The 2010-2011 essay topics have been published and are as follows:
Question 1 (600 words):
What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such?
Question 2 (400 words):
What have you learned from a mistake?
Please respond to two of the following (400 words):
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?
Students applying for a joint degree with Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Kennedy School must provide an additional essay (400 words):
How do you expect the joint degree experience to benefit you on both a professional and personal level?
All essays must be single-spaced.作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:26 标题: Wharton Essay Topics 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-6-6 18:53 编辑
UPenn Wharton Essay Topics 2010-2011
Required Question:
What are your professional objectives? (300 words)
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” 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)
Required for all Lauder applicants in addition to the appropriate set of essay questions above.
1. Describe a cross-cultural experience in your adult life that was challenging to you. How did you meet this challenge and what did you learn from the experience? (1,000 words)
2. Please explain why you are currently applying to Lauder. How do you expect the Wharton/Lauder joint-degree experience to benefit you on both a professional and personal level? (1,000 words)作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:26
Columbia Business School Essay Topics 2010-2011
The Columbia Business School essay topics for the 2010-2011 admissions season have recently been announced. While the first required essay is same as last year’s prompt, the second marks a significant change in Columbia’s application. The essay topics are below:
Essay 1
What are your short-term and long-term post-MBA goals? How will Columbia Business School help you achieve these goals? (Recommended 750 word limit)
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. (Recommended 500 word limit)
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).
To access the Columbia online application, visit the admissions website.作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:27
Duke Fuqua Essay Topics 2010-2011
The Duke Fuqua essay topics for the 2010-2011 admissions season have been announced. All candidates must respond to three required essays. The essay topics are as follows:
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.)
All essays should be no longer than two pages in length, and are expected to be written with 1.5 line spacing. Font sizes should be no smaller than 10 point.
In addition to the required essays, applicants can also submit an optional essay. All reapplicants are asked to complete the Re-applicant Essay, in which candidates should describe how they are now a stronger candidate for admission compared to the application you submitted the previous year. Re-applicant Essays should be no more than two pages in length.作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:28
Yale SOM MBA Releases 2010-11 Essay Questions
Yale School of Management has released its essay questions for the 2010-11 application season. Our essay analyses will come shortly. The questions are:
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. (150 words maximum per question)
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 Statements
Choose two (2) of the following topics and answer them in essay form. Please indicate the topic numbers at the beginning of your essays. (500 words maximum per essay)
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. For Reapplicants (answer this topic plus one (1) of the other topics): What steps have you taken to improve your candidacy since your last application?作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:29 标题: UCLA Anderson Essay Topics 2010-2011
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The UCLA Anderson essay topics for the 2010-2011 admissions season have been released. There are two required essays for first-time applicants, while reapplicants are asked to respond to only one required essay. First-time candidates and reapplicants alike are permitted to respond to two optional essays that are the same for both groups. The essays are as follows:
Required Essays for First-time Applicants:
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)
Required Essay for Reapplicants:
Reapplicants who applied for the entering Fall 2009 or 2010 class are required to complete the following essay.
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?
2. Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the Admissions Committee should be aware? (250 words)作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:29 标题: Kellogg Essay Topics 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-6-16 20:21 编辑
After releasing its deadlines for the 2010-2011 application season on Friday, Northwestern / Kellogg has also announced its 2010-2011 essay topics. The essays are as follows:
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)
For more information, visit the program’s website.作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:29 标题: UNC Kenan-Flagler Essay Topics 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-6-16 20:28 编辑
The UNC / Kenan-Flagler essay topics for the 2010-2011 admissions season have been released; the program’s deadlines were released last Friday. This year, there are three required essays as well as two optional essays. The essay topics are as follows:
Essay One (Required)
What are the 2 or 3 strengths or characteristics that have driven your career success thus far? What are the other strengths that you would like to leverage in the future? (500 words maximum)
Essay Two (Required)
Please describe your short and long term goals post-MBA. Explain how: your professional experience has shaped these goals; why this career option appeals to you; and how you arrived at the decision that now is the time and the MBA is the appropriate degree. (500 words maximum)
Essay Three (Required)
What personal qualities or life experiences distinguish you from other applicants? How do these qualities or experiences equip you to contribute to UNC Kenan-Flagler? (500 words maximum)
Essay Four (Optional)
If your standardized test scores are low, or if you have not had coursework in core business subjects (calculus, microeconomics, statistics, financial accounting), please tell us how you plan to prepare yourself for the quantitative rigor of the MBA curriculum. (300 words maximum)
Essay Five (Optional)
Is there any other information you would like to share that is not presented elsewhere in the application? (300 words maximum)
For more information on Kenan-Flagler’s essay topics or application, make sure to visit the school website.作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:30 标题: Michigan / Ross MBA Essay Topics 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-7-1 10:27 编辑
Michigan / Ross MBA essay topics for the 2010-2011 admissions season have been released; the program’s deadlines were released early May. This year, there are three required essays, a fourth essay with a choice of two topics, and an optional essay. The essay topics are as follows:
Essay 1
Introduce yourself in 100 words or less.
Essay 2
Describe your career goals. How will the Ross MBA help you to achieve your goals? (500 word maximum)
Essay 3
Describe a time in your career when you were frustrated or disappointed. What did you learn from that experience? (500 word maximum)
Essay 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)
Optional Essay
Is there anything else you think the Admissions Committee should know about you to evaluate your candidacy? (500 word maximum)
For more information on Ross’s essay topics or application, be sure to visit the school website.作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:30 标题: Chicago Booth MBA Essay Topics 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-7-9 10:55 编辑
After releasing their deadlines earlier this summer, Chicago Booth have just released their essay topics for the 2010-2011 admissions season. They are as follows:
Essay 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?
Essay 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).
Essay 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:
1. The content is completely up to you. Acceptable file formats are PowerPoint or PDF.
2. There is a strict maximum of four pages, though you can provide fewer if you choose.
3. 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.
4. The file will be evaluated on the quality of content and ability to convey your ideas, not on technical expertise or presentation.
5. 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.作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:30 标题: Darden MBA Essay Topics 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-7-15 09:08 编辑
Darden Essay Topics 2010-2011
Essay 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)
Essay 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)作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:30 标题: MIT Sloan MBA Essay Topics 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-7-16 09:34 编辑
Cover Letter
Prepare a cover letter 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. (500 words or fewer)
Essay 1
Please describe a time when you went beyond what was defined, expected, established, or popular. (500 words or fewer, limited to one page)
Essay 2
Please describe a time when you convinced an individual or group to accept one of your ideas. (500 words or fewer, limited to one page)
Essay 3
Please describe a time when you took responsibility for achieving an objective. (500 words or fewer, limited to one page)作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:30 标题: Cornell / Johnson MBA Essay Topics 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-7-16 10:09 编辑
The three required essay topics are as follows:
Essay 1
Describe your greatest professional achievement and how you added value to your organization. (400 word limit)
Essay 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)
Essay 3
You are the author for the book of Your Life Story. Please write the table of contents for the book. (400 word limit)
Note: Approach this essay with your unique style. We value creativity and authenticity.
For more information, be sure to visit the school’s website.作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:30 标题: Dartmouth Tuck MBA Essay Questions 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-7-19 09:14 编辑
Dartmouth Tuck MBA Essay Questions 2010-2011
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.)
Essay 2
Discuss your most meaningful leadership experience. What did you learn about your own individual strengths and weaknesses through this experience?
Essay 3
What is the greatest challenge or hurdle you have overcome, either personally or professionally, and how did you manage to do so?
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?
Applicants should note that although there is no prescribed restriction on the length of the essays, on average most Tuck applicants use 500 words for each response.作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:30 标题: Berkeley Haas MBA Essay Topics 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-7-20 08:57 编辑
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)
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)作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:31 标题: NYU Stern MBA Essay Topics 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-7-29 16:47 编辑
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?
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.
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.
Please do not submit anything that must be viewed or played electronically (e.g. CDs, DVDs, MP3s, online links), that is perishable (e.g. food) or that has been worn (e.g. used clothing). If you submit a written essay, it should be 500 words maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font.作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:31 标题: UT Austin / McCombs MBA Essay Topics 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-8-6 11:01 编辑
The UT Austin / McCombs School of Business MBA essay topics for the upcoming admissions season have now been released.
The essay topics are as follows:
Essay 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: 650 words)
Essay 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)
Essay 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)
For more information, please visit the school’s website.作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:31 标题: Georgetown / McDonough School of Business MBA Essay Topics 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-9-6 10:27 编辑
For interested applicants, the Georgetown/McDonough School of Business essay topics for the 2010-2011 application season are as follows:
Essay 1 (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 2 (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 3 (750 words):
How will your classmates benefit from your presence in the Georgetown MBA program?
Essay 4 (250 words):
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?.
More information about the essays, as well as the school’s deadlines and application process, visit McDonough’s admissions site.作者: stream 时间: 2010-5-26 10:31 标题: Carnegie Mellon / Tepper MBA Essay Topics 2010-2011
本帖最后由 stream 于 2010-9-6 10:28 编辑
CMU / Tepper’s online application for the 2010-2011 admissions cycle has gone live! For interested applicants, the essay topics are as follows:
A) 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.) (Suggested length: 2 double-spaced pages)
B) 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. (Suggested length: 2 double-spaced pages)
C)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?
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