June 28, 2009

Chicago Booth School of Business Essay Topics 2009-2010

Below are the Essay questions for the Fall 2010 application. The Fall 2010 Chicago Booth application will be available on the Online Application System in mid-July 2009.

Essays

1. How did you choose your most recent job/internship and how did this experience influence your future goals? What about the Chicago Booth MBA makes you feel it is the next best step in your career at this time? (750-1000 words)

1a. FOR REAPPLICANTS 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? (250 words)

2. Please choose one of the following (500 - 750 words):

Describe a time when you wish you could have retracted something you said or did. When did you realize your mistake and how did you handle the situation?

-or-

Describe a time when you were surprised by feedback that you received. What was the feedback and why were you surprised?
Slide Presentation

We have asked for a great deal of information throughout this application and now invite you to tell us about yourself. In four slides or less please answer the following question: What have you not already shared in your application that you would like your future classmates to know about you?

We have set forth the following guidelines for you to consider when creating your presentation.

* The content is completely up to you. There is no right or wrong approach to this essay.
* Feel free to use the software you are most comfortable with. Acceptable formats for upload in the online application system are PowerPoint or PDF.
* There is a strict maximum of 4 slides, though you can provide fewer than 4 if you choose.
* Slides will be printed 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. Color may be used.
* Slides will be evaluated on the quality of content and ability to convey your ideas, not on technical expertise or presentation.
* You are welcome to attach a document containing notes if you feel a deeper explanation of your slides is necessary. However the hope is the slide is able to stand alone and convey your ideas clearly. You will not be penalized for adding notes but you should not construct a slide with the intention of using the notes section as a consistent means of explanation.

Optional Essay

If there is any important information that is relevant for your candidacy that you were unable to address elsewhere in the application, please share that information here.


To view Application Deadlines for Booth School of Business click here
Link: Essay Questions

NYU/ Stern Essay Topics 2009-2010

The NYU / Stern 2009-2010 essay topics are as follows:

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. If you are not submitting Essay 3 online, you are required to upload a brief description of your submission in your online application.

Essay 4. Additional Information (optional)

Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. This may include current or past gaps in employment, further explanation of your undergraduate record or self-reported academic transcript(s), plans to retake the GMAT and/or TOEFL or any other relevant information.

If you are unable to submit a recommendation from a current supervisor, you must explain your reason in Essay 4.
If you are a re-applicant from last year, please explain how your candidacy has improved since your last application.
If you are applying to a dual degree program, please explain your decision to pursue a dual degree.

Note: The School states to adhere to following details when completing the Essays section of the standard online application.

Your essays should be written entirely by you. An offer of admission will be withdrawn if you did not write your essays. Please note the following:

* Essays 1, 2 and 4 must be typed and submitted using the standard U.S. 8 1/2” x 11” format, double-spaced, in 12-point font.
* Please adhere to the essay word limits provided for each question.
* Word limits apply to the total question. For example, your response to Essay 1 should answer part (a), part (b) and part (c) with a maximum of 750 words.
* Label the top of each essay with the following: Name, Date of Birth (month, day, year), Essay Number and Page Number (e.g.: Joe Applicant, January 1, 2001, Essay 1, Page 1)

Link:
Essays
Application Deadlines

Berkeley/ Haas Application Deadlines 2009-2010

The Haas School of Business Application Deadlines are as below:

Round One
Deadline: October 20, 2009
GMAT and TOEFL taken on or before deadline: October 20, 2009
Decision Notification: January 27, 2010

Round Two

Deadline: December 10, 2009
GMAT and TOEFL taken on or before deadline: December 10, 2009
Decision Notification: March 17, 2010

Round Three
Deadline: February 2, 2010
GMAT and TOEFL taken on or before deadline: February 2, 2010
Decision Notification: April 28, 2010

Round Four
Deadline: March 10, 2010
GMAT and TOEFL taken on or before deadline: March 10, 2010
Decision Notification: May 19, 2010

Note: In order for an application to be considered for a particular round, it must be submitted online prior to midnight Pacific Standard Time the evening of the deadline.


Link: Application Information
Essays: Application essays topics

June 25, 2009

Michigan / Ross Application Deadlines 2009-2010

Ross School of Business Application Deadlines for Full-Time MBA 2009-2010 are as follows:

Round 1

Deadline: October 10, 2009
Decision Notification: January 15, 2010

Round 2

Deadline: January 2, 2010
Notification: March 15, 2010

Round 3

Deadline: March 1, 2010
Notification: May 15, 2010

International students are encouraged to apply in decision Round I or II.
The 2009-2010 application will be available on August 1.

Links:
http://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/ApplyNow.htm
Essay Topics

June 24, 2009

Simon Graduate School of Business Announces International Student Loan Program

The Simon School of Business, University of Rochester announced about its International Student Loan Program today.
The program is primarily geared toward international students who may not have access to loan options that require a U.S. citizen or resident as a co-signer.

According to the the school,"The loan product currently being finalized is complex, and requires a significant amount of due diligence by both the Simon and University Finance offices, as well at the University attorney’s office. Although actual terms and conditions are being negotiated and reviewed, we have received final approval to move forward from the University of Rochester senior leadership. Further details on the terms and next steps will be announced via e-mail within the next 7-10 days to both incoming and continuing graduate students."

This loan program is hoped to increase access to the Simon School M.B.A. and M.S. degree, especially for individuals who are from a country where access to credit may be limited or inaccessible."


Link: International Student Loan Program


June 23, 2009

Indian School of Business, Hyderabad invites 'rejects' to re-apply

According to Times of India, The Indian School of Business, Hyderabad has invited MBA applicants that it had rejected last year to re-apply. These rejects will be allowed to re-apply at one-third the application fee which is currently Rs 3,000.

According to the letter sent out to rejects, "...the processing our backend team has to do in terms of reapplications is less and thus cost us less. We would thus like to pass on this advantage to you and incentivise your reapplication to the ISB. Your application to the ISB as a reapplicant will now cost you Rs 1,000- only."

A number of applicants now have been asked to re-apply for the 2010-2011 batch — and not for the 2009-'10 batch which has already begun. In addition to re-applicants, a student who had not even applied to ISB, but who had mentioned ISB as one of his top preferences while giving his GMAT exams, was invited to apply to ISB this year.

To read full article visit the link: Times of India

June 18, 2009

NYU/ Stern Round 1 Application Deadline for 2009-10

NYU/Stern 's Round 1 deadline for the 2009-2010 is November 15, 2009

According to the announcement on NYU Stern website,"The Full-time application is currently undergoing annual updates. The updated application will be available in mid-August. The first deadline to apply for the Class of 2012 is November 15, 2009"

NYU Stern Essay Topics for 2009-2010 are stated here

Northwestern/ Kellogg Application Deadlines 2009-10

The 2009-2010 Application Deadlines are as follows:

Round One:
Application Deadline: 15 October 2009
Notification Date: 11 January 2010

Round Two:
Application Deadline: 14 January 2010
Notification Date: 29 March 2010

Round Three:
Application Deadline: 4 March 2010
Notification Date: 17 May 2010


To view Kellogg Application essay Topics click here

Link: Deadlines

June 10, 2009

Northwestern / Kellogg Application Essay Topics for 2009-10

2010 Application Essay Questions for Kellogg School of Management are as below:

Essay #1
MBA Program applicants - Briefly assess your career progress to date. Elaborate on your future career plans and your motivation for pursuing a graduate degree at Kellogg. (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 your peers select you to become 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 a time when you had to make an unpopular decision.
b) People may be surprised to learn that I….
c) I wish the admissions committee had asked me……

Required essay for re-applicants only
Since your previous application, what steps have you taken to strengthen your candidacy? (400 word limit)



To view Kellogg School of Management Application Deadlines click here

Link: 2010 Application Essay Questions

June 9, 2009

Wharton MBA Application Essay Topics for 2009-10

Wharton MBA Admissions Committee announced 2009-10 Application Essay Questions

The full application, which will include questions for recommenders and other application requirements, will be available on our website in August. Wharton MBA Admission Committee advices applicants that as you begin to think about your responses to these essay questions, remember that the Admissions Committee is interested in getting to know you on both a professional and personal level. Admission Committee encourages you to be introspective, candid, and succinct. Most importantly, it suggests that you be yourself.

Below are the essay questions for the Wharton MBA Class of 2012.

2009-2010 Questions – First-Time Applicants

Essay 1 – (750-1000 words)
As a leader in global business, Wharton is committed to sustaining “a truly global presence through its engagement in the world”. What goals are you committed to and why? How do you envision the Wharton MBA contributing to the attainment of those goals?

Essay 2 – (750-1000 words)
Tell us about a time when you had to adapt by accepting/understanding the perspective of people different from yourself.

Essay 3 – (500 words)
Describe a failure that you have experienced. What role did you play, and what did you learn about yourself?

Essay 4 – (500 words) Choose one of the following:
a. Give us a specific example of a time when you solved a complex problem.
b. Tell us about something significant that you have done to improve yourself, in either your professional and/or personal endeavors.

Essay 5 (Optional) – (250 words)
If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the Committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g., unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, significant weaknesses in your application).

2009-2010 Questions – Re-Applicants

(Please note: re-applicant essays are for those who applied during the application cycle in 2007-08 or 2008-09 only. Reapplicants from 2006-07 or earlier are to complete the first-time applicant essays).

Re-Applicant Essay 1 – (1000 words)
As a leader in global business, Wharton is committed to sustaining “a truly global presence through its engagement in the world”. What goals are you committed to and why? How do you envision the Wharton MBA contributing to the attainment of those goals? How has your candidacy improved since the last time you applied?

Re-Applicant Essay 2 – (500 words)
Describe a failure that you have experienced. What role did you play, and what did you learn about yourself?

Re-Applicant Essay 3 – (500 words) Choose one of the following:
a. Give us a specific example of a time when you solved a complex problem.
b. Tell us about something significant that you have done to improve yourself, in either your professional and/or personal endeavors.

Re-Applicant Essay 4 (Optional) – (250 words)
If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the Committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g., unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, significant weaknesses in your application).

For Wharton Application Deadlines click here

MIT Slaon Application Deadlines/ Essay Topics (2009-10)

MIT Sloan School of Management Application Deadlines for entrance to the MIT Sloan MBA Program beginning August 2010.

Round 1*:
Application Received by: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (12 noon Pacific time)
Decisions Released by**: Monday, February 1, 2010
Reply by: Friday, April 1, 2010

Round 2:
Application Received by: Tuesday, January 12, 2009 (12 noon Pacific time)
Decisions Released by**: Monday, April 5, 2010
Reply by: Friday, May 28, 2010

* Reapplicants must submit their application by the Round I deadline.

**Decisions will be released early for some candidates who will be denied admission without an interview.

Cover Letter

Prepare a cover letter (up to 500 words) 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.

Essay Topics

We are interested in learning more about you and how you work, think, and act. For each essay, please provide a brief overview of the situation followed by a detailed description of your response. Please limit the experiences you discuss to those which have occurred in the past three years.

In each of the essays please describe in detail what you thought, felt, said, and did.

All Applicants

Essay 1: Please describe a time when you went beyond what was defined, expected, established, or popular. (500 words or less, limited to one page)

Essay 2: Please describe a time when you coached, trained, or mentored a person or group. (500 words or less, limited to one page)

Essay 3: Please describe a time when you took responsibility for achieving an objective. (500 words or less, limited to one page)


Links:
Deadlines and Decisions
Application Instructions



June 8, 2009

IIMC PGPEX-IV (2010-11) Application Deadlines/ Essay Topics

IIM Calcutta PGPEX-1V ADMISSION SCHEDULE

Downloading of Admission Brochure for 4th Batch from IIM Calcutta website: May 11 , 2009 onwards (http://www.iimcal.ac.in/pgpex)

Submission of Applications: May 11 – July 31, 2009

Announcement of Short-listed Candidates: Second half of August, 2009

Interview of Short-listed Candidates: Second half of September, 2009

Announcement of Selected Candidates: First half of November, 2009

Students of the 4th Batch to report on Campus: April 10, 2010

Registration for Students of the 4th Batch: April 12-13, 2010

Orientation Sessions for Students of the 4th Batch: April 16, 2010

Commencement of the Session for the 4th Batch: April 19, 2010

ESSAY TOPICS

1. Give detailed descriptions of three activities you performed in your workplace in the last five years which will help us assess your abilities and strengths.

2. Narrate an important/unusual incident of your life when you had to face a very demanding/challenging situation. How did you overcome the situation? What lessons did you learn from this incident?

3. What are the changes in your profile vis-à-vis previous year's?

4. Anything else you would like to highlight in support of your application?

June 7, 2009

IIMA PGPX-V (2010-11) Application Deadlines/ Essay Topics

Application Deadlines and Decision Dates

Application Deadline: August 10, 2009
Intimation to short listed candidates for Interviews: By September 10, 2009
Personal Interviews Dates: September-October 2009
Personal Interviews Centers:
India: Ahmedabad & Bangalore
USA: Newark
UK: London
Announcement of Final Selection results: October 31, 2009

Additional Write-ups to be Sent by Candidates Short-listed for Interview (In September)

Short-listed candidates for interviews are required to send a write-up on the following topics (about 500 words each).

A. What do you expect to gain from the PGPX course at IIMA?
B. Describe a situation that has demonstrated your leadership qualities.
C. Describe the single event or achievement that has significantly influenced your life.
D. Give a description of yourself stressing the personal characteristics that you feel are your strengths and weaknesses.
E. Any other information that you believe will help us make a favourable decision on your application.

For additional information, please contact: pgpxquery@iimahd.ernet.in
Web: http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/

June 4, 2009

UCLA Anderson: Round 3 Admit Decisions Released

"The UCLA Anderson MBA Admissions Committee has released its Round 3 admissions decisions. Each new admit will be personally welcomed by a phone call and/or email from a member of the Admissions Committee", notified The MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Team at Anderson School of Business(UCLA).

Round 3 applicants may view their decision by logging on to their online application account.

The MBA Admissions & Financial Aid Team further informed that all waitlist candidates will be re-evaluated on an ongoing basis over the summer months. Individuals will not be kept on the waitlist any longer than necessary.

All the best to everyone!

June 3, 2009

London Business School: Stage 4 admission decisions

According to updates from LBS, Stage 4 applicants will receive interview decision today....

All the best to all applicants!

June 2, 2009

ISB: Application Deadlines/ Essay Topics for PGP 2010-11

The Indian School of Business Application Process for PGP 2010-11 is currently open. Application deadlines are as follows:

For Indian Passport Holders:

Cycle 1
Application Deadline: September 15, 2009
Offer Decision: On or before November 25, 2009
Acceptance Decision: 15 days from the date of offer

Cycle 2
Application Deadline: December 1, 2009
Offer Decision: On or before February 15, 2010
Acceptance Decision: 15 days from the date of offer

For Non-Indian Passport Holders:

Quoting from ISB Website, "For all international applicants, the rolling application process has begun and will go on till January 15, 2010. The applicant , if shortlisted is likely to be interviewed within one month of submission of a complete application. However, in exceptional situations it might take more than a month. The applicant will be informed about the decision within three weeks from the date of the interview. International candidates may need additional time to arrange for their visas, housing, and financial aid, and to work on their English proficiency, hence they are encouraged to apply early"

Course commencement date: Mid April, 2010

Essay Topics:

1. Give 3 reasons as to why you should be selected to the class of 2011. These reasons should ideally differentiate you from the applicant pool and should be backed with some data.(300 words)

2. Describe a challenging assignment you have handled (at work or outside) to date. What were the challenges and how did you handle them. What were the personal learnings you derived from this assignment.(300 words)

3. Briefly assess your career progression till date along with your assessment of your future career goals. Discuss how your career goals will be met by the ISB?s one year program.(300 words)

For further information aspirants can mail at
PGPAdmissions@isb.edu
Link: http://www.isb.edu/pgp/AdmissionsCalendar.Shtml

June 1, 2009

UCLA Anderson: Round 3 Admit Decisions to be Released on 4 June 09

MBA Admissions Decisions for Round 3 applications and those currently on the waitlist will be released this Thursday, 4 June 09.

Applicants may view their decision online at: Apply yourself

Members of the Admissions Committee will telephone and/or email applicants of their decision.

Wharton Application Deadlines for 2009-10

The following are the deadlines for the MBA Class of 2012 entering in the fall of 2010:

Round 1
Application deadline: October 01, 2009
Decision Release Date: December 18, 2009

Round 2
Application deadline: January 05, 2010
Decision Release Date: March 26, 2010

Round 3
Application deadline: March 09, 2010
Decision Release Date: May 14, 2010

Note: The Wharton MBA application and essay questions will be released sometime around mid-July.

For Wharton MBA Application Essay Topics 2009-10 click here

Link:
Wharton MBA Application Deadlines Announced