{"id":20372,"date":"2013-08-20T11:52:02","date_gmt":"2013-08-20T18:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=20372"},"modified":"2013-08-20T11:53:25","modified_gmt":"2013-08-20T18:53:25","slug":"ucla-anderson-2014-essay-tips-deadlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/ucla-anderson-2014-essay-tips-deadlines\/","title":{"rendered":"UCLA Anderson 2014 Essay Tips & Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Los-Angeles-UCLA\"<\/a>The advice that UCLA Anderson<\/a> <\/span>provides below is excellent, not just for Anderson\u2019s essays, but for most MBA essays<\/span><\/a>. Read it carefully. <\/span><\/p>\n

My tips are in blue below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your essays are the primary way for you to share your perspectives and plans with the admissions committee. The best essays are introspective, genuine and succinct in directly answering our questions and responding to our topics.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Essay questions are listed below for both first-time applicants and re-applicants.<\/span>
\n\u2022 You should try to distinguish yourself by showing what makes you different from others who share similar profiles.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Personal expression is what we are looking for, not platitudes.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Making a strong case for your future plans requires you to first do research on career paths and find one that resonates. Even if this target will change during business school, your application essays should lay out a clear trajectory for short-term and long-term goals. Do this by demonstrating how you expect to build on skills from your past, and those you expect to gain from the MBA.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Essays are more compelling if they include specific c, etc. from which you would benefit, if admitted to UCLA Anderson. These references are best found through website research, personal discussions and a campus visit<\/a> (if possible).<\/span>
\n\u2022 Content and clarity are key elements, as we seek superior communication skills.<\/span>
\n \u2022 Style is a consideration too, although we understand that those who speak other languages may have different manners of expression in English.<\/span>
\n\u2022 We do check your essays for plagiarism, so make sure you always submit your own work.<\/span>
\n\u2022 Length does not equal strength. A well-written short essay can have even more impact than a longer essay. Please try to respect the word limits<\/a> indicated below.<\/span>
\n\u2022 All responses to essays must be on double-spaced pages that are uploaded as a document. We do not accept essays in any other media but written form.<\/span><\/p>\n

Essay<\/a><\/span>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

What are your short-term and long-term career goals, and how will an MBA from UCLA Anderson specifically help you achieve these goals? (750 words maximum)<\/p>\n

UCLA\u2019s is a pretty straightforward MBA goals<\/a> question. What are you professional goals? Define your short-term goal by function and industry. What do you want to do after you earn your MBA and in what industry. If location is an important factor, like emerging economies or Wall Street, include it. If it isn't important, omit. <\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure you answer the entire question. How will UCLA Anderson\u2019s program and strengths help you realize your goals? As Anderson advises, reference specific aspects of the program: courses, programs, groups, opportunities, activities. Generalities and platitudes that apply to most top MBA programs will not work.
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Optional Essay:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the Admissions Committee should be aware? Please use your best judgment. (250 words maximum)<\/p>\n

If there are extenuating circumstances that would add perspective on or \u201cexplain\u201d a weakness<\/a>, you can discuss them here. A few years ago, UCLA added the following: \u201cPlease do not submit redundant information in the Optional Essay.\u201d Good advice for all optional questions. For more suggestions, please see The Optional Question: To Be or not To Be<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Required Re-applicant Essay:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reapplicants<\/a> who applied for the class entering Fall 2012 or 2013 are required to complete the following essay. Please be introspective and authentic in your response. We value the opportunity to learn about your aspirations and goals.<\/p>\n

Please describe your career progress since you last applied and ways in which you have enhanced your candidacy. Include updates on short-term and long-term career goals, as well as your continued interest in UCLA Anderson. (750 words maximum)<\/p>\n

This the key question in every MBA reapplication<\/a>: How have you enhanced your candidacy? Career progress is an obvious place to start and something you must address, but if academics were a weakness, then what have you done since you last applied to show you can excel at Anderson? <\/span><\/p>\n

If you would like professional guidance with your UCLA Anderson application, please consider Accepted\u2019s MBA essay editing <\/a>and MBA admissions consulting<\/a> or our MBA Application Packages<\/a>, which include advising, editing, interview coaching, and a resume edit for the UCLA application. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

UCLA 2014 Application Deadlines<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nApplication Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\nDecisions Released<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Round 1<\/strong><\/td>\nOctober 22, 2013<\/td>\nJanuary 28, 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Round 2<\/strong><\/td>\nJanuary 7, 2014<\/td>\nApril 2, 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Round 3<\/strong><\/td>\nApril 15, 2014<\/td>\nJune 3, 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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