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Cornell University (Johnson) Essay Analysis, 2011–2012

1. What career do you plan to pursue upon completion of an MBA degree and why? (400-word limit) Because Personal Statements are similar from one application to the next, we have produced the mbaMission Personal Statement Guide, which helps applicants write this style of essay for any school. We offer this guide to candidates free … Read More  

Cornell University (Johnson) MBA Essay Tips

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University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) Essay Analysis, 2011–2012

This year, Wharton is again asking candidates to first respond to one required question, then choose two from among three additional question options (versus three out of four options last year)—and two of the three options are brand new queries. Required Question: What are your professional objectives? (300 words) Just 300 words to answer such a broad … Read More  

MBA Essay Tips University of Pennsylvania (Wharton)

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University of Virginia (Darden) Essay Analysis, 2011–2012

The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia is certainly minimizing its focus on its essays this year, offering only one essay question as part of its 2011–2012 MBA application. In fact, the school is potentially narrowing its scope so much that candidates who have difficulty answering its one and only question may … Read More  

MBA Essay Tips University of Virginia (Darden)

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Northwestern University (Kellogg) Essay Analysis, 2011-2012

Essay 1: a) MBA Program applicants – Briefly assess your career progress to date. Elaborate on your future career plans and your motivation for pursuing an MBA. (600-word limit) b) MMM Program applicants – Briefly assess your career progress to date. How do the unique characteristics of the MMM Program meet your educational needs and career goals? … Read More  


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