{"id":26217,"date":"2014-11-10T13:56:13","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T20:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=26217"},"modified":"2014-11-16T15:17:34","modified_gmt":"2014-11-16T22:17:34","slug":"hkust-2015-mba-essay-tips-deadlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/hkust-2015-mba-essay-tips-deadlines\/","title":{"rendered":"HKUST 2015 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

HKUST aims to educate global leaders with cultural insight and strong Chinese business understanding. HKUST prides itself on the large percentage of career function and industry changes that its graduates are able to make: 77% of grads switch job functions and 67% change industries from their pre-MBA role after HKUST. Its essay questions aim to understand your goals and what you can contribute to the class. My tips are in blue below:<\/span><\/p>\n

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

1.<\/strong> Tell us about your short-term and long-term career goals<\/a> after the MBA, and why you think HKUST MBA would be a good fit for you. (max 7500 characters, ~500 words)<\/em><\/p>\n

To answer this question well, you need to know what direction you want to take your career in after the MBA. While a career change<\/a> is likely, applicants need to convey how their career and experiences until now have prepared them for these ambitions. They must also explain how the HKUST MBA will complement those experiences to enable them to succeed in reaching and performing well in their target roles. To explain why HKUST\u2019s curriculum is a good fit for you will require an understanding of HKUST\u2019s three-tiered core curriculum and insight into some of the areas you will want to explore in the 40+% of the HKUST MBA that are electives. And it will almost certainly require some discussion of why the Chinese context, global perspectives, and management insight that HKUST offers will be critical to your advancement.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> Our mission is to inspire and transform individuals to be future business leaders for Asia and the world. We embrace diversity, and are looking for ambitious and open-minded candidates with a passion to contribute. With your background and professional experience, what unique values can you bring in to enrich the learning experience at HKUST MBA? (max 7500 characters, ~500 words)<\/em><\/p>\n

With just 100-120 students each year, HKUST aims to include a diverse range of backgrounds and industries in the class. You don\u2019t want to be pigeon-holed as a generic consultant or financier: you need to demonstrate in this essay that you are a worldly candidate with experiences that your classmates will be eager to hear about and learn from \u2013 and that you have the personal qualities<\/a> that will allow you to share those experiences. The best essays will include two or three examples of values adhered to, experiences gained, and\/or achievements accomplished that demonstrate that you are ambitious, possess a wealth of experience, and are personable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Application form:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep in mind that HKUST does not have a place to upload your current CV\/resume. The only area of the application where you may describe your work experience is in the Work Experience section of the application, which requests data about dates of employment and salary and allows 1000 characters to describe each position (that\u2019s approximately 150 words to describe each role). This is actually a fine amount of space; just be sure to use it to describe your work and impact. Don\u2019t make the mistake of simply filling in some general responsibilities and losing the opportunity to share details about your initiatives and impacts.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you would like professional guidance with your HKUST MBA 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 HKUST application.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The HKUST MBA program intake 2015 will start in August 2015.<\/p>\n

Below is the admissions timetable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nApplication Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\nDecision Notification<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Round 1<\/strong><\/td>\nNovember 13, 2014<\/td>\nJanuary 9, 2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Round 2<\/strong><\/td>\nJanuary 13, 2015<\/td>\nMarch 13, 2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Round 3<\/strong><\/td>\nMarch 13, 2015<\/td>\nMay 8, 2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*International students requiring student visa to study in Hong Kong are strongly recommended to apply for the first or second round to allow sufficient time for visa application once they are admitted.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Have<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Jennifer<\/a> By Jennifer Bloom<\/a> who has been helping applicants to the top MBA programs draft their resumes, application forms, letters of recommendation, and essays for 15 years. She is happy to serve as your personal coach and hand-holder throughout the entire process. There\u2019s no time like the present to begin!<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

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

\u2022 Why MBA?<\/a>
\n\u2022 2015 MBA Application Essay Tips<\/a>
\n\u2022 5 Fatal Flaws to Avoid in Your MBA Application Essays<\/a><\/p>\n

Accepted.com's experienced admissions consultants<\/span><\/a> can help you create the most impressive application possible with comprehensive packages<\/span><\/a>, <\/i><\/b>or provide targeted assistance from picking perfect programs<\/span><\/a> to designing a dazzling resume<\/span><\/a>, constructing engaging essays<\/span><\/a>, or preparing for intense interview<\/span><\/a>s<\/span><\/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<\/span><\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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