APEX wrote:
pavithrajoshi wrote:
Has anyone observed that the second essay on the website and in the 'Downloadable forms' is actually different? I almost submitted my application when I happened to see the downloadable forms. I'm bringing this up just so that the rest of the applicants are careful while submitting their applications.
I noticed this discrepancy back in September but it was fixed soon after. Are you sure you are clicking on the link titled "Essays: Full-time MBA Program" (file name "ftmbaessays2012-13.pdf") under "Downloadable Forms" on the online application? I just double checked and this document matches what is posted on the website here
https://www.marshall.usc.edu/mba/admissions/requirements.
Back in mid September the new deadlines along with the new essays were released and posted on Marshall's MBA website under "Admissions", "Requirements". However, the link in the online application form under "Program-Specific Essays" was to a PDF of last year's questions. This was resolved in early October so you shouldn't be running into the same problem.
Looks like the problem hasn't been completely rectified. Since I'm a reapplicant, I downloaded the PDF in the 'Reapplication' section, assuming it would be the same as the one in the 'Application requirements' section. While the PDF I downloaded was the old one, the new one has been updated only in the other section. I think this should also be brought to the notice of the Marshall adcom to avoid last minute panic for other reapplicants. I'm sure if I hadn't cross checked I would have submitted the wrong essays!