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Rice University (Jones)
Deadline
Round    Application Deadline    Decision Date  
1   November 8, 2010   December 17, 2010
2   January 10, 2011   February 18, 2011
3   February 21, 2011   April 1, 2011
4   April 4, 2011   May 13, 2011
5   June 6, 2011   July 1, 2011

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Essays
All applicants must submit 3 required essays. Re-applicants must submit a 4th required essay. All applicants may submit an optional additional essay if they choose. The essay topics are:


Describe your short-term and long-term career goals, and how the MBA will help you achieve those goals. Include in your discussion: Why is now the appropriate time to pursue an MBA, and why are you interested in obtaining a Rice MBA? (Maximum 750 words)
  
Describe a time when you successfully transformed an idea into action. How did your leadership and interpersonal skills contribute to this experience, and how will this experience impact your contribution as a team member at the Jones School? (Maximum 750 words)
  
Choose ONE of the following four essay topics (maximum 750 words):
Describe a defining moment or event that changed your life. Include its impact on you and how it altered your view of the world.
Describe your perfect day. (Assume you have no restrictions, financial or otherwise.)
If you were given the superpower of your choice, what would it be and why? How would you use your superpower?
What historical event would you like to have witnessed or participated in, and why?
  
Required for re-applicants ONLY: Think about the time that has elapsed since you last applied to the Jones School. What actions have you taken to improve your candidacy? (Maximum 750 words)
  
Optional: You may use this essay to discuss anything else that you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you, or to provide information or clarification on one or more aspects of your application. (Maximum 750 words)

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University of Florida (Hough)
Deadline
Traditional 1-Year MBA - Option A
Rolling Admission
Class begins: May 2, 2011

Traditional 1-Year MBA - Option B
Rolling Admission
Class begins: Jun 20, 2011

Traditional 2-Year MBA
Rolling Admission
Class begins: Aug 15, 2011

Round 1*
International

Option A   Nov 1, 2010
Option B   Nov 1, 2010
2-Year   Nov 1, 2010
Domestic Option A   Dec 1, 2010
Option B   Dec 1, 2010
2-Year   Dec 1, 2010

Round 2
International Option A Jan 15, 2011**
Option B Jan 15, 2011**
2-Year Jan 15, 2011
Domestic Option A   Feb 15, 2011
Option B   Mar 1, 2011
2-Year   Mar 1, 2011

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Essays
Please respond to the following questions on separate sheets of paper. Please double-space your essays.

1) (All applicants) Describe how you would like to see your career develop. Explain how your academic background,
prior professional experience and the Florida MBA degree will help you achieve your career goals. If your career
goals are international, or you are an international student, please include as part of your career plans in what country
or region you plan to seek employment following completion of the program. Limit your response to 2-3 pages.

2) (Traditional Applicants Only) Describe a success that you achieved due to your self-motivation, persistence, and hard
work. What motivated you? Limit your response to 1-2 pages.

3) (Optional) Please share any additional information that you think will assist the Admissions Committee in evaluating
your application to the Florida MBA Programs. Limit your response to no more than 1 page.

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University of California--Davis
Deadline
Daytime MBA
Application Deadlines

Round 1*
Round 2*
Round 3
Late Round
November 3, 2010
January 5, 2011
March 2, 2011
May 18, 2011

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Essays
Outside Activities, Awards and Honors

List honors, awards and recognitions that you have received. Please list significant extracurricular activities during college. List other significant activities or organizations that you have joined since college. List any distinctive accomplishments or achievements. Include dates of participation, offices held and average hours spent per month.

Each essay should be typed, double-spaced using a 12 point font.

Essay 1
1) Our most successful MBA candidates have identified their professional aspirations and can clearly articulate them. Being as specific as possible, tell us:

What career path have you identified for yourself?
What experiences have helped prepare you?
What relevant skills have you already acquired?
(500 word maximum)*

Essay 2
2) The UC Davis MBA fosters innovation, collaboration and excellence and challenges you to excel academically, professionally and personally. With this in mind, why is UC Davis the right MBA experience for you?(250 word maximum)*

Essay 3
3) We provide opportunities for you to take theory and put it into practice, what we call 'Ideas into Action.' Share a recent professional example when you took an idea and put it into action, either successfully or unsuccessfully. Describe the impact this had on your organization.(250 word maximum)*

Essay 4 Optional
Is there any other information about your background, family or experience that you would like to share with the Admissions Committee? (250 word maximum)

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University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign
Deadline
First Round - Early admission consideration:
December 1, 2010

Second Round - Deadline for anyone needing an I-20:
February 1, 2011

Third Round - For domestic applicants and anyone not needing an I-20:
March 15, 2011

Final Round - For domestic applicants and anyone not needing an I-20:
May 1, 2011

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Essays
Personal Statement
The personal statement is your opportunity to discuss why you would like to earn an MBA from Illinois. There is no set formula for what to write, but here are a few general tips:

Be original-Write about how the Illinois MBA can help you achieve your professional goals by discussing your current and previous employment opportunities, life goals, etc. This is an opportunity for you to tell your story. Try to differentiate yourself from the other applicants by telling a unique story.
Research the Illinois MBA and incorporate an understanding of the core values of the program into your personal statement. For example, teamwork, leadership and interpersonal skills are critical success factors at Illinois. When telling your story, try to incorporate examples of how you possess these skills into your personal statement.
Spelling and grammar are very important as writing is a critical component of any MBA program. Be sure to double-check your statement prior to submission.
Additional Essay
If you feel there are any parts of your application that are weak or need explanation we invite you to write an additional statement addressing these issues.

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University of Iowa (Tippie)
Deadline
Deadline Date Financial Aid Status
Early Decision Deadline
All Applicants January 15, 2011 Receives Priority for Financial Aid  
Final Deadline International Applicants  April 15, 2011 Aid awarded based on availability
Early Decision Deadline
Domestic Applicants  April 15, 2011 Receives Priority for Financial Aid  
Final Deadline
Domestic Applicants  July 30, 2011 Aid awarded based on availability

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Essays
These responses are your opportunity to express aspects about yourself that may not be revealed by your academic record. Prepare them carefully and limit each response to one typed page.

1. Discuss your specific career objectives and how the Tippie MBA will contribute to the accomplishment of your objectives.

2. Give an example of a situation or an action that demonstrates your ability to be successful in a professional environment (e.g., communication skills, entrepreneurial interests, leadership ability, etc.).

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University of Maryland--College Park (Smith)
Deadline
Application Deadline Decision Mailing Date
November 1, 2010 January 15, 2011
December 15, 2010 February 15, 2011
January 15, 2011* April 15, 2011
March 1, 2011 May 1, 2011
April 30, 2011  June 1, 2011

*Priority deadline to be considered for all financial awards.

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Essays
REQUIRED ESSAY 1
Application essays allow the admissions committee to get to know you better both professionally and personally. Additionally, the essays are used to assess writing skills, which are critical in the graduate business degree program.

What are your specific post-graduate short-term and long-term goals? How will a graduate degree from the Robert H. Smith School of Business assist you in achieving your goals? Finally, please discuss your personal and professional motivations for pursuing a graduate degree. Please limit your response to 2 pages, double-spaced.

REQUIRED ESSAY 2
Choose one of the two essays below: (Note: Enter or upload response to the selected essay here.)

1. If salary was not a factor and your living expenses were covered, what would you do for a living and how would you spend your time?

2. If you could be the leader of an organization, what organization would you choose, and why? What changes would you make to enhance the organization and what current strategies would you retain?

Please limit your response to 2 pages, double-spaced.

OPTIONAL ESSAY
Please use this essay to provide the admissions committee with additional information that will assist us in evaluating your candidacy (for example, an explanation for gaps in employment history or an undergraduate grade point average that is less than 3.0).

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Michigan State University (Broad)
Deadline
Round  Application deadline Decisions mailed by  
1 November 1, 2010 December 15, 2010
2 January 10, 2011 March 29, 2011
3 March 1, 2011 April 22, 2011
4 April 15, 2011 May 27, 2011
Final June 1, 2011 June 30, 2011

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Essays
Essay A
Required for all applicants except Juris Doctor/MBA applicants, who answer Essay E.

Describe both your short- and long-term career goals. How compatible is your career progression or professional accomplishments to date with these goals? How will the Broad MBA from MSU help you achieve these professional goals? Please address why you believe now is the appropriate time to pursue the MBA as a part of your response.

Limit your response to 700 words or two pages.

Essay B
Required for all applicants.

Describe your most significant professional achievement. Provide evidence of your leadership skills displayed, the actions you took, the influence you had on your organization, and the results attained.

Limit your response to 375 words or one page.

Essay C
Required for all applicants.

How have your background and life experiences, including social, economic, cultural, familial, educational, or other opportunities and/or challenges shaped or influenced you as an individual and as a leader? How might you leverage your background to contribute to the Broad MBA community?

Limit your response to 375 words or one page.

Essay D
Optional for all applicants.

You should only answer this question if you feel your complete application for admission does not adequately represent you. What other information do you believe is necessary in the assessment of your candidacy to the Broad MBA?

Limit your response to 375 words or one page.

Essay E
For Juris Doctor/MBA candidates only.

What attracts you to the dual degree Juris Doctor/MBA program at MSU? What are your future career aspirations? How does the MBA degree, along with your chosen concentration in human resources, finance, supply chain, or marketing fit with these aspirations, both in the short and long term?

Limit your response to 700 words or two pages.

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Wake Forest University (Babcock)
Deadline
Program Application Available Scholarship Deadline* Final Application Deadline** Enrollment Begins
Full-time MBA September 3 February 15 April 15 Fall (August)

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Essays
One Essay

One essay is required. Exception: Done in a Day participants may forgo writing the essay in exchange for the Done in a Day panel interview.  If you have registered and received confirmation for your participation in a Done in a Day event, please type "Participating in Done in a Day" in a Word document and upload this document for your essay in the online application.  If you are interested in being considered for the Dingledine Scholar for Positive Social Impact award, you are still required to submit the Dingledine Scholar essay.
  
The essay has a 500-word limit and should be typed, double-spaced, using 11 point font.  This year's essay question is: Why are you interested in a graduate business degree from Wake Forest University? How will this degree help you achieve your short-term and long-term professional goals?
  
Applicants may use the second essay (optional) to discuss anomalies that exist in your application or things that may be potential concerns to the Admissions Committee.
  
Applicants who wish to be considered for the Dingledine Scholar for Positive Social Impact award must submit their application, including the Dingledine Scholar essay, by the February 15 scholarship deadline. The Dingledine Scholar essay follows the same word limit and spacing requirements as the above required essay. This year's Dingledine Scholar essay is: Describe your dream for a different and better world. How might you manifest your dream into reality? How are you presently working to better the lives of others in fulfillment of your dream? How will your Wake Forest MBA experience facilitate your creating this reality?

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Pennsylvania State University--University Park (Smeal)
Deadline
Deadline Submit Your Application By Expect a Decision By
Early Decision
December 1 January 31
All International Applicants
Domestic Applicants
Seeking Financial Aid February 1 March 31
Domestic Applicants
Not Seeking Financial Aid April 15 May 31

All applications will be reviewed by two branches of the University: the Penn State Smeal MBA Program Admissions Office (MBA requirements and admissions criteria) and the Penn State University Graduate School (verification of educational documentation and credentials, and international visa requirements). You may be contacted by parties from either area.

Admissions application reviews and decisions are made on a rolling basis following application deadlines.

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Essays
Format: Please complete the following three essays and upload them to the application in .pdf or .rtf format. Please include all three essays in one document.

Length: Please limit your essays to one page per question. If it is imperative, you may have one additional paragraph beyond the one page limit.
Academic Integrity: Please follow academic integrity guidelines regarding plagiarism - "using someone else's words or ideas without properly giving credit." To ensure academic integrity, all essays will be confirmed through Turnitin for Admissions authenticity software.
Essay Questions

Your career: Where have you been? Where are you going? How will you get there?

Imagine it is the fall of your second year in the Penn State Smeal MBA Program. You have just completed an interview for your dream job, with your dream company. Write a business thank you letter to your interviewer in 400 words or less.

We value Principled Leadership. Our Penn State Smeal MBA values state: "We are Individuals of Character and Integrity. We value honesty, humility, and hard work. We value passion, commitment, and personal responsibility. We honor our obligation to each other and to the world in which we live." How have you and how will you exemplify this value?

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Southern Methodist University (Cox)
Deadline
Round 1 - November 3, 2010
Ensures the eariest possible admission decision.

Round 2 - January 12, 2011
STRONGLY recommended for international candidates, those who plan to apply for the Cox Distinguished MBA Scholars program, and those who wish to receive a decision in time to attend Sneak Preview Weekend.

Round 3 - March 9, 2011
Final application opportunity for those who wish to be considered for merit-based scholarship awards.

Round 4 - April 27, 2011
Final regular deadline; after this deadline, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis only if space remains in the incoming class.

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Essays
All applicants must answer questions 1 and 2. MA/MBA applicants must also answer question 3B, but those applying to the full-time MBA or JD/MBA programs must instead answer question 3A. Please read the instructions below for the supplemental question to determine if it is also required for your application.

1 Ho did o - How you come to the decision to pursue a graduate business degree? Are there specific skills you wish to develop or enhance? What are your post-graduate career goals? How will a
graduate degree from the Cox School of Business help you in your professional development? (2 pages maximum; double spaced; minimum 10 point font)

2 - Please describe a challenge faced in the workplace and the steps you took to resolve it. Would you make the same decision again? If not, what would you do differently? (2 pages maximum;
double spaced; minimum 10 point font)

Candidates for the MA/MBA dual degree program must answer question 3B. All other candidates must answer question 3A. Please ensure you submit the question which applies to your program of interest.

3A - The Cox School of Business seeks students who desire to become leaders with purpose – those who will positively influence the global business community, whether in a small way or on a large scale. What have you done thus far in your career to make a difference? (2 pages maximum; double spaced; 10 point font minimum)

3B – MA/MBA CANDIDATES ONLY: How do you plan to make an impact on the arts/non-profit community and how specifically would your graduate education help you do so? (2 pages maximum; double spaced; minimum 10 point font)

SUPPLEMENTAL – If you answered “yes” to the questions related to academic/disciplinary issues or criminal history you MUST submit this essay. therwise, please only use this space to address essential issues not covered in the rest of your application package. (2 pages maximum; double spaced; minimum 10 point font)