The Cambridge admissions committee has released the Judge essay topics & deadlines for the 2016-2017 application season. Cambridge / Judge conducts its admissions process in 5 rounds, with set interview dates for those invited to attend. There are two essay topics (a decrease from three the prior year) in addition to a career goals section.

What did you learn from your most spectacular failure? (up to 200 words)

Describe a situation where you had to work jointly with others to achieve a common goal. What did you learn from the experience? (up to 200 words)

In addition to these two questions, candidates to Cambridge Judge are asked to provide a personal statement as it relates to their career objectives. It must address all three points and not exceed 500 words.

• What are your short and long term career objectives and what skills/characteristics do you already have that will help you achieve them?
• What actions will you take before and during the MBA to contribute to your career outcome?
• If you are unsure of your post-MBA career path, how will the MBA equip you for the future?

Round 1
Application Deadline: September 9, 2016
Interview Date: October 24, 2016

Round 2
Application Deadline: October 21, 2016
Interview Date: December 5, 2016

Round 3
Application Deadline: January 6, 2017
Interview Dates: February 20, 2017 and February 27, 2017

Round 4
Application Deadline: March 10, 2017
Interview Date: April 24, 2017

Round 5
Application Deadline: May 5, 2017
Interview Date: June 12, 2017