2008 Application Information:

DUKE: Fuqua
https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/mba/daytime/apply/

Discussion on GMATClub
https://www.gmatclub.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=50217

Application Deadlines
Rd 1: November 1, 2007 Decisions released by January 18, 2008
Rd 2: January 3, 2008 Decisions released by March 7, 2008
Rd 3: March 3, 2008 Decisions released by April 21, 2008

Essays
Two short essay answer questions and two long essays must be completed before submitting your application. Prepare your essays carefully. The Admissions Committee considers your responses to the following questions important in the selection process. Please respond fully and concisely using 1.5 line spacing.

For the short answer questions, please restrict your response to a single page each. For the long essay questions, please select only one question to answer from the three choices given for the first question, and then you must answer the second question. There is no restriction on the length of your response for the two long essay questions. Applicants typically use between 500 and 750 words for long essays one and two.

Candidates who applied to Fuqua between September 2006 and April 2007 are considered reapplicants. Reapplicants are asked to complete the Reapplicant Essay in addition to the Applicant Essays.

All applicants have the opportunity to submit an optional essay to explain any extenuating circumstances of which the Admissions Committee should be aware.

Applicant Essays
Short Essays - Answer both short essay questions.

1. Why are you interested in The Duke MBA program and how will it help you achieve your goals? In answering, please also discuss your career path and state your short and long-term goals. If you are interested in the Health Sector Management concentration or a joint degree program, please address in this essay.

2. How will your background, values, and non-work related activities enhance the experience of other Duke MBA students and add value to the diverse culture we strive for at Fuqua?

Long Essays - For essay 1, please answer only one of the three essay options provided. All applicants should answer question 2.

1. Please respond fully and concisely to one of the following essay topics. Clearly identify which question you have selected.

a. To be a good team player, one needs to be an effective individual leader and vice-versa. Describe an example of where you were challenged to become a leader in a team-oriented context. What was the challenge you faced, how did you address it, and what did you take away from the experience for your future development as a leader?

b. Describe a situation in which your ability to perform ethically was challenged. What was the issue, how did you handle it, and what did you learn from it?

c. Describe a significant leadership failure in your life. What did you learn from this failure? How has it impacted who you are today and the kind of leader you would like to be?

2. How has your personal history and family background influenced your intellectual and personal development? What unique personal qualities or life experiences distinguish you from other applicants? Note: The goal of this essay is to get a sense of who you are, rather than what you have achieved professionally.

Reapplicant Essay
In addition to the Applicant Essays listed above, please answer the following question. There is no restriction on the length of your response. Reapplicants typically use between 500 and 750 words for this essay.

1. Write an essay describing how you are a stronger candidate for admission compared to the previous year's application.

The Ross Essays posted are from last year. The correct essays are at https://www.bus.umich.edu/Admissions/200 ... stions.pdf.

edit:Updated essay post with the correct essays. Thanks forcefeed!

Carnegie Mellon: Tepper
https://www.tepper.cmu.edu/mba/admissions/index.aspx

Application Deadlines
Rd 1: October 29, 2007 Decisions released by December 21, 2008
Rd 2: January 7, 2008 Decisions released by March 17, 2008
Rd 3: March 10, 2008 Decisions released by April 30, 2008
Rd 4: April 28, 2008 Decisions released by June 2, 2008


Essays
Suggested length - 2 double-spaced pages per essay
1) What are your short term and long term goals? How will a Tepper MBA help you achieve these goals?

2) How will your academic and professional background, personal characteristics, and life experiences contribute to the diversity of the Tepper Community?

3) Complete three of the following five questions or statements (Note: Your three answers should equal a total of two pages).
A. Describe an ethical dilemma that you have faced in your professional life, how you dealt with the situation, and what the outcome was.
B. Please describe a failure or setback in your professional or academic life. How did you overcome this setback? What, if anything, would you do differently if confronted with this situation again?
C. What do you consider to be your greatest achievement and why?
D. Describe your most challenging experience while working in a group.
E. Of what skill or talent are you especially proud?


4) Is there anything else that you think we should know as we evaluate your application?

Northwestern: Kellogg
https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/admissions/

GMAT Club Discussion:
https://www.gmatclub.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=49477


Application Deadlines
Rd 1: October 19, 2007 Decisions released by January 7, 2008
Rd 2: January 11, 2008 Decisions released by March 31, 2008
Rd 3: March 7, 2008 Decisions released by May 12, 2008

Essays:
All applicants are required to answer questions 1, 2 and 3 in addition to two of the optional essays in question 4.

1.) All applicants must complete A OR B as appropriate:

A - Master of Business Administration applicants only: Briefly assess your career progress to date. Elaborate on your future career plans and your motivation for pursuing a graduate degree at Kellogg (one-two pages double spaced).
B - Master of Management and Manufacturing applicants only: Briefly assess your career progress to date. How does the MMM program meet your educational needs and career goals? (One to two pages double spaced.)

2.) Each of our applicants is unique. Describe how your background, values, academics, activities and/or leadership skills will enhance the experience of other Kellogg students. (One to two pages double spaced.)

3.) How have your past and current leadership experiences prepared you for Kellogg? What leadership areas are you hoping to develop through your MBA experience? (One to two pages double spaced.)

4.) Applicants must answer two of the below essays, two to three double spaced paragraphs for each question. (Re-applicants must answer question 4D and 1 other essay).

4A - Outside of work I…
4B - I wish the Admissions Committee had asked me…
4C - Describe the most challenging professional relationship you have faced and how you handled it.
4D - (Required essay for re-applicants only)—Since your previous application, what are the steps you’ve taken to strengthen your candidacy?

University of Virigian: Darden
https://www.darden.edu/html/area.aspx?styleid=4

GMAT Club Discussions:
https://www.gmatclub.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=50611

Application Deadlines:
Early Action: Nov. 1, 2007; Interviews conducted Dec. 17-21, 2007 & Jan. 7-18, 2008; Decisions by Feb. 1, 2008
R2: Jan. 3, 2008; Interviews conducted Feb. 20-Mar. 4, 2008; Decisions by Mar. 24, 2008
R3: Feb. 28, 2008; Interviewes conducted Apr. 11-18, 2008; Decisions by May 7, 2008


1. What matters to you most, both personally and professionally, and how does an MBA relate to these priorities? (500 word maximum)

2. Please select one word that describes you from the set below and support your statement using concrete examples. Professionally I am: (a) an innovator. (b) a leader. (c) an entrepreneur. (300 word maximum)

3. Please choose one phrase that describes you from the set below and support your statement using concrete examples. Professionally I am: (a) involved globally. (b) committed to diversity. (c) socially responsible. (300 word maximum)

UNC Kenan-Flagler

Fall 2008 application is now available on-line.

https://www.mba.unc.edu/apply

Deadlines this season are:

October 26, 2007 (Early Action)
December 7, 2007
January 4, 2008
March 7, 2008

Yale Essays :
Why an MBA? (Required)
Please describe your short and long term goals and how your previous experience and an MBA will help you to achieve these goals. (500 words maximum.)

Leadership Example (Required)
Describe a situation in which your leadership and/or teamwork had a significant impact. (500 words maximum.)

Personal Statement (Required)
Please develop a question/topic of your choice and answer it in essay form. Please state the question/topic at the beginning of your essay. To view sample questions/topics, click on "Begin Editing". (500 words maximum.)

Some example questions/topics include:

• What personal achievement are you most proud of and why?
• What activities/interests do you enjoy outside the office and/or classroom and how would you integrate these activities/interests into the Yale SOM community?
• What is the most difficult feedback that you have received and how did you address it?
• Where is the most exciting place you have ever been and what did you learn from being there?
• Describe a situation where you questioned your values and/or beliefs.
• What does leadership mean to you?
• If you are reapplying: How has your candidacy changed since your last application?

Optional Essay
If any aspect of your candidacy needs further explanation, please provide any additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider. (200 words maximum.)