
http://www.mba.yale.edu/MBA/admissions/apply/how_to/index.shtml
In which round should I apply?
You should apply when you feel you can submit your best application. If you are
rushing to finish your application by the Round 1 deadline and feel you could use
some extra time, apply in Round 2 instead. There is no difference between Rounds 1
and 2 in terms of selectivity. It may be more difficult to be admitted in Round 3,
where space availability may become an issue.
http://www.mba.yale.edu/MBA/admissions/apply/faq.shtml
Essays
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 four (4) 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
re-applicant, you must answer the re-applicant question as one of your Personal
Statement essay responses.
Short Answers
Please answer each of the four 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
headed, 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 and why now? (If you plan to use
your MBA experience to make a significant change in the field or nature of
your career, please tell us what you have done to prepare for this transition.)
4. What attracts you specifically to the Yale School of Management’s MBA
program?
Personal Statement 1
Choose one 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. What achievement are you most proud of and why?
2. What is the most difficult feedback you have received from another person or
the most significant weakness you have perceived in yourself? What steps
have you taken to address it and how will business school contribute to this
process?
3. Describe an accomplishment that exhibits your leadership style. The
description should include evidence of your leadership skills, the actions you
took, and the impact you had on your organization.
4. An effective leader for business and society is one who is able to hear,
understand and communicate with people from all segments of society. In
order to educate such leaders, Yale SOM is committed to promoting diversity
and creating a community that cultivates a wealth of perspectives. In this spirit,
describe an instance when, as part of a team, you played a role in bringing
together individuals with different values or viewpoints to achieve a common
goal.
5. Required for re-applicants: What steps have you taken to improve your
candidacy since your last application?
Personal Statement 2
Choose one 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. What achievement are you most proud of and why?
2. What is the most difficult feedback you have received from another person or
the most significant weakness you have perceived in yourself? What steps
have you taken to address it and how will business school contribute to this
process?
3. Describe an accomplishment that exhibits your leadership style. The
description should include evidence of your leadership skills, the actions you
took, and the impact you had on your organization.
4. An effective leader for business and society is one who is able to hear,
understand and communicate with people from all segments of society. In
order to educate such leaders, Yale SOM is committed to promoting diversity
and creating a community that cultivates a wealth of perspectives. In this spirit,
describe an instance when, as part of a team, you played a role in bringing
together individuals with different values or viewpoints to achieve a common
goal.
5. Required for re-applicants: What steps have you taken to improve your
candidacy since your last application?
Optional Essay
If any aspect of your candidacy needs further explanation, please provide any
additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider.
(200 words maximum)
Activities
List the most meaningful activities (up to five (5)) in which you participate or
have participated from college to date. For each activity, list the name and location of
the organization (if any), the starting and ending dates of your involvement, the
amount of time you have devoted to the activity, and a brief description of the nature
of your involvement.
(Information from the Online Application)
http://mba.yale.edu/news_events/CMS/Articles/7154.shtml
What is the purpose of the additional information section? What do most applicants
use it for?
The additional information section is an optional section that should be used to
communicate information you would like the Admissions Committee to know that
may not fit into another part of the application. Applicants typically use it to explain
issues regarding their undergraduate record or GMAT score, information about a job
transition, or other information that is not apparent from the rest of the application.
http://www.mba.yale.edu/MBA/admissions/apply/faq.shtml
(12) University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (Ross) (MI)
Dates & Deadlines
We encourage you to apply in the first two rounds since these are the only rounds
in which applicants are considered for scholarships. In addition, only students
admitted from the first two rounds will be able to attend Go Blue Rendezvous, our
admitted student weekend in April. We also recommend international students apply
in Round 1 or Round 2 because of visa requirements and to ensure consideration for
scholarships. Deadlines follow:
 Round 1: Applications due Oct. 11, 2010; Decisions mailed Jan. 15, 2011
 Round 2: Applications due Jan. 5, 2011; Decisions mailed March 8, 2011
 Round 3: Applications due March 1, 2011; Decisions mailed May 15, 2011
http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/MBA/Dates.htm
http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/ApplyNow.htm
Fall 2011 Full-time MBA Essay Questions
Answer the required essay questions, typed on separate sheets. Please limit
yourself to the number of words noted, using a minimum of 11 point font with 1.5
line spacing.
http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/MBAAppInstructions.pdf
1. Introduce yourself in 100 words or less.
2. Describe your career goals. How will the Ross MBA help you to achieve your
goals? (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 and why? (300 word maximum)
 We expect that Ross MBAs will not only be effective leaders, but also
effective teachers. How will you contribute to the learning experience of your
peers at Ross? (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)
http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/Fulltime_Essays.pdf
Resume Form
Please compile and include a one to two page resume that highlights your
education, academic focus, and honors you have received; work experience,
responsibilities, and accomplishments (organized by company); and organizations to
which you belong. Your resume can also include bullet points highlighting specific
skills such as languages as well as personal interests.
(Information from the Online Application Form)
Please note that if admitted to the Full-time, Part-time Evening or Part-time
Weekend MBA programs, you will be required to undergo a verification of your
employment through a third party vendor. We do this to deter fraudulent applications
and preserve the integrity of the Ross community. If you are admitted, you will be
provided with instructions on how to initiate the verification process. You will also be
responsible for the fee for this service.
http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/MBAAppInstructions.pdf
(13) University of Virginia (Darden) (VA)
Application Deadlines 2010–2011
Application due by Interviews
Begin
Round 11:59 PM (EST)
Decisions
Released
Deposit
Deadline
Materials
Charge
1
Oct. 14, 2010
Mid-Nov.
Jan. 12, 2011
Feb. 22, 2011 June 2011
2
Jan. 5, 2011
Late Jan.
Mar. 24, 2011
TBD
June 2011
3
Mar. 30, 2011
Late Apr.
May 12, 2011
TBD
June 2011
Please note that interview notification can take place at any time up until the
decision release date for the deadline in which you have applied.
If you are offered admission, there will be several admitted student events that
you can attend throughout the late winter and spring, including regional events around
the country and events in Charlottesville on February 4 and April 15-16.
http://www.darden.virginia.edu/html/standard.aspx?menu_id=647&styleid=4&id=579
MBA Application Essay Questions 2010–2011
Use your best judgment in determining the appropriate length of your essays.
The essay question fields are large enough for you to answer each question thoroughly.
Use the essays to display your writing skills and tell us more about yourself. You will
be asked to organize a persuasive argument to show us how you think about and
approach business challenges. Emphasize those experiences, values, and goals that are
most important and meaningful to you. Be sincere and be specific. Tell us what
particular experiences and expertise you will bring to the mix.
1. The Darden MBA program expects students to actively participate in learning
teams, the classroom, and the broader community. Please share one or two
examples from your past experience that best illustrate(s) how you will
contribute to this highly engaging and hands-on learning environment. (500
words)
2. Please discuss how a global event that has taken place in the past two years has
impacted the way you think about leadership broadly and personally. (500
words)
http://www.darden.virginia.edu/html/standard.aspx?menu_id=647&styleid=4&id=576
#essays
http://www.darden.virginia.edu/html/standard.aspx?menu_id=647&styleid=4&id=577
Résumé
Please prepare a business résumé (as opposed to an academic c.v.) that includes
your employment history in reverse chronological order, with titles, dates, and
whether you worked part-time or full-time. As part of this résumé, also include a
similar education history that includes dates and degrees, listed in reverse
chronological order. The résumé should not be more than one page long.
http://www.darden.virginia.edu/html/standard.aspx?menu_id=647&styleid=4&id=576
#resume
(14) Duke University (Fuqua) (NC)
Application Deadlines for 2010 - 2011
Application Deadline
Early Action * Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
September 30, November 1,
2010
2010
January 4,
2011
March 8,
2011
April 1,
2011
Interview Invitations Sent October 25,
By
2010
December 17,
2010
February 4,
2011
Interview Dates (note that November
Durham has different
6-7, 2010
January 8-9,
2011
February 19-20 April
& 26-27, 2011 8-24,
dates)
2011
Decision Notification
December 3,
2010
Tuition Deposit &
Official Transcript
Deadline
Non-refundable Tuition
Deposit Amount**
January 31,
2011
March 25,
2011
May 9,
2011
December 17, March 22,
2010
2011
May 3,
2011 **
May 20,
2011
$3,000 USD
$1,500 USD
$1,500
USD
$1,500 USD
*The Duke MBA Early Action option is ideal for applicants who have completed
their MBA research and have decided that The Duke MBA is the best program for
them. Applicants admitted in the Early Action round must submit the non-refundable
$3,000 tuition deposit along with official transcript(s) by December 17, 2010. In
addition, any applications submitted to other schools must be withdrawn upon an
offer of admission from The Duke MBA.
**Tuition deposits must be paid by check or money order. Credit card payments
cannot be accepted.
http://www.fuqua.duke.edu/programs/duke_mba/daytime/apply_daytime/
International applicants are encouraged to apply during Early Action, Round 1
or Round 2 to facilitate the visa process upon admission.
(Information from the Online Application Instructions)
Resume
You must electronically submit a 1-page business resume. The resume should
contain employment and education background. The employment section should
include locations, titles, and dates, starting with your most recent job. The education
section should include dates of attendance and degrees received.
Essays for Fall 2011 Entry
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.
Candidates who applied to The Duke MBA between September 2009 and May
2010 are considered re-applicants. All re-applicants are required to complete the
Re-applicant Essay in addition to the Applicant Essays.
All applicants have the opportunity to submit an optional essay to explain any
extenuating circumstances of which the Admissions Committee should be aware.
Applicant Essays: Answer all 3 essay questions.
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 our applicants 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 (not required)
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).
Re-applicant Essay
All re-applicants are required to complete 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.
http://www.fuqua.duke.edu/programs/duke_mba/daytime/apply_daytime/
(15) University of California - Los Angeles (Anderson) (CA)
Deadlines
UCLA Anderson has three-rounds in which you may apply for admission. In
order to apply for a given round, you must submit your application by 9:00 p.m.
Pacific Time (PT) on the day of the deadline. All supporting materials that are not
submitted online must arrive in our office by 5:00 p.m. PT of the deadline. Any
applications that are incomplete on the deadline (i.e., missing information) will be
moved to the following round.
Rounds 1 and 2 are comparable in terms of your chances of admission. Round 3
is slightly more competitive, although there will be sufficient room for strong
candidates. Apply at the time that is best for you.
Round GMAT/TOEFL
taken by
Application
deadline
Interview
Decision
released
1
30 September '10
20 October '10
by invitation 12 January '11
2
31 December '10
5 January '11
by invitation 30 March '11
3
31 March '11
12 April '11
by invitation 1 June '11
http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/x21329.xml
Essays
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, except for the optional essays for first-time applicants, which may
alternatively be submitted as an audio or video file instead. (Please note the word
limits indicated in parentheses below.)
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 event or life experience has 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 ESSAYS:
The following essays are strictly optional. These essays are for individuals who
would like to provide additional information. No preference is given in the evaluation
process to applicants who submit optional essays.
4. You may respond to the following question via written essay, audio, or video
clip: What is something people will find surprising about you?
Please limit your submission: audio response (up to 2 minutes), video
response (up to 1 minute), or essay (250 words).
5. Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the
Admissions Committee should be aware? (250 words)
Supported File Types:
 Audio: .avi, .wmv, .wav, .mp3, .midi, .wma, .aiff, .au, .mp4
 Video: .avi, .wmv, .mov, .mpeg
 Note: Please do not e-mail audio files to the admissions office.
REAPPLICANT ESSAY QUESTIONS
REQUIRED ESSAY:
Re-applicants who applied for the entering Fall 2009 or 2010 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)
OPTIONAL ESSAYS:
The following essays are strictly optional. These essays are for individuals who
would like to provide additional information. No preference is given in the evaluation
process to applicants who submit optional essays.
1. You may respond to the following question via written essay, audio or video
clip: What is something people will find surprising about you?
Please limit your submission: audio response (up to 2 minutes), video response
(up to 1 minute), or essay (250 words).
2. Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the
Admissions Committee should be aware? (250 words)
http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/x27517.xml
(16) Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper) (PA)
Our timetable for the Fall 2011 entering class is:
Application submitted and complete
by:
October 25, 2010
January 03, 2011
March 07, 2011
April 25, 2011*
June 01, 2011**
Notification of decision mailed to applicant
on:
December 20, 2010
March 14, 2011
April 29, 2011
May 27, 2011
Rolling
*April 25, 2011 deadline is reserved for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents, as
well as FlexTime and FlexMode candidates. International applicants for the
FullTime MBA program must apply by March 7, 2011.
**June 01, 2011 deadline and after is reserved for FlexTime and FlexMode candidates
only.
http://www.tepper.cmu.edu/mba/admissions/apply-online/application-dates/index.aspx
Essay (Suggested length - 2 double-spaced pages per essay)
1. ESSAY A*(Required)
What are your short term and long term goals? How will a Tepper MBA help
you achieve these goals? (Please include any information regarding what steps
you have taken to learn more about Tepper.)
2. ESSAY B*(Required)
The Tepper School’s culture relies on all members to be active contributors to
our community. With your values, experiences, and interests, how will you make
a unique contribution to the Tepper community? Your examples may include:
classroom interaction, student activities, career development, community service,
etc.
3. ESSAY C*(Required)
Please answer two of the following three questions or statements. Please clearly
specify which questions you are answering. Your two answers should equal a
total of two pages or less.
(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 which your ethics were challenged. How did you deal with
the situation and what did you learn from it?
(3) One thing people would be surprised to know about me is…
Additional Essays
ESSAY D
Is there anything else that you think we should know as we evaluate your
application?
Note: 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.
Note: You must complete this essay if you answered 'yes' to either of the 'additional
information' questions above.
Activities and Achievements
Extracurricular/Community activities
List your extracurricular/community activities listing clearly the Activity,
Position held, Responsibilities and Duration. List them in order of importance to you,
with most important listed first.
Scholarly and/or Professional achievements
List recognitions for scholarly achievements (such as awards, honorary societies,
scholarships), professional societies, articles or books published, papers presented,
research inventions or any other creative work.
Current Resume
Include a current copy of your resume
Employment Record
On separate sheets of paper, you must account for all time since high school
graduation, in reverse chronological order, starting with your current / most recent
position. This should include:
 All full-time positions (including Peace Corps, military services, volunteer
work, etc.). For each position, you must include the information below.
 All part-time/summer positions requiring more than ten hours per week.
For each position, you must include the following information:
 Dates of employment
 Firm/Employer's name
 Address
 Nature of firm's activities (very brief description)
 Your job title(s)
 Responsibilities
 Rate of pay
 Starting and ending rate of earnings
 Employment type (full-time, part-time, internship, etc.)
 Reason for leaving
(Information from the Online Application)
(16) University of Texas - Austin (McCombs) (TX)
2011 Full-Time Texas MBA Application Deadlines
 November 1, 2010: Early deadline for all applicants
 January 14, 2011: Final deadline for all international applicants;
Second deadline for all domestic applicants
 April 1, 2011: Final deadline for all domestic applicants
http://new.mccombs.utexas.edu/MBA/Admissions/Apply.aspx
Fall 2011 Application Essays
Required Essays
1. Describe how your experiences, both personal and professional, have led you to
pursue an MBA at this time. What are your short- and long-term goals and how
will a Texas MBA help you achieve them?
Limit: 900 words
2. Discuss a defining experience in your leadership development. What did you
learn from this experience about your strengths and weaknesses as a leader?
Limit: 650 words
3. At the McCombs School of Business, you will be part of an active and diverse
community. How will you use your personal strengths and unique experiences to
enrich the McCombs community during your two years in the program?
Limit: 500 words
4. OPTIONAL ESSAY
Please provide any additional information to the Admissions Committee that
you believe is important and/or will address any areas of concern that will
ultimately be beneficial to the committee in considering your application.
Limit: 350 words
http://new.mccombs.utexas.edu/MBA/Admissions/Apply/Essays.aspx
(18) Cornell University (Johnson) (NY)
Important Dates – Two-Year MBA
Round
Application Deadline Decision Notification Deposit Deadline(s)
Round 1 October 5, 2010
December 21, 2010
January 26, 2011 and
June 1, 2011
Round 2 November 9, 2010
February 15, 2011
March 9, 2011 and
June 1, 2011
Round 3 January 4, 2011
March 22, 2011
Round 4 March 22, 2011
April 21, 2011
April 13, 2011 and
June 1, 2011
May 11, 2011 and
June 1, 2011
 Application Deadlines: Submission of your application must occur by midnight
on the application deadline to receive consideration in a specific round.
 Recommended Deadline for International Students: Round 3 is the
recommended deadline for international students who plan to enter the US on
an F-1 student visa.
 Decision Notification: Decisions will appear on the Johnson School Application
page at noon on notification day. Accepted students who applied for scholarship
consideration will receive scholarship decisions via email after decision
notification.
 Deposit Deadlines: All accepted students must submit $1,500 enrollment deposit
payments by midnight on deposit deadline(s). The Two-Year MBA program
requires two $1,500 deposit payments, for a total of $3,000. Accepted students
who attend Park Leadership Fellowship Events should follow instructions below.
 Scholarships: Round 3 is the last round to apply for scholarship consideration.
 Destination Johnson: April 8 - 10, 2011 - We encourage all accepted students to
attend!
http://www.johnson.cornell.edu/academic/mba/guide/dates.html
Essays
The essay portion of your application gives you the opportunity to candidly
demonstrate your attributes and your compatibility with our rich and vibrant program.
Formatting suggestions: 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, single spacing. Please
observe the 400 word limit for each essay.
Essays Required for All Applicants
1. Describe your greatest professional achievement and how you added value to your
organization. (400 word limit)
2. What career do you plan to pursue upon completion of an MBA degree and why?
How will the Johnson School help you achieve this goal? (400 word limit)
3. 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 to the Johnson
School? (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)
Activities
Create and upload a document outlining your activities according to the
instructions below. Formatting suggestions: 12 pt. font, Times New Roman, single
spacing. (400 word limit)
 Collegiate Activities and Employment - List your extracurricular activities while
in college in order of importance to you. You may include details about your
positions and the time commitment, honors or awards received, and dates of
participation. The list may also include part-time and summer employment held
while in college. Please list your employer, job title, responsibilities, hours per
week, and the dates for each position.
 Post-Collegiate Activities - List community activities (clubs, church, civic, etc.)
and professional associations you contributed to since graduation from college.
Please include the organization name, your role, hours dedicated, elected offices
held, and dates of participation.
 Hobbies and Activities - Please describe any hobbies or activities that hold
special significance for you.
(Information from the Online Application)
(19) Washington University in St. Louis (Olin) (MO)
Full-time MBA Application Deadlines
Deadline
Notification on or before
Round 1
October 15, 2010
December 31, 2010
Round 2
January 3, 2011
March 31, 2011
Round 3
March 1, 2011
May 15, 2011
Round 4
April 1, 2011*
June 1, 2011
Round 5*
Rolling Admissions after April 1, 2011
*After April 1 we move to rolling admissions, during which we continue to accept
applications on a first-come, first-served space-available basis. Incomplete
applications will be shifted to the subsequent rounds until all required materials have
been submitted.
http://www.olin.wustl.edu/academicprograms/MBA/admissions/Pages/default.aspx
Essays
1. 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. (500 – 1,000
words)
2. 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)
(Information from the Online Application)
(20) University of Southern California (Marshall) (CA) – Essay 尚未
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Application deadlines
Applications can be submitted for one of the three application periods listed
below. You may apply only once a year. Please note: If you are an international
student, or want to be considered for a fellowship, the recommended application
deadline is January 15, 2011.
Test
Interview
Interview
Notification
Application
Deadline
Invitations
Completed by Date**
Deadline*
Nov. 1, '10
Dec. 1, '10
Jan. 21, '11
Feb 1, '11
Nov. 1, '10
Jan. 15, '11
Feb. 15, '11
Mar. 25, '11
Apr. 1, '11
Jan. 15, '11
Mar. 15, '11
Apr. 15, '11
May 6, '11
May 15, '11
Mar. 15, '11
*We must receive your application by 11:59 p.m. PST on this day.
**Notifications/Decisions: Admit, Deny, Waitlist, or Interview
http://www.marshall.usc.edu/ftmba/admissions-ft-mba/requirements.htm
Essay Questions:
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? Also,
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
http://www.marshall.usc.edu/assets/131/22292.pdf
(21) Ohio State University (Fisher) (OH)
Application Deadlines
We process applications on a rolling admissions basis, meaning that we review
and evaluate applications as they are submitted to our program rather than waiting
until the deadline to begin the review process. We also award merit-based funding on
a rolling basis, so it is to your advantage to apply early, as the availability of specific
funding opportunities declines as the application season progresses.
Please use these recommended deadlines as guidelines for completing your
application. Within two to four weeks of submitting a complete application, including
all required supplementary materials, you will hear from the Admissions Committee
regarding the outcome of its initial review.
Our recommended application deadlines for the 2010/2011 application year:
 October 29th *
* As a reflection of our commitment to action-learning and global experiences as
part of our MBA program, individuals who apply by the October 29th deadline,
are offered admission to the program and matriculate as students will receive a
$1,000 voucher that can be used during their time in the Fisher MBA program to
support professional or academic travel (study abroad, elective treks, Emerging
Market Field Study, conferences, etc.)
 December 15th ** (priority funding consideration)
**Applicants who submit by this deadline and are offered admission to the
program will automatically be considered for all merit-based funding
opportunities available for MBA students. Some award packages
are exclusively reserved for applicants who submit by December 15th, so we
encourage you to submit early if funding is a strong consideration in your
selection process.
 January 5th
 March 1st
 April 15th
Applications will be accepted after April 15th on a space available basis. Please feel
free to submit an application after this date, as we will post a message on our
website when applications are no longer being accepted for Autumn 2011.
http://fisher.osu.edu/ftmba/index.php?page=Application-Deadlines
Essays
Essay questions give you the opportunity to present yourself more fully to our
MBA Admissions Committee and to provide insight into your experiences, goals, and
thought processes.
Required Essay Format
 Clearly label each essay at the top of the page with your name and the essay
number (e.g., essay #1, #2, or #3) and/or essay title.
 Double space your essays, and use a font that is easy to read (e.g. Arial). We
suggest a 10-point font.
 Number all essay pages at the bottom of the page.
 Stay within the limit of number of words per essay.
Characteristics of A Good Essay
 Be genuine. The content and wording should reflect who you are and allow the
MBA Admissions Committee to gain insight into your personality and what
motivates you.
 Be the sole author of your essays. While we encourage you to seek feedback
from family, friends, and business colleagues to ensure that your essays capture
the essence of who you are, we strongly discourage you from letting their
feedback influence the core thought processes that drive this creative exercise.
 Provide examples. Making a general statement about who you are or citing your
accomplishments is powerful only if you can provide the reader with underlying
examples of actions that define your personality or activities that led you to
success in a given project or work assignment.
 Invest time in writing your essays. Since the MBA Admissions Committee
places great emphasis on well-structured, well-written essays that allow them to
get a true "feel" for you, essays play an important role in the overall evaluation
of an application.
1. Essay #1: Shaping Your Vision
Every year Fisher College’s MBA program admits a select group of talented
professionals with demonstrated potential to become successful business leaders
in an increasingly competitive, global environment. Briefly summarize 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.
Also, why do you want to earn an MBA degree in general and a Fisher College
MBA in particular? Include your post-MBA goals, both short-term and
long-term, and outline your plan for achieving them.
Maximum words: 750
2. 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
 Global Outlook
 Communication Skills
 Integrity
 Curiosity
 Passion
 Empathy
 Self Awareness
 Endurance
 Vision
Please provide us with clear evidence of your accomplishments for the two
chosen attributes. You have three options for doing so:
(1) 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.
(2) 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
(3) Option 3: You may combine options 1 and 2.
* You may send objects to MBA Admissions, 100 Gerlach Hall, 2108 Neil Ave.,
Columbus, OH 43210. Please note that Fisher College will not be responsible
for returning physical objects to applicants.
3. Essay #3: Discovering You
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 words: 750
http://fisher.osu.edu/ftmba/index.php?page=Adm-Essays
Resume
A detailed resume or curriculum vitae gives the MBA Admissions Committee a
snapshot of your professional and academic career and serves as an indication of how
well you are able to sell yourself on paper.
Since our Career Services Office is represented on the Admissions Committee,
the resume also gives the Career Services team an idea of how you would present
yourself to a prospective employer and helps them evaluate your potential
for successful employment placement upon completion of the Fisher MBA program.
Please account for the time since the beginning of your university education and
include:
 Your contact information (full name, mailing address, phone number, and
email).
 Employment history (with details of primary duties and accomplishments in
each position held).
 Current salary (or most recent salary if not presently employed) in your local
currency.
 Extracurricular and/or community activities.
 Languages (read, spoken, and/or understood).
 Military record (if applicable).
http://fisher.osu.edu/ftmba/index.php?page=Adm-Resume
(21) University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler) (NC)
Deadlines
The Admissions Committee meets November through May and manages
applications in cycles. Because of heavy demand and our small class size, early
application is strongly recommended. Applicants should use the following guidelines
in completing the application:
Application must be
received by midnight EST
Decision Release Date
(posted online by 5 pm)
Deposit
Deadline
Oct 22
Dec 13
Jan 3
Deadline 2
Dec 3
Feb 7
Apr 25
Deadline 3
Jan 7
Mar 21
Apr 25
Deadline 4
Mar 18
May 2
May 13
Deadline 1
early action
* Requests for admissions decisions before the decision release dates cannot be
granted.
You are urged to apply early and to submit the personal information and resume
portion of the application. UNC Kenan-Flagler's class size is small, and admission is
very competitive.
The admissions office must also receive official GMAT or GRE (if applicable)
and TOEFL scores by the application deadline in order to consider your application in
that cycle.
Decisions are also posted online by 5 p.m. on the decision mailing dates.
Early Action
Our first cycle, October 22, 2010, is the Early Action deadline. Early Action is an
option for applicants who know for certain that they will attend UNC Kenan-Flagler if
admitted. Early Action provides applicants with the certainty of learning their decision
by December 13, 2010. Admitted applicants in the Early Action cycle will be required
to submit a $2,500 non-refundable enrollment deposit by January 3, 2011, in order to
secure a space in the class. You should not apply for Early Action if you are not
prepared to commit immediately to attending UNC.
http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/Programs/MBA/Apply/deadlines.cfm
Application Essays
Some applicants seek the MBA as a career enhancing tool to accelerate
advancement in their current field. Career switchers want the MBA to help launch
new career paths. UNC Kenan-Flagler recognizes each of these motivations as
legitimate reasons to pursue the MBA, and we encourage both types of candidates to
apply.
UNC Kenan-Flagler encourages you to assess your known talents and potential
skills, understand your personal style, and confirm your values and interests. If you do
this prior to beginning your MBA studies, you will be better equipped to navigate the
many options the MBA program will provide. There is not enough time to do all the
activities and take all the courses that will be available to you. It is important,
therefore, to make your choices based on your own development plan. Think of the
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA application as a first step toward uncovering the unique
attributes and goals that will inform your development plan. Please be thoughtful and
reflective in your answers.
(1) 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)
(2) 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)
(3) 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)
(4) 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)
(5) Essay Five (Optional)
Is there any other information you would like to share that is not presented
elsewhere in the application? (300 words maximum)
http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/Programs/MBA/Apply/essays.cfm
Employment History & Other Background Information
Please prepare one file containing all of the five sections listed below. Use the
format indicated for each section. Be sure that your name is at the top of each page of
your document. Documents in *.doc format are preferable, but *.pdf and *.txt are
accepted.
1. Full-Time Employment History - Please list all previous full-time
employment beginning with your most recent position.
 Employer Name
 From Month/Year to Month/Year
 Location (City/State/Country)
 Nature of Business
 Job Title
 Number and Titles Reporting to You
 Starting and Ending Salary (in U.S. Dollars)
 Responsibilities
 Reason for Position/Job Change
2. Part-Time/Summer Employment - Please list all previous part-time
employment beginning with your most recent position.
 Employer/Activity
 From Month/Year to Month/Year
 Duties
3. Honors and Awards - In order of importance to you, list honors, awards,
and/or areas in which you have distinguished yourself. Indicate the date and
basis for each selection.
4. Extracurricular Activities and Varsity Sports in College - Please list in
order of importance to you.
 Activity and Years Involved
 Position (specify elected, appointed or member)
 From Month/Year to Month/Year
5. Community Leadership Activities Since College - Please list in order of
importance to you.
 Activity
 Position (specify elected, appointed or member)
 From Month/Year to Month/Year
http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/programs/mba/apply/professional-history.cfm
Résumé
Include education history and employment history with titles and dates in reverse
chronological order
http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/Programs/MBA/Apply/requirements.cfm
(23) Indiana University - Bloomington (Kelley) (IN) – 所有資訊尚未
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Deadline - Domestic and International applicants
Deadline
Notification
Early
November 1
Mid January
Priority
January 5
Mid March
Third
March 1
Late April
Final
April 15
Late May
http://kelley.iu.edu/mba/admissions/applicationProcess.cfm
Essay
Required Essay 1:
Your essays will give us an idea of your personality, perspectives, and opinions
and will let us know how closely your professional objectives match the objectives of
the MBA program.
In the following pages you'll find five essay areas. All applicants must answer
number 1. You must also choose two of the next three essay questions (2 through 4).
Number 5 is optional. Please limit each essay to no more than two double-spaced
pages. Finally, please include the essay number and your name at the top of each
sheet.
Mandatory:
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?
Required Essay 2.1
Choose two of the next three: (Note: Enter or upload response to first selected
essay here.)
 Describe an ethical dilemma that you faced in your professional career. How
was it resolved and what did you learn from the experience?
 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 and Kansas.)
 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.
Required Essay 2.2
Choose two of the next three: (Note: Enter or upload response to second selected
essay here.)
 2. Describe an ethical dilemma that you faced in your professional career.
How was it resolved and what did you learn from the experience?
 3. 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 and Kansas.)
 4. 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.
Optional Essay
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.
(From online application)
http://kelley.iu.edu/mba/admissions/applicationProcess.cfm
(24) Georgetown University (McDonough) (DC)
Admissions Deadlines 2010-2011
Application Deadline
Decision Notification
Round 1
November 1
January 15
Round 2
January 1
March 15
Round 3
April 1
May 15
 Students wishing to be considered for merit-based scholarships should apply no
later than Round 2.
 International students are strongly encouraged to apply by Round 2 in order to
have sufficient time to secure a student visa.
http://msb.georgetown.edu/prospective/graduate/mba/apply/
http://msb.georgetown.edu/document/1242760897481/Application+Instructions+2010
-2011.pdf
Essay Questions
ESSAY ONE (Required) - Limit: 750 words
A) What position do you plan to obtain upon graduation from the MBA program?
Please include both industry and function in your explanation.
B) How will the combination of your past experiences and the Georgetown MBA
position you for this new opportunity?
C) Please describe how you envision your career progression beyond your initial
post-MBA position.
ESSAY TWO (Required) - Limit: 750 words
A) What does leadership mean to you? What are the personal characteristics and
skills required to be an effective leader?
B) Provide a specific example of when you demonstrated leadership skills. Describe
a challenge that you faced and the results that you achieved.
C) What areas do you wish to develop in order to become a more effective leader?
ESSAY THREE (Required) - Limit: 750 words
How will your classmates benefit from your presence in the Georgetown MBA
program?
ESSAY FOUR: COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS (Required) - Limit: one page
A) Please provide a bulleted list of your post-undergraduate involvement in the
community. Indicate the nature of the activity or organization, dates of
involvement, offices held, and average number of hours spent each month.
B) What motivates you to continue contributing to the community? Limit: 250 words
OPTIONAL ESSAY ONE - Limit: 500 words
If you are not currently employed full-time, use this space to provide information
about your current activities.
OPTIONAL ESSAY TWO - Limit 500 words
Please provide any information you would like to add to your application that you
have not otherwise included. Candidates wishing to be considered for a Georgetown
MBA Professional Achievement Scholarship will address their greatest
accomplishment(s) in their chosen field and why they should be selected for this
scholarship. (They also will include any professional awards/recognition received by
their employer or industry.)
http://msb.georgetown.edu/page/1242664364822.html
Current Résumé
Submit a current résumé in month/year format that corresponds to the
information submitted in your online application. Create a separate section on your
resume to highlight part-time or internship experience.
http://msb.georgetown.edu/document/1242760897481/Application+Instructions+2010
-2011.pdf
(24) University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (Carlson) (MN)
Deadlines and Checklists
All Full-Time MBA students begin the program in the fall semester. To receive
full consideration for scholarships and fellowships, we encourage you to apply early.
All materials must be postmarked by the deadline. We will hold incomplete
applications for review in a subsequent batch. Deadlines that occur on a holiday or
weekend will be extended through the next business day.
 Deadlines for All U.S. and International Applicants
 Apply by December 1 to receive a response by February 15
 Apply by February 1 to receive a response by April 15
 U.S. Applicants Only
 Apply by April 1 to receive a response by May 15
http://www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/MBA/full-time/admissions/requirements.html
Essays
All applicants must answer the first four essay questions, the fifth question is
optional. The essay questions are designed to give the admissions committee more
in-depth information about your potential for success in the Carlson School MBA.
Please adhere to the word limits.
Once you have written your application essays use the Browse... button to find
the file you wish to upload. This file may be in .rtf, .doc, .pdf, or .txt format. Once
you have selected the file, press the Upload button to save the file with your
application materials.
If you have difficulty uploading a file, please try saving it in a different format
(as a different file type) and uploading it again. Rich text format (.rtf) files may
upload more easily than other file types.
1. Essay 1. Briefly describe your short-term and long-term career goals. Why are
you choosing to do an MBA at this time in your career? What/who influenced
your decision to apply to Carlson? (500 word maximum)
2. Essay 2. Describe your most significant professional accomplishment and the
leadership skills that you displayed that had an impact on your organization.
(500 word maximum)
3. Essay 3. You will work extensively with teams in the Carlson MBA through the
MBA core courses and the Enterprise experiences. Tell us about a time
professionally when you had to deal with a difficult individual and what you did
to improve the situation. (500 word maximum)
4. Essay 4. How will you contribute to the overall experience of your peers in the
MBA Program? What impact do you hope to have as a future leader based on
skills learned in the Carlson MBA? (500 word maximum)
5. Optional
Essay 5 (optional). If you feel there are extenuating circumstances that the
admissions committee should know about please explain them here (i.e.,
questionable academic performance, weak GMAT score, unexplained gaps in
work).
Resume
Please submit a current resume such as you would submit for a job application.
Use the Browse... button to find the file you wish to upload. This file may be
in .rtf, .doc, .pdf, or .txt format. Once you have selected the file, press the Upload
button to save the file with your application materials.
(Information from the Online Application)
(26) Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
Application Deadlines
Graduate assistantship consideration and international applicants
Application and academic transcripts
January 15
GMAT scores, letters of recommendation and TOEFL scores February 15
Final priority deadline, U.S. citizens and permanent residents
Application and academic transcripts
March 15
GMAT scores, letters of recommendation and TOEFL scores
April 15
Space-available basis
Application and academic transcripts
GMAT scores, letters of recommendation and TOEFL scores
May 1
June 1
http://mgt.gatech.edu/mba/fulltime/admissions/apply.html
Essay Questions
The next section of the MBA application requires you to write a short essay on
three topics. Each essay should be no longer than one typed page. The first two
essays are required; the third is optional. ESSAY QUESTIONS MUST BE
COMPLETED ONLINE - DO NOT MAIL SEPARATELY.
1. Essay 1: If you could host a dinner party and invite any four people, either
living or dead, whom would you invite and what would the five of you discuss
together? There is no right answer concerning the dinner guests; rather, we want
you to be creative and thoughtful in your response. Space is limited to 4000
characters.
2. Essay 2: Describe how your experience, both professional and personal, has led
you to the decision to pursue an MBA at Georgia Tech. How does this decision
relate to your future career goals? Space is limited to 4000 characters.
3. Essay 3: (Optional) The Admissions Committee believes that the required
essays address issues that are important in learning about you and in
understanding your candidacy for the MBA program. However, you may
provide us with any information pertinent to your admission that has not been
covered in the rest of the application. Feel free to discuss any unique aspects of
your candidacy or any perceived weaknesses. Space is limited to 4000
characters.
(Information from the Online Application)
(27) Arizona State University - Main Campus (Carey) (AZ)
Application Deadlines - Fall 2011
Application Deadline Notification Date
Deposit Deadline
October 17, 2010
December 17, 2010 January 14, 2011
December 12, 2010
February 25, 2011 March 18, 2011
February 13, 2011
April 15, 2011
April 29, 2011
April 3, 2011
June 3, 2011
Two weeks after notification
The application for Fall 2011 will be available approximately September 1, 2010.
Admission Decision Process
 All application materials must be submitted by specified deadlines to receive an
admissions decision by the indicated notification date.
 Applications submitted prior to the posted deadlines are encouraged and will
receive priority consideration.
 Applications will continue to be accepted and considered after published
deadlines on a limited, space available basis.
 Admissions interviews are by invitation based on an initial review of application
materials. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Applicants will be contacted via
e-mail should the Admissions Committee wish to extend an invitation to
interview.
 If application materials are not postmarked by the indicated date, the application
will be sent to the Admissions Committee for review once all materials are
received.
Applying Early
To ensure that your MBA application experience is the best possible, we suggest
you apply prior to posted deadlines. Applying early:
 Allows you to complete your GMAT exam within your desired admissions
deadline
 Ensures the best chance at securing your seat in the MBA program
 Provides time for the Office of Admissions to conduct a preliminary review of
your application and recommend potential enhancements before the Admissions
Committee conducts its final review.
http://wpcarey.asu.edu/mba/full-time/admissions/deadlines.cfm
Essay Questions
1. What are the two most significant decisions you have made that influenced your
career path to this point and what were the results?
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?
3. What unique skills and/or experiences will you contribute to the W. P. Carey
Full-time MBA program?
(Information from the Online Application)
Resume Details
Your resume must be uploaded during completion of the online application.
Resumes should contain no more than two pages and should include:
 Job titles and positions held, key responsibilities and accomplishments for
each position, and salary history
 Honors, awards, certificates, professional organizations, volunteer activities
and community involvement
 Computer skills, multilingual abilities and overseas travel or work
experience
 Academic background, including schools attended and degrees earned
http://wpcarey.asu.edu/mba/full-time/admissions/experience.cfm
(27) Emory University (Goizueta) (GA)
Application Deadlines
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications received after the
final deadline will be reviewed on a space available basis. Applications will not be
reviewed until they are complete with all required materials including official test
scores, recommendation letters, official transcripts, essays, resume and interview
(where applicable). We encourage candidates who have submitted their on-line
application to log into OPUS to verify materials received and to check their
application status. The Admissions Office cannot accommodate requests to verify
materials received over the phone.
Application Deadlines
 November 1, 2010 - Early Deadline
 December 1, 2010* - Recommended International Deadline
 February 1, 2011** - Scholarship and One-Year Program Deadline
 March 1, 2011 - Final Deadline
* International applicants are encouraged to apply by December 1, 2010. However,
applications received by the final program deadline will still be given complete
consideration.
** All One-Year Program applicants and all those who wish to be considered for
scholarships must submit the application and all materials by February 1, 2011 to be
given complete consideration.
http://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/fulltimemba/application_deadlines.html
Essays
Please address the following questions and submit all essays in one complete
document file. On the top of each page, indicate your full name as listed on your
application and the question to which you are responding. The application system
requires that you convert your document into PDF format prior to uploading it to
your application. Instructions and access to a software program that will convert your
documents is available within the application.
NEW APPLICANT ESSAYS (Re-applicants, see below)
Answer all essays (numbers 1 through 4), following the directions indicated in
the questions.
1. Please answer each of the following four questions in a short paragraph of no
more than 250 words each.
a. Why have you decided to pursue an MBA at this time?
b. What interested you in Goizueta Business School’s MBA program?
c. What are your short term post MBA goals?
d. What are your long term professional aspirations?
2. 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 1000 words.
3. Goizueta Business School takes pride in our Core Values: Courage, Integrity,
Accountability, Rigor, Diversity, Team, and Community. These ideals drive
principled, effective leaders in business, and are the values we seek to instill in all
of our students, both during their education at Goizueta and beyond. Provide a
specific example of how you have demonstrated one of these values in your
professional experience. Please limit your response to 500 words.
4. Complete one of the following statements. Please limit your response to 500
words.
a. I am unique because...
b. My most memorable cross-cultural experience...
c. I am passionate about...
d. My personal brand is...
e. I took a risk when I...
5. 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 should
answer essays below (numbers 1 and 2), following the directions indicated in the
questions.
1. Please answer each of the following four questions in a short paragraph of no
more than 250 words each.
a. Why have you decided to pursue an MBA at this time?
b. What interested you in Goizueta Business School’s MBA program?
c. What are your short term post MBA goals?
d. What are your long term professional aspirations?
2. 2. Please explain how you have improved your candidacy for Goizueta
Business School’s MBA Program since your last application in 250 words or
less.
3. 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.
http://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/fulltimemba/application_essays.html
(27) University of Rochester (Simon) (NY)
2011 Full-Time M.B.A. Application Deadlines
Program:
Application Deadline: Notification Date By:
October 15
Full-Time M.B.A - September 2011
November 19
Entry
January 5
January 15
Final Deadline for International
March 15
Students: March 15
Final Deadline for U.S. Citizens and May 13
Permanent Residents: May 13
May 15
February 15
March 31
July 15
http://www.simon.rochester.edu/programs/full-time-mba/admissions/application-deadl
ines/index.aspx
Essays
1. Describe your post-M.B.A. or post-M.S. 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? Why
have you chosen to apply to the Simon School for graduate study?(500 word
maximum, double spaced, 12-point font)
2. (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)
Resume
Please provide a current resume in standard format (limit 2 pages) with your
employment history. For each position, include the following:
 Dates of employment (month and year),
 Employer Name and estimated number of employees,
 Location,
 Job Title,
 Responsibilities,
 Starting and ending salaries,
 Average number of hours worked per week,
 Reason for job/position change.
Please explain any gaps in your employment history. Also include
post-secondary educational history, nonacademic interests and activities, awards
received, and examples of leadership roles.
(Information from the Online Application)
(27) University of Wisconsin - Madison (WI)
Deadlines for Fall 2011 Admission
Application Due
For
Decision Date Enrollment Deposit Due
November 4, 2010
First round application
December 16 April 15
deadline for all candidates
Second round application
deadline for all candidates
March 11
February 4, 2011
final deadline for Arts
Administration candidates
March 15, 2011
Third round application
April 15
April 30
May 31
Domestic candidates will April 30
not be considered for this
deadline
May 31
deadline
Final deadline for
international candidates.
April 1, 2011
April 28, 2011
Post April 28
final round deadline for
domestic candidates
applications will still be
accepted on a space
May 31
June 15
rolling
June 15
available basis
To be Considered for:
Merit-based Financial Aid
Application Deadline:
March 15
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/mba/checklist/deadlines.asp
One-Page Resume
 One-page resume outlining your academic/personal/professional achievements
and business experience.
 To assist you with your resume preparation, the Wisconsin MBA Career Services
Office has provided materials on resume format and guidelines. You may find
these resources helpful as you prepare your resume. Please note that we do not
require you submit your resume in this format.
 Resume Template [pdf]
 Wisconsin MBA Resume Guide [pdf]
Essays
 One question is applicable for all MBA candidates, while the other two questions
are based on the career specialization you select.
 For Fall 2011 only three essays will be required. Please wait until
September 2010 to begin your online application.
 The essays can be found at the following page: Essay Questions.
 No more than six type written pages in total (single or double space acceptable,
10-12 pt font recommended) for all three required questions.
 Combine essays in one document, label each question clearly and include your
name at the top of each page.
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/mba/checklist/resume.asp
School of Business MBA essay questions:
All candidates are required to complete the general essay and the two essays
which are specific to their chosen career specialization.
1. 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 shortterm 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.
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/mba/checklist/admissionessays.asp
(31) Boston University (MA)
Application Deadlines
Program
Entry
Date
Completed application
received by:
Admission
decision sent by:
Two-Year MBA &
MS·MBA
August
November 1
January 5
March 14
December 10
February 11
April 15
One-Year
May
November 1
December 10
January 5
February 14
February 11
March 11
December 13
February 11
February 14
April 11
March 11
May 6
July 15
September 15
November 1
August 15
October 15
December 15
International MBA
MS in Mathematical
August
Finance (MSMF)
MS in Investment
Management (MSIM)
January
http://management.bu.edu/admissions/process/index.html
Essays
Essay Topics for all Master's Degree in Business Administration Applicants. The
following four essays are required:
1. Describe your decision to pursue an MBA degree, highlighting the following
(750 words):
a. Your motivation for pursuing an MBA degree at this point in your career;
b. Your reason for choosing to apply to Boston University and the specific
program that you have chosen, i.e. MS·MBA, Health Sector Management, or
Public and Nonprofit Management, or International MBA;
c. Your plan to leverage your professional and academic experiences to achieve
your post-MBA career goals
2. Describe a formative or significant event in your life and then explain how this
event has influenced your subsequent thoughts and actions. (500 words)
3. Tell the Admission Committee about a time when it cost you to maintain your
integrity and what you learned from the experience. Who was affected besides
yourself? Was there anything you might have done differently? Would you make
the same decision again if given the chance? (500 words)
4. Other than national identity, describe a uniqueness you will bring to the Boston
University community that will impact your classmates - both inside and outside
the classroom. (500 words)
5. Optional Essay:
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. (500 words)
Employment CV/Resume
Please upload a current resume that clearly state dates of employment (beginning
with the most recent), and the name and industry of your present and past employers.
Please include your professional accomplishments as well as community service,
activities, awards, honors, or other recognition received.
Written Work
You may upload a sample of your written work - a paper, monograph, or report if you believe it will help the Admissions Committee evaluate your application.
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(31) University of Notre Dame (Mendoza) (IN)
Admissions Deadlines
Round 1 (Early Decision)
Decision Released On Or Before
Completed Application By Interviews Begin
September 24, 2010 October 29, 2010
September 13, 2010
The Early Decision Round is designed for applicants who have completed their
research about MBA programs and have decided that Notre Dame is the school that
fits their needs best.
Early Decision applications are reviewed before Round 2 applications. Early Decision
also provides applicants with the certainty of learning their decisions before the end of
October.
Round 2 Deadline
Decision Released On Or Before
Completed Application By Interviews Begin
November 17, 2010 December 17, 2010
November 1, 2010
Applicants interested in being considered for the fellowships should complete their
applications by November 1, 2010.
Applicants who submit a completed application by November 1st will have an
admission decision by December 17, 2010. Round 2 applicants that are accepted will
be required to submit two, non-refundable deposits of $1,000 in order to secure their
seat in the incoming class.
Round 3 Deadline
Decision Released On Or Before
Completed Application By Interviews Begin
January 21, 2011
February 25, 2011
January 10, 2011
All international candidates must apply by this date (January 10, 2011) to ensure
adequate time for application review, financial aid, visa processing, and relocation.
Applicants who submit a completed application by January 10th will have an
admission decision by February 25, 2011. Round 3 applicants that are accepted will
be required to submit two, non-refundable deposits of $1,000 in order to secure their
seat in the incoming class.
Final One Year Deadline*
Completed Application By Interviews Begin
Decision Released On Or Before
February 14, 2011
February 25, 2011
April 1, 2011
This is the final application deadline to be considered for the One-Year Class of 2012.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis for this final deadline and all
decisions for the One Year Class of 2012 will be communicated by April 1, 2011.
Applicants admitted during this round will have 60 days from the date of admission,
or until April 29, 2011 (whichever comes first) to submit two, non-refundable deposits
of $1,000.
Final Two Year Deadline*
Completed Application By Interviews Begin
Decision Released On Or Before
March 21, 2011
April 1, 2011
May 6, 2011
This is the final application deadline to be considered for the Two-Year Class of 2013.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis for this final deadline and all
decisions for the Two Year Class of 2013 will be communicated by May 6th, 2011.
Applicants admitted during this round will have 60 days from the date of admission,
or until June 6th, 2011 (whichever comes first) to submit two, non-refundable
deposits of $1,000.
*Applications completed or received after these dates will be considered on a space
available basis.
http://business.nd.edu/MBA/Admissions_and_Financial_Aid/Admission_Deadlines/
Employment History/Resume
Please list your employment history on the application. This history should be
listed in reverse chronological order. Please also include a copy of your resume with
your application.
Slide Presentation
Effective business communication is a central skill for managers and visual
presentations are an important and frequent method of communication.
Demonstrate your ability to clearly, concisely and persuasively communicate
important information by telling us about yourself using a short slide
presentation. Click here to download a Powerpoint presentation guide created by the
Eugene D. Fanning Center for Business Communications in the Mendoza College of
Business.
Please consider the following guidelines when creating your presentation.
 You are free to cover any material about yourself that you think would be of
value to the Admissions Committee. Please use whatever software programs you
like to develop your presentation but note that the only acceptable formats for
upload in the online application system are Adobe PDF and Microsoft
PowerPoint.
 There is a strict maximum of four slides, though you can provide fewer than
four if you choose.
 The slides that you submit will be printed and added to your application file for
review by the Admissions Committee. As a result, only text and static images
will be seen. Videos, music, hyperlinks, etc will not be conveyed and should not
be included. Color may be used.
 Your goal is to clearly, concisely and persuasively convey key information.
Slides will be evaluated on these dimensions and not on graphic or presentation
elements.
 Notes pages will not be accepted. You should plan to convey your entire message
on the actual slides themselves.
http://business.nd.edu/MBA/Admissions_and_Financial_Aid/Apply/
Essays
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 one of the following six essay questions.
1. The MBA Values Statement is an important guide for our students and the
bedrock of our shared community values at Notre Dame. Please review the
MBA Values Statement (http://www.nd.edu/~mba/mbavalues/) and then
choose the one value you believe has had the most impact on your
professional career to date. Be sure to give a specific example of how you
have lived out that value in your professional experience.
2. David R. Gergen, a senior political analyst for CNN and an adviser to four
U.S. presidents, has been quoted as saying that "A leaders role is to raise
people's aspirations for what they can become and to release their energies
so they will try to get there." Describe a time when you have played a role
in helping a teammate or direct report achieve success. How did you
specifically contribute to their accomplishment?
3. Economist Milton Friedman wrote the following in his book Capitalism
and Freedom: "There is one and only one social responsibility of business
- to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its
profits so long as it stays within the rules of the game, which is to say,
engages in open and free competition without deception or fraud." In your
opinion, is it viable and/or valuable for corporations to invest profits in
social causes that provide no direct “increase in profits” or benefit to
shareholders? Why or why not?
4. In response to the recent financial crisis and the perception that many
business leaders acted unethically, much attention has been given to
various MBA Oaths. You can see one example
here: http://mbaoath.org/take-the-oath/ In what ways do you feel an MBA
Oath will impact ethical behavior by MBA graduates? Would you take
such an oath yourself? Why or why not?
5. Social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter and foursquare have become
ubiquitous components of the marketing mix for brands all over the world.
Are social media tools like these valid measurements for return on
investment (ROI) in marketing, or just innovative ways for brands to
connect with consumers?
6. Are third-party rankings of business schools a valid selection criterion for
MBA applicants? Why or why not?
(Information from the Online Application)
(33) Brigham Young University (Marriott) (UT)
FALL 2011 ADMISSION
December 1, 2010 - Round 1
application deadline
January 15, 2011 - Round 2
domestic application
deadline; recommended
international application
submission date
March 1, 2011 - Round 3
ApplicationDeadlines
application deadline
1
March 1, 2011 - Final
international application
deadline (based on room in
program)
May 1, 2011 - Final domestic
application deadline (based on
room in the program)
All application materials,
including test scores,
must be submitted to
BYU by 5:00pm MST of
the appropriate deadline
to be considered for each
respective round.
Applications are
accepted beginning
October 1, 2010
Early application
submission is strongly
encouraged.
1
Applications are accepted beginning October 1, 2010. Completed applications are
reviewed beginning November 1, 2010. Admission decisions are made on a rolling
basis. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
http://marriottschool.byu.edu/mba/admissions/mbaglance
Essay
The full-time MBA Program Admissions Committee considers numerous factors
when evaluating an applicant's qualifications for admission. Key qualities such as past
academic performance, analytical reasoning capabilities, and full-time work
experience are reflected in information required by other sections of this application.
In addition, the committee has found that two other qualities bear heavily on a
candidate's ability to contribute to the MBA program and to experience long-term
professional success. Those qualities are the subject of the following two essay
questions. Limit answers to the equivalent of one single-spaced type-written page per
essay.
1. Much of management education requires analysis of complex business
situations. Students are expected to consider all available quantitative and
qualitative data, formulate and evaluate alternatives, and make
recommendations. Since there are often no correct or incorrect answers, the
educational value of the exercise is only complete when the student receives
feedback on their analysis. Ideally the student would present the work to the
class and the instructor and would then benefit from the collective response.
Unfortunately, there is insufficient time in class for everyone to have their
work evaluated in this manner. Consequently, the education process relies
heavily on students receiving feedback on their work from the study group of
which they are a part. Typically, study groups include people with different
backgrounds and perspectives, so the feedback can be as valuable as possible.
What strengths, skills, and experiences do you have that would make you a
particularly valuable member of a study group?
2. Because the Marriott School MBA program receives substantial financial
support from the tithes of the LDS Church, the faculty and administration are
committed to advancing the mission of the Church as they operate a
nationally recognized MBA program. Thus, the goals of the MBA program
include the melding of spiritual and secular truths in your studies, as well as
sharing the benefits of your education with people throughout the world.
Please describe ways that the program might realize these goals and what
role you might play in those efforts.
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(33) Texas A&M University - College Station (Mays) (TX)
Deadlines
 Round One November 1, 2010
 Round Two January 4, 2011
 Round Three February 28, 2011
 Round Four April 15, 2011
All admitted candidates are automatically considered for scholarship support. We
strongly encourage those who wish to receive scholarship support to apply as early as
possible in the process. Priority for scholarship consideration will be given to
candidates who apply in the first two rounds of admission. The most significant
fellowship packages have very early internal deadlines.
http://ftmba.tamu.edu/admissions-mba/how-to-apply-mba/
(Information from the Online Application Instruction)
Essay Questions
Limit to two typed pages (double-spaced) per response. Please type and save
each of your answers in a separate word processing document (.pdf, .doc, and .rtf
formats accepted) and upload each essay below.
1. Discuss your three most significant professional accomplishments. Why do
you view them as such?*
2. To what personal characteristics do you attribute your professional success?
What has prevented you from becoming more successful? *
3. Optional Personal Statement: If you would like to share additional
information with the Admissions Committee regarding your background or
candidacy, you may add this information in an optional essay here.
Professional Resume*
Please upload your professional resume here. Limit your resume to two pages.
You may upload your resume as an Adobe (.pdf) file or word processing format file
(.doc or .rtf).
Short Answer
What are your career plans upon completion of your MBA degree?* (Full-Time
MBA applicants only) Please limit your response to 100 words or less (Characters
left in your response 500)
(Information from the Online Application)
(33) University of Washington (Foster) (WA)
Deadlines
Full-time program
October 15
November 15
January 20* final deadline for international applicants
March 15
Deadlines specified indicate the last date upon which you may submit an online
application, and the date by which all supplemental materials must be postmarked. If
you apply early, your application will be held and reviewed when the program
application deadline arrives.
http://www.foster.washington.edu/academic/mba/Pages/Step4ApplyandInterview.aspx
Due to the time needed for visa processing and for the best access to scholarships
and interview opportunities, international applicants for the Full-time MBA Program
are strongly encouraged to apply by the first or second application deadline, October
15 or November 15. The third deadline, January 20, is the final deadline for
international applications.
http://www.foster.washington.edu/academic/mba/Pages/Step4ApplyandInterview.aspx
#international applicants
Resume
Enclose a one-to two-page current resume describing all chronological work
experience since high school. Your resume must include your full legal name, address,
telephone number, and e-mail address.
Title your resume with your full legal name, mailing and email address. Include:
 all current and prior work experience since high school
 education
 extracurricular activities
 community involvement, awards, honors, certifications or other forms of
recognition (academic, community, military etc. ) you have received.
Essays
The required essays allow the admissions committee to learn about you, your
accomplishments and your professional aspirations. Please prepare these essays
thoughtfully and candidly. Follow the instructions and carefully adhere to the
maximum word limit that is listed with each essay question. Responses should be
double-spaced and each page should clearly list your full legal name and the essay
topic.
I. Goals Statement Essay
 This essay is required for Full-time and Evening MBA applicants
 Clearly label the essay as follows:
 Goals Statement Essay
 Your Name:
 Please provide an essay response to the following question. Observe the
word limit (750 words maximum), use font size 10 and double-space.
 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?
II. Plans for Involvement/Teamwork Experience Essays
 Clearly label the essay(s) as follows:
 Full-time - Plans for Involvement OR Evening - Teamwork Experience
 Your Name:
 Please provide an essay response to the following question(s). Observe
the word limit (500 words maximum), use font size 10 and
double-space.
 If you are applying to both programs, please upload the essays in one
document and use a Page Break to separate them.
 Required for Full-time MBA Applicants: PLANS FOR INVOLVEMENT
(500 words maximum) 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?
 Required for Evening MBA Applicants: TEAMWORK EXPERIENCE (500
words maximum) A large portion of the work you will do in an MBA will be
completed in student groups. Briefly describe what you consider to be your
most significant experience working in a group. Describe the task to be
completed by the group, key attributes of each member of the group that
impacted the final outcome of your efforts, the biggest challenges you faced
and the contributions you personally made.
III. Choice Essay
 This essay is required for Full-time and Evening MBA applicants
 Clearly label the essay as follows:
 Choice Essay
 Your Name:
 Please provide an essay response to ONE of the following question(s).
Observe the word limit (500 words maximum), use font size 10 and
double-space.
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?
IV. Optional Essay/Additional Information
 This essay is optional.
 Clearly label the essay as follows:
 Optional Essay/Additional Information
 Your Name:
 Please provide an essay response to the following question. Observe the
word limit (250 words maximum), use font size 10 and double-space.
 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.
V. Re-applicant Essay
 This essay is required for Re-applicants

Clearly label the essay as follows:




Re-applicant Essay
Your Name:
Please provide an essay response to the following question. Observe
the word limit (500 words maximum), use font size 10 and
double-space.
All applicants reapplying to the MBA Program within the past 2 years must
submit a re-applicant essay to satisfy your admission requirements and to
pass the application inspector. Your re-applicant essay should discuss what
has changed and what you have accomplished since you last applied. For
the remaining essays, you may choose to use the essays that you submitted
with your previous application or you may rewrite the essays. If you choose
to submit essays from your previous application, simply type "Refer to
previous application" in the document.
http://www.foster.washington.edu/academic/mba/Pages/Step4ApplyandInterview.aspx
#supporting materials
(Some information comes from the Online Application)
(36) Purdue University (Krannert) (IN) – Essay 尚未更新
Domestic Application Deadlines for Master's Programs
Round Deadline
Notification
Early
After December 15
November 1
Priority January 10
After February 20
Regular March 1
After April 1
Final
After May 15
May 1
International Application Deadlines for Master's Programs
Round
Deadline
Notification
Early
November 1
After December 15
Final
February 1
After March 20
http://www.krannert.purdue.edu/programs/masters/Admissions/applying/materials.asp
Essay
These essays are for applicants to the full-time MBA, MSIA, MSHRM, and MS
FIN programs only. Applicants to other programs can select the appropriate essays
from the menu on the left side of the screen.
a. Discuss your long and short term career goals, how these goals developed, and
what you hope to gain from graduate study at Krannert. Limit your responses to
no more than 500 words.
b. Describe a situation in which you had to work with a diverse group of people
(those with backgrounds or opinions different from your own) to accomplish
something. What conflicts arose and how did you resolve these conflicts? What
did you learn about yourself and accomplishing work as a group that you can
bring to Krannert? Limit your response to no more than 500 words.
c. 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 professional development? Limit your response to no
more than 500 words.
d. 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)
(Information from online application)
(36) University of California - Irvine (Merage) (CA)
Application Deadlines
*Fall 2011 applications will be available after September 1, 2010
Applications are submitted online and are processed on a rolling admissions
basis, meaning they are evaluated as they are received.
Below are target deadlines to assist you in application planning. Admissions
decisions are usually made within four weeks after the interview.
 November 1, 2010
 December 1, 2010
 February 1, 2011
 April 1, 2011
Note: If you are an international applicant, we encourage you to apply early to
allow sufficient time to obtain your student visa.
http://merage.uci.edu/FullTimeMBA/Content/Application-Deadlines/81
Essay: Please include your full name and the essay question at the top of each page.
1. ESSAY 1 (maximum 750 words)
Please describe your short-term and long-term career goals and how your
current professional experiences relate to these goals. Explain why you are
pursuing an MBA degree at this point in your career. Specifically, how will the
Merage MBA help you accomplish these goals?
2. ESSAY 2: Short answer (maximum 250 words)
Describe a recent professional experience in which you have taken an active
leadership role and the impact it has had on your organization.
3. ESSAY 3 Optional (maximum 500 words):
Please provide any additional information about yourself that you have not
addressed elsewhere which you believe would be helpful to the Admissions
Committee.
(Information from online application)
(36) Vanderbilt University (Owen) (TN) – Essay 尚未更新
Application Deadlines for Vanderbilt MBA Class of 2013
 October 18, 2010 - First Round Early Action Deadline
All decisions about first-round applicants will be made and communicated no
later than November 20, 2010.
Early Action: October 18th deadline is designed especially for those who know
that Owen is their first choice. Early Action provides you with the certainty of
learning your decision by November 19th. If you are accepted in the Early
Action round, you will be required to submit a non-refundable deposit of $2,500
by December 17, 2010 in order to secure your spot in the incoming class.
 November 15, 2010 - Second Round Deadline
Second-round decisions will be made on a rolling basis and mailed no later than
January 14, 2011. If you are accepted in the second round, you will be required
to submit a non-refundable deposit of $1,500 by February 14, 2011 in order to
secure your spot in the incoming class.
 January 10, 2011 - Third Round Deadline
Candidates interested in being considered for nomination as a Dean’s Scholar
must apply by this date. Third-round decisions will be made on a rolling basis
and mailed no later than March 4, 2011. If you are accepted in the third round,
you will be required to submit a non-refundable deposit of $1,500
by April 15, 2011 in order to secure your spot in the incoming class.
 February 28, 2011 - Fourth Round Deadline
All domestic and international candidates must apply by this date to ensure
adequate time for application review, financial aid, visa processing, and
relocation. Fourth-round decisions will be made on a rolling basis and mailed no
later than April 15, 2011. If you are accepted in the fourth round, you will be
required to submit a non-refundable deposit of $1,500 by May 7, 2011 in order to
secure your spot in the incoming class.
http://www.owen.vanderbilt.edu/vanderbilt/Programs/mba/mba-admissions/applying-t
o-owen/deadlines-fees.cfm
Essay - Please limit your essays to 500 words.
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? *
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? *
Optional

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.

Please provide any additional information you would like for us to consider
that would strengthen your application.
http://www.owen.vanderbilt.edu/vanderbilt/Programs/mba/mba-admissions/applying-t
o-owen/essays-recommendations.cfm
(39) Boston College (Carroll) (MA)
Deadlines
PROGRAM
DEADLINE
NOTIFICATION BY
MBA Full-Time
November 15, 2010 Round 1 January 15, 2011
January 15, 2011 Round 2
March 15, 2011
March 15, 2011 Round 3
May 1, 2011
April 15, 2011 Round 4
June 1, 2011
MBA Evening (January 2011)
October 15, 2010
December 1, 2010
MBA Evening (Sept 2011)
May 1, 2011
June 15, 2011
All applications submitted and complete by the deadline are guaranteed a decision by
the corresponding notification date. Please see our application requirements to review
what constitutes a complete application.
We accept applications after the deadline(s) on a rolling basis. There is no
corresponding notification date for late applications. They are reviewed in the order
they are received.
http://www.bc.edu/schools/csom/graduate/mba/admission/deadlines.html
Current Resume
Please prepare a business resume that includes your educational and professional
information. Professional information should consist of
employment history in reverse chronological order with titles, dates, relevant
information and an indication of part-time or full-time status.
Employment History
Please provide your Employment History separately from your resume. The
Employment History should follow the following format:
Name of Employer | Dates of Employment | Title | Starting Salary/Ending |
Reason for Leaving
Please provide information regarding any gaps in employment and clearly
indicate if you are still working at your most recent employer. If you are no longer
employed, please indicate that on your employment history document.
If you are a current student and therefore do not have any postgraduate work
experience, you still must submit a work history document. Please write N/A for each
of the categories.
Essays
Two personal essays are required. Essays should be typed on separate sheets and
numbered. A third essay is optional and you may use it to present any additional
information you would like the Committee to consider.
Essay Questions:
1. Define long term success in your specific area of interest. How have your
previous experiences prepared you for this professional career? What specific
short-term career objectives have you set to assist you in achieving your
long-term career plans? (2 pages)
2. Why have you selected the MBA or MSF program in the Carroll School of
Management at Boston College? (1 page)
http://www.bc.edu/schools/csom/graduate/mba/admission/requirements.html
(39) Rice University (Jones) (TX)
What are the application deadlines and decision dates?
All materials (including letters of recommendation, test scores, official
transcripts, etc.) must be submitted by the deadline at midnight CST, in order for
your application to be considered in that round. Please note that the application is on
EST. If your supplemental materials are received after the deadline, your application
will be considered in the subsequent round. Interviews will be scheduled on an
invitation only basis, following the initial review of your application.
Admission Round Application Deadline Decision Date
1
November 8, 2010
December 17, 2010
2
January 10, 2011
February 18, 2011
3
February 21, 2011
April 1, 2011
4
April 4, 2011
May 13, 2011
5
June 6, 2011
July 1, 2011
***Applications submitted before the application deadline will be considered on a
rolling basis.
http://business.rice.edu/MBA_FullTime_Admissions.aspx
How many essays are required, and what are the topics?
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 four essay topics (maximum 750 words):
 Describe a defining moment or event that changed your life. Include its
impact on you and how it altered your view of the world.
 Describe your perfect day. (Assume you have no restrictions, financial or
otherwise.)
 If you were given the superpower of your choice, what would it be and
why? How would you use your superpower?
 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)
http://business.rice.edu/MBA_FullTime_Admissions.aspx
(39) University of Florida (Hough)
Traditional Programs
 Traditional 1-Year MBA - Option A Rolling Admission
Class begins: May 2, 2011
 Traditional 1-Year MBA - Option B Rolling Admission
Class begins: Jun 20, 2011
 Traditional 2-Year MBA Rolling Admission
Class begins: Aug 15, 2011
Round 1*
Domestic
International
Option A
Option B
2-Year
Round 2
Nov 1, 2010
Nov 1, 2010
Nov 1, 2010
Option A
Option B
2-Year
Dec 1, 2010
Dec 1, 2010
Dec 1, 2010
Domestic
Option A
Feb 15, 2011
Option B
Mar 1, 2011
2-Year
Mar 1, 2011
2-Year
Jan 15, 2011
*Round One Priority - In many cases, candidates who apply on or before the Round
One deadline can receive expedited admissions feedback. Candidates who would like
International
Option A Jan 15, 2011**
Option B Jan 15, 2011**
to be considered for scholarship opportunities should plan to apply by the Round One
deadline.
**Due to the early start dates of our Option A and Option B programs, space is
extremely limited for international applicants who apply at the Round Two deadline.
Once an international candidate is admitted, necessary time must be allotted for
international transcript review, and I-20 processing (this process can often take 8-12
weeks). We recommend that all international applicants considering the Option A or
Option B program apply by the Round One deadline to ensure the appropriate time is
available for processing.
Applications will be accepted after the Round 2 deadlines, and will be evaluated on
a space available basis.
Traditional MBA Scholarship Consideration
Applications received on or before the Round 1 deadline are given scholarship
consideration during the admissions evaluation. Scholarship award decisions are
based on the entire application. Candidates must exhibit previous academic success,
leadership promise, a history of strong professional experience, GMAT score, and fit
for the UF MBA program. Scholarship awards after Round One are limited, and are
provided to candidates who show exceptional performance on all levels of their
application.
http://www.floridamba.ufl.edu/FutureStudents/applicationdeadlines.asp
Employment history
Please provide a detailed history of your work experience in reverse
chronological order. Following the outline below, write a brief summary for each
significant position you have held, including full-time, part-time, internship and co-op
experiences. Also explain any gaps in your employment.
 Dates of employment or employment gap (beginning and ending; month and
year)
 Type of employment (full-time, part-time, internship or co-op) and average
hours worked per week
 Company name and nature of business (i.e., industry, products or services,
annual revenues, number of employees, etc.) If a personal or family business,
please provide as much detail as possible regarding size and scope of business.
 Job title, responsibilities, and accomplishments (duties, number of direct
reports, budget responsibility, etc.)
 Annual salary (beginning and ending in U.S. dollars) and reason for leaving (if
applicable)
 Please enter this information in a word processor first, then paste below.
Essays
Please use a word processing unit to write your essay and then paste it into the
essay box.
Traditional Programs
1. 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 the equivalent of 2-3 double-spaced type
written pages.
2. 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 the equivalent of no more than 1
double-spaced type written page.
Short Answer Questions
Please write your answers in a word processor and then paste them into each text
box.
1) In order of importance to you, list significant extracurricular activities,
professional associations and civic organizations in which you have
participated in school, work or the community. Provide the dates of your
involvement and indicate whether you were elected or appointed to any
leadership positions.
2) Describe below, including dates, any significant cross-cultural experiences
you have had outside of your home country, including study abroad,
exchange programs, extensive international travel or residence in another
country.
3) List any other interests, hobbies or recreational activities you currently
pursue in your free time.
4) If you have received any academic, professional, or civic honors or awards,
have received any patents or authored any books, or have any other
significant accomplishments that you would like the admissions committee
to consider, please describe them below.
5) Explain the primary factors that influenced your decision to apply to the
Florida MBA Programs.
(Information from the Online Application)
(42) University of California - Davis (CA)
Deadline
Round 1*
November 3, 2010
Round 2*
January 5, 2011
Round 3
March 2, 2011
Late Round May 18, 2011
* Priority for scholarship consideration
http://www.gsm.ucdavis.edu/ProspectiveStudents/index.aspx?id=488&m2=296&m3=
4&m1=6
Outside Activities, Awards and Honors
List honors, awards and recognitions that you have received. Please list
significant extracurricular activities during college. List other significant activities or
organizations that you have joined since college. List any distinctive accomplishments
or achievements. Include dates of participation, offices held and average hours spent
per month.
Essay:
Each essay should be typed, double-spaced using a 12 point font.
1. Essay 1: Our most successful MBA candidates have identified their professional
aspirations and can clearly articulate them. Being as specific as possible, tell us:
 What career path have you identified for yourself?
 What experiences have helped prepare you?
 What relevant skills have you already acquired? (500 word maximum)*
2. Essay 2: The UC Davis MBA fosters innovation, collaboration and excellence and
challenges you to excel academically, professionally and personally. With this in
mind, why is UC Davis the right MBA experience for you? (250 word
maximum)*
3. Essay 3: We provide opportunities for you to take theory and put it into practice,
what we call 'Ideas into Action.' Share a recent professional example when you
took an idea and put it into action, either successfully or unsuccessfully. Describe
the impact this had on your organization.(250 word maximum)*
4. Essay 4 - Optional - Is there any other information about your background, family
or experience that you would like to share with the Admissions Committee? (250
word maximum)
Résumé
Please include a copy of your current résumé
Your résumé should recount your work history, including each organization's
name, location and explanation of its activities; your title and dates of employment
(month and year); a summary of your accomplishments and responsibilities; and
reason for leaving each job.
List full time positions, military assignments, and significant part-time or
summer work experience. Please account for all time that has elapsed since you
started working, including gaps.
Your résumé should also list your educational history, including schools attended,
credentials earned and subjects studied.
(Information from online application)
(42) University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign (IL) – Essay 尚未更新
Application Deadlines
 For early MBA scholarship and admission consideration: December 1, 2010
 For early international application consideration: January 15, 2011
 Final deadline for full consideration for all applicants: March 1, 2011
 We are accepting applications from domestic applicants on rolling admissions
after the March 1 deadline until the class is full.
Test Deadlines
 GMAT/GRE taken no earlier than: August 2006
 TOEFL taken no earlier than: August 2009
http://www.mba.illinois.edu/admissions/process.aspx#section2
Essay questions:
1. Discuss the goals you have set for yourself immediately following the MBA.
How will the Illinois MBA combined with your skills and previous
experience help you accomplish these goals? (Maximum of two pages)
2. Please provide a detailed example of your experience related to one of the
following areas: (Maximum of two pages)
 Perseverance
 Innovation
 Leadership
 Teamwork
3. Tell us about your life outside work and school? (250-300 words)
4. Optional Essay: Please provide any additional information that you would
like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. If you feel that
your credentials and essays represent you adequately, you should not feel
obligated to answer this question.
(Information from online application)
(42) University of Iowa (Tippie) (IA)
Fall 2011 Application Deadlines
International applicant priority deadline for financial aid
January 15, 2011
Final deadline for international applicants living outside the U.S. April 15, 2011
Priority deadline for U.S. applicants
Final deadline for U.S. applicants or international applicants living July 30, 2011
in the U.S.
http://tippie.uiowa.edu/fulltimemba/admissions/index.cfm
Resume and Additional Information
Resume
Your resume should include a summary of your employment, education,
extracurricular, and community activities. NOTE: Do not simply list items that are
included in your application materials. Be sure your resume is complete and accurate
without unexplained gaps in the chronological history (see ‘Additional Essays’ below
for more information on handling gaps in your work history).
Additional Essays
These additional essays are your opportunity to address any areas of your
application that you feel may be of concern to the admissions committee. Some
example areas you may want to address include low undergrad GPA, gaps in work
experience, low GMAT score, or, on the positive side, anything you’ve done that you
believe reflects on your ability to perform well in the Tippie MBA program. Some
example questions are listed on the online application; you may deviate from these as
needed. Prepare them carefully and limit each response to 350 words or less. You may
email these or tippiemba@uiowa.edu or send via mail to the address below.
Mail to:
Tippie School of Management
The University of Iowa
100 Pomerantz Center—Suite C432
Iowa City, IA 52242‐7700 USA
If you feel that adverse conditions have played a substantial role in your
educational development and if you would like the Admissions Committee to weigh
the factors involved, please describe your situation on a separate sheet of paper and
give a brief explanation of its impact on your academic record. Examples of
circumstances that could merit consideration are significant economic, social,
physical, or cultural factors in your background.
 If you believe that your score on the GMAT does not reflect your ability
because you do not do well on standardized tests, indicate the scores you
received on the ACT, SAT, or any other standardized test taken before entering
college or graduating.
 If you believe that your undergraduate grade-point average does not accurately
reflect your ability, please specify the condition (e.g., illness) or obligations
(e.g., employment) that interfered with your performance and why. If
employment was the cause, indicate why you worked; how many hours per
week you worked each semester; the type of employment.
 Describe anything you have done since your graduation from college or
graduate school that you believe reflects your ability to perform competently
in the MBA program more accurately than your GMAT score and grade-point
average indicate.
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 350 words or less.
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 one typed page.
1. Discuss your specific career objectives and how the Tippie MBA will
contribute to the accomplishment of your objectives.
2. Give an example of a situation or an action that demonstrates your potential
for success in a professional environment (e.g., communication skills,
entrepreneurial interests, leadership ability, etc.).
http://tippie.uiowa.edu/fulltimemba/admissions/pdf/electronicappinstructions_2010-2
011.pdf
(Some information comes from the Online Application)
(45) University of Maryland - College Park (Smith) (MD)
Deadlines
Complete applications must be received or postmarked by the dates indicated
below. Please allow 10 business days for delivery of the decision letter. Decisions
cannot be communicated by phone or fax.
Full-Time MBA Program
Application Deadline Decision Mailing Date
November 1, 2010
January 15, 2011
December 15, 2010
February 15, 2011
January 15, 2011*
April 15, 2011
March 1, 2011
May 1, 2011
April 30, 2011
June 1, 2011
*Priority deadline to be considered for all financial awards.
http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/mba/admissions/deadlines.aspx
Essay
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.
 REQUIRED ESSAY 1
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. If salary was not a factor and your living expenses were covered, what
would you do for a living and how would you spend your time?
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).
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(46) Michigan State University (Broad) (MI)
Deadlines
We have the largest number of seats open and the greatest availability of
scholarships during the first two admission rounds. Applicants who want fullest
consideration for merit-based financial aid are encouraged to apply during the earlier
rounds.
Entering Fall 2011 class deadlines
Round
Application deadline
Decisions mailed
by
1
November 1, 2010
December 15, 2010 Application will open in
2
January 10, 2011
March 29, 2011
3
March 1, 2011
April 22, 2011
4
April 15, 2011
May 27, 2011
Final Round June 1, 2011
Notes
September
June 30, 2011
http://broad.msu.edu/mba/fulltime/admissions/processdeadlines
Essay questions for class of 2013
1. Essay A - Required for all applicants except Juris Doctor/MBA applicants,
who answer Essay E.
Describe both your short- and long-term career goals. How compatible is your
career progression or professional accomplishments to date with these goals?
How will the Broad MBA from MSU help you achieve these professional goals?
Please address why you believe now is the appropriate time to pursue the MBA
as a part of your response.
Limit your response to 700 words or two pages.
2. Essay B - Required for all applicants.
Describe your most significant professional achievement. Provide evidence of
your leadership skills displayed, the actions you took, the influence you had on
your organization, and the results attained.
Limit your response to 375 words or one page.
3. Essay C - Required for all applicants.
How have your background and life experiences, including social, economic,
cultural, familial, educational, or other opportunities and/or challenges shaped or
influenced you as an individual and as a leader? How might you leverage your
background to contribute to the Broad MBA community?
Limit your response to 375 words or one page.
4. Essay D - Optional for all applicants.
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.
5. Essay E - For Juris Doctor/MBA candidates only.
What attracts you to the dual degree Juris Doctor/MBA program at MSU? What
are your future career aspirations? How does the MBA degree, along with your
chosen concentration in human resources, finance, supply chain, or marketing fit
with these aspirations, both in the short and long term?
Limit your response to 700 words or two pages.
http://broad.msu.edu/mba/fulltime/admissions/app
(46) Wake Forest University (Babcock) (NC)
Rolling Admissions Process
Admissions decisions are made on complete files only. Applications are
reviewed on a rolling basis. Once an application is complete, an applicant is notified
in approximately four weeks of the decision through the online application system. To
begin the process, we recommend scheduling an admissions consultation and
accessing the online application.
2010-2011 Application Deadlines - Application Is Live - Sept 3
Program
Scholarship
Deadline*
Final Application
Deadline**
Enrollment
Begins
Full-time MBA
February 15
April 15
Fall (August)
MA in Management
March 15
June 15
Summer (July)
MS in Accountancy
February 15
June 1
Fall (August)
*Scholarship Deadline: All applications received by this date will be considered for
scholarship award(s). There is no separate application for consideration. Applications
submitted after this deadline will be considered for scholarship award(s) as funds are
available.
**Final Application Deadline: Qualified applicants are welcome to apply at any time.
Applications will be accepted after this date on a space available basis.
http://business.wfu.edu/default.aspx?id=1440
One Essay
 One essay is required. Exception: Done in a Day participants may forgo writing
the essay in exchange for the Done in a Day panel interview. If you have
registered and received confirmation for your participation in a Done in a Day
event, please type "Participating in Done in a Day" in a Word document and
upload this document for your essay in the online application. If you are
interested in being considered for the Dingledine Scholar for Positive Social
Impact award, you are still required to submit the Dingledine Scholar essay.
 The essay has a 500-word limit and should be typed, double-spaced, using 11
point font. This year's essay question is: Why are you interested in a graduate
business degree from Wake Forest University? How will this degree help you
achieve your short-term and long-term professional goals?
 Applicants may use the second essay (optional) to discuss anomalies that exist in
your application or things that may be potential concerns to the Admissions
Committee.
 Applicants who wish to be considered for the Dingledine Scholar for Positive
Social Impact award must submit their application, including the Dingledine
Scholar essay, by the February 15 scholarship deadline. The Dingledine Scholar
essay follows the same word limit and spacing requirements as the above
required essay. This year's Dingledine Scholar essay is: Describe your dream for
a different and better world. How might you manifest your dream into reality?
How are you presently working to better the lives of others in fulfillment of your
dream? How will your Wake Forest MBA experience facilitate your creating this
reality?
http://business.wfu.edu/default.aspx?id=1941
(48) Pennsylvania State University - University Park (Smeal) (PA)
Application Deadlines
Deadline
Submit Your
Application By
Expect a
Decision By
Early Decision
December 1
January 31
All International Applicants
Domestic Applicants Seeking Financial Aid
February 1
March 31
Domestic Applicants Not Seeking Financial Aid
April 15
May 31
All applications will be reviewed by two branches of the University: the Penn
State Smeal MBA Program Admissions Office (MBA requirements and admissions
criteria) and the Penn State University Graduate School (verification of educational
documentation and credentials, and international visa requirements). You may be
contacted by parties from either area.
Admissions application reviews and decisions are made on a rolling basis
following application deadlines.
http://www.smeal.psu.edu/mba/admission/dead.html
Essays
 Format: Please complete the following three essays and upload them to the
application in .pdf or .rtf format. Please include all three essays in one
document.
 Length: Please limit your essays to one page per question. If it is imperative,
you may have one additional paragraph beyond the one page limit.
 Academic Integrity: Please follow academic integrity guidelines regarding
plagiarism - "using someone else's words or ideas without properly giving
credit." To ensure academic integrity, all essays will be confirmed
through Turnitin for Admissionsauthenticity software.
Essay Questions
1. Your career: Where have you been? Where are you going? How will you get
there?
2. Imagine it is the fall of your second year in the Penn State Smeal MBA
Program. You have just completed an interview for your dream job, with your
dream company. Write a business thank you letter to your interviewer in 400
words or less.
3. We value Principled Leadership. Our Penn State Smeal MBA values state:
"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."
How have you and how will you exemplify this value?
http://www.smeal.psu.edu/mba/admission/application-landing-page
(49) Southern Methodist University (Cox) (TX)
Application Deadlines - Fall 2011 Entry
 Round 1 - November 3, 2010
Ensures the earliest possible admission decision
 Round 2 - January 12, 2011
STRONGLY recommended for international candidates, those who plan to
apply for the Cox Distinguished MBA Scholars program, and those who wish to
receive a decision in time to attend Sneak Preview Weekend.
 Round 3 - March 9, 2011
Final application opportunity for those who wish to be considered for
merit-based scholarship awards.
 Round 4 - April 27, 2011
Final regular deadline; after this deadline, applications will be accepted on a
rolling basis only if space remains in the incoming class.
http://www.cox.smu.edu/web/full-time-mba/online-application
Resume
 Through the online application system, you will upload a current professional
resume that provides an overview of your career history as well as your
educational and professional interests. Any format is accepted as long as it
communicates this information clearly.
 Please list specific dates (i.e. June 2006) rather than simply a year (i.e. 2006)
when referencing the start or end of any experience listed.
 We recommend (but do not require) that those with less than 10 years of
post-college work experience use a one-page resume format.
Essays
All applicants must answer questions 1 and 2. MA/MBA applicants must also
answer question 3B, but those applying to the full-time MBA or JD/MBA programs
must instead answer question 3A. Please read the instructions below for the
supplemental question to determine if it is also required for your application.
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)
Candidates for the MA/MBA dual degree program must answer question 3B. All
other candidates must answer question 3A. Please ensure you submit the question
which applies to your program of interest.
3A
The Cox School of Business seeks students who desire to become leaders with
purpose – those who will positively influence the global business community,
whether in a small way or on a large scale. What have you done thus far in your
career to make a difference? (2 pages maximum; double spaced; 10 point font
minimum)
3B
MA/MBA CANDIDATES ONLY: 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)
http://ftmbadocs.cox.smu.edu/Master%202010-11%20application%20instructions.pdf
(50) University of Arkansas - Fayetteville (Walton) (AR)
Application Deadlines
Applicants who would like to take advantage of an early decision must submit
an application by April 1st. Final deadline for applications to the Full-Time MBA
program is September 15th
http://gsb.uark.edu/appdeadlines.asp
Essays
You must provide thoughtful responses to the following essay questions. Please
limit your responses to one or two pages each, double spaced.
1. 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?
2. 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.
Resume
For applicants to the full-time programs, a copy of a current resume is required.
Be certain that your resume indicates your full-time and part-time employment history,
extracurricular collegiate, professional, and community activities, honors and awards,
and foreign language proficiency. For applicants to the part-time programs, please
submit a current work resume. This can be e-mailed to gsb@walton.uark.edu
http://gsb.uark.edu/admissions.asp
(50) University of Texas - Dallas (TX)
Cohort Full-Time MBA Program
Application Timeline
Applications are processed as received. Given our rolling admissions
process, we have no formal application deadline. Applications will continue to be
reviewed and processed until the class is full. If you have a question concerning this,
please contact Lisa Shatz.
You may apply only once a year. Admissions are considered on a rolling basis.
Scholarship applicants are urged to apply early.
Please note our Early Decision Guidelines:
If you submit your
completed application by:
December 15
You will receive a
decision on/or before:
February 1
March 1
January 15
April 1
February 15
http://som.utdallas.edu/graduate/mba/fullTimeMba/prospectiveMba/applyOnline.php
Required Essays
You are required to submit two essays in support of your application. Essay
topics are given below. Please answer the following in 350-500 words. Please answer
all sub-sections of each questions.
1. Describe in detail a situation where your actions had a profound impact on
others in an organization (school, place of employment, exatracurricular
activity). What personal attributes were most helpful in addressing this
situation? Did this experience involve any self-realization or
self-actualization?
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 UTD
Cohort MBA Program? How will the Cohort MBA Program be instrumental
in achieving your goals?
Optional Essay - For Financial Aid Consideration
Please answer the following in 350-500 words. You may add spreadsheets, charts
and/or tables. Please answer both sections of this question.
Propose a business plan with an initial investment in capital that is equivalent to
the amount of scholarship you may receive based on your current qualifications.
Assess the growth and profitability of your venture 5, 10, 15 years from the present
date.
The scholarship that may be awarded to you is an investment made in you by the
Cohort MBA Program and the UTD School of Management. Describe how they will
benefit from this investment.
(Information from the Online Application)
Professional Part-Time MBA
Application and Document Deadlines for International Students
Fall Semester Spring Semester Summer Semester
F-1, J-1 visa holders
May 1
September 1
March 1
**** All other visa holders July 1
November 1
April 1
http://www.utdallas.edu/admissions/graduate/international/
Essay/Statement of Goal
One page essay outlining the applicant's academic interests and goals is required.
This can be submitted online with your application.
Resume
A resume detailing the applicant's employment history is required of all
applicants.
http://som.utdallas.edu/graduate/mba/professionalPtMba/gradAdmissionsRequirement
s.php
(52) Baylor University (Hankamer) (TX)
MBA Application Deadlines
The Business School reviews applications on a rolling basis with decisions
announced by a specific date. Applicants receive notification of the decision within
two weeks of submitting all required materials or no later than the notification date
that corresponds with the application deadline. Application deadlines listed by
entering semester are explained below:
Spring entrance
Decision Round
Application Deadline
Decision Notification by:
Early Decision and
Scholarship Priority
October 15
November 1
November 15
December 1
General Admission and
Scholarship Deadline
Summer entrance
Decision Round
Application Deadline
Decision Notification by:
Early Decision and
Scholarship Priority
February 15
March 1
General Admission and
Scholarship Deadline
April 15
May 1
Fall entrance
Decision Round
Application Deadline Decision Notification by:
1st Early Decision and
Scholarship Priority
November 15
December 1
2nd Early Decision and
Scholarship Priority
February 15
March 1
General Admission and
Scholarship Deadline
April 15
May 1
Final Admission
Scholarships, if available
June 15
July 1
Baylor Business accepts applications after the published deadlines on a case by case
basis.
http://www.baylor.edu/business/mba/index.php?id=49860
Essays
1. Business Essay 1
It’s your first day of orientation at Baylor. Please introduce yourself to your new
classmates. Provide a short description of what you do or a point you want to
make about yourself. (50 word limit)
2. Business Essay 2
Discuss a situation in the workplace or classroom when you had to make a
difficult ethical decision or choice. What drove you to make that particular
choice? How will this experience make you a better member of the Baylor
graduate business community? (500 word limit)
3. Business Essay 3
What do you expect from your graduate business education at Baylor? How will
you measure the return on your investment? (250 word limit)
(Information from the Online Application)
(53) Tulane University (Freeman) (LA) – 所有資訊尚未更新
Application Calendar
 Submission Date 1 November 6
 Submission Date 2 January 4
 Submission Date 3 * March 3
 Submission Date 4 May 5
Application decisions are posted within one month following submission.
After May 5 - applications are reviewed as space becomes available.
*International students should apply by this deadline to ensure expedited visa
processing.
http://www.freeman.tulane.edu/programs/mba/app-calendar.php
Essays
This section focuses on your future. The Freeman School at Tulane is focused on
the future and your ability to build a strong foundation through the program that will
lead to continued success. Graduates of the Freeman School are lifetime resources to
their peers and the Freeman community. The following essays should convey your
professional aspirations and creative insights.
Question I
Please complete one of the following statements, and limit your response to one,
single spaced, typewritten page. Be sure to include your name on your essay response.
 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...
Question 2
Please complete one of the following statements and also limit your response to one,
single spaced, typewritten page. Be sure to include your name on your essay response.
 My life up to this point has been...
 The best advice I have been given...
 My favorite movie or book is...
http://www.freeman.tulane.edu/admitted/mbadocs/Freeman%20MBA%20Application
%2009.01.09.pdf
(54) Babson College (Olin) (MA)
Babson MBA Application Timetable
Admission Application
Deadline
Admission Decision and
Financial Aid Notification Mailed
November 1
January 15
January 15*
March 15
March 1
April 15
November 1
January 15
January 15*
March 15
March 1
April 15
One-Year MBA
May Enrollment
Two-Year MBA
September
Enrollment
* International applicants for the full time MBA programs should submit the
application by the January 15th deadline.
http://mba.babson.edu/admissions/applynow_timetable.aspx
Essays
 All F.W Olin Graduate School of Business degree candidates (Two-Year MBA,
One-Year MBA, Evening MBA, MSM with a concentration in Technological
Entrepreneurship (program with Olin College) and Fast Track MBA (Babson,
Portland & San Francisco)) should respond to questions 1, 2 & 3. Essay 7 is
optional and essay 8 is optional for Two-Year applicants.
 The Master of Science in Accounting applicants should respond to questions 1,
2, & 3.
 The MSM with a concentration in Technological Entrepreneurship Tecnologico de Monterrey applicants should respond to questions 1, 2, 3 & 4.
 The MSM with a concentration in Global Entrepreneurship applicants should
respond to questions 3, 5 & 6 only.
 The Certificate in Advanced Management applicants should respond to
questions 2 and 3.
 The suggested length for all essays is two double-spaced pages. Please
answer these essay questions, if applicable.
Required Essays
(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?*
(4) Describe the project you plan to investigate and implement during your time in
the program.
(5) Please describe in detail your short (immediately after graduation from Babson)
and long-term career plans in which industry you would like to work, which
function or role would you ideally hold, and how do you intend to secure that
position? Your answer should show how your education, past experiences,
background, and interests combined with a Babson graduate degree will
position you for success in attaining these goals.
(6) Please discuss why you are interested in pursuing a degree with a specific
focus on global business and global business management and a concentration
in entrepreneurship.
Optional Essays
(7) (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.
(8) 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?
(Information from the Online Application)
(55) George Washington University (DC)
Global MBA Fall 2011 Deadlines
 Round 1: November 12, 2010 - First Priority for Scholarship Consideration
 Round 2: December 17, 2010 - Second Priority for Scholarship Consideration
 Round 3: January 28, 2011
 Round 4: March 11, 2011
Applications must be complete by the date above. Applicants that complete their
applications after Round 2 will still be considered for scholarships and fellowships
based on the availability of fund.
The final submit date for students requiring an F-1 Visa is April 1, 2011. The final
submit date for all other applicants is April 30, 2011. Applicants are encouraged to
apply early for the greatest opportunity for admission and scholarships.
http://business.gwu.edu/gmba/admission/
Essays
Applicants to the Global M.B.A. program must submit the four essays described
below within the same document, using a separate page for each essay. Essays must
be typed and double-spaced. Throughout the essays, note the personal qualities and
professional accomplishments that may distinguish you from other qualified
applicants.
1. Discuss your long-term and short-term professional objectives and how your
past experiences have contributed to and defined these objectives. Include in
your statement why you want to pursue a graduate business degree at this
point in time. You may also include your related qualifications, including
collegiate, professional, and community activities, and any other substantial
accomplishments not already mentioned in the application. You may explain
any academic inconsistencies as part of this statement or as an addendum.
(Limit to 500 words.)
2. As a manager, you are likely to work with a team in order to accomplish a
particular task, and teamwork is the cornerstone of the Global M.B.A.
program. Describe what your role would be within a group setting and
describe the qualities and characteristics of your ideal teammates. (Limit to
one page, 250 words.)
3. Describe your “perfect” post-M.B.A. job. (Limit to one page, 250 words.)
4. Discuss a person, event, or experience that has significantly shaped your life
and explain why. (Limit to 500 words.)
http://www.gwu.edu/staticfile/GW/Learn/Graduate%20Programs/GWSB/GWSB-Glo
balMBA.pdf
(55) University of Arizona (Eller) (AZ)
Application Deadlines
 First Round: November 15
 Second Round: January 15*
 Final Round: March 15
* Final Deadline for all international applicants.
Essays
1. Essay # 1
Please discuss your short-term (immediately following the MBA) and your
long-term goals. How will your experience to date, combined with the Eller
MBA help you achieve these goals? *
2. Essay # 2
You are a VP for business development at a major mining consortia based in the
US. You are charged with leading the company's efforts to diversify its
product-base and gain entry into new and potentially lucrative international
markets. The company's largest portfolio of products includes coal and copper,
and the board of directors has been pressing the firm to expand its product line
and market share for years. The board and the leadership have targeted a
lucrative opportunity in a volatile south Asian country that possesses the world's
largest reserve of the particular mineral you need. The country is poor with only
60% literacy and is run by a notoriously corrupt regime. Additionally, the
project poses significant environmental risks to local indigenous tribes. While
you don't want to be the subject of international protests and you don't feel
comfortable about getting into a contract with this particular regime, you feel
you have little choice and need to find a way to conduct business in the country.
Your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) manager has suggested that
perhaps this represents an opportunity for your firm to define a different
business model for entering developing markets.
How might you consider a new way of approaching this type of venture in light
of the risks and opportunities?*
3. Essay # 3 (Optional Scholarship Essay for Full-Time MBA Applicants)
Why is the Eller MBA program the right program for you and what will you
contribute to the Class of 2013?
http://ellermba.arizona.edu/fulltime/admissions/process/checklist.asp
(57) Rutgers, the SUNJ - New Brunswick and Newark (NJ)
Application Deadlines
March 15 (Full-Time MBA international), May 1 (Full-Time
MBA domestic), June 1 (Part-Time MBA), June 1 (Master of
Fall term:
Quantitative Finance-International), August 1 (Master of
Quantitative Finance domestic)
Spring term:
November 15 (Part-Time MBA only)
May 1 (MBA in Professional Accounting)
Summer term:
March 31 (Master of Accountantcy Degrees)
Essay (select one)
(a) identify an ethical dilemma you have faced and explain how you resolved it;
(b) describe what you learned from your experience as a member of a team whose
project was not completed successfully
Or,
(c) identify three accomplishments in your professional career and explain how they
demonstrate your potential to become a successful manager
The essay should be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than two pages.
http://www.business.rutgers.edu//default.aspx?id=23
(57) Temple University (Fox) (PA)
Application Deadlines For Fall 2011 Fox MBA Applicants
 December 10, 2010 - Early Decision/ First Priority for Scholarship
Consideration
 March 1, 2011- Second Priority for Scholarship Consideration/ International
Applicants
 May 31, 2011 - All Domestic Applicants
 June 30, 2011 - Late Deadline
http://www.fox.temple.edu/fmba/app-deadline.html
Essays
Your essays allow us to know you better through your influences, values, and
aspirations. Each applicant must submit an essay about Leadership and about your
Goals.
1. Leadership: Please describe an incident from your personal experiences that
typifies your definition of leadership. Specifically address ethics, diversity,
collaboration and motivation.
2. Goals: Describe how you would expect to change over the course of the program.
What personal and professional values and skills do you hope to acquire beyond
the academic content? How will obtaining the degree help you achieve your career
goals?
In addition there is an optional area to provide Fox with any information or material
you would like to include, such as discussing any weaknesses or strengths that bear on
your application.
When writing these essays, take time to think and remember there is no right or wrong
answer. The essays should be clearly laid out and as long as you feel they need to be.
http://www.fox.temple.edu/fmba/app-check.html#test
(59) Syracuse University (Whitman) (NY)
Application Deadlines and Review Process
Complete applications* must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on
the day of the deadline to receive notification by the date below. All mailed
application material must be postmarked by the deadline date. It is always beneficial
to apply before the posted deadline.
*A complete application includes all supplemental materials including official test
score reports.
Fall 2011 Application Deadline:
Expect a decision after:
(Decision mailing date)
1st Round: November 30
December 21
2nd Round: January 1
February 1
3rd Round: February 15
Final deadline for international applicants
4th Round: April 19
Final deadline for domestic applicants
March 15
May 17
http://whitman.syr.edu/MBA/Fulltime/Admission/
Resume
Please prepare a business resume that includes your educational and professional
information. Professional information should consist of employment history in reverse
chronological order with titles, dates, relevant information and an indication of
part-time or full-time status.
http://whitman.syr.edu/MBA/Fulltime/Admission/apply.asp
Essay (for all graduate program applicants) (Approximately 750 words)
Choose one of the following:
 Tell us about a time when you tried to reach a goal or complete a task that was
challenging, difficult, or frustrating.
 Describe a situation where your professional ethics were challenged and how
you came to terms with the situation. What did you learn from this?
 Describe a situation in which others with whom you were working on a
project disagreed with your ideas. What did you do? In retrospect, is there
anything you would have done differently?
Note to Applicant: Be sure to include your name and date of birth on any items
that you upload to ensure the materials are matched with your application
correctly.
Resume
A resume describing your employment history; academic honors; scholastic
recognition; publications; leadership roles; and/or other academic, professional, and
community activities.
Note to Applicant: Be sure to include your name and date of birth on any items that
you upload to ensure the materials are matched with your application correctly.
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(59) University of Georgia (Terry) (GA)
Applications Deadlines
Round
Deadline
Complete
Application* Due
Decisions
Issued
Round 1
October 15
October 15
December 1
Round 2
December 1
December 1
January 18
Round 3
Final Deadline for International
Applications
January 18
January 18
March 15
Round 4
Space-Available Basis Only
March 1
March 1
May 3
The Terry MBA Program considers applicants in four admissions rounds. To be
considered for a particular round, all application materials must be received in the
admissions office by the deadline posted. If the materials are incomplete by the
deadline originally intended, the applicant's materials will be placed on hold for
review in the following round.
http://mba.terry.uga.edu/fulltime/application_deadlines.html
Full-Time MBA - Essays
1. What are your short-term and long-term career goals? What position would you
like to obtain immediately after completing your MBA? How has your work
experience to date prepared you for that role? What steps will you take during
your time in the MBA program to increase the likelihood of successfully
achieving your short-term career goal? What is this career path meaningful to you?
(750 words maximum, please double space.)
2. Write about a time when you had a significant misunderstanding with someone
from a different background or culture. (750 words maximum, please double
space.)
3. Optional Essay
Is there anything you want to tell us in regard to your application?
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(59) University of Missouri - Columbia (Trulaske) (MO)
Entry Dates and Application Deadlines
 Enter in fall (August), spring (January) or summer (June).
 Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the semester prior to your desired
entry date, especially international students.
 Deadlines for Spring 2011
 October 1 (priority for scholarships) - Response by November 1
 December 1 - Response by January 7
 Deadlines for Summer and Fall 2011:
 January 1 (priority for scholarships) - Response by March 1
 February 15 - Response by April 15
 April 1 - Response by May 15
 Applications ARE accepted after the final deadlines, and admission is offered
if space is available. Admissions and financial awards are handled on a "rolling"
basis using the deadlines above.
 Interviews are by invitation, and will be conducted before the response dates
above.
http://business.missouri.edu/1551/default.aspx
Awards and Honors
List awards, honors, and other recognitions you have received (include dates).
Interests and Activities
List personal interests (such as hobbies and recreational activities) and/or
personal accomplishments that hold specific significance to you.
Career Goals
Describe the type of industry or organization and career path that currently
interests you. Discuss your reasons for wanting to earn an MBA and your expectations
of yourself and f the Crosby MBA program.
(Information from the Department Online Application Form)
(62) Iowa State University (IA)
Application Deadlines:
Full-time admission is granted for the fall term only. Deadlines for the full-time
program are: March 1 for international students and July 1 for domestic students.
Part-time admission is granted for the fall, spring or summer. Admission deadlines are
July 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, and April 1 for summer.
http://www.business.iastate.edu/masters/mba/international
http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/programs/APresults3.php?apnumber=81
Personal Essays
On separate sheets of paper, please respond to the following essay questions.
Each essay should be typed and limited to one page in length. At the top of each
page, please put your name and the essay question being answered.
Mandatory Essays
1. Essay 1: (required)
Discuss your academic and career goals. How will an MBA from Iowa State
University help you reach these goals? What unique qualitites and experiences
would you bring to the program? Is there any other information you believe is
important to our assessment of your candidacy?
2. Essay 2: (required)
Does a corporation’s focus on social responsibility enhance or diminish the
bottom line? Please support your viewpoint.
3. Essay 3 (Answer one of the following):
 Describe a time when you had a significant impact on an individual or a
group of people. What was your role in the situation?
 Give an example where you had to adjust to a change over which you had no
control. How did you manage it?
 Write about a time when you experienced a setback. What did you learn
from the incident?
http://www.business.iastate.edu/files/masters/pdfs/MBA/EssayformMBA.pdf
(62) Northeastern University (MA)
Program Start and Application Dates
Below are start dates and priority application dates for our MBA and MS
programs. We recommend early application for all international students and for
students who want to receive early consideration for scholarships and financial aid.
Programs
Entry
Terms
Application
Dates
Notification Dates
Full Time MBA
September
November 30
February 1 *
March 15
January 15
March 30
April 15
April 15
May 15
Evening MBA
September
January
May 1
October 1
June 15
November 15
MS in Finance
September
May 1
June 15
MS in Accounting
June
November 15 *
January 15 **
April 1 †
January 15 ††
March 15 ††
May 1 ††
MS in Intl. Business
September
July 15
August 15
*First priority deadline for scholarship consideration and final deadline for
international applicants.
**Final deadline for scholarship consideration.
†Final application deadline.
††This is the latest possible date by which you will be notified. From the date of your
acceptance letter, you have two weeks to accept or decline our offer of admission.
http://www.cba.neu.edu/grad/admissions/#Deadlines
Essays
The Admissions Committee carefully considers responses to the following
questions in evaluating candidates for Graduate Business degree programs. The work
submitted must be solely your own. Please include your name and essay question on
each page. Limit each essay to a maximum of two pages.
 Full-time MBA and Full-time MS in Finance/MBA applicants: answer
Questions 1, 3, and 4.
 MS in International Business applicants: answer only Question 3.
 If you are re-applying: answer only the re-applicant essay.
 All other applicants: answer Questions 2, 3, and 4.
1. 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?
2. Essay2
Discuss in detail your short and long-term career goals. How will a Northeastern
degree, combined with your past experiences and interests, help you achieve
your career goals?
3. 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?
4. 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?
5. For Re-Applicants Only
Describe why you are re-applying to the program and detailing 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
6. Optional Essay
Please provide any additional information that you would like the Admissions
Committee to consider in evaluating your application.
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(62) Thunderbird School of Global Management (AZ) – 所有資訊尚未更新
Full-Time Programs
Program
Start DATE(S)
MBA in Global Management — Traditional Program
Fall and Spring
MBA in Global Management — Accelerated Program
Fall and Spring
Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management
Fall
Master of Science in Global Management
Fall
Post MBA — Master of Global Management
Fall and Spring
Deadlines for Fall 2010
Early Decision – November 30, 2009
First Round – December 30, 2009
Second Round – February 28, 2010
Third Round – April 30, 2010 (recommended deadline for international students)
Final Round – June 10, 2010
Deadlines for Spring 2011
First Round – June 30, 2010
Second Round – August 30, 2010 (recommended deadline for international students)
Third Round – October 30, 2010
Final Round – November 30, 2010
http://www.thunderbird.edu/graduate_degrees/learn_more_about/apply_to_thunderbir
d.htm
Personal Essays
You are required to write three personal essays. Your admissions packet provides
questions you should answer and explains how to present information about yourself.
Each essay should be 500 to 1,500 words (1-3 pages)
http://www.thunderbird.edu/graduate_degrees/full_time_mba/admissions/how_to_app
ly.htm
1. Essay A
You may choose to do an official admissions interview in place of this essay.
To arrange an interview, please contact Thunderbird Admissions at
admissions@thunderbird.edu or call 1-602-978-7100.
What international / cross-cultural background will you bring to Thunderbird
and how will those past experiences add value to your classmates and to your
future management assignment? (Please limit response to 1,500 words)
2. Essay B
What are your short and long-term career objectives; how and why will a
Thunderbird degree, combined with your past educational and professional
experiences, enable you to achieve these objectives? (Please limit response to
1,500 words.)
3. Essay C
At Thunderbird, we recognize management as a true profession and that
education confers not only knowledge and skills, but also a responsibility to
use those skills for the betterment of society. Acceptance to Thunderbird
therefore signifies the joining of a community with shared values that are
captured in our graduation pledge, the "Thunderbird Professional Oath of
Honor". After reading the pledge, please respond to either option 1 or 2 below.
(Please limit response to 1,500 words.)
Thunderbird Professional Oath of Honor
As a Thunderbird and a global citizen, I promise:
 I will strive to act with honesty and integrity;
 I will respect the rights and dignity of all people;
 I will strive to create sustainable prosperity worldwide;
 I will oppose all forms of corruption and exploitation; and
 I will take responsibility for my actions.
As I hold true to these principles, it is my hope that I may enjoy an honorable
reputation and peace of conscience.
This pledge I make freely and upon my honor.
Option 1
Both on the job and beyond the workplace, Thunderbirds have long
contributed to making the world a better place - not only for themselves but
also for others. In your opinion, what companies or organizations have shown
a strong commitment to "making the world a better place"? How do their
practices align with your personal views of ethical behavior? Please choose
companies and organizations for which you have never worked when
answering this question.
Option 2
What global cause or global issue do you think deserves greater attention?
What steps have various companies and organizations taken to further that
cause and what more do you suggest that they do in the future? Please choose
companies and organizations for which you have never worked when
answering this question.
4. Essay D (Optional)
Is there anything that you think the Admissions Committee should know
which you feel has not been covered? If your credentials and essays represent
you clearly and fairly, do not feel obligated to answer this question. (Please
limit response to 1,500 words.)
5. Essay E (optional). Required essay only for those interested in being
considered for scholarships
 Please explain why you believe that you would be a strong candidate for a
Thunderbird Scholarship.
 If you know the name of the scholarship for which you would like to be
considered, please include this in your essay. If you are unsure, Thunderbird
will match your profile to scholarship funds that are available for you.
 Your answer MUST be under one page in length.
 *By completing this essay, I understand that pertinent portions of my
application may be shared with third parties that help to fund scholarships to
Thunderbird during the selection process.
Resume
Please include on your resume: (Limit response to two (2) pages)
- Education
- Work experience
- Activities, volunteer work and honors
- Languages
- International experience
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(62) University of South Carolina - Columbia (Moore) (SC)
Deadline
The Darla Moore School of Business admits new students into the International
Master of Business Administration program on a rolling basis. However, the student
class begins the program as a group in the Summer II semester (end of June).
IMBA - GLOBAL &
LANGUAGE TRACK
ROUND I (1) ROUND II (2) ROUND III (3)
Complete Admissions Application November
Due
15, 2010
February 15,
2011
May 1, 2011
(1) Priority deadline for admissions and financial awards consideration. All
qualified students who meet the Round I deadline will be considered for
fellowships.
(2) Second deadline for admissions. Financial awards are still available for qualified
students.
(3) Final deadline for admissions. Financial awards may still be available for some
qualified students as funds may still be available. It is highly recommended to
apply for Round I and Round II.
http://mooreschool.sc.edu/imba/admissions/admissionsprocess.aspx
Statement of Purpose:
Give a brief statement (about 500 words) of your career objectives.
IMBA Essays
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?
Resume:
Please attach a current resume. In particular, provide detailed information on
work experience including positions held, names of organizations, and dates of
employment.
Optional Essay
If there is anything else that you would like us to know please describe below.
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(66) North Carolina State University (Jenkins) (NC)
Full-time Deadlines for Fall 2011
Round 1
October 4, 2010
Round 2
January 10, 2011
Round 3
March 7, 2011
Admission to the full-time MBA Program is granted for the fall term only.
http://www.mgt.ncsu.edu/mba/academic-programs/full-time/admissions/application-d
eadlines/
Activities
 Please create a document offline listing your current and/or post-collegiate
community activities. Include offices held (if any), the dates you were involved,
and the time required per week.
 Please create a document offline listing your principal extracurricular collegiate
activities. Include offices held (if any), the dates you were involved, and the time
required per week.
Awards and Recognition
 Please list any distinctions, honors, and awards received during college or in
your professional life. Please indicate basis of selection if award is not well
known.
Essays
1. Essay 1. What are your short-term and long-term professional career goals
after you complete your MBA? How will an MBA from NC State’s Jenkins
Graduate School help you achieve these goals? (500 word limit)
2. Essay 2.What do you see as the biggest challenges facing the global business
community today? How will an MBA from NC State’s Jenkins Graduate
School assist you in making a difference addressing theses challenges? (500
word limit)
3. Essay 3. Please describe a specific example of when your ethics have been
challenged. How has this situation impacted your behaviors? (500 word limit)
4. Essay 4.Optional: Are there other things that you would like the Admissions
Committee to consider when reviewing your application?
5. Complete this essay ONLY if you are re-applying for admission to NC State
University's MBA program.
What steps have you taken to improve your candidacy since the last time you
applied to the MBA Program at NC State University? (500 word limit)
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(66) University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa (Manderson) (AL)
Deadlines
The Manderson Graduate School of Business MBA Admissions Committee is
excited to begin the application process in the fall of each year. Decisions are then
made on a rolling basis throughout the fall and spring semesters. Candidates are
normally notified of admission and scholarship decisions within two weeks of receipt
of all application materials. Due to our limited class size, applicants are encouraged to
submit all application materials as early as possible.
(Also, please note that entry into the MBA program occurs only in the fall semester -our program is structured such that is not possible to begin enrollment in the spring
semester.)
 Early Admission Deadline - January 5
Provides applicants with the widest opportunities to secure financial support.
 Priority Admission Deadline - February 15
Candidates interested in being considered for any scholarship, fellowship, or
assistantship awards should apply by this date.
 Regular Admission Deadline - April 15
Our regular admission deadline with limited scholarship, fellowship, and
assistantship opportunities still available. We will continue to review
applications submitted after this date on a space available basis.
 Transfer/Special Admission Deadline - July 1
http://mba.cba.ua.edu/admissions/prerequisites_deadlines
Statement of Purpose/Intent
Please submit a detailed and carefully edited statement indicating your reasons
for wishing to undertake graduate study in the Alabama MBA program. Although you
may write about anything, the following are some topics you may wish to address:
your reasons for seeking an M.B.A. degree; your most substantial accomplishment;
your ideal job three years after completing the MBA program; a situation in which
you failed, but learned something; or anything else that we should consider in our
evaluation of your application.
http://mba.cba.ua.edu/admissions/application_checklist
(66) University of Oklahoma (Price) (OK)
MBA ADMISSION DEADLINES
Application Deadlines
Program
Domestic
International
MBA (Fall Admission Only)
June 1
April 1
http://www.ou.edu/content/price/mba/mba_fulltime/howtoapply.html
Statement of Goal
How long should my statement of goals be?
The statement of goals is typically between one and two pages double-spaced
and should address your educational and professional background, goals and why you
want to pursue an MBA from the Price College of Business.
http://www.ou.edu/content/price/mba/mba_fulltime/FAQ.html
(66) University of Utah (Eccles) (UT)
Application Deadlines:
 Priority Deadline: January 15
 Second Round: February 15
Priority scholarship consideration will be given to applications received by priority
deadline. Late applications are considered on a space available basis.
http://www.business.utah.edu/sites/default/files/documents/mba/fulltime_requirement
s.pdf
International applicants to all programs are strongly encouraged to submit
materials by the earliest deadline
University of Utah Graduate Admission Application should be submitted 30
days prior to David Eccles School of Business application deadline
http://www.business.utah.edu/sites/default/files/documents/full-time-mba/UofU_Busi
ness_Masters_Admission_Checklist.pdf
Personal Essays
Please use a word processing program to create your response to the questions
below and upload them into the application. Special formatting (bold, italics) will not
be accepted.
Essay 1:
Please provide a Statement of Intent. The statement should:
 Explain why you are pursuing this degree at this juncture in your life.
 Explain how your personal characteristics and professional background will
contribute to our collaborative learning environment.
Limit your response to 1000 words.
Essay 2: Optional.
What other information about you is important when considering your
application? (Applicants with a lower GPA, standardized test score, or work
experience are specifically encouraged to use this question.)
Limit your response to 500 words
(Information from College’s Online Application Form)
(70) State University of New York - Buffalo (NY)
Critical Dates for Fall 2011 Applicants
Who may apply
Application due Decision
notification
Tuition
deposit due
All applicants
November 19,
2010
December 17,
2010
January 21,
2011
All applicants*
February 1,
2011
March 4, 2011
March 25,
2011
All applicants (International
March 3, 2011
March 25, 2011
April 15, 2011
U.S. applicants only
April 8, 2011
May 6, 2011
June 3, 2011
U.S. applicants only
May 20, 2011
June 3, 2011
June 24, 2011
final deadline)
*February 1 is the priority deadline for domestic students applying for program
scholarships, assistantships and fellowships.
Personal Statements
Two personal statements are required as follows:
3. Describe your career objectives. Be as specific as you can concerning the types
of positions and responsibility levels to which you aspire. Include long-term as
well as short-term goals. Describe your expectations concerning the role of the
MBA program in achieving your goals. (Approximately 700 words.)
4. Select ONE of the following three topics and submit a response of
approximately 700 words:
 Describe a time when you were leading a group that faced a significant
problem but were able to resolve it in a positive manner.
 Describe a time when your ethics were challenged, how you dealt with the
situation and what you learned from it?
 Describe a time when you had a significant misunderstanding with someone
from a different background or culture and how you resolved the
misunderstanding.
All personal statements must be sent to som-apps@buffalo.edu as Word
document attachments. Be sure to include your full name identical to that used on
the application site.
Résumé
Submit a résumé showing relevant work experience and education. Your résumé
must be sent to som-apps@buffalo.edu as a Word document attachment. Be sure to
include your full name identical to that used on the application site. Please include
telephone and e-mail contact information for the two most recent workplaces shown
on your résumé.
http://mgt.buffalo.edu/programs/mba/application
(71) Claremont Graduate University (Drucker) (CA)
Applications are processed on a rolling admission basis. Below are the priority
application deadlines for our Full-Time MBA program. Apply by the priority
deadlines to receive greater fellowship consideration.
Application Deadlines (Fall)
 November 1 - Early Action
 December 1 - Round 1
 February 1 - Round 2
 April 1 - Round 3
The Early Action deadline is a non-binding deadline for applicants whose first
choice is the Drucker MBA Program.
Rounds 1 and 2 are comparable in terms of your chances of admission. Round 3 is
slightly more competitive, although there will be sufficient room for strong candidates.
Applicants who apply after Round 3 will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Incomplete
applications (i.e. missing documents) will be moved to the following round.
http://www.cgu.edu/pages/3844.asp
Personal Statement
The personal statement must be 3-5 pages.
Please answer the following questions in your personal statement:
1. Why is admission to the Drucker School's MBA Program important to you?
2. What special contributions do you believe you will make to the Drucker School?
3. Describe an ethical dilemma you have encountered and the process by which
you resolved the situation.
Resume
A copy of your resume. Although work experience is not required, most
incoming students have an average of four years of work experience.
MBA applicants
Please include professional experience and full or part-time work, accounting for
all time periods since graduating high school and including details about
compensation and the nature and extent of responsibilities.
http://www.cgu.edu/pages/6570.asp
http://www.cgu.edu/PDFFiles/Admissions/CGU%20Application%20Full%20Packet
%2012-09.pdf
(71) Louisiana State University (Ourso) (LA) – 所有資訊尚未更新
FLORES MBA FULL-TIME PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall 2010 Class
We have the largest number of seats open during the first two rounds of admission.
Our greatest availability of scholarships and financial aid are available during the first
two admission rounds. Applicants interested in getting fullest consideration for
merit-based financial aid are encouraged to apply during the earlier rounds.
Round #
Graduate School
Application Deadline
Flores MBA Program
Application Deadline
Decision Made by:
1
November 19, 2009
December 3, 2009
December 17, 2009
2
January 21, 2010
February 1, 2010
February 25, 2010
3
March 18, 2010
April 1, 2010
April 15, 2010
ALSO NOTE:
September 15, 2009 – Application season begins for 2010.
May 15, 2010 – Deadline to apply online to the LSU Graduate School for fall of 2010.
An additional $25 late fee will be assessed for applications received after the May 15
deadline.
After Round 3 we will move to rolling admissions.
If you have any questions about admissions please contact Dana C. Hart, Assistant
Director of Admissions and Student Services, by phone, 225-578-8892, or by e-mail
at dhart@lsu.edu
http://www.bus.lsu.edu/academics/mba/deadlines.asp
Personal Statement
This portion of the application, combined with your statement on the Graduate
School application, will be considered carefully by the Admissions Committee and in
your selection for scholarships and graduate assistantships. Please respond to the
following:
1. Question 1:
Describe your interest in the Flores MBA program. Include short- and long-term
professional goals. Be sure to address any specific skill sets you wish to develop
and how the Flores MBA Program can contribute to your development in this
area. (4000 character maximum.)
2. Question 2 (optional):
What aspects of your personal history and/or family background have
influenced your intellectual and personal development? What unique life
experiences might distinguish you from other applicants? How will your
background, values, and non work-related activities enhance the experience of
the other students and contribute to the diverse culture we strive for in the Flores
MBA Program? (4000 character maximum.)
You may submit your personal statements as attachments to Dana Hart, Assistant
Director, at dhart@lsu.edu, by fax to (225) 578-2421, or by mail to 3176 Patrick F.
Taylor Hall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70803. Be sure to include your full name and
date of birth on the documents that you submit.
http://www.bus.lsu.edu/academics/mba/personal_statement.pdf
Resume
Please submit a copy of your current resume or curriculum vitae (CV). While
some programs require this information (check your departmental website for specific
requirements) (currently required for all programs in Business Administration), most
departments will welcome this information for use in their evaluation of your
application for graduate study.
(Information from the Graduate Online Application Form)
(71) University of Cincinnati (OH)
The deadline for international applicants without a visa is April 1.
http://www.business.uc.edu/mba/admission
http://www.business.uc.edu/mba/admission/international
Essays
1. Essay 1*
The admissions office stresses the importance of the information you provide in
response to this question. Your response is carefully evaluated and is an
important part of the admission review process. There is a 500-word maximum.
Put your first and last name on all pages you submit.
What are your career aspirations, and how will an MBA degree from the
University of Cincinnati help you accomplish them?
2. Essay 2*
The admissions office stresses the importance of the information you provide in
response to this question. Your response is carefully evaluated and is an
important part of the admission review process. There is a 500-word maximum.
Put your first and last name on all pages you submit.
Please answer one of the following two questions:
 If your supervisor had one employee that he or she could keep after a
corporate downsizing, why would he or she choose you?
 Suppose you could invite 3 people (past or present) to a dinner party. Who
would you choose and why?
(Information from the Online Application)
(71) University of Colorado - Boulder (Leeds) (CO)
MBA Application Deadlines
Applications for the Leeds MBA programs at the University of Colorado at
Boulder are accepted for the fall semester only. The Leeds School of Business MBA
program divides the admission cycle into three rounds of applications. This breaks the
process into smaller pools of applicants allowing you to stand out more in the
committee's evaluation.
We encourage all candidates to apply early for best consideration. Marginal
candidates may be deferred to a later admission round giving them an increased
chance of acceptance. Candidates who are denied admission in an early round may
not reapply in a subsequent round.
International Applicants should apply in the first or second round of the
admission cycle for best consideration to allow sufficient time for issuance of a
student visa.
Admission Deadline:
Decision Released on or before:
First Round
November 15
February 15
Second Round
January 15
April 15
Third Round
April 1
June 15
http://leeds.colorado.edu/MBA/interior.aspx?id=1962
Essays
Candidates must submit responses to three essays with the online application.
Essay one is required. The second and third essays are a choice of three options.
The Creativity Challenge is optional.
Required Essay (max. 1,000 words)
3. Discuss your career progression to date. Why do you want to pursue an MBA at
this point in your career, and how will this degree help you to achieve your
career goals? In addition, specifically discuss how the Leeds School of
Business MBA program fits with your education interests and career goals.
4. Short Essay Responses (Choose 2 from the following list – max. 500 words
each)
(1) Define leadership and describe a time in your career when you have
exercised it. Discuss the challenges you faced and the results you achieved.
What characteristics made you an effective leader, and what areas do you
feel you need to develop in order to be a better leader?
(2) At times it is our personal failures that result in key learning opportunities
that will eventually lead us toward professional successes. Discuss a
significant nonacademic failure or disappointment that you experienced and
how it has impacted your career progression. How did you handle the
situation, and what have you learned from it?
(3) What accomplishments/characteristics are you most proud of as an
individual and a professional? How would you apply these traits and
experiences in the MBA program and how would they influence your
contributions to the Leeds community?
Creativity Challenge (Optional)
Creativity is one of the many factors in the admission process that helps us to
select the brightest, most talented and diverse candidates each year. We invite you to
submit a creativity challenge as a supplement to your MBA application. If this sample
of your creativity is other than a written work, please also include a description of
your submission and its relevance to your MBA application. (max. – 250 words)
Past submissions have included (but should in no way be limited to) the following:
 a physical object (such as a design or a piece of art)
 a business plan
 a marketing campaign
 a photo (or series of photos) that depict your creativity
 an essay that describes you at your most creative
Please note that your submission becomes the property of the Leeds School of
Business and cannot be returned for any reason. Do not submit anything perishable
(e.g. food or drinks) or that has been worn (e.g. clothing).
Additional Information (Optional)
Provide any additional information or insights into your application that you feel
would be useful to the admission committee in evaluating your candidacy.
http://leeds.colorado.edu/MBA/interior.aspx?id=1968
(75) Bentley University (McCallum) (MA) – 所有資訊尚未更新
Application Deadlines
Program
All ProgramsInternational and
full-time applicants
All Programs part-time applicants
Submit completed
application by:
Spring** October 1
Admission decision
available:
Rolling
Spring
Rolling
Start date
November 1***
Full-time
Fall
Round 1 - December 1 Round 1 - January 15
MBA / MS+MBA / All
Round 2 - January 20 Round 2 - March 15
MS Programs
Round 3 - March 15*** Round 3 - May 1
Part-time
Fall
June 1***
Rolling
Evening MBA,
All MS Programs
**We do not accept full-time applications for the DMBA, MSA, and MSIT programs
in the spring.
***Applications may be accepted on a space available basis after this date.
Special Notes:
1. Applicants interested in beginning their studies in the summer are strongly
encouraged to apply in Round 1.
2. Applicants who wish to be considered for merit aid are encouraged to apply as
early as possible.
http://www.bentley.edu/graduate/applying/application-process.cfm
Essays
Please respond fully but concisely to the following essay questions. Complete
your answers off line in separate documents and upload them below. Although there
is no restriction on the length of your answers, on average we would like 500 word
answers for each essay. Please be sure to include on each document your name and
the program to which you are applying. Be sure to click SAVE after each upload.
1. Essay 1: Describe the career that you would like to pursue after earning a
graduate degree. Address issues such as whether you are entering the business
world for the first time, changing fields, or advancing in a field or organization
where you expect to remain. Why have you chosen this particular career?
2. Essay 2: What aspects of your intended path of study made you decide that the
program at the McCallum Graduate School was the right one for you? Please be
as specific as possible.
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(75) Case Western Reserve University (Weatherhead) (OH) – Essay
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
2-Year MBA, Dual Degrees, and Full-time MS Finance, MSM-OR / SC
 Round 1 - November 1, 2010
 Round 2 - December 15, 2010
MBA applicants are encouraged to apply by the Round 2 deadline for optimal
scholarship consideration. Weatherhead will continue to review applicants for
scholarship consideration after this deadline; however, be advised that certain
scholarship opportunities are limited to a specific number of incoming students
and may no longer be available after the Round 2 deadline
 Round 3 - January 31, 2011
 Round 4 - March 15, 2011
 Final Deadline, International Applicants - May 1, 2011
 *Final Deadline, Domestic Applicants - July 1, 2011
*Weatherhead will continue to review applications from domestic applicants as
long as space remains available, up until the start of the program (or the start of
orientation, if applicable). If space is not available, applicants may be placed on a
waitlist, or notified that their application will not be reviewed (when additional
space in the class is not anticipated). It is the responsibility of individual
applicants to be informed of the start date of their program of interest and to
submit the application with enough time for processing, an interview (if
applicable) and review prior to the start of classes (or orientation).
http://weatherhead.case.edu/academics/masters/mba/full-time/apply/#deadlines
Essays
The following essay questions give you the opportunity to provide individualized
information about yourself, your ambitions, and your interests. Essays should be
prepared with great care, as they are critical to the evaluation of your application.
Essays are evaluated for substance, writing ability, and skill in organizing and
presenting your thoughts.
Each essay response should be limited to one double-spaced page in length.
1. Required – Essay 1
Describe your motivation for pursuing your chosen degree. How does it fit with
your long/short-term goals? How have your academic, career, or life experiences
prepared you for this program? What strengths will you bring, and what
knowledge and insights are you hoping to develop during this learning
experience?
2. Required – Essay 2
For your second essay, please answer one of the four essay questions shown
below. You may choose any of these questions; please be sure to indicate at the
top of the response which question you are answering.
 Describe a major academic or professional accomplishment in your career
and the factors that contributed to your success.
 Describe a situation where your academic or professional ethics were
challenged and how you dealt with the situation. What did you learn from
the experience?
 What is the most difficult feedback you have received, and how did you
address it?
 Throughout our lives, we experience significant experiences or "milestones"
that have a lasting impact on us. Briefly describe such an event and its
impact on you.
3. Optional – Essay 3
Applicants are not required to submit a third essay. The optional essay provides
you the opportunity to share any additional information you would like the
Admissions Committee to consider. If you are requesting to be considered for
the MBA Health Scholars program, please use the optional third essay to explain
your interest and qualifications for the program.
Other topics may include special academic efforts, interests or accomplishments,
or any difficulties you have encountered that should be known to ensure a fair
evaluation of your application.
If you feel that your credentials represent you fairly, you should feel no
obligation to complete this optional essay.
Resume
Please submit your resume ensuring that you include an objective statement that
clarifies the career path you intend to pursue upon receiving your degree.
Beginning with your most recent job, your resume should provide and describe
the following information: (a) each full-time position you have held; (b) full-time
summer jobs held while in college; and (c) any part-time job (more than 10 hours per
week) held during the time you were a college student. Include the number of hours
worked per week. Your resume should also include your educational background, and
any honors, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, memberships, or additional
training you wish to have considered by the Admissions Committee. Please include
your undergraduate GPA, converted to a 4.0 scale, on your resume if it is not provided
on your transcripts. GPA conversions can be found on the World Education Services
website at: http://www.wes.org/gradeconversionguide/.
Weatherhead reserves the right to verify information submitted on the resume as
part of the application documentation.
(Information from the Online Application Form)
The 2011-2012 application will be available by October 1st.
(75) College of William and Mary (Mason) (VA)
Application Deadlines
The MBA Admissions team welcomes inquiries from and interactions with
prospective students in all stages of the admissions application process. We offer a
variety of venues in which you can learn more about the William & Mary MBA
experience, including MBA fairs, campus visits, and in-person or telephone
information sessions. Our admissions events list contains complete details.
Round
Application due by 11:59 PM (EST) Decision Notification Deposit Deadline
1
November 1, 2010
January 7, 2011
February 4, 2011
2
January 10, 2011
March 11, 2011
April 15, 2011
3
March 7, 2011
April 22, 2011
May 20, 2011
4
May 2, 2011
June 3, 2011
June 24, 2011
5
After May 2, 2011, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as space is
available.
Scholarship Deadline
All applicants will be considered for merit-based scholarship after
acceptance. Priority consideration for scholarship will be given to applicants in
Rounds 1, 2, and 3.
International Students
Please plan to apply by March 7, 2011 (Round 3) to allow for visa processing
time if admitted to the Full-time MBA.
http://mason.wm.edu/programs/ftmba/admissions/deadlines/index.php
Essays
We require responses to three essay questions and offer you the opportunity to
submit an optional personal statement. Please follow the guidelines on the application
regarding the length of each essay.
At the top of each page, please put your full name and a complete statement of
the question being answered. Use at least 11-point font and 1.5 spacing.
1. Why is this moment the right time in your professional and personal journey to
pursue an MBA; and how will you utilize the opportunities at William & Mary
to design an MBA experience that is right for you? (800 words)
2. Pick one essay from the following two:
(1) Please share your greatest personal or professional achievement and your
greatest personal or professional disappointment. How have these two
experiences shaped the person and/or professional you are today? (800
words)
(2) Describe a situation in which you felt pressure to compromise your ethics or
values. How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome? (800
words)
3. The Mason Community is made up of talented and unique individuals who have
come together to learn. What personal strengths will you contribute to your
classmates' learning experience? What would you like to learn from your
classmates? (250 words)
http://mason.wm.edu/programs/ftmba/admissions/requirements/index.php
(75) Florida State University (FL)
Deadline
Accelerated MBA - The deadline for submission of all application materials is
February 1.
The program admits in the summer term only (early May).
http://www.cob.fsu.edu/grad/deadlines.cfm
Applicant Statement (uploaded in the online application)
Please read and answer the following questions.
1. Describe your post-MBA plans. How will a degree from the FSU MBA
program help you achieve these goals? How does your past education and
experience support your career objectives?
2. Discuss three professional accomplishments that demonstrate your potential
for a successful managerial career.
3. What unique personal qualities or life experiences make you particularly
suitable for our MBA program?
4. Please share any information that you think would be important in the
evaluation of your application, including any concerns you think the
Admissions Committee may have regarding your application.
Resume
An up-to-date resume, clearly indicating work experience including dates and
positions held, as well as noting full-time or part-time employment (uploaded in the
online application)
http://www.cob.fsu.edu/grad/attend_admissions.cfm
http://www.cob.fsu.edu/grad/ay_mba_onsite_supp.cfm
(79) University of Connecticut (CT) – 所有資訊尚未更新
Deadline
http://www.business.uconn.edu/cms/p871#d2
Resume and Statement of Purpose
Each applicant to the full-time MBA program must submit their resume and a
statement purpose as part of the application process.
 Your resume should reflect your full-time work experience, as well as any
relevant part-time work experience. Please also indicate the dates you were at
each position, for instance January 2005 – May 2009.
 Your statement of purpose is an important aspect of the admissions process.
Please respond fully yet concisely to the following question:
Please write a one to two page essay in which you describe your background and
qualifications and why you wish to undertake a MBA degree in your intended
concentration. As part of this essay, describe how the MBA program fits with
your long-term career interests and objectives. Please also attach a brief
summary of your academic and professional honors and activities.
The resume and statement of purpose may either be e-mailed to
UConnMBA@business.uconn.edu or mailed to our office.
http://www.business.uconn.edu/cms/p962
(79) University of Oregon (Lundquist) (OR) – Essay will be updated
by 9/20
Deadlines
Deadlines for
Early Decision notification is
30 days after file completion
Round 2
Round 3
Submission of
complete application
November 15
February 15*
March 15**
GMAT***
November 1
February 1
March 1
January 15
February 15
TOEFL, IELTS, PTE
October 15
Academic***
* International students are encouraged to apply by February 15.
**Applications completed after March 15th —including receipt of all supplemental
materials—will be reviewed on a space-available basis and must be completed
by June 1st.
***Suggested Deadlines
http://www2.lcb.uoregon.edu/App_Aspx/OmbaAdmissions.aspx?OmbaAdmissions.3.
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(79) University of Pittsburgh (Katz) (PA)
MBA Admissions Dates and Deadlines
Start Dates
The Full-time, One-year, the Full-time, Two-year, and the dual degree MBA
programs begin in August of each year. There are three possible start dates for the
Part-time MBA program: August, January, or April.
Full-time One-Year, Two-Year MBA and Dual Degree Programs
The Admissions Committee reviews applications for the Full-time MBA
program in four rounds between October and April. The deadline date and associated
notification date define each round. To be guaranteed consideration for a given round,
we must receive your application and all component parts, including official exam
scores, by the following deadline dates. These dates are for August 2011 program
start. The dates are:
Full-Time Application Deadlines
Decision
Notification
October 15
Deadline for both domestic and international applications and
scholarship consideration
December 1
December 1
Deadline for both domestic and international applications and
scholarship consideration
February 1
February 1 (final deadline for scholarship consideration)
Recommended final deadline for international students due to
the time required to process visa documents
April 1
April 1 (for Domestic Applications Only)
Following the April 1 deadline, we will accept domestic
applications on a space-available basis
May 6
Deadlines that occur on a holiday or weekend will be extended through the next
business day.
http://www.business.pitt.edu/katz/mba/admissions/deadlines.php
Applicant Essays
This section contains both essay and resume information. Note: It is required that
essays are submitted as part of the online application. Applications submitted without
complete essays will not meet the deadline requirements. Personal Statements or
autobiographies cannot be substituted for the specific essay question. Essays must be
between 750 - 1,000 words, size 12 font and double-spaced.
1. Essay One
In between 750-1000 words, describe your short-term career goals immediately
following the MBA program; describe the industry and job that you plan to target;
explain how your current experience, combined with the Katz MBA degree, will
help to position you for this opportunity.
2. Essay Two
In between 750-1000 words, describe the sequence of events, or personal
considerations, that led you to ultimately come to the decision to apply for an
MBA degree, followed by the reasons you chose to apply specifically to the Katz
School at the University of Pittsburgh.
3. Essay Three
In between 750-1000 words, describe a situation where you worked on a project
or assignment that you did not enjoy (perhaps due to the work assigned, the team
members with whom you were assigned to work or any other related
circumstance). Describe the general situation, your specific role, your actions and
the outcome.
4. Optional Essay
If there is specific background information that has not yet been addressed and
should be considered for your application review, please use this essay to
elaborate. If you are not currently employed nor enrolled in an academic program,
please describe fully your present circumstances and include a description of any
activities in which you are involved.
(Information from the Online Application)
(82) Hofstra University (Zarb) (NY)
The Zarb School of Business has a process of rolling admissions. However,
prospective students are encouraged to submit completed applications well in advance
of the August start date for the program.
http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/Zarb/FTMBA/ftmba_adm.html
Personal Statement:
In a statement of approximately 500 to 750 words (check individual program
literature for essay length and content), describe your personal and educational history,
past employment, volunteer work or related experience in your intended field of study,
plans for graduate study and plans for a professional career.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume:
In the space provided, please outline clearly and briefly the following (where
appropriate): a) Employment held (include title of jobs and start/end dates); b)
Research activities c) Academic honors, including any fellowships you have been
awarded; d) Volunteer or community service; e) Extracurricular Activities; f)
Honorary Societies
(Information from the Online Application)
(82) Pepperdine University (Graziadio) (CA)
ADMISSION DEADLINES
Early decision application deadline: December 15
International student deadline: April 1
U.S. student deadline: May 1
Late application deadline: June 15
http://bschool.pepperdine.edu/programs/full-time-mba/admission/deadlines.htm
Essays
Please answer the following questions in four separate essays, not longer than two
pages each, using a typed, double-spaced format with one-inch margins.
1. Share a goal you have set for yourself. Describe what strategies and tactics you
have used to work towards that goal. Include barriers you have faced and how
you dealt with them.
2. How will the Pepperdine MBA help you achieve your personal and professional
goals? Also, what will you contribute to the richness of the program? Please, be
specific.
3. Describe the qualities of an effective leader you have known, personally. How
have you demonstrated similar qualities in your work, community involvement,
education, extracurricular activities, etc.?
4. Describe the most important non-work activity or organization with which you
have been involved. Include details of your involvement, results of the activity,
and what you have gained from that involvement.
5. (Optional) Provide information on any international work or educational
experiences you have had.
6. (Optional) Provide additional information you feel necessary, regarding
academic and GMAT performance or work experience.
(Information from the Online Application)
(82) Santa Clara University (Leavey) (CA)
Application Deadline - November 1, January 19, June 1
Admissions Calendar and Timeline
The Evening MBA program admits students in to the Fall or Spring of each year.
Once admitted to the program, candidates may defer enrollment in the program for up
to two quarters (including summer quarter) beyond the quarter for which they were
originally accepted. Deferral requests are granted at the discretion of the Admissions
Committee.
Plan to attend an Information Session designed to help you understand your options
and the SCU application process. Select a date and RSVP to reserve your place.
Fall
International applicants are encouraged to apply early.
 Fall
Evening MBA, Executive MBA, Accelerated MBA and MS in Information
Systems
Application Deadline – June 1
Decision mailed three-five weeks upon complete application
 Spring - Evening MBA and MS in Information Systems
Application Deadline – January 20
Decision mailed three-five weeks upon complete application
Essay Questions
Please compose and edit your essay responses in your preferred word processing
program. When finished, copy and paste into the sections provided below. Before
submitting, please review your essays carefully to insure all characters are correct.
Provide essay responses to the following questions. Essays 1 and 2 should be
500-700 words each, or 1-2 pages long.
MBA Essay Questions:
1. Evaluate yourself, discussing your most significant accomplishment and a
professional failure. What did you learn from these experiences? What changes
did you make in your work style as a result?
2. Discuss those career objectives you expect to achieve five years from graduation
and how an MBA degree, particularly one from Santa Clara University, will help
prepare you for those objectives.
3. (Optional): Is there any reason your college or university experience
underestimates your potential for graduate work? Is there anything about your
work or life experience that would particularly enhance your potential in the
graduate program?
Resume
As part of the application for the Evening, Saturday Option and MBA PACE
Opportunity, you are required to submit a current resume detailing your employment
history, professional affiliations and any volunteer information you choose to include.
You may use the space below or mail a hard copy along with your supplemental
application materials (official transcripts, recommendations, etc.)
Your resume may be longer than one page.
(Information from the Online Application)
(82) Saint Louis University (Cook) (MO)
 One-Year MBA program: The One-Year MBA program accepts students for
summer semester entry only (May)
Application Deadline: April 30, 2011
 Part-Time MBA program upcoming start dates: September 8, 2010 (fall)
We are continuing to accept applications. Contact our office (314-977-6221) or
email Nancy Biscan
Applications are accepted and processed on a rolling basis. We ask that you
submit your application and all supporting documents at least one month prior to
entry. The Admissions Committee reviews files when all application materials
are received.
Our graduate business evening classes for Fall 2010 will start on Wednesday,
September 8th. Our orientation is scheduled for the evening before. As long as
you can complete your application several weeks before classes start, about
mid-August, we can get you started in the Fall. However, having said that, if you
need an F-1 Visa, you should allow about two additional months for that
process, so I would encourage you to complete your application by mid-late
June.
(Information comes from e-mail contact)
Personal Statement:
The personal statement is your way to distinguish yourself to the Admissions
Committee. This statement should include personal and professional goals, your
reasons for pursuing the graduate degree, and any additional insights into your
character or academic/employment history that will be helpful to the admissions
committee. Please limit the personal statement to 500 words or less (please email to
gradbiz@slu.edu).
http://www.slu.edu/x16727.xml
(82) Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)
Admission Deadlines
Graduate Business Programs admit students for both fall (September) and spring
(January) terms. Full-time and part-time admission to the MBA program is available
in either term.
Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis as soon as all required materials
have been received. We would advise applicants to have all of the documentation
submitted by the following deadlines for the term of their choice:
Fall admission:
June 1 - International students
July 1 - Domestic students
Spring admission:
October 1 - International students
November 1 - Domestic students
Applicants who anticipate having application materials and supporting
documentation arrive after these dates should contact the Graduate Management
Programs Office for advice.
http://www.mgt.wpi.edu/Graduate/admission.html
Additional Information
Students accepted into WPI's Graduate Management Program are expected to have a
background in mathematics and computer usage. Two college-level calculus
courses (including integral and differential calculus) or three college-level math
courses satisfactorily completed are required to satisfy the mathematics
requirement. At least one college computer course satisfactorily completed is
required to satisfy the computer requirement. If your transcripts do not clearly
demonstrate your competence in these two areas, please provide additional
detailed information that will help us evaluate your background (e.g., on-the-job
training in computer programming or usage, continuing education courses, etc.).
List any professional publications, academic honors, fellowships or prizes, and
thesis titles (including pending work).
Self Evaluation
Describe your short-term and long-term career goals and how you expect the WPI
Graduate Management Program to assist you in attaining them.
If there is any additional information you believe would be useful to the Admissions
Committee, please describe here.
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(87) Fordham University (NY)
Application Deadline
FALL TRIMESTER
DEADLINES
SPRING TRIMESTER
DEADLINES
Program
Domestic
Applicants
International
Applicants
Domestic
Applicants
International
Applicants
MBA
Traditional
1-Jun
1-May
1-Nov
1-Oct
http://www.bnet.fordham.edu/files/deadlines.pdf
Personal Statement
Personal Statements are an opportunity for applicants to express themselves in
areas that may not have been reflected in other portions of the application. The topics
outlined in the application are purposely vague to allow for such expression. The
Admissions Committee asks that applicants limit their statements to the word counts
of 500 to 750 words ascribed to each question.
http://www.bnet.fordham.edu/admissions/admissions_instructions/mba_special_mba_
programs/index.asp#ps
1. Essay I
Describe your professional progress to this point as well as your short-term
and long-term career goals. How do you expect Fordham Business to benefit
your future career needs? (750-1000 words)
2. Essay II
Describe your greatest achievement to date. What effect has this achievement
had on others? (500 - 750 words)
3. Essay III
Answer one of the three following questions: (500 - 750 words)
I. Referring to personal and/or professional influences, provide your
definition of leadership.
II. Describe a personal or professional situation in which you faced a moral or
ethical dilemma. How did you resolve this situation?
III. What question do you wish the Admissions Committee would have asked?
What would have been your response?
4. Optional
What additional information do you feel the admissions committee should
have when reviewing your application? (250 - 500 words)
https://app.applyyourself.com/_fileroot/clnt-645/personal_statements_gba.pdf
Professional Resume
Resumes should be submitted in a professional format and include contact
information (name, address, phone, fax, email), educational background, work
experience, and skills.
http://www.bnet.fordham.edu/admissions/admissions_instructions/mba_special_mba_
programs/index.asp#resume
(87) University of Kentucky (Gatton) (KY)
Do you admit students in both the Fall and Spring Semesters?
No. Both the Evening and One Year MBA Programs only admit students once
per year. One Year MBA Program students begin their course of study in July,
Evening students in August.
What are your deadlines for application submission?
This depends on whether you are applying to the Evening or One Year MBA
Program. Evening student applications must be completed by July 1 for domestic
students, March 15 for international students. One Year MBA Program student
applications must be completed by March 15 for international students, and June 1
for domestic students who are not seeking financial aid.
http://gatton.uky.edu/MBA/Content.asp?PageName=MBAFAQs
Activities and Awards
List any extracurricular activities you would like us to consider:
List any honors and awards (academic or extracurricular) and indicate how you
were selected for these distinctions:
Describe your involvement with leadership, community, and/or civic activities, the
length of time you were involved, and any awards received:
Personal Essays
Please do not use quotes in your essay responses. You may use an apostrophe
instead if necessary. We advise you to write your responses in a word editing program
such as Microsoft Word and then copy and past them in the boxes below.
What are your reasons for pursuing the MBA at the University of Kentucky?
What are your short-term (2-5 years) and long term (> 5 years) career goals?
Explain how the MBA from the University of Kentucky will help you achieve
these goals.
How have your previous academic, work, and extracurricular experiences prepared
you for rigorous graduate study throughout our MBA program?
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(89) College of Charleston (SC)
Application Deadlines for International Applicants
It is important to note that if your program's deadline is prior to the international
deadline, you should have your materials in by the earlier deadlines.
 Fall: April 1
 Spring: August 1
 Summer: January 1
http://gradschool.cofc.edu/applyingtograduateschool/international.php
Statement of Goals
Statement of Goals to explain how you perceive this program fits into your
career goals and choices. Limit of 300 words.
http://sb.cofc.edu/pv_obj_cache/pv_obj_id_3E1AF2CEBBCB19636A3A12A48CDE
9CD5ACB90200/filename/MBA%20Application%20Checklist.pdf
(89) Drexel University (LeBow) (PA)
Program Deadlines
Major
Deadline
Status
Two-Year MBA
U.S. Students: Aug. 25
Full Time
International Students: June 13
One-Year MBA
U.S. Students: Summer: May 24
Full Time
International Students: Summer: Mar. 24
Applicants are encouraged to apply early to meet one
of two early decision deadlines (October 15 or
December 15). Applicants who are offered admission
by these dates, and who have submitted the "Intent to
Enroll" form by November 1 (for the October 15
deadline) or by January 1 (for the December 15
deadline), will receive an Alumni Award in the
amount of $5,000 or $3,000, respectively. These
awards have been made possible through the
generosity of LeBow College of Business alumni.
http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Prospects/Apply/Graduate/requirements.php
Professional Résumé
Please copy and paste your résumé into the appropriate section of the online
application or mail it to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Prospects/Apply/Graduate/HowToApply.php?action=On
line#Resume
An essay of approximately 500 words
This essay should detail your reasons for pursuing an advanced business degree,
your short-term and long-term career plans, and how your background, experience,
interests, and/or values, when combined with a LeBow College degree, will enable
you to pursue these goals successfully.
http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Prospects/Apply/Graduate/HowToApply.php?action=On
line#Application
(89) Ohio University (OH)
Deadline
Ohio University's Full-Time MBA program is a lock-step, five-academic quarter
program. The program begins in mid June with a fast-paced primer in the business
quantitative areas of statistics, managerial accounting, and micro/macro economics.
http://aspnet.cob.ohio.edu/isms/cobContent.aspx?1582
You are encouraged to apply early. Priority consideration will be given to
applications submitted before February 1.
Applications received after February 1 will be considered for admission as space
is available. Applications submitted after the priority consideration deadline may not
receive consideration for financial aid awards.
http://aspnet.cob.ohio.edu/isms/cobContent.aspx?cid=1593
http://www.ohio.edu/graduate/deptfactsheets/generalbusiness.cfm
Personal Statement Essay
Please double-space your statement and seek to keep your responses to one page
per question.
 What are your motivations for pursuing the Ohio University MBA?
 What are your short term (2-5 years) and long term (>5 years) career goals and
how will the OU MBA assist in helping you achieve these goals?
 How have your previous academic, work and/or extracurricular experiences
prepared you for the rigorous academic study of the OU MBA?
http://aspnet.cob.ohio.edu/isms/cobContent.aspx?cid=1593
(89) Oklahoma State University (Spears) (OK)
U.S. Citizens
Semester
Application Deadline Two Applications Required
Spring 2011 November 1, 2010
(1) Graduate College (2) MBA Program
Fall 2011
(1) Graduate College (2) MBA Program
July 1, 2011
Internationals
Semester
Application Deadline
Two Applications Required
Fall 2011
March 1, 2011
(1) Graduate College (2) MBA Program
Spring 2012 August 1, 2011
(1) Graduate College (2) MBA Program
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose discussing your strengths and weaknesses, and reason(s)
for pursuing this degree
http://spears.okstate.edu/graduate/mba/fulltime/admission
(89) University of Miami (FL)
Full-Time MBA Program - Fall 2011
Round
Application Deadlines*
Early Decision
October 1, 2010
Round 1 **
December 1, 2010
Round 2
February 1, 2011
Round 3
April 1, 2011
Final***
June 1, 2011
* The Admission Committee will only review complete applications. Although the
School of Business has deadlines as detailed above, interested candidates may apply
at any time. International candidates are encouraged to apply early as the
additional time required for transcript evaluation may delay the admission decision.
**Candidates who express interest in award opportunities are encouraged to apply by
Round 1 as awards are limited in funding. Awards are determine upon admissions and
based on merit.
***All complete application received after the final deadline will be considered on a
space available basis. Candidates may check the status of their application by logging
into myUM. You will need your CaneID and password.
http://www.bus.miami.edu/graduate-programs/full-time-mba/application-deadline/ind
ex.html
Resume
A current resume must be submitted with the application. Resumes should not be
more than two pages in length.
http://www.bus.miami.edu/graduate-programs/full-time-mba/admission-requirements/
index.html
Essays
Please address the following three essay questions, which are required by all
applicants. Limit answers to each question to no more than 300 words.
1. What attracted you to apply to the University of Miami's Graduate Business
Programs?
2. What are your short and long-term professional goals and how will a University
of Miami graduate degree help you achieve these goals?
3. Describe your most significant professional or personal accomplishment.
4. Optional Essay: If there is any additional information that you would like to
share with the Admissions Committee, please include it below.
International/Intercultural Experience
 List Significant International Business and/or Research Travel (include
length of time and dates)
 Additional Cultural Experiences (include length of time and dates)
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(94) CUNY - Baruch College (Zicklin) (NY)
Application Deadlines
FALL Semester - Classes start in August
Full-Time Honors MBA
Early Deadline
Final Deadline
February 28
April 30
International* Deadline Domestic Deadline
Accelerated Part-Time MBA
April 30
May 31
Baruch / Mt. Sinai MBA in Health
Care
N/A
June 30
Flex-Time MBA
April 30
May 31
Master of Science
April 30
May 31
SPRING Semester - Classes start in January
International* Deadline
Domestic Deadline
Flex-Time MBA
October 31
October 31
Master of Science
October 31
October 31
International* applicants have one or more of the following characteristics:
 require a student (F-1) visa
 attended a non-U.S. undergraduate and/or graduate program
Applications are considered to have met the application deadline if all
application forms, supporting documents and credentials - except test scores - are in
the Admissions Office by the deadline date and all required tests have been taken on
or before the deadline.
Note that in order to meet the deadline your official undergraduate transcript
must indicate that you have received your degree no later than the deadline date.
http://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/admissions/grad/apply/application-deadlines
Essay:
5. Required: Please answer the following questions:
 Why have you decided to pursue a graduate business degree at this time?
 Why is Baruch College one of the institutions you have chosen?
 How do you feel this degree will help you attain your career and personal
goals (please be specific)?
Essays must be typed, double spaced, 500 words maximum. Please make sure to
add a 1 1/4 inches top margin.
6. Required for Full-Time Honors MBA Only: Please answer the following
questions in a well organized essay (two page maximum, double-spaced).
 What has been your personal experience to date with Baruch College?
 Out of all MBA programs available why did you choose to apply to Baruch's
Full-Time Honors MBA program?
 Why do you feel your educational and professional qualifications are the right
fit for Baruch's Full-Time Honors MBA program?
Essays must be typed, double spaced, 2 page maximum. Please make sure to add a
1 1/4 inches top margin.
7. Optional Essay: Provide the Admissions Committee with any information the
application has otherwise not required but that you feel the committee should have
when it makes its admission decision.
Essays must be typed, double spaced, 500 words maximum. Please make sure to
add a 1 1/4 inches top margin.
Resume
Include a current single-page resume or curriculum vitae that includes the scope
and autonomy for each position you have held up to present.
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(94) Texas Christian University (Neeley) (TX)
Fall 2011 (August) Admission
Decision Round
Application Deadline, including
supporting documents, GMAT
and TOEFL
Decision
Mailed By
Nov. 1, 2010
Dec. 15,
2010
1
For early decision and
scholarship priority
2
General admission and priority
Jan. 15, 2011
scholarship deadline
Feb. 15, 2011
General admission and
extended scholarship deadline.
Final admission round for
international applicants
3 seeking an F-1 student visa
Final admission round for
candidates applying to the
MBA/EdD dual degree
program.
Extended admission and
4
scholarship deadline
March 1, 2011
April 15, 2011
*After this date, applications
accepted as space is available
April 1, 2011
May 15,
2011
http://www.neeley.tcu.edu/Academics/Full-time_MBA/Admissions.aspx
Admission Essays
Want to get a head start on your essay questions? You will submit your essays as
part of the online application, but you may want to work on your responses in the
meantime. You will be able to copy and paste from your preferred word processing
software into the space provided on the application.
Please note that responses to each question should not exceed approximately 250
words.
1. Required Essay #1: What are your career goals? Why did you decide to pursue
an MBA degree at this point in your career?
2. Required Essay #2: Peer learning is an integral part of the Neeley experience. As
you explore important business issues in classroom discussions and team projects,
you will have the opportunity to learn from students with experience in other
industries and functional areas. What specific contribution will you make to
those discussions?
3. Required Essay #3: Based on your professional experience, describe a situation
in which conflict arose due to the competing perspectives of different
components or departments within your organization. How were these divergent
perspectives reconciled, or how do you believe they should have been
reconciled?
4. Required Essay #4: Discuss a situation in which you initiated an action that
made a significant impact on an organization.
5. Optional Essay: Is there any additional information that would clarify or
enhance the information you have provided in your application? Or do you have
any other information that you would like to bring to the attention to the
Graduate Admissions Committee in support of your application?
http://www.neeley.tcu.edu/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=6444
(94) University of Illinois - Chicago (Liautaud) (IL)
MBA, MSA, MIS, MRE Programs:
Domestic Applicants
May 15 – Fall semester entry
International Applicants
November 1 – Spring semester entry February 15 – Fall semester entry
March 15 – Summer semester entry
http://www.uic.edu/cba/lgsb/deadline-criteria.html#deadlines
Personal Statements
We recommend that you limit your responses to two pages, double spaced.
Please answer the following questions as part of your personal statement.
1.
2.
3.
Essay Question #1: Why are you interested in pursuing an MBA at this time,
and how do you think it will help achieve your career objectives?
Essay Question #2: Please describe a personal or professional challenge that
you have faced, what your actions were in face of the challenge, the results
and what your learned from the experience.
Essay Question #3: Please tell us about voluntary or community organizations
that you have participated in and your roles in them, noting especially any
leadership roles or opportunities to influence the organization's success or
impact.
Personal Statement #2 (optional)
Please provide any additional information about yourself that is not covered
elsewhere in the application but that you feel may be appropriate and relevant to the
admissions committee for the evaluation of your application.
Liautaud Scholarship Essay
1. Essay Question #1:Why have you chose to apply to UIC's Liautaud Graduate
School of Business.
2. Essay Question #2: Please describe an experience in which you assumed
responsibilities that influenced the outcome or results of an undertaking. In
what way does this experience demonstrate your ability to lead and/or manage
in an organization?
(Information from the Online Application Form)
(97) Clarkson University (NY)
Deadline
This program offers a rolling admissions deadline, and applicants may apply at
anytime apply to Global MBA applicants as well.
Essays
Submit written essays for the following two topics (one page in length each,
double-spaced):
1. Describe your career progress to date and your future short-term and
long-term career goals. How do you expect an MBA from Clarkson
University to help you achieve these goals and why now?
2. Describe a personal characteristic or something in your background that will
help the Graduate Admission Committee to know you better.
3. OPTIONAL: If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the
Committee should be aware, please explain them here (i.e. gaps in work
experience, academic performance, choice of references, significant
strengths or weaknesses to your application, etc.)
http://www.clarkson.edu/business/graduate/mba/documents/One-Year%20MBA%20A
pplication%20Procedures_international.pdf
(97) Miami University (Farmer) (OH) – 所有資訊尚未更新
Important Dates
 November 16, 2009 - Early admissions deadline
 December 18, 2009 - Early admissions decision notice
 April 2, 2010 - Regular admissions applications deadline
 April 30, 2010 - Regular admissions decision notice
 May 13, 2010 - Class of 2010 Orientation & Welcome Reception
 May 17, 2010 - Classes begin
http://www.fsb.muohio.edu/mba/admission/important-dates
Essay Questions
The Admissions Committee considers your responses to the following essay
questions very important in the selection process. Any personal insights that you can
offer concerning the qualities and experiences you believe distinguish you from other
applicants will be especially helpful.
Essays should be typed and double-spaced, with your name and the essay
number on the top of each page. The length of each essay is a matter for your
judgment.
1) Discuss your short and long term career goals and how you believe an MBA,
specifically from Miami University, will help you achieve those goals.
2) Describe a personal experience, preferably work-related, where you faced
your biggest challenge and exercised your leadership and/or your ability to
work with others to creatively accomplish the goal.
3) Please address one of the following statements.
a. My personal background is unique because…
b. My most memorable cross-cultural experience…
c. The biggest turning point in my life was…
d. The business professional I admire most is… because…
4) (Optional) Please include any additional information you believe would be
helpful to the Admissions Committee in evaluating your application (for
example, explanation of employment gaps, etc.). You are not obligated to
answer this question if you are satisfied with the information you have
already provided.
http://www.fsb.muohio.edu/fsb/content/mba/admission/apply/miami_mba_essay_ques
tions.pdf
(97) University of Mississippi (MS)
Application Deadlines
Please note that the program is designed to begin in the summer term, however
it is possible to enter in the fall and the spring. To be considered for admission for
one of the three possible entry points, a completed application package (including
official GMAT and TOEFL scores and all transcripts) must be received by the
following deadlines:
 Summer Admission (starting in late May): April 1
 Fall Admission (starting in August): July 1
 Spring Admission (starting in January): November 1
Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis and we do encourage students
to apply earlier than the stated deadlines. Ideally summer candidates should apply in
January and February. Applications received or completed after these deadlines will
be considered for the next admission date.
Statement of Purpose
Often the résumé, transcripts, and GMAT scores fail to capture important
characteristics that the individual offers for the program. The Statement of Purpose is
a short essay in which an applicant reflects on contribution that the MBA degree will
make to the applicant’s future success and the special characteristics that the applicant
brings to the MBA program. We are interested in value-added experiences, both from
the program to the student and from the individual student to the program. The typed
Statement of Purpose (about 400 words) should address the following questions: (1)
Why have you chosen to pursue the MBA? (2) How will these studies help you attain
your career goals?
http://www.olemissbusiness.com/mba/campusmba/admission.html