The Saïd School of Business has announced the 2016-2017 Oxford MBA essay questions for the coming application season. This year’s Oxford MBA application essay prompts (unchanged from the prior year) consist of two “mandatory” essays, as well as additional prompts for 1+1 applicants and reapplicants to Saïd.

Essay 1

How do you fit with Oxford Saïd’s mission? (Maximum 500 words)

Essay 2

Is there anything not covered in the application form which you would like the Admissions committee to know about you? (Maximum 250 words)

Additional essay for those applying under the 1+1 scheme:

Explain why you see this as particularly beneficial for you and how it fits with your careers and personal development aims (Maximum 250 words)

Reapplicant Essay:

What improvements have you made in your candidacy since you last applied to the Oxford MBA? (Maximum 250 words)