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Stanford Graduate School of Business Essays for 2011-2012 | GMATing
As expected Stanford GSB released its updated essay prompts for the 2011-2012 application season, soon after posting deadlines. Have a look!
You have your own story to tell, so please allocate the 1,800 words among all of the essays in the way that is most effective for you. We provide some guidelines below as a starting point, but you should feel comfortable to write as much or as little as you like on any essay question, as long as you do not exceed 1,800 words total.
Feel free to ask your friends or family members to provide constructive feedback. When you ask for feedback, ask if the essays' tone sounds like your voice. It should. Your family and friends know you better than anyone else. If they do not believe that the essays capture who you are, how you live, what you believe, and what you aspire to do, then surely the Committee on Admissions will be unable to recognize what is most distinctive about you.
There is a big difference, however, between 'feedback' and 'coaching.' There are few hard and fast rules, but you cross a line when any part of the application (excluding the Letters of Reference) ceases to be exclusively yours in either thought or word.
Appropriate feedback occurs when you show someone your completed application, perhaps one or two times, and are apprised of errors or omissions.
In contrast, inappropriate coaching occurs when your application or your self-presentation is colored by someone else.
You best serve your own interests when your personal thoughts, individual voice, and unique style remain intact at the end of your editing process.
It is improper and a violation of the spirit of the Fundamental Standard and Honor Code and the terms of this application process, to have someone else write any part of your Stanford MBA Program application. Such an act will result in denial of your application or withdrawal of your offer of admission.
Additional Information
If there is any other information that is critical for us to know and is not captured elsewhere, please include it. Examples of pertinent additional information include:
For more information, go to Stanford GSB's admission's website. Subscribe to my blog for latest updates and news as and when they are out.
All the best!
Stanford Graduate School of Business Essays for 2011-2012 | GMATing
Essay Topics
Tell us in your own words who you really are. Answer essay questions 1, 2, and two of the four options for essay 3.- Essay 1: What matters most to you, and why?
- The best examples of Essay 1 reflect the process of self-examination that you have undertaken to write them.
- They give us a vivid and genuine image of who you are—and they also convey how you became the person you are.
- They do not focus merely on what you've done or accomplished. Instead, they share with us the values, experiences, and lessons that have shaped your perspectives.
- They are written from the heart and address not only a person, situation, or event, but also how that person, situation, or event has influenced your life.
- Essay 2: What do you want to do—REALLY—and why Stanford?
- Use this essay to explain your view of your future, not to repeat accomplishments from your past.
- You should address three distinct topics:
- your career aspirations
- the role of an MBA education in achieving those aspirations
- and your rationale for earning that MBA at Stanford, in particular.
- The best examples of Essay 2 express your passions or focused interests; explain why you have decided to pursue graduate education in management; and demonstrate your desire to take advantage of the opportunities that are distinctive to the Stanford MBA Program.
- Essay 3: Answer two of the four questions below. Tell us not only what you did but also how you did it. What was the outcome? How did people respond? Only describe experiences that have occurred during the last three years.
- Option A: Tell us about a time when you built or developed a team whose performance exceeded expectations.
- Option B: Tell us about a time when you made a lasting impact on your organization.
- Option C: Tell us about a time when you generated support from others for an idea or initiative.
- Option D: Tell us about a time when you went beyond what was defined or established.
Essay Length
Your answers for all of the essay questions cannot exceed 1,800 words.You have your own story to tell, so please allocate the 1,800 words among all of the essays in the way that is most effective for you. We provide some guidelines below as a starting point, but you should feel comfortable to write as much or as little as you like on any essay question, as long as you do not exceed 1,800 words total.
- Essay 1: 750 words
- Essay 2: 450 words
- Essay 3: 300 words each
Formatting
- Use a 12-point font, double spaced
- Recommended fonts are Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman
- Indicate which essay question you are answering at the beginning of each essay (this does not count towards the 1800 word limit).
- Number all pages
- Upload all four essays as one document
- Preview the uploaded document to ensure that the formatting is true to the original
- Save a copy of your essays
Editing Your Essays
Begin work on these essays early, to give yourself time to reflect, write, and edit.Feel free to ask your friends or family members to provide constructive feedback. When you ask for feedback, ask if the essays' tone sounds like your voice. It should. Your family and friends know you better than anyone else. If they do not believe that the essays capture who you are, how you live, what you believe, and what you aspire to do, then surely the Committee on Admissions will be unable to recognize what is most distinctive about you.
There is a big difference, however, between 'feedback' and 'coaching.' There are few hard and fast rules, but you cross a line when any part of the application (excluding the Letters of Reference) ceases to be exclusively yours in either thought or word.
Appropriate feedback occurs when you show someone your completed application, perhaps one or two times, and are apprised of errors or omissions.
In contrast, inappropriate coaching occurs when your application or your self-presentation is colored by someone else.
You best serve your own interests when your personal thoughts, individual voice, and unique style remain intact at the end of your editing process.
It is improper and a violation of the spirit of the Fundamental Standard and Honor Code and the terms of this application process, to have someone else write any part of your Stanford MBA Program application. Such an act will result in denial of your application or withdrawal of your offer of admission.
Additional Information
If there is any other information that is critical for us to know and is not captured elsewhere, please include it. Examples of pertinent additional information include:
- Extenuating circumstances affecting academic or work performance
- Explanation of why you do not have a Letter of Reference from your current direct supervisor or peer
- Explanation of criminal conviction, criminal charges sustained against you in a juvenile proceeding, and/or court-supervised probation
- Explanation of academic suspension or expulsion
- Any other information that you did not have sufficient space to complete in another section of the application (please begin the information in the appropriate section)
- Additional work experience that cannot fit into the space provided
- Additional information about your academic experience (e.g., independent research) not noted elsewhere
For more information, go to Stanford GSB's admission's website. Subscribe to my blog for latest updates and news as and when they are out.
All the best!
Stanford Graduate School of Business Essays for 2011-2012 | GMATing
Haas UCB Releases Application Essays for 2011-2012 | GMATing
As expected Haas School of Business released its updated essay prompts for the 2011-2012 application season, soon after posting deadlines last week. Have a look!
Essays
What brings you the greatest joy? How does this make you distinctive? (250 word maximum)
What is your most significant accomplishment? (250 word maximum)
Describe a time when you questioned an established practice or thought within an organization. How did your actions create positive change? (250 word maximum)
Describe a time when you were a student of your own failure. What specific insight from this experience has shaped your development? (250 word maximum)
Describe a time when you led by inspiring or motivating others toward a shared goal. (250 word maximum)
a. What are your post-MBA short-term and long-term career goals? How have your professional experiences prepared you to achieve these goals?
b. How will an MBA from Haas help you achieve these goals? (1000 word maximum for 6a. and 6b.)
Go here to the actual website to see optional Essay topics and further instructions by Haas Berkeley. Subscribe to my blog for latest updates and news as and when they are out.
All the best!
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Haas UCB Releases Application Essays for 2011-2012 | GMATing
Essays
What brings you the greatest joy? How does this make you distinctive? (250 word maximum)
What is your most significant accomplishment? (250 word maximum)
Describe a time when you questioned an established practice or thought within an organization. How did your actions create positive change? (250 word maximum)
Describe a time when you were a student of your own failure. What specific insight from this experience has shaped your development? (250 word maximum)
Describe a time when you led by inspiring or motivating others toward a shared goal. (250 word maximum)
a. What are your post-MBA short-term and long-term career goals? How have your professional experiences prepared you to achieve these goals?
b. How will an MBA from Haas help you achieve these goals? (1000 word maximum for 6a. and 6b.)
Go here to the actual website to see optional Essay topics and further instructions by Haas Berkeley. Subscribe to my blog for latest updates and news as and when they are out.
All the best!
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Haas UCB Releases Application Essays for 2011-2012 | GMATing
Kenan-Flagler Business School releases Essays and Deadlines for MBA Class of 2014 (Entering Fall of 2012) | GMATing
The UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School has posted the deadlines for the upcoming 2011-2012 MBA application season.
Round 1 (Early Action) Deadline: October 21, 2011 Decision Release Date: December 12, 2011
Round 2 Deadline: December 2, 2011 Decision Release Date: February 6, 2012
Round 3 Deadline: January 6, 2012 Decision Release Date: March 19, 2012
Round 4 Deadline: March 16, 2012 Decision Release Date: April 30, 2012 All application materials must be received by midnight EST. Decisions are also posted online by 5 p.m. on the decision mailing dates.
* Requests for admissions decisions before the decision release dates cannot be granted.
You are urged to apply early and to submit the personal information and resume portion of the application. UNC Kenan-Flagler’s class size is small, and admission is very competitive.
The admissions office must also receive official GMAT® or GRE (if applicable) and TOEFL® scores by the application deadline in order to consider your application in that cycle.
Decisions are also posted online by 5 p.m. on the decision mailing dates.
EARLY ACTION
Our first cycle, October 21, 2011, is the Early Action deadline. Early Action is an option for applicants who know for certain that they will attend UNC Kenan-Flagler if admitted. Early Action provides applicants with the certainty of learning their decision by December 12, 2011. Admitted applicants in the Early Action cycle will be required to submit a $2,500 non-refundable enrollment deposit by January 6, 2012, in order to secure a space in the class. You should not apply for Early Action if you are not prepared to commit immediately to attending UNC.
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Kenan-Flagler Business School releases Essays and Deadlines for MBA Class of 2014 (Entering Fall of 2012) | GMATing
Round 1 (Early Action) Deadline: October 21, 2011 Decision Release Date: December 12, 2011
Round 2 Deadline: December 2, 2011 Decision Release Date: February 6, 2012
Round 3 Deadline: January 6, 2012 Decision Release Date: March 19, 2012
Round 4 Deadline: March 16, 2012 Decision Release Date: April 30, 2012 All application materials must be received by midnight EST. Decisions are also posted online by 5 p.m. on the decision mailing dates.
* Requests for admissions decisions before the decision release dates cannot be granted.
You are urged to apply early and to submit the personal information and resume portion of the application. UNC Kenan-Flagler’s class size is small, and admission is very competitive.
The admissions office must also receive official GMAT® or GRE (if applicable) and TOEFL® scores by the application deadline in order to consider your application in that cycle.
Decisions are also posted online by 5 p.m. on the decision mailing dates.
EARLY ACTION
Our first cycle, October 21, 2011, is the Early Action deadline. Early Action is an option for applicants who know for certain that they will attend UNC Kenan-Flagler if admitted. Early Action provides applicants with the certainty of learning their decision by December 12, 2011. Admitted applicants in the Early Action cycle will be required to submit a $2,500 non-refundable enrollment deposit by January 6, 2012, in order to secure a space in the class. You should not apply for Early Action if you are not prepared to commit immediately to attending UNC.
Subscribe to my blog for latest updates and news as and when they are out.
All the best!
Read more here...
Kenan-Flagler Business School releases Essays and Deadlines for MBA Class of 2014 (Entering Fall of 2012) | GMATing
Deadlines and Decision Schedule - Haas School of Business | GMATing
The Haas School of Business, USC Berkeley posted deadlines for the Class of 2014 (Entering Fall 2012) online.
Round 1
Deadline: October 12, 2011
Notification: Jan 12, 2012
Round 2
Deadline: December 01, 2011
Notification: March 01, 2012
Round 3
Deadline: January 18, 2012
Notification: April 12, 2012
Round 4
Deadline: March 07, 2012
Notification: May 17, 2012
Go here for application instructions by Haas Berkeley. Subscribe to this blog for latest updates and news as and when they are out.
All the best!
Deadlines and Decision Schedule - Haas School of Business | GMATing
Round 1
Deadline: October 12, 2011
Notification: Jan 12, 2012
Round 2
Deadline: December 01, 2011
Notification: March 01, 2012
Round 3
Deadline: January 18, 2012
Notification: April 12, 2012
Round 4
Deadline: March 07, 2012
Notification: May 17, 2012
Go here for application instructions by Haas Berkeley. Subscribe to this blog for latest updates and news as and when they are out.
All the best!
Deadlines and Decision Schedule - Haas School of Business | GMATing
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