חיבורי הרשמה שפורסמו עד כה לתוכניות ה-MBA המובילות בעולם
שאלות החיבורים לתוכניות ה-MBA שמתחילות ב-2026
חשוב! מדי פעם בתי הספר משנים את שאלות החיבורים לאחר הפרסום הראשוני.
בנוסף, אנו עלולים לטעות בהעתקת השאלות מאתר ביה"ס.
במקרים כאלה, השאלות המוצגות בעמוד זה אינן מדויקות!
לכן חשוב לבדוק באתר ביה"ס כדי לוודא שבידכם שאלות החיבורים הנכונות והמעודכנות.
שימו לב שעבור re-applicants שאלות החיבורים שונות בדרך כלל מהשאלות עבור מועמדים רגילים.
.
Essay responses should reflect your own ideas and experiences, be independently written, and reflect your writing style. You may receive advice on content and editing, including the use of generative artificial intelligence software to assist with readability, but content and final written text must be your own.
Essay 1: Video Essay
What makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why?
Your video essay may be recorded on the next page. The video essay can be completed either before or after submitting the application. The latest deadline to record the video essay is 7 days after the round’s deadline. Video essays may not exceed 2 minutes. Applicants may record the video essay up to two times. However, if you choose to use the second attempt, the first recording will be deleted and cannot be submitted.
Applicants are required to record a video essay. The video essay can be completed either before or after submitting the application. The latest deadline to record the video essay is 7 days after the round’s deadline. Video essays may not exceed 2 minutes. Applicants may record the video essay up to two times. However, if you choose to use the second attempt, the first recording will be deleted and cannot be submitted.
Video essays should respond to the following prompt:
What makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why?
This section of the application requires a webcam and microphone. Please be sure you are in a quiet and well-lit environment before you begin. You are allowed 2 attempts to record your Video Essay, and your response can be no longer than 2 minutes.
Before recording, you will be prompted to test your audio-visual connection. Follow the steps on-screen and check the box to confirm your successful completion of the audio-visual test.
You will then be asked to confirm that you are ready to begin recording your Video Essay.
Once you click the “Ready” button, the Video Essay question will appear and you will have 20 seconds (on-screen countdown) before recording begins. Once you have finished responding, click the “Stop” button. Note that the recording will end automatically at 2 minutes – the maximum video length – if you do not click the “Stop” button.
You will have the opportunity to review your first attempt and choose to submit or discard your recording. If you discard this first recording, you will have a final attempt to re-record your response.
Once finished, you will be prompted to continue through the submission process.
Essay 2: Career Goals
What are your short-term and long-term career goals, and how will an MBA from Haas help you achieve those goals? (textbox, 300 words maximum)
Supplemental Information
Distance Traveled
At Berkeley Haas, we consider "distance traveled" as the contextual information that helps us understand the unique circumstances, challenges, or influences that have shaped your personal and professional journey.
We invite you to share aspects of your background, personal circumstances, or significant experiences that have meaningfully impacted who you are today and how you've reached this point. Please tell us how these experiences have influenced your perspectives, decisions, and aspirations, and how they contribute to the person you are becoming. (textbox, 300 words maximum)
Optional Statement
This section should only be used to convey relevant information not addressed elsewhere in your application. This may include explanation of employment gaps, academic aberrations, supplemental coursework, etc. You are encouraged to use bullet points where appropriate. (textbox, 300 words maximum)
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Extracurricular Activities
- For each activity – Description of Participation [textbox, 500 words]
Other information
- If you have not provided a letter of recommendation from your current supervisor, please explain. If not applicable, enter N/A.
- List, in order of importance, significant community and professional organizations and extracurricular activities in which you have been involved during or after university studies. Include the following information for each using the format below:
- Name of organization or activity
- Nature of organization or activity
- Size of organization
- Dates of involvement
- Offices held
- Average number of hours spent per week
- 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.
- 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.)
This is your opportunity to help us get to know you better and show the unique impact you’ll bring to the Tepper community. You’ll choose one essay prompt to respond to—just one! Pick the option that best reflects who you are and what you want us to know.
Additionally, there’s an optional essay where you can share anything else you’d like us to know.
We can't wait to see what you have to say!
Career Goals
Thanks for sharing your goals in the video essay! We are looking forward to watching your video. We do still need a few additional data points from you.
- Desired Industry? [select]
- Desired Function? [select]
- Desired Position? _____________
Essay Questions
Note: If you do not see the essay questions below, make sure that you have indicated your MBA Program on the second page of the application. If that field is blank, the essays will not populate.
All applicants are required to submit one essay (maximum 500 words). You may choose the question that best allows you to share your story. Please select one of the two prompts below to answer. There is no preference for which question you choose.
Here are your two options:
At Tepper, we value leaders who can make confident decisions when facing complexity and uncertainty. Tell us about a time when you had to take action without having all of the answers. How did you navigate the situation and what was the outcome?
OR
The Tepper School of Business is committed to helping students reach their full potential by supporting their professional and personal transformation. How do you hope to transform, both professionally and personally, during your time in the program? Please describe your development goals and steps you plan to achieve them.
(upload file, Maximum 500 words, double spaced, 12 point font)
Optional Essay
Is there any additional information you would like to share with the Admissions Committee as part of your application?
If you feel your credentials and essays fully reflect your background, you are not required to respond. This essay offers an opportunity to provide important details not addressed elsewhere in your application. You might use this space to clarify aspects of your employment or academic history, explain your choice of recommenders, or offer context that could assist the committee in their review. [upload file]
Video Essay – Goals
Video Prompt: Post-MBA Career Goals:
We want to hear from you, directly and authentically. Your career goals are an important part of your MBA journey, and we’re excited to learn more. In this video, you’ll share your post-MBA career goals.
Please consider the following as you prepare your response:
- Be as specific as possible. Even if you haven’t identified exact companies, share what kind of role, industry, or organization interests you—and why.
- If you have specific criteria for evaluating future opportunities, let us know. We may be able to suggest relevant options.
- Explain how your post-MBA goal connects to your long-term career vision.
- Pro Tip: While this is called a video essay, we encourage a conversational approach. Think about your key points and jot them down but don’t read a script. Speak naturally and let your personality come through.
How It Works:
- Select “Start Test” below to launch the video platform. You’ll be given one test run before your first recording attempt.
- After the test, you’ll begin your first recording. Note: The prompt will disappear when your recording begins.
- Your video will begin immediately after clicking “Start Recording”, or automatically 90 seconds after selecting “Ready.” The recording will stop when you click “Stop Recording” or automatically after 2 minutes.
- If you’re happy with your video, click “Continue” to save it. If not, you may choose to re-record once. Only two total recordings are allowed—your first attempt will be erased if you choose to re-record.
- If you choose to re-record, you’ll need to complete the testing process again. Follow all on-screen instructions and note the “Testing Mode” label.
- If you do not select and submit one of your two recordings, your last attempt will be submitted automatically.
GMAT WAIVER
To request a test waiver, please upload a document (in the online application) outlining your academic readiness for Tepper.
We encourage you to highlight your academic preparation, especially in quantitative and analytical areas, that will demonstrate your ability to succeed in the Tepper academic environment.
One Last Thing!
One more question from the Admission Committee – just for fun! List an interesting fact about yourself that you'd like to share with your future Tepper classmates (P.S. – 1 or 2 sentences will be just fine): [textbox]
Instructions: We’d like to hear more about your aspirations, your goals, and the passions and experiences that have and continue to shape you. Please respond to both essay prompts below. We have intentionally only set a word count minimum; we want to allow you the space needed to convey your thoughts, while using your best judgement regarding the length of response.
1. How will the Booth MBA help you achieve your immediate and long-term post-MBA career goals? (textbox, 250-word minimum)
2. Chicago Booth appreciates the individual experiences and perspectives that all of our students bring to our community. This respect for different viewpoints creates an open-minded environment that supports curiosity, inspires us to think more broadly, and take risks. At Booth, community is about collaborative thinking and learning from one another to better ourselves, our ideas, and the world around us. The photos below represent some of the values described above that we uphold at Chicago Booth. Select one and share how it resonates with one of your own values.
Select one photo: [https://www.chicagobooth.edu/mba/full-time/admissions/how-to-apply]
Share how the photo resonates with one of your own values. (textbox, 250-word minimum)
3. The following question is optional:
Additional Information – Is there any unclear information in your application that needs further explanation or additional details you would like to share with the Admissions Committee? If so, please use this section to clarify. (Optional) (textbox, Maximum 300 words.)
Reapplicants must answer the following question: Upon reflection, how has your perspective regarding your future, Chicago Booth, and/or getting an MBA changed since the time of your last application? (Maximum 300 words.)
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Personal history
- Is there anything about your upbringing or family/household circumstances that you would like the Admissions Committee to know? [textbox]
Booth & You
- Post-Graduation:
- What is your immediate post-MBA career goal? [textbox, 250 characters]
- What is your long-term post-MBA career goal? [textbox, 250 characters]
Employment
- Professional Awards – Please list any significant professional awards or recognition that you have received. [textbox]
Recommendations
- Why did you choose these two recommenders? [textbox]
Academics
- Awards and Honors – Please list any academic honors, awards, or other recognitions you have received [textbox]
AUGUST ENTRY
Instructions:
In addition to learning about your professional aspirations, the Admissions Committee hopes to gain an understanding of your interests, values and motivations through these essays. There are no right or wrong answers and we encourage you to answer each question thoughtfully.
The two short answers and Essays 1, 2, and 3 are required.
Short Answer 1
What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (textbox, 50 characters)
Short Answer 2
How do you plan to spend the summer after the first year of the MBA? If in an internship, please include target industry(ies) and/or function(s). If you plan to work on your own venture, please indicate a focus of business. (textbox, 50 characters)
Essay 1
Through your resume and recommendations, we have a clear sense of your professional path to date. What are your career goals over the next three to five years and what is your long-term dream job? (Maximum 500 Words) [upload file]
Essay 2
Please share a specific example of how you made a team more collaborative, more inclusive or fostered a greater sense of community within an organization. (Maximum 250 words) [upload file]
Essay 3
We believe Columbia Business School is a special place with a collaborative learning environment in which students feel a sense of belonging, agency, and partnership–academically, culturally, and professionally.
How would you co-create your optimal MBA experience at CBS? Please be specific. (Maximum 250 Words) [upload file]
Optional Essay
If you wish to provide the Admissions Committee with further information or additional context about your application, please include it here. You may write an essay or submit bullet points. (Maximum 500 Words) [upload file]
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Employment –
- Please provide an explanation for any gaps three months or longer in your employment history: [textbox]
Extracurriculars –
- List up to 3 collegiate extracurricular activities and up to 3 post-collegiate extracurricular activities in order of importance.
For each activity – Description of Participation [textbox] - Interests: Please list other activities or passions that you regularly engage in. [textbox, 100 characters]
JANUARY ENTRY
Short Answer Question 1:
What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 characters maximum)
Short Answer Question 2:
Why do you prefer the January-entry term? (50 characters maximum)
Essay 1
Through your resume and recommendation, we have a clear sense of your professional path to date. What are your career goals over the next three to five years and what is your long-term dream job? (500 words)
Essay 2
Please share a specific example of how you made a team more collaborative, more inclusive or fostered a greater sense of community within an organization. (250 words)
Essay 3
We believe Columbia Business School is a special place with a collaborative learning environment in which students feel a sense of belonging, agency, and partnership–academically, culturally, and professionally.
How would you co-create your optimal MBA experience at CBS? Please be specific. (250 words)
Optional Essay
If you wish to provide further information or additional context around your application to the Admissions Committee, please upload a brief explanation of any areas of concern in your academic record or personal history. This does not need to be a formal essay. You may submit bullet points. (Maximum 500 Words)
2025-2026 MBA Admissions Essay Prompts
Applicants to the Two-Year Ithaca MBA program must complete the Goals Statement as well as one of two required essay prompts, the Impact essay or the Unique Trait that Defines Me essay.
*Please note that consideration for the Roy H. Park Leadership Fellowship is invitation only. Those selected for further consideration after their admissions interview will be required to submit a response to the Park Leadership Fellows Program essay in addition to participating in one of our Leadership Exploration and Assessment Day (L.E.A.D.) events.
Goals Statement
Use this short-answer section to succinctly share your short- and long-term goals. If invited to interview, you will have the opportunity to elaborate on your statement further, and you should be prepared to connect your prior experience with your future aspirations.
Goals Statement Prompt:
A statement of your goals will begin a conversation that will last throughout the admissions process and guide your steps during the MBA program and experience. To the best of your understanding today, please share your short and long-term goals by completing the following sentences and answering the enclosed short answer question:
Immediately post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___.
Targeted Job Role:
Target Job Company:
Industry:
In 5 – 10 years post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___.
Targeted Job Role:
Target Job Company:
Industry:
Please share how you plan to utilize the resources available at Johnson, as well as any personal resources to transition to your immediate post-MBA career goal. (350 word maximum)
Impact Essay or The Unique Trait that Defines Me
Impact Essay:
At Cornell, our students and alumni share a desire to positively impact the organizations and communities they serve. How do you intend to make a meaningful impact on the Johnson community? (350 words maximum)
or
The Unique Trait that Defines Me:
What is something unique about you that others will remember you by, and how will this trait help you contribute and engage with the Cornell MBA community? (350 words maximum)
Optional Essay (required for reapplicants)
You may use this essay to call attention to items needing clarification and to add additional details to any aspects of your application that do not accurately reflect your potential for success at Johnson. (350 words maximum)
If you are reapplying for admission, please use this essay to indicate how you have strengthened your application and candidacy since the last time you applied for admission. Please also review our Application Guide for additional information about reapplying (350 words maximum).
Park Leadership Fellows Program Essay
The Roy H. Park Leadership Fellows Program is a two-year, full-tuition fellowship award for domestic Two-Year MBA candidates who have demonstrated outstanding leadership potential and who are committed to making an impact within their communities. Each year, fellowships are awarded to up to 25 incoming students with the expectation that they will participate in additional leadership and personal development activities outside of our regular curriculum, serve in leadership roles within the school, and complete a public service project by the time they graduate. The Park Fellowship is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents applying for the Two-Year MBA program.
Candidates being considered for the Roy H. Park Leadership Fellowship will be notified after their admissions interview with an invitation to join us for one of our virtual Leadership Exploration and Assessment Day (L.E.A.D.) events. Candidates invited to attend a LEAD event will be required to submit a response to the Park Fellows Essay.
Park Leadership Fellows Program Essay Prompt (500 word limit):
Describe a past formal or informal leadership experience and how it informs your goals for growth as a leader. How would the Park Leadership Fellowship assist with these goals?
Please respond to the following essay prompts.
For information on writing your essays, read our guidance on the Tuck 360 blog.
1. Why are you pursuing an MBA and why now? How will the distinct Tuck MBA contribute to achieving your goals and aspirations? What particular aspects of Tuck will be instrumental in your growth? (textbox, 2000 characters)
2. Tell us who you are. How have your values and experiences shaped your identity and character? How will your unique background contribute to Tuck and/or enhance the experience of your classmates? (textbox, 2000 characters)
3. Describe a time when you meaningfully invested in someone else's success without immediate benefit to yourself. What motivated you, and what was the impact? (textbox, 2000 characters)
Optional
Please provide any additional insight or information that you have not addressed elsewhere (e.g., atypical choice of references, factors affecting academic performance, unexplained job gaps or changes). Complete this question only if you feel your candidacy is not fully represented by this application. Read our guidance on the Tuck360 blog. (textbox, 2000 characters)
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Optional:
Tuck’s Forté and ROMBA Fellows are recipients of Tuck scholarships who demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Forté or Reaching Out MBA through their current and/or past experiences and involvement. For example, advocacy, mentorship, participation in relevant employee resource groups, clubs, etc. Open to all, including allies. Would you like to apply for these fellowships?
If yes,
- Please explain why you are interested in being named a Tuck Forté Fellow and provide information about how you have worked to advance the mission of Forté through your experiences and involvement. (textbox, 1200 characters)
- Please explain why you are interested in being named a Tuck ROMBA Fellow and how you plan to take an active role as an ambassador of the LGBTQ+ community once at Tuck? (textbox, 1200 characters)
Application Specifics
- Share your short-term professional goals. (textbox, 300 characters)
- Share your long-term professional goals. (textbox, 300 characters)
Other Employment Information
- Have you had any gaps of longer than 2 months in your employment history? If yes, please explain below. (textbox, 1000 characters)
Activities
- Post-Undergraduate Activities – Description of Participation (textbox, 300 characters)
- Undergraduate Activities – Description of Participation (textbox, 300 characters)
Awards
- Description (textbox, 300 characters)
Essays for Applicants
Everything you need to know about essays for your Duke Fuqua MBA application
Our essay questions allow us to get to know you on a personal level. We encourage you to spend some time reflecting on your goals, your aspirations, your achievements, and the role Fuqua could play in your personal and professional development before you get started on your essays. We also invite you to watch this short video for tips and insights for crafting your essays. As you begin crafting your application essays, it is essential to acknowledge recent technological advancements that can be used to help facilitate the writing process. Tools such as Chat GPT, Grammarly, and other AI software can assist in refining the language, grammar, and structure of your essays. However, it is important to remember that these tools are mere aids and should not overshadow your unique voice and personal experiences. While you may seek guidance from AI tools, ensure that your essays reflect your Fuqua “AI,” meaning “Authentic Individuality.” We want you to present an honest narrative that showcases your values, aspirations, and distinct perspectives. Authenticity and genuineness are key when sharing your story with the admissions committee.
One short answer question and two essay questions must be completed before submitting your application. Prepare your responses carefully. The Admissions Committee considers your answers to the following questions important in the selection process.
For the essay uploads, please upload your responses as a text document (Word document, Google document, text file, etc.). Do not upload your responses as picture files, or otherwise embed text as a picture file. You are welcome to include pictures and photos in your document, but all written content must be in a text format.
Reapplicants: candidates who submitted an application to the same program in the last two application cycles (in 2023-2024 or 2024-2025) are considered reapplicants. All re-applicants are required to complete the Short Answer Question, Essay 2, and Reapplicant Essay. Reapplicants should ensure that they are answering the questions as they are asked since the essay prompts or word counts may have changed since submitting their application in the prior year. Reapplicants are not required to generate a new list of “25 Random Things About Yourself,” but may submit the same list from last year OR create a new list of “25 Random Things.” The Admission Committee will have access to essays submitted in the prior year. Reapplicants should take advantage of the opportunity to revise their essays and provide the Admissions Committee with new or updated information.
Applicants also have the opportunity to submit optional information explaining any extenuating circumstances about which the Admissions Committee should be aware.
All essays are scanned using plagiarism detection software. Expressing your ideas by using verbiage from existing sources, including websites and other applicants’ essays or materials, or having someone else compose your essays, without properly crediting those sources constitutes an act of plagiarism. Plagiarism, an act of theft and fraud, is considered a cheating violation within the Honor Code and will result in an application denial. If you have worked with a consultant or used any form of Generative AI tools (i.e. ChatGPT) to support the completion of your application materials, the expectation is that the work submitted is authentically yours and is a true and factual reflection of who you are and what you have experienced. Falsely representing yourself or providing misleading information in any part of the application is considered an honor code violation. If you are working with Admissions Consultants, please ensure that the Honor Code policy is discussed and your essays will not be shared with other potential applicants.
Short Answer Question
Short answer questions will allow for 100 words.
What are your post-MBA career goals? Share with us your first-choice career plan and your alternate plan. [textbox, 100 words]
To upload your Essay 1 and Essay 2 responses, choose your file and click the upload button. You will be able to preview your document once the upload has completed successfully.
Essay 1
The ‘Team Fuqua’ spirit and community is one of the things that sets the MBA experience apart, and it is a concept that extends beyond the student body to include faculty, staff, and administration. Please share with us “25 Random Things” about you. The Admissions Committee wants to get to know YOU – beyond the professional and academic achievements listed in your resume and transcript. Share with us important life experiences, your hobbies, achievements, fun facts, or anything that helps us understand what makes you who you are.
Please do not copy the essay question in the document you upload with your application, and limit your response to 2 pages (750 words). Present your response in list form, numbered 1 to 25. Some points may be brief, while others may be longer.
A note on word counts: you do not need to include the listed numbers 1 – 25 in your total word count. Some word processing programs, like MS Word, will count numbers as “words,” but you may exclude the numbers from your final count. The application will allow you to upload your full essay even if MS Word indicates a slightly higher word count.[upload file]
Essay 2
Fuqua prides itself on cultivating a culture of engagement. Our students enjoy a wide range of student-led organizations that provide opportunities for leadership development and personal fulfillment, as well as an outlet for contributing to society. Our student-led government, clubs, centers, and events are an integral part of the student culture and to the development of leaders. Based on your understanding of the Fuqua culture, what are 3 ways you expect to contribute at Fuqua?
Please do not copy the essay question in the document you upload with your application, and limit your response to 1 page or 500 words.[upload file]
Optional Information
If you feel there are circumstances of which the admissions committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g. unexplained gaps in work, inconsistent or questionable academic performance). Note that you should NOT upload additional essays nor additional recommendations in this area. The Optional Information section is intended to provide the admissions committee with insight into your circumstances only.
– Please do not copy the essay question in the document you upload with your application, and limit your response to 1 page or 500 words.[upload file]
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Family information
- Optional Background Information – Do you have other lived experiences that you would like to share with the Admissions Committee that may give us insight into your opportunities, challenges, and/or achievements? If so, please share 200 words or less explaining how those experiences might affect your contributions to Fuqua. [textbox, 200 words]
Professional Experience
- Please explain any breaks more than 2 months in your employment. [textbox]
Recommendation
- If your recommender is not your current supervisor or you are unable to provide a professional recommendation, please provide a short explanation. Or, if you feel there are circumstances of which the admissions committee should be aware, such as the reason you chose your recommender, you may explain them here. [textbox]
Leadership Experience and Community Involvement
- For each activity – Contribution [textbox, 600 characters]
The mission of Harvard Business School is to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. Our community strives to accomplish this through a focus on hard work, with humility, for humanity.
Through the rich case- and experience-based curriculum at Harvard Business School, students will develop integrated thinking and judgment skills that will broaden their perspective, impact how they lead, and enable them to make a difference in the world. The HBS classroom and community thrive when we bring together people who can share a variety of experiences and perspectives, while also ensuring they share the common characteristics of being business-minded, leadership-focused, and growth-oriented.
With that in mind, please answer the following questions using clear and concise language. We recommend pre-writing the essays on your computer, then copying and pasting the final products into the text boxes below, as you may lose your work without pressing "Save" often.
1. Business-Minded: Please reflect on how your choices have influenced your career path and aspirations. (textbox, up to 300 words)
2. Leadership-Focused: What experiences have shaped how you invest in others and how you lead? (textbox, up to 250 words)
3. Growth-Oriented: Curiosity can be seen in many ways. Please share an example of how you have demonstrated curiosity and how that has influenced your growth. (textbox, up to 250 words)
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Additional Information
- Please share additional information here if you need to clarify any information provided in the other sections of your application. This is not meant to be used as an additional essay. Please limit your additional information to the space in this section. We know you'll be tempted, but please don't send us any additional materials (e.g., additional recommendations, work portfolios). To be fair to all applicants, extra materials won't be considered. [textbox, 75 words]
Family
- Please feel free to share any additional information about your family background. This may include other adults or if you have a context that does not fit in the questions laid out above. (textbox, 250 characters)
Resume
- Do you have any gaps of 2 months or more in your employment history? if yes, Please explain: [textbox, 1000 characters]
Post MBA goals
- Briefly, tell us more about your career aspirations: [textbox, 500 characters]
Activities
- For each activity – Description: [textbox]
Awards
- For each award, Basis of Selection (textbox, 200 character)
Essays
1. Why are you applying to the HEC MBA Program now? What is the professional objective that will guide your career choice after your MBA, and how will the HEC MBA contribute to the achievement of this objective? [textbox]
2. What do you consider your most significant life achievement? [textbox]
3. Leadership and ethics are inevitably intertwined in the business world. Describe a situation in which you have dealt with these issues and how they have influenced you. [textbox]
4. Imagine a life entirely different from the one you now lead, what would it be? [textbox]
5. Please choose from one of the following essays: [textbox] a) What monument or site would you advise a first-time visitor to your country or city to discover, and why? b) Certain books, movies or plays have had an international success that you believe to be undeserved. Choose an example and analyse it. c) What figure do you most admire and why? You may choose from any field (arts, literature, politics, business, etc).
6. If there is anything else you would like to share with us that has not already been shared elsewhere in your file, please feel free to use this space. [textbox]
Scholarship Essays
Candidates who are admitted to the HEC Paris MBA will be automatically considered for all of the following scholarships. No additional essay or separate application is required for the following:
– Excellence – Diversity – Paris Saclay Innovation Cluster
- However, should you have additional information not already included in your file which you believe will be important for the Scholarship Jury to consider for the above scholarships, you are free to share it in the space below. [textbox]
- In order to be considered for the L’Oreal Scholarship, you must submit an additional 1,500-word essay discussing the style of leadership that you believe maximizes creativity and innovation. [textbox]
Professional Experience – Career Overview
- Description of the position [textbox]
- Please describe your immediate career goals following your MBA including location [textbox]
- Please explain how you plan to finance your MBA education [textbox]
International & Extra-Professional Activities
- For each experience/activity – Description: [textbox]
1. Give a candid description of yourself as a person and a leader, emphasizing the strengths and weaknesses you recognize in yourself. Explain how you are actively working on your development, sharing key experiences that have shaped you, providing specific examples where relevant. (textbox, 500 words maximum)
2. Describe a highly stressful situation you faced and how you managed it. What did this experience teach you about yourself and your interactions with others? (textbox, 400 words maximum)
3. OPTIONAL – Is there anything else that was not covered in your application that you would like to share with the Admissions Committee? (textbox, 300 words maximum)
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Provide a summary of your career since graduating from university, explaining the rationale behind your key decisions and career progression. Include a description of your current (or most recent) role, covering the scope of your work, major responsibilities, employees under your supervision, budget size, clients/products, and any notable results achieved. (textbox, 500 words maximum)
2. Describe your short and long-term career aspirations, including your target geography, industry, and function. How do you plan to bridge the gap between your current position and these goals, and how will INSEAD help you achieve them? (textbox, 300 words maximum)
Video
Shortly after submitting this application form, you will receive a link to a video interview. This video component is required to start the evaluation of your application. Please submit the video interview at your earliest convenience and no later than 48 hours after the deadline to which you are applying. Once submitted, the video interviews cannot be modified. Therefore, please ensure that you carefully test your devices before starting the exercise.
We are keen on getting to know you better and believe that through a video you can come to life, so be spontaneous, be creative and be yourself!
We look forward to virtually meeting you.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
- Explain any gaps of two months or more in your employment history from the time you left high school to the start of the MBA programme. Include details on how you have spent, or plan to spend, that time. (textbox, 35 words maximum)
Activities
- Describe the activities you listed above and explain how they have enriched your life (e.g., skills developed, personal growth, community impact). (textbox, 300 words maximum)
Supplementary Information
- Can you please share with us if you plan to attend the programme with a partner and/or children? This information is optional but would enable INSEAD to better welcome you and your family. (textbox, 200 words)
Essay questions
The Admissions Committee will consider carefully the answers to the following essay questions. To provide your answers to the following essay questions, you must download the essay-question answer template using the link at the end of this paragraph. Complete your answers in the template, then attach them to your application form.Download the essay-questions answer template [https://interact.london.edu/documents/MBA_Essay_Questions_Template%20Version%20date%20June%202024.docx]
Essay Question Instructions:
The Admissions Committee will carefully consider your answers to the following questions. Please complete all of the essay questions beginning your answer below each question and giving word counts for each answer. Once complete, please attach this document to your online application following the instructions given on the web form. You are required to add the word count at the end of each question.Please do not write more than the specified word limit for each essay. Any extra words or essays may be disregarded. Candidates should not contact us to ask for advice on how to answer the essay questions. We expect all candidates to interpret the questions as they see fit.If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to help you, this must be referenced as a footnote to the essay, (not included in the word count).If you experience technical difficulties or have a question about the application process, please email apply.mba@london.edu
Question 1 (500 words)
What are your post-MBA goals and how will your prior experience and the London Business School programme contribute towards these?
Question 2 (200 words)
What makes you unique?
Question 3 (500 words) (This question is optional)
Is there any other information you believe the Admissions Committee should know about you and your application to London Business School?
For Reapplicants only
(To be completed by anyone who applied to the LBS MBA in previous years)
How have you strengthened your candidacy since you last applied? Please comment on how you have grown personally and professionally. (300 words)
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Current employment
- What’s your organisation’s main area of activity? [textbox]
- Tell us about your responsibilities. Describe your day-to-day role, details of any clients you work with/for, the level/title of the person you report to, the size of budget for which you are directly responsible and the number of people in your team. (textbox, 400 words max)
- If you are currently not working, or if you plan to leave your current employer more than three months before the programme starts, please explain your activities between leaving your last role and the start of the programme (textbox, max 300 words).
- Is your employer willing to support you? In what way – time, tuition, or both? [textbox]
Previous employment
- What was your organisation’s main area of activity? [textbox]
- Your responsibilities [textbox]
Academic performance
- List any academic honours, award, or scholarships previously received [textbox]
- Do you feel that your academic performance so far gives an accurate indication of your potential for success on the programme? If so, why? If not, why not? [textbox]
- Have you ever received formal disciplinary action from an academic institution, been forced to withdraw from a course of study, or failed to graduate? If so, you must declare that information here. [textbox]
Tests
- Please outline your experience of working or studying in an English-speaking environment. Do you plan to take further English language tuition before the programme starts? (textbox, 300 words max)
Additional information
- Please tell us your most significant international experiences to date. (textbox, 100 words max)
- Tell us about your main interests and activities in your free time. (textbox, 300 words max)
- Have you attended an event on or off campus, or online where you met with representatives from the school? If yes, please tell us when, where and who you met (textbox, 100 words max).
- We encourage applicants to take into consideration the impact of study on family and friends. Who have you discussed your plans with and what was the response? (textbox, 300 words max)
- If you know any London Business School Alumni or Students, please give their names, graduating class and tell us how you know them. (textbox, 300 words max)
Part 1: Career Aspirations
What is your short-term career goal, and how will Ross' philosophy in Action-Based Learning help you achieve it? Please be specific. Please answer both parts of this question. (300 words)
Part 2: How will you make an impact at Michigan Ross?
Michigan Ross is proud to support a community of leaders and impact makers. As a future member of this community, we want to know more about who you are and what drives you. Please choose 1 of the following prompts to tell us more about what makes you stand out beyond your academic and work experience. List the prompt you are answering at the top of your response. (200 words)
- What makes you unique?
- Can you provide a specific example of how you've overcome a personal challenge?
- What makes you excited to get up each morning?
- Describe a time when you made a difference in your community or with an individual.
Optional Essay
Is there something in your resume or application that needs a brief explanation? Appropriate uses of this essay would be the explanation of an employment gap, academic outliers, choice of recommender, completion of supplemental coursework, etc. You may use bullet points where appropriate. (250 words)
Note: Ross graduate admissions recognizes the appropriate use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for providing guidance and suggestions. If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) software in the creation of your essay answers, you are required to use the APA in-text citation "Personal Communication." Rule: (Communicator, personal communication, Month Date, Year); example: (OpenAI, personal communication, September 1, 2024).
Cover Letter
MIT Sloan seeks students whose personal characteristics demonstrate that they will make the most of the incredible opportunities at MIT, both academic and non-academic. We are on a quest to find those whose presence will enhance the experience of other students. We seek thoughtful leaders with exceptional intellectual abilities and the drive and determination to put their stamp on the world. We welcome people who are independent, authentic, and fearlessly creative — true doers. We want people who can redefine solutions to conventional problems, and strive to preempt unconventional dilemmas with cutting-edge ideas. We demand integrity and respect passion.
Taking the above into consideration, please submit a cover letter seeking a place in the MIT Sloan MBA program. Your letter should conform to a standard business correspondence, include one or more professional examples that illustrate why you meet the desired criteria above, and be addressed to the Admissions Committee (300 words or fewer, excluding address and salutation).
Video Question 1
Introduce yourself to your future classmates. Here’s your chance to put a face with a name, let your personality shine through, be conversational, be yourself. We can’t wait to meet you!
Videos should adhere to the following guidelines:
- No more than 1 minute (60 seconds) in length
- Single take (no editing)
- Speaking directly to the camera
- Do not include background music or subtitles
- Note: While we ask you to introduce yourself to your future classmates in this video, the video will not be shared beyond the admissions committee and is for use in the application process only.
Video Question 2
All MBA applicants will be prompted to respond to a randomly generated, open-ended question. The question is designed to help us get to know you better; to see how you express yourself and to assess fit with the MIT Sloan culture. It does not require prior preparation.
Video Question 2 is part of your required application materials and will appear as a page within the application, once the other parts of your application are completed. Applicants are given 10 seconds to prepare for a 60-second response.
The following are examples of questions that may be asked in the Video Question 2:
- What achievement are you most proud of and why?
- Tell us about a time a classmate or colleague wasn’t contributing to a group project. What did you do?
Organizational Chart
To help us better understand your current role and the impact that you have on your team and department, please submit an organizational chart. We should be able to clearly understand the internal structure of your organization, where you sit in your organization, and your line of reporting.
Organizational charts should not be more than two pages and keep the following in mind:
- Give us as much detail as possible (names, titles, etc.) but it’s ok to redact names if you need to.
- Please circle your role in red so that your position is easily identifiable.
- Make sure we can easily identify where you are, to whom you report, and if applicable, who reports to you.
- If your recommender or references are on your organizational chart (they may not be, and that’s ok!), please highlight them for us.
- If you are a consultant, entrepreneur, or affiliated with the military review our FAQs for suggestions on how to approach the organizational chart.
The World That Shaped You – short answer
The Admissions Committee is excited to learn more about you and your background. In 250 words, please respond to the following short-answer question:
How has the world you come from shaped who you are today? For example, your family, culture, and community all help to shape aspects of your life experiences and perspective. Please use this opportunity to share more about your background.
Our Stern essay questions give you the opportunity to more fully present yourself to the Admissions Committee and to provide insight into your experiences, goals, and thought processes.
Please note the following details when completing your essays:
- Written essays must be submitted using double-spacing and 12-point font.
- Your essays should be written entirely by you. An offer of admission will be revoked if you did not write your essays.
Uploading Formats: You may upload Word and PDF documents into the online application.
Short Answer: Professional Aspirations
What are your short-term career goals?
(150 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)
[upload file]Essay 1: Change: _______ it.
(350 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)
Change: Dare It. Dream It. Drive It. In today's global business environment, the only constant is change. Using NYU Stern's brand call to action, we want to know how you view change. Change: ________ it. Fill in the blank with a word of your choice. Why does this word resonate with you? How will you embrace your own personal tagline while at Stern? Examples:
Change: Dare it.
Change: Dream it.
Change: Drive it.
Change: Empower it.
Change: Manifest it.
Change: [Any word of your choice] it.[upload file]
Essay 2: Personal Expression (a.k.a. "Pick Six")
Introduce yourself to the Admissions Committee and to your future classmates using six images and corresponding captions. The Pick Six is a way to share more about the qualities you will bring to the Stern community, beyond your professional and academic achievements. Your uploaded PDF should contain all of the following elements:
- A brief introduction or overview of your "Pick Six" (no more than 3 sentences).
- Six images that help illustrate your interests, values, motivations, perspective and/or personality.
- A one-sentence caption for each of the six images that helps explain why they were selected and are significant to you.
Note: Your visuals may include photos, infographics, drawings, collages, or any other images. Your document must be uploaded as a single PDF. The essay cannot be sent in a physical form or be linked to a website.[upload file]
Essay 3: Additional Information (optional)
(500 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)
Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee and/or give context to your application. This may include important aspects of yourself not otherwise apparent in your application, including but not limited to: hardships you have encountered, current or past gaps in employment, further explanation of your undergraduate record or self-reported academic transcript(s), plans to retake a standardized test or English proficiency test, or any other relevant information.
If you are a reapplicant, please utilize this optional essay to highlight any changes since your last application.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Activities/Interests
- For each – Description: [textbox]
Disciplinary History
Have you ever (a) been subject to any disciplinary action, academic probation, suspension, or dismissal from an educational institution, or (b) withdrawn or been required to withdraw for academic or non-academic misconduct from an education institution; or is any such action pending or expected to be brought against you?
Have you ever been convicted of a crime involving financial impropriety, or is any such action pending or expected to be brought against you?
Have you ever had a professional license suspended or revoked, or have you ever been sanctioned by a professional organization, or is any such action pending or expected to be brought against you?
Have you ever been convicted at trial, or pled guilty to, a criminal offense involving violence, physical force or the threat of physical force, a sexual offense, or is any such action pending or expected to be brought against you?
If you answer yes to any question, Please explain the circumstances in the field below (textbox, limit 1000 characters).
GMAT WAIVER Statement
- Please list the coursework completed, certifications held, and professional experience you have that demonstrates academic readiness for an MBA program. You may use bullet points. (textbox, 300 word limit)
ESSAYS
Generative AI can be a powerful aid in crafting an essay, but it should be used as a supplementary tool rather than a replacement for your own effort and creativity. If you choose to use generative AI in your essays, do so with integrity to ensure you provide genuine insights and reflections. You should also cite the use of generative AI by referencing the tool at the conclusion of your essay (Name of Tool, URL).
Tell us more about you
This is your chance to tell us why you think Kellogg is the right place for you. As you get started, remind yourself of the experiences that led you here and how they have shaped where you want to go.
Write your essays in your program of choice, but we ask that you please copy and paste them from Notepad (PC) or TextEdit (Mac) to ensure the proper formatting is saved with your application.
Essay 1
Intentionality is a key aspect of what makes our graduates successful Kellogg leaders. Help us understand your journey by articulating your motivations for pursuing an MBA, the specific goals you aim to achieve, and why you believe now is the right moment. Moreover, share why you feel Kellogg is best suited to serve as a catalyst for your career aspirations and what you will contribute to our community of lifelong learners during your time here. (450 words)
You may copy and paste into the text box below: [TEXTBOX, 480 words]
Essay 2
Kellogg leaders are primed to tackle challenges everywhere, from the boardroom to their neighborhoods. Describe a specific professional experience where you had to make a difficult decision. Reflecting on this experience, identify the values that guided your decision-making process and how it impacted your leadership style. (450 words)
Please copy and paste in the text box below: [textbox, 480 words]
Additional information
We know that life is full of extenuating circumstances. Whether you want to explain gaps in work experience, your choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance or something else, you can use this section to briefly tell us anything we need to know about your application.
Please copy and paste in the text box below: [textbox, 280 words]
Video essays
We’ve read your essays, we’ve read your resume — now we want you to bring all that to life in a video. Show us the person behind all those carefully crafted words.
The video will be comprised of three questions, each designed to help you showcase your personality and share some of the experiences that brought you here today.
Some things to keep in mind as you prepare to complete this section:
- Video essays are due 96 hours after the application deadline.
- A video essay link will appear on your Application Status Page after you submit your application and payment.
- You will need an internet-connected computer with a webcam and microphone.
- The video should take about 20-25 minutes to complete, which includes time for setup.
Here are some additional tips:
- There are practice questions that you may complete as many times as you like to get comfortable with the format and technology. The practice questions and experience will simulate the actual video essay experience to help you prepare.
- We encourage you to practice so you are comfortable with the format once it is time to complete the official questions. You will not have an opportunity to re-do the answer to the official video essay questions.
- You will have a brief moment to think about the question and up to one minute to give your response.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Employment history
Career goals:
Please tell us about your career goals. You'll also have the opportunity to expand on this in other parts of the evaluation process.
- Industry desired after Kellogg [select]
- Functional area desired after Kellogg [select]
- Share with us the motivations behind your desired industry/function after graduating from Kellogg. [textbox, 500 characters]
- What does a successful career look like five years after you graduate from Kellogg? [textbox, 500 characters]
Activities
- For each activity – Description of Participation (textbox, 100 character limit)
International experiences
- For each experience – Purpose [textbox]
Jobs or work-study programs
- Brief description of employment [textbox, 200 characters]
Your essays should be your own work and may be checked using plagiarism detection software as part of the admissions process. If you are including information in your essays that you did not author, for example, quoting from an article, please use appropriate citations and footnotes (these are excluded from the word count).
Please keep to the word count, though a tolerance of +/- 10% is acceptable.
Personal Statement – please provide a personal statement that outlines anything additional that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider. Maximum 250 words[upload file]
Online assessment
You will need to complete three questions via our online assessment platform. To virtually meet you, get a sense of your personality and see how you think on your feet, you will need to complete an online assessment as part of your application. You will be asked to answer three competency-based questions – this will be randomised. The competency-based question lets you demonstrate certain leadership the skills and qualities we look for, such as integrity, vision, self-awareness, decisiveness and collaboration.
Once you have submitted your application for either the Oxford MBA or Oxford 1+1 MBA you will see a link in your application status portal. This will enable you to register with Kira Talent, our online assessment platform, and complete your assessment. This link will appear up to 24 hours after you have uploaded your CV and added the details of your two referees. We therefore strongly encourage you to leave yourself enough time to practice and complete the online assessment by the deadline in which you are applying. You will be provided with preparation time and practice sessions before going live with your real responses. The whole online assessment should only take up to 30 minutes for you to complete. All you need is a desktop or laptop computer with a functioning webcam, microphone and internet connection.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Employment
- If you are in full-time employment, define your current role – Please list your main responsibilities, your most significant challenges and greatest achievement [textbox, 5000 characters]
Post-MBA Plans
Please select the option(s) most aligned to your short-term career goals:
1. If you select Employment:
i.e. working as an employee of a company or partnership, for which you will be paid a salary and other benefits, but in which you would not hold any significant shareholding. This could include returning to your current employer.
- Describe below your immediate plan after graduating from the MBA: [textbox, 1250 characters]
- How does your preferred sector in your preferred location recruit MBA talent and what do they look for in a candidate? Describe the research you have done so far. [textbox, 1250 characters]
- Reflecting on your answers above, how do you meet these requirements and what obstacles stand as barriers? [textbox, 1250 characters]
- What do you plan to do between now and starting your MBA to prepare and maximise your chances of success? [textbox, 1250 characters]
- Should you not be successful in securing your first choice of role, what is your alternative? [textbox, 1250 characters]
2. if you select Entrepreneurship:
- Describe your business idea including details of your business plan and the steps you have taken so far to develop or launch your business idea [textbox, 1250 characters]
- How will the MBA help you start, or further develop, your own business? [textbox, 1250 characters]
- What do you plan to do between now and starting your MBA to prepare and maximise your chances of success? [textbox, 1250 characters]
- Should you not be successful in developing or launching your own business, what is your alternative? [textbox, 1250 characters]
3. if you select Family Business:
- Describe the scale and scope of your family business [textbox, 1250 characters]
- What role do you currently play in the business [textbox, 1250 characters]
- Describe the main differences between the role that you hold now and the role that you’ll be occupying once you return [textbox, 1250 characters]
- What are your immediate future plans for developing the family business? Describe how the MBA will help you achieve them [textbox, 1250 characters]
- What do you plan to do between now and starting your MBA to prepare and maximise your chances of success [textbox, 1250 characters]
4. if you select return to Current employer:
- Describe the role you will be returning to and provide any other pertinent information [textbox, 1250 characters]
Additional Academic Information
- Please provide details of any period of study, complete or incomplete, taken in the UK that you have not already listed. Please list start and end dates, course title, level and institution. Please only complete this section if you require a Student Visa (full-time programmes only). [textbox]
- Please provide details of any research, publications and/or awards. [textbox]
Professional Qualifications
- Please provide information regarding any relevant professional qualifications that you hold including the professional firm or educational institution attended, qualification, subject, year achieved and result. [textbox]
Which other programmes at which institutions have you applied for or are planning to apply for? [textbox]
Please specify your three main criteria for shortlisting programmes:
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
- Check here to add another example
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
- Additional Context – We know that each person is more than a list of facts or predefined categories. With this space, we provide you with an optional opportunity to elaborate on how your background or life experiences have helped shape your recent actions or choices. [textbox, 800 characters]
- Additional Coursework – If you have completed or are in the process of completing any additional coursework not shown on your transcripts (e.g., professional certifications, MBA prep classes, English enrichment classes, etc.), provide relevant information here. [textbox, 320 characters]
- For each activity – Description of activity/interest and your role, impact, or contribution [textbox, 320 characters]
- For each award/honor – Basis of Selection [textbox, 500 characters]
- Awards and honors – Basis of Selection [textbox, 500 characters]
- Briefly share your short- and long-term professional aspirations after graduating from Stanford GSB. [textbox, 100 characters]
Your professional accomplishments are important, but we also want to understand the unique perspectives, experiences, and drivers that make you who you are beyond your resume. These essay prompts give you an opportunity to reveal more about yourself and what truly energizes you. After all, here, you are what’s next – and we want to know the authentic you.
Short Answer Prompt 1
Imagine yourself at the completion of your MBA journey. Why was pursuing your MBA at Texas McCombs the right decision for your personal and professional growth? Reflect on how you made the most of your time in the program—academically, through hands-on learning opportunities, and within the McCombs community. (250 words)
Tip: Highlight how you contributed to the McCombs community and used its resources to grow both professionally and personally. [Upload Essay]
Short Answer Prompt 2
Reflect on a core value that defines you. Share a specific example of how it has guided your decisions and actions, and explain how it will shape your contributions and growth as a McCombs MBA student. (250 words)
Tip: Highlight how this value has influenced your leadership style and life path, and how it will shape your MBA experience. [Upload Essay]
Optional Statement
Please explain any gaps in work experience, choice of recommender, and/or academic performance issues that may help the admission committee in reviewing your application. (Limit: 250 words)[Upload Essay]
Video Assessment
Texas McCombs has always been at the forefront of innovation and continuous improvement, consistently seeking new ways to enhance the application process for prospective MBA candidates. In line with our school mission and values, we are introducing a dynamic video assessment component, offering an alternative approach to a more traditional essay and interview format. Given all applicants will complete the video assessment, MBA candidates will have increased access to the Admissions Committee and the opportunity to share their stories with us in their own voice. Through the video assessment, the Admissions Committee will have a chance to experience the “real” you, beyond a resume, test scores, and transcripts. Lastly, the video assessment will enable Texas McCombs to reduce bias in the admissions process by providing all applicants with a structured and consistent assessment experience.
All applicants will be required to complete the Video Assessment shortly after submitting an application. Applicants have 7 days to complete the assessment upon receiving access to the video submission platform.
There will be 5 question prompts and applicants will have 1-3 minutes to answer each prompt.
Employment
- If you are currently unemployed or employed less than full-time, please explain your current activities. [TEXTBOX, Limit to 255 CHARACTERS]
- Immediately after graduation, what are your short-term career goals? [textbox]
Ten years and beyond graduation, what are your long-term career goals? [textbox]
GMAT WAIVER FORM
- Please share the reason for the petition and list factors the Admissions Committee should consider when evaluating the petition. [textbox, no limit]
We look forward to learning about your unique perspectives and future goals through your essay responses. Your essays provide valuable context and depth to the information shared elsewhere in your application, allowing us to gain a comprehensive understanding of your background and goals. Strong responses are thoughtful, authentic, and concise, directly addressing the prompts and clearly outlining your aspirations.
If you are reapplying, please answer the essay questions below and update the reapplicant fields in the Program section of the application with any new test scores, career progress, or other significant changes since your previous application. Reapplicants are those who have applied within the last two admissions cycles; if your last application was three or more years ago, you will be considered a new applicant.
All applicants may use the Optional Essay to share any additional information not addressed elsewhere in the application. This could include explaining gaps in your academic or professional history, clarifying unique circumstances, or providing context for any aspect of your background that may need further explanation.
Please ensure your responses are within the specified word limits.
Short Answer Prompts
1. Why is the MBA the right degree for you to pursue both personally and professionally? (textbox, 150 words maximum)
2. Describe your post-MBA short-term and long-term career goals. (textbox, 150 words maximum)
3. What makes UCLA Anderson a top choice for you, and how will you engage with and contribute to the community? (textbox, 250 words maximum)
4. Optional – Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the Admissions Committee should be aware? (textbox, 250 words maximum)
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
If not submitting GMAT/GRE score:
- In lieu of submitting a test score, please discuss any coursework, certifications or professional experience which demonstrate your quantitative and analytical abilities. [textbox]
More about you
- Additional – If you wish to provide additional information about academic or personal circumstances not included in your Optional Essay or elsewhere in this application, please do so here.[textbox, 1000 characters]
Activities/Honors
- For each activity – Please describe your participation in this activity. Include any honors won and accomplishments. [textbox]
- Hobbies – Please list the hobbies or personal interests that engage you most [textbox]
Darden is a thriving community of MBA students, faculty, staff and alumni from a wide array of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Below are three questions to allow you the opportunity to share in your own words the many dimensions of you.
Relationships Matter Here
At Darden, learning is personal. Students bring their whole self to the Darden classroom, and who you are, your interests, your passions, your curiosities, your thoughts, your ideas, all matter here. With the case method, students’ personal and professional experiences shape not only their learning but also the learning of their classmates. Darden’s collaborative approach creates space for students to share their expertise and insights but also their perspectives and points of view. We are a community of learners and aspiring professionals but also so much more What would you want your classmates to know about you that is not on your resume? (textbox, 200 words)
Community
The Darden School of Business seeks to improve the world by developing and inspiring responsible global leaders. We believe all key stakeholders – students, faculty, staff, alumni – play a critical role in cultivating a learning environment and supportive community, and every action in service of this goal is important. Please describe an example of building community within your personal or professional life. What impact did this have on you and those around you? How will this experience contribute to the way you will build community at Darden? (textbox, 200 words)
Careers With Purpose
Darden’s Career Center delivers personalized career searches, support, and resources to empower students in their goals to create value as transformational leaders. The team of dedicated, expert career coaches spans every major industry, function and geography and collectively represent over one hundred years of coaching experience. Coaches are prepared to support students wherever they are in their search, as career goals shift and evolve while pursuing an MBA. Through a wide variety of career-related programming, students gain the skills to convert personal purpose into professional success. This support continues after graduation with access to complimentary career support for life through Darden’s Alumni Career Services. At this time how would you describe your short-term, post-MBA goal in terms of industry, function, geography, company size and/or mission and how does it align with the long-term vision you have for your career? (textbox, 200 words)
Additional Information
If there is further information you believe would be helpful to the Admissions Committee, please provide it. [textbox, 250 words]
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Interests
- Organizations/Community Involvement – There are a variety of organizations and clubs at Darden that help shape our community and the Darden experience overall. In this section, we’d like to learn about your unique interests, talents and passions. Please list the professional associations and community activities (clubs, faith-based, civic, etc.) in which you have participated since graduation from university. If you graduated from university more than 10 years ago, please simply list your activities for the last 5 years, making sure to include:
- Activity type
- Orgaization name
- Your role
- Dates of participation
- Description of your involvement
- For each activity – Description of Participation [textbox]
- Hobbies – List up to three hobbies or interests you enjoy in your free time. for each hobby – textbox, 10 words
- What are you excited to explore in Charlottesville? (25 words)
- Darden has an incredible network of alumni and partners around the world, and, in a typical year, the School connects with over 80 countries. What location would serve as an impactful catalyst to your development during your MBA program? [5 words] And why? (50 words)
Scholarship & Financial Aid
Supplemental Application: Batten Scholars Program – All candidates for the Batten Scholars Program are expected to have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, strong leadership skills, and a drive to innovate, as well as a deep commitment to career and learning goals that align with the entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology focus areas of the Batten Institute. Candidates must designate one of the three categories of the Batten Scholarship in their application: entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation. Before applying, be sure to visit the Darden admissions website for details on each scholarship category.
Please select the scholarship for which you are applying:
To be considered, candidates must submit a 500-word essay as a part of their Darden application. High-potential candidates should use the essay to describe their experience in one of the three areas below. In addition, strong candidates should address how they intend to contribute to the Darden community at large. [textbox, 500 words]
Family information
- Darden seeks to facilitate a welcoming application process. You may use this opportunity to expand, for example, on family, medical, financial or other circumstances that will help us understand your opportunities, achievement, resilience, and impact within context. (textbox, 150 words maximum)
You are required to respond to three prompts. The Admissions Committee wants to get to know you on both a professional and personal level. We encourage you to be introspective, candid, succinct, and most importantly…be yourself!
Required Essays
Short Answer 1: What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? [textbox, 50 words]
Short Answer 2: What are your career goals for the first three to five years after completing your MBA, and how will those build towards your long-term professional goals? [textbox, 150 words]
Essay: Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to add meaningful value to the Wharton community? [textbox, 350 words]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please use this space to share any additional information about yourself that cannot be found elsewhere in your application. This space should be used to clarify information provided in the application or address extenuating circumstances (e.g., unexplained gaps or inconsistent performance in academic career, choice of recommenders, areas of weakness, etc.) that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider. Please note that this section is not intended to be an additional essay. [textbox, 500 words]
REAPPLICANT ESSAY
Please use this space to share with the Admissions Committee how you have reflected and grown since your previous application and discuss any relevant updates to your candidacy (e.g., changes in your professional life, additional coursework, and extracurricular/volunteer engagements). (250 words)
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Activities/Engagements
- For each activity – Brief Description [textbox, 200 characters]
Awards & Recognitions
- For each award – Description [textbox]
Why We’re Asking
We want to know what matters to you. The questions below are designed to help us gain insight into your background, passions, motivations, responsibilities, ideals, identities, challenges, or aspirations, depending on where you take your response.
Your essay must be entirely your own work. Although you may ask others for general feedback, you may not allow anyone to write or edit your essay. Please see our AI Statement for additional guidance.
Choose One Required Essay
Please respond to one (1) of the three essay prompts below. The word limit (though not necessarily the goal!) is 500 words.
1) Describe the biggest commitment you have ever made.
Why is this commitment meaningful to you and what actions have you taken to support it?
2) Describe the community that has been most meaningful to you.
What is the most valuable thing you have gained from being a part of this community and what is the most important thing you have contributed to this community?
3) Describe the most significant challenge you have faced.
How have you confronted this challenge and how has it shaped you as a person?
Please indicate which essay prompt you have chosen:
Choose one (1) of the three prompts above. (500 words maximum) [upload file]
Other Written Materials
For Re-applicants: If you have applied to the Yale School of Management in the last two years, you must complete both the required essay and the re-applicant essay.
For Everyone: If any aspect of your application requires additional explanation, you can address it in the Optional Information section below. Please note, you should use the specific prompts provided in the Work Experience section to address gaps in work experience or choice of recommender. The Optional Information section is truly optional – if no aspect of your application requires further explanation, you should leave this section blank.
Optional Information – If any aspect of your candidacy needs further explanation, please provide a brief description here. (200 words maximum)[upload file]
Video Questions
After you pay the application fee, a link to the required video questions will appear on your status page. The questions will take about 20 minutes to complete. You will need a laptop or desktop with a webcam and a high-speed internet connection to complete them. If you require accessibility accommodations, please contact mba.admissions@yale.edu.
Behavioral Assessment
After you pay the application fee, a link to the Behavioral Assessment will appear on your status page. The assessment requires no advance preparation and will take about 25 minutes to complete.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE ONLINE APPLICATION
Gaps in Work Experience
- Have you had any post-undergraduate employment gaps in full-time employment of greater than three months (other than for graduate study), or are you currently unemployed?
If yes, please use the space below to provide more information. (textbox, 250 words maximum)
Choice of Recommenders
- Is one of your letters of recommendation from a current supervisor (or your most recent supervisor, if you are not currently employed)?
If no, please explain. (textbox, 50 words maximum)
Post-MBA Career Interests
- Career Interests – Briefly describe your career interests and how you arrived at them. What have you already done to pursue these interests? What do you need to do going forward? (textbox, 200 words maximum)
Background information
- Supplemental Detail – If you would like to elaborate on any of your responses within this section, or any other aspect of your background, we encourage you to do so here. (textbox, 250 words)
אוניברסיטת טקסס
חושבים על הרשמה ל - TOP 10 MBA?
ארינגו יכולה לעזור לך להגשים חלום!
האם ארינגו באמת יכולה לשפר את סיכוייך?
התוצאות שלנו מדברות בעד עצמן
[/]