[vc_row][vc_column][thim-heading main_title=”MBA Application Questions and Deadlines” title_uppercase=”true” textcolor=”#1e73be” size=”h2″ title_custom=”custom” font_size=”32″ font_weight=”700″ sub_heading=”2020-21 Session” clone_title=”” line=”true” text_align=”text-center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]
US
B-Schools
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]
EU
B-Schools
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]
UK
B-Schools
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]
Asia & Canada
B-Schools
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Harvard Business School (HBS)
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Harvard MBA Application Essay Questions
- As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA Program? (no word count limit)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Harvard Application Tips
Harvard Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Harvard MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadline |
Interview Decision |
Final Decision |
| Early Round | 10 August 2020 | 15 September 2020 | 15 October 2020 |
| Round 1 | 15 September 2020 | 15 October 2020 | 15 December 2020 |
| Round 2 | 15 January 2021 | 15 March 2021 | 15 April 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB)
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Stanford MBA Application Essay Questions
- What matters most to you and why?
- Why Stanford?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Stanford Application Tips
Stanford Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Stanford MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadline |
Interview Decision |
Final Decision |
| Round 1 | 10 August 2020 | 15 September 2020 | 15 October 2020 |
| Round 2 | 15 September 2020 | 15 October 2020 | 15 December 2020 |
| Round 3 | 15 January 2021 | 15 March 2021 | 15 April 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Wharton School of Business
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Wharton MBA Application Essay Questions
- What do you hope to gain professionally from the Wharton MBA? (500 words)
- Taking into consideration your background personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to make specific, meaningful contributions to the Wharton community? (400 words)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Wharton Application Tips
Wharton Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Wharton MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadline |
Interview Decision |
Final Decision |
| Early Round | 15 September 2020 | 28 October 2020 | 16 December 2020 |
| Round 1 | 5 January 2021 | 11 February 2021 | 25 March 2021 |
| Round 2 | 31 March 2021 | 15 April 2021 | 11 May 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
MIT Sloan School of Management
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
MIT Sloan MBA Application Essay Questions
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]MIT Sloan Application Tips
MIT Sloan Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
MIT Sloan MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadline |
Final Decision |
| Round 1 | 1 October 2020 | 16 December 2020 |
| Round 2 | 19 January 2021 | 2 April 2021 |
| Round 3 | 12 April 2021 | 20 May 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Kellogg School of Management
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Kellogg MBA Application Essay Questions
1. Kellogg’s purpose is to educate, equip and inspire brave leaders who create lasting value. Provide a recent example where you have demonstrated leadership and created value. What challenges did you face and what did you learn? (450 words)
2. Values are what guide you in your life and work. What values are important to you and how have they influenced you? (450 words)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Kellogg Application Tips
Kellogg Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Kellogg MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadlines | Final Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Round1 |
September 16, 2020
|
December 9, 2020
|
| Round2 | January 6, 2021 |
March 24, 2021
|
| Round3 |
April 7, 2021
|
May 12, 2021
|
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Chicago Booth
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Chicago Booth MBA Application Essay Questions
1. How will the Booth MBA help you achieve your immediate and long-term post-MBA career goals? (250 word minimum)
2. An MBA is as much about personal growth as it is about professional development. In addition to sharing your experience and goals in terms of career, we’d like to learn more about you outside of the office. Use this opportunity to tell us something about who you are. (250-word minimum)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Chicago Booth Application Tips
Chicago Booth Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Chicago Booth MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadlines | Final Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Round1 | September 24, 2020 | December 3, 2020 |
| Round2 | January 12, 2021 | March 18, 2021 |
| Round3 | April 1, 2021 | May 20, 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Berkeley Haas School of Business
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Berkeley Haas MBA Application Essay Questions
1. What makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why? (300 words maximum)
2. At Berkeley Haas, we are redefining leadership. We value different opinions and perspectives, recognizing that we always have more to learn about others’ lived experiences and histories. We encourage speaking up and listening, and courageously use our power to address barriers and drive change for positive impact.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Berkeley Haas Application Tips
Berkeley Haas Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Berkeley Haas MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadlines | Final Decision |
| Round 1 | September 24, 2020 | December 17, 2020 |
| Round 2 | January 14, 2021 | March 25, 2021 |
| Round 3 | April 5, 2021 | May 13, 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Columbia Business School
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Columbia MBA Application Essay Questions
1. Through your resume and recommendations, we have a clear sense of your professional path to date. What are your career goals over the next 3-5 years and what, in your imagination, would be your long-term dream job? (500 words)
2. Why do you feel Columbia Business School is a good fit for you? (250 words)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Columbia Application Tips
Columbia Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Columbia MBA Deadlines |
|
| Round | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Decision, August 2021 start | October 2, 2020 |
| Regular Decision, January 2021 start | October 2, 2020 |
| Regular Decision, August 2021 start | April 9, 2021 |
| Deferred Enrollment, August 2023 start | April 15, 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Yale School of Management
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Yale SOM MBA Application Essay Questions
1. Describe the biggest commitment you have ever made. (500 words maximum)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Yale SOM Application Tips
Yale SOM Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Yale SOM MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadline | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | September 15, 2020 | December 8, 2020 |
| Round 2 | January 7, 2021 | March 26, 2021 |
| Round 3 | April 13, 2021 | May 18, 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
NYU Stern
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
NYU Stern MBA Application Essay Questions
1. What are your short and long-term career goals?
2. How will the MBA help you achieve them?
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]NYU Stern Application Tips
NYU Stern Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
NYU Stern MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadlines | Final Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Round1 | October 15, 2020 | January 1, 2021 |
| Round2 | November 15, 2020 | February 1, 2021 |
| Round3 | January 15, 2021 | April 1, 2021 |
| Round4 | March 15, 2021 | June 1, 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Darden School of Business – University of Virginia
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Virginia Darden MBA Application Essay Questions
1. Why is an MBA a critical next step toward your short- and long-term career goals? (500 word limit)
2. Each of our applicants is unique. Describe how your background, values, education, activities and/or leadership skills will enhance the experience of other Darden students. (500 word limit)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Virginia Darden Application Tips
Virginia Darden Recommendations
Virginia Darden Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Virginia Darden MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadlines | Final Decision |
| Round1 | 5 October 2020 | 9 December 2020 |
| Round2 | 4 January 2021 | 17 March 2021 |
| Round3 | 7 April 2021 | 5 May 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Tuck School of Business
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Tuck MBA Application Essay Questions
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?
2. Tell us about your most meaningful leadership experience and what role you played. What did you learn about your own individual strengths and weaknesses through this experience? (500 words)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Tuck Application Tips
Tuck Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Tuck MBA Application Deadlines |
Application Deadline | Admissions Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Round1 | September 28, 2020 | December 10, 2020 |
| Round2 | January 4, 2021 | March 18, 2021 |
| Round3 | March 29, 2021 | May 6, 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Duke Fuqua School of Business
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Duke Fuqua MBA Application Essay Questions
1. Share with us your list of “25 Random Things” about YOU
2. Why is pursuing an MBA the right next step for you?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Duke Fuqua Application Tips
Duke Fuqua Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
| Duke Fuqua MBA Deadlines | Application Deadlines | Final Decision |
| Round1 | Oct. 20, 2020 | Dec. 18, 2020 |
| Round2 | Jan. 7, 2021 | Mar. 19, 2021 |
| Round3 | Mar. 25, 2021 | Apr. 30, 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Michigan Ross
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Michigan Ross MBA Application Essay Questions
1. Michigan Ross is a place where people from all backgrounds with different career goals can thrive. Please share your short-term career goal. Why is this career goal right for you? (300 words)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Michigan Ross Application Tips
Michigan Ross Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Michigan Ross MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadlines | Final Decision |
| Round 1 | September 14, 2020 | December 4, 2020 |
| Round 2 | January 4, 2021 | March 17, 2021 |
| Round 3 | March 29, 2021 | May 5, 2021 |
| Round 4 | June 1, 2021 | June 25, 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Cornell Johnson
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Cornell Johnson MBA Application Essay Questions
1. A statement of your goals will begin a conversation that will last throughout the admissions process and guide your steps during the MBA program and experience. To the best of your understanding today, please share your short and long term goals by completing the following sentences and answering the enclosed short answer question (350 words maximum)
2. At Cornell, our students and alumni share a desire to positively impact the organizations and communities they serve. How do you intend to make an impact during the next several years of your education and/or career? (350 words maximum)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Cornell Johnson Application Tips
Cornell Johnson Recommendations
Cornell Johnson Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
Cornell Johnson MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadlines | Initial Notification |
Final Decision | Deposit & Official Documentation Deadline |
| Round 1 | 10/8/2020 | 11/18/2020 | 12/18/2020 | 1/15/2021 |
| Round 2 | 1/5/2021 | 3/19/2021 | 4/9/2021 | 4/30/2021 |
| Round 3 | 4/8/2021 | 5/12/2021 | 6/1/2021 | 6/15/2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
UCLA Anderson
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
UCLA Anderson MBA Application Essay Questions
1.How have events of the past year influenced the impact you would like to make in your community, career, or both? (250 words maximum)
2. Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the Admissions Committee should be aware of ? (250 words maximum)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]UCLA Anderson Application Tips
UCLA Anderson Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
UCLA Anderson MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadlines | Final Decision |
| Round 1 | October 2, 2020 | December 18, 2020 |
| Round 2 | January 8, 2021 | March 26, 2021 |
| Round 3 | April 16, 2021* | May 21, 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
USC Marshall
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
USC Marshall MBA Application Essay Questions
1.What is your specific, immediate short-term career goal upon completion of your MBA? Please include an intended position, function, and industry in your response. (word limit: 100)
2. Please draft a letter that begins with “Dear Admissions Committee” (word limit: 600) This letter is meant to be your personal statement that provides the Admissions Committee with an understanding of your candidacy for Marshall beyond what is evident in other parts of your application. This essay is purposely open-ended. You are free to express yourself in whatever way you see fit. Our goal is to have an appreciation for and an understanding of each candidate in ways that are not captured by test scores, grades, and resumes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]USC Marshall Application Tips
USC Marshall Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
USC Marshall MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadlines | Final Decision |
| Round 1 | October 15, 2020 | December 31, 2020 |
| Round 2 | January 5, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
| Round 3 | March 1, 2020 | May 15, 2021 |
| Round 4 | April 15, 2021 | June 15, 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
McCombs School of Business
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
McCombs MBA Application Essay Questions
1. We will learn a lot about your professional background through your resume and letter of recommendation, but we want to get to know you further. Please introduce yourself. Select only one communication method for your response.
a.Write an essay (250 words)
b.Share a video introduction (one minute in length)
2. Picture yourself at the completion of your MBA journey. Describe how you spent your time as a Texas McCombs MBA student to achieve your personal and professional goals.(500 word[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]McCombs Application Tips
McCombs Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
McCombs MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadlines | Final Decision |
| Round 1 | October 13, 2020 | December 17, 2020 |
| Round 2 | January 5, 2021 | March 25, 2021 |
| Round 3 | March 30, 2021 | May 6, 2021 |
| Round 4 | May 11, 2021 | June 17, 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
CMU Tepper
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
CMU Tepper MBA Application Essay Questions
1. The Tepper community is dynamic and unique. Each community member’s individual journey has shaped them into classmates who are collaborative, supportive, and inclusive. Describe how you have overcome adversity during your journey. What did you learn about yourself and how has that shaped who you are? (Maximum 350-500 words.)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]CMU Tepper Application Tips
CMU Tepper Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
CMU Tepper MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadlines | Final Decision |
| Round 1 | Oct. 4, 2020 | Dec. 9, 2020 |
| Round 2 | Jan. 10, 2021 | March 10, 2021 |
| Round 3 | March 2, 2021 | May 6, 2021 |
| Round 4 | April 12, 2021 | May 20, 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
UNC Kenan Flagler
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
UNC Kenan Flagler MBA Application Essay Questions
1. Your response should be no longer than 500 words and should address the following questions:
- What are your immediate career goals?
- How will you benefit personally and professionally from earning an MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler?
- As the business world continues to evolve, circumstances can change that can guide you in a different direction. Should your goals that you provided above not transpire, what other opportunities would you explore?
2. Your response should be no longer than 300 words and should address the following question:
2020 brought many defining experiences, including a global pandemic, changes to learning and working environments, and calls for social justice and racial equity. At UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, these experiences propel us to strengthen efforts to increase the diversity in our community, to create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment, and to teach our students to manage diversity, equity and inclusion. What have you learned about diversity, equity and inclusion in 2020?
Please share your experience and what you learned about yourself as a leader. Tell us how you changed or would like to change your leadership style? If you were not leading a team, tell us what you learned at your level about diversity, equity and inclusion. How do you expect to continue that growth in the MBA program?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]UNC Kenan Flagler Application Tips
UNC Kenan Flagler Sample Essays
UNC Kenan Flagler Recommendations
UNC Kenan Flagler Interview Tips[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
UNC Kenan Flagler MBA Deadlines |
Application Deadlines | GMAT/GRE Waiver Deadline (Recommended) |
Final Decision |
| Round 1 | October 13, 2020 | September 29, 2020 | December 14, 2020 |
| Round 2 | January 5, 2021 | December 15, 2020 | March 8, 2021 |
| Round 3 | March 1, 2021 | February 15, 2021 | April 12, 2021 |
| Round 4 | April 12, 2021 | March 29, 2021 | May 24, 2021 |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
