{"id":25819,"date":"2014-10-07T14:42:10","date_gmt":"2014-10-07T21:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=25819"},"modified":"2014-10-07T14:42:10","modified_gmt":"2014-10-07T21:42:10","slug":"emory-goizueta-2015-mba-essay-tips-deadlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/emory-goizueta-2015-mba-essay-tips-deadlines\/","title":{"rendered":"Emory Goizueta 2015 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Emory-Goizueta\"<\/a>To ace your Goizueta essays, you\u2019ll need to show\u2014not just tell\u2014that you have the skills, passion, and motivation to excel in a rigorous academic environment, and in the business world at large. Illustrate who you are, what you want, and where you are going.<\/span><\/p>\n

These essays are short<\/em><\/a> \u2013 be prepared to make tough decisions about what key points to include and what to leave out. Write simply and directly to squeeze as much meaning and impact as possible out of each word.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

1. <\/strong>What is your short-term career goal and why is an MBA from Goizueta an important next step toward that goal? (200 word limit)<\/em><\/p>\n

No room for backstory here. And notice the question is limited to short-term<\/strong> goal, i.e., the role you are targeting immediately upon graduating. Address in specific terms your desired position, an example of your desired company, what you expect to do in that role, and why you want it. Next, identify two to three aspects of the program most important to you and, for at least one point, note why you need a Goizueta MBA to achieve it.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> If your initial career plans are not realized, what else are you considering? (200 word limit<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Present a credible \u201cPlan B\u201d short-term goal, noting why it\u2019s still a good option and will be a viable path to your longer-term goals<\/a>. Focus on the positive aspects of this other path, even if it is not ideal in your mind (i.e., avoid emphasizing why it\u2019s not as good as your first choice).<\/span><\/p>\n

3.<\/strong> The Business School is named for Roberto C. Goizueta, former Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, who led the organization for 16 years, extending its global reach, quadrupling consumption, building brand responsibility, and creating unprecedented shareholder wealth. It is his legacy and the strength of his character that gives rise to our vision: Principled Leaders for Global Enterprise. Goizueta once said, \"The cynics will tell you that the good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. I'm telling you, do it anyway.\"<\/p>\n

Provide an example of the good you have contributed to an organization and the impact of your actions. (300 word limit<\/em>)<\/span><\/p>\n

I suggest addressing this question as a story (a very succinct story): describe a time you contributed to an organization. Walk through it crisply, \u201czooming in\u201d on relevant details and focusing on your actions. In a final, brief paragraph reflect on the impact and why it\u2019s meaningful.<\/span><\/p>\n

To select the best topic or experience to portray, look for something that is fairly recent and that has a clear impact. You can use a work or non-work experience, depending on what you strategically want to highlight, but most people should grab this opportunity to showcase their impact at work. Keep in mind that the contribution and impact should be to the organization<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Complete one<\/strong> of the following statements. (250 word limit)<\/em><\/p>\n

I am unique because\u2026
\nMy most memorable cross-cultural experience\u2026
\nI am passionate about\u2026
\nThe best piece of advice I\u2019ve ever received is\u2026<\/p>\n

This question is an opportunity for you to introduce a non-professional interest or aspect of your background. Show yourself off the job as an interesting human being.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Which should you respond to<\/a>? The one you will find easiest to answer in an engaging, enthusiastic, and authentic way. The one that will best complement the rest of your application.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. <\/strong> Please share with the committee and your future classmates an interesting or fun fact about you. (25 word limit<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Align this short essay with essay 4 above \u2013 it\u2019s another opportunity to round out your profile. This one can be work or non-work related. Be natural in your tone \u2013 don\u2019t strain to sound \u201cfun\u201d if it doesn\u2019t come naturally to you in writing, and don\u2019t hold back if it does.<\/span><\/p>\n

Optional Essay:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have additional information or feel there are extenuating circumstances which you would like to share with the MBA Admissions Committee (i.e. unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, academic performance issues or areas of weakness in application). (Please limit your response to 250 words)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

You can of course use this essay solely to address an extenuating circumstance. If you don\u2019t need it for that purpose, if there is something you believe would add to your case for admissions that is not covered in the rest of the application, write about it here. Focus on one facet of your life or an experience that is important to you, reveals the human being you are, and isn\u2019t described in other parts of the application.<\/span><\/p>\n

Re-Applicant Essays<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applicants who have applied to Goizueta Business School in the past are required to answer two questions:<\/p>\n

Complete each of the following questions.<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> What is your short-term career goal and why is an MBA from Goizueta an important next step toward that goal? (200 word limit<\/em>)<\/p>\n

See tip above.<\/span><\/p>\n

2<\/strong>. If your initial career plans are not realized, what else are you considering? (200 word limit<\/em>)<\/p>\n

See tip above.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. <\/strong> Explain how you have improved your candidacy for Goizueta Business School\u2019s MBA Program since your last application. (250 word limit<\/em>)<\/p>\n

This is THE <\/strong>key question for all MBA reapplicants. Goizueta just asks it explicitly. Please see MBA Reapplicant<\/span> 101<\/a> for more advice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Emory Goizueta 2015 MBA Application Deadlines<\/span><\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nApplication Deadline <\/strong><\/td>\nDecision Notification <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Round 1 <\/strong><\/td>\nOctober 10, 2014<\/td>\nDecember 4, 2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Round 2<\/strong><\/td>\nNovember 14, 2014<\/td>\nJanuary 29, 2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Round 3<\/strong><\/td>\nJanuary 9, 2015<\/td>\nMarch 5, 2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Round 4<\/strong><\/td>\nMarch 13, 2015<\/td>\nMay 1, 2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"Learn<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cindy<\/a> By Cindy Tokumitsu<\/a>, author and co-author of numerous ebooks, articles, and special reports, including <\/em><\/em>Why MBA<\/a> and <\/em><\/em>Best MBA Programs: A Guide to Selecting the Right One<\/a>. Cindy has advised hundreds of successful applicants in her fifteen years with Accepted.com.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

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Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Why MBA?<\/a>:<\/em> A Guide to Clarifying and Writing About Your Goals
\n\u2022 2015 MBA Application Essay Tips<\/a>
\n\u2022 Emory Goizueta B-School Zone<\/a><\/p>\n

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Accepted.com's experienced admissions consultants<\/a> can help you create the most impressive application possible with comprehensive packages<\/a>, <\/i><\/b>or provide targeted assistance from picking perfect programs<\/a> to designing a dazzling resume<\/a>, constructing engaging essays<\/a>, or preparing for intense interview<\/a>s<\/a>\u2026and more! Accepted.com has guided thousands of applicants to acceptances at top MBA programs since 1994 \u2013 we know what works and what doesn't, so contact us<\/a> to get started now!<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on the Accepted Admissions Consulting Blog<\/a>, the official blog of Accepted.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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