The UNC/Kenan Flagler essay topics for the 2008-2009 have recently been formally announced, as the school’s application has gone live as of today. The essay questions for this year’s application are as follows:

Essay 1 (required): What are the 2 or 3 strengths or characteristics that have driven your career success thus far? Do you have other strengths that you would like to leverage in the future? (500 words)

Essay 2 (required): Briefly describe the career path you intend to pursue immediately after b-school. Explain why this career option appeals to you and why an MBA is appropriate at this time. (500 words)

Essay 3 (required): What personal qualities or life experiences distinguish you from other applicants? How do these qualities or experiences equip you to contribute to Kenan-Flagler? (500 words)

Essay 4 (required): What do you expect from your MBA program? How and when will you measure the return on your investment in the MBA? (500 words)

Essay 5 (optional): If your GMAT quantitative score is low, or if you have not had coursework in calculus, microeconomics, statistics and financial accounting, please tell us how you plan to prepare yourself for the quantitative MBA curriculum. (300 words)

Essay 6 (optional): Is there anything else you think the Admissions Committee should know about you in order to evaluate your candidacy? (300 words)