Calling All Fall 2011 USC Marshall Applicants!

1. Essay Questions:

1) What are your short-term and long-term post-MBA goals? How will USC Marshall help you
achieve these goals? (750 words) If interested in a dual-degree program, please address in this
essay.
2) How will other USC Marshall MBA students benefit from your background, experience,
leadership and teamwork skills? (500 words)
3) Select three from the following and describe: (250 words each)

a) A challenging international experience
b) A personal or professional setback
c) An entrepreneur you admire
d) Your family, including any ties to USC
e) Your most significant accomplishment
f) A situation where your professional ethics were challenged
4) Optional Essay: Please add any additional information that you would like the Admissions
Committee to consider in evaluating your application. (250 words)

1) What steps have you taken to strengthen your application since your last submission? Also,
2) Select two from the following and describe: (250 words each)

a) A challenging international experience
b) A personal or professional setback
c) An entrepreneur you admire
d) Your family, including any ties to USC
e) Your most significant accomplishment
f) A situation where your professional ethics were challenged

Letters of recommendation are used as a gauge of your professional achievements and managerial potential. It is preferred that one of your two recommendations be provided by a direct supervisor. Letters of recommendation must be submitted online.