Calling All 2009 USC-Marshall Applicants

Can anyone who has registered on the web site post the essay questions?
Thanks.

I am also applying for USC 2009.

Does anyone join any info. session of school?
Is it useful?

Here's the goal essay for 2009 F/T

1) Describe in a brief essay (do not exceed 250 words per section - 750 words maximum):
a) your post-MBA short-term goals (immediately after graduation)
b) your post-MBA long-term goals (3-5 years after graduation), and
c) how your professional experience, when combined with an MBA degree, will enable you to achieve these goals


Did anyone start it yet? the guideline seems really strict, and restrict the applicant to only write 250 words per section. Did you guys follow this format to the dot? My long term goal is alot more comprhensive to my short term - as my short term is a stepping stone to my long term, I wonder how I can get all this in...

I spoke to admissions officers at the NBMBAA conference last week and asked that question. The advice I was given was pretty basic. They told me to stick to the guidelines as close as possible and any major deviation would signal failure to follow directions. From the conversation I wouldn't fluctuate more than 10%. I think if you spend 225 on one section and 275 on the other you should be fine.

I'll put my ticket in the hat for Marshall this year!

Here is the full set of essay questions:


Essay Questions:

1) Describe in a brief essay (do not exceed 250 words per section - 750 words maximum):
a) your post-MBA short-term goals (immediately after graduation),
b) your post-MBA long-term goals (3-5 years after graduation), and
c) how your professional experience, when combined with an MBA degree, will
enable you to achieve these goals.

2) Complete one of the following three statements. Do not exceed 250 words.
a) "My most significant accomplishment to date is…"
b) "People may be surprised to learn that I…"
c) "I am considered a leader because…"

3) Answer two of the following questions. Do not exceed 500 words per question.
a) The Marshall MBA Prime Program prepares students for doing business in a global
economy. Describe a cross-cultural experience that challenged you. How did you
meet this challenge and what did you learn from this experience?
b) USC has garnered national acclaim for its emphasis on community outreach and
service. How have you impacted your community?
c) We all experience significant events or milestones that influence the course of our
lives. Briefly describe such an event and how it affected you.

4) Optional Essay: Please add any additional information that you would like the
Admissions Committee to consider in evaluating your application. Do not exceed 250
words.

For Re-Applicants Only:
If you have applied within the past two years, you are required to submit only one essay.
Describe any significant professional, personal, or academic growth since your last
application to the USC Marshall School of Business. Discuss your specific professional
goals and how the USC Marshall MBA will help you to achieve these goals. Do not
exceed 500 words.

These are by far the toughest essays of all the top CA schools.

Has anyone applied to the early round? Anyone got any interview invitation? I'm still waiting..loosing hope though!

Did anyone attend the Spotlight on Marshall event last weekend. It was very interesting. It was reduced to only one day because of the "economy", but still very informative. There weren't many people from out of state though.

Hi Guys,

EA applicant here, just got an interview invite, so to all the fellow EA applicants, start watching your mailboxes.

Good luck to all!

applying r2!

Congrats and good luck with interview! Please, do tell how it went.
Planning on submitting next week. Finally..

Submitted.

Submitted to R2 today via the Consortium. Forgot to mention the Rose Bowl in my fit essay - is that an automatic ding?

Got an interview invite today...most likely withdrawing with Cornell in the bag.

Hi

Can anyone post their Marshall Interview experience..

Thanks

guys,

I'm trying to find the list of full-time employers of Marshall MBAs in 2008, but not been able to find it on the website. The only list I came across was the list of top employers,

https://www.marshall.usc.edu/mbaadmissio ... erview.htm

If you are able to locate to complete list of employers, can you please post it here?

I was just at USC on Saturday for some volunteer work that I do. It was a beautiful, warm sunny day with 75-degree temps. One huge plus for this school is that the student body is arguably among the best in the country. Good luck to those applying!