{"id":29158,"date":"2015-06-21T00:15:11","date_gmt":"2015-06-21T07:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=29158"},"modified":"2015-06-21T00:15:11","modified_gmt":"2015-06-21T07:15:11","slug":"georgetown-mcdonough-2016-mba-essay-tips-deadlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/georgetown-mcdonough-2016-mba-essay-tips-deadlines\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgetown McDonough 2016 MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Check<\/a>Georgetown McDonough, the top MBA program at the intersection of business and government,\u00a0takes advantage of its Washington D.C. location, its connections to the greater Georgetown University community, and its Jesuit roots while at the same time focusing on the global nature of twenty-first century business.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0Your application should show that you need the education provided by McDonough<\/span><\/a> to achieve your goals and<\/em> that you wholeheartedly embrace its values.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Create your essays in separate documents and upload them into the appropriate application fields. Please adhere to word limits, and label each page with your name. Re-applicants will be prompted to submit a specific essay question. Dual degree applicants and Georgetown MBA re-applicants will be prompted to submit specific essay questions.<\/p>\n

(Essays should be double-spaced using a 12-point font.)<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong>\u00a0Why You? (Hint: we are looking for an answer that cannot be found from research on our website) (750 words or fewer)<\/em><\/p>\n

This question is all about fit. It is an attempt by Georgetown to learn about you and why you think you belong at\u00a0Georgetown and why Georgetown should admit you. \u00a0Georgetown wants to see how you think and come to a major decision. It also wants you to make a coherent case for your own acceptance to McDonough.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are lots of different ways to approach this essay. Clearly you shouldn't spit back the McDonough web site. If you can, talk to current students about the culture and distinctive elements of the program to gain a deeper understanding of it. You also need to reflect on the reasons Georgetown should choose you? While your reasons for wanting to attend are a factor, the big question will be what do you intend to contribute.\u00a0What will you add?<\/span><\/p>\n

You could start with a highly influential experience that molded\u00a0your decision to pursue an MBA<\/a>, go into more depth about what you hope to achieve and why you believe Georgetown is the best place for you to achieve it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, you could start with a day in the future where you attain your goal and then circle back to discuss the development of that goal and McDonough's role in helping you achieve it. You can also discuss how you intend to contribute to McDonought's community.<\/span><\/p>\n

In short, why should McDonough accept you? How will you make the school proud that they did?<\/span><\/p>\n

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

1.<\/strong> If you are not currently employed full-time, use this essay to provide information about your current activities. (250 words or fewer)<\/em><\/p>\n

Show them that you are using this period of unemployment to acquire new skills, contribute to your community, or grow in some way.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. <\/strong>Please provide any information that you would like to add to your application that you have not otherwise included. (500 words or fewer)<\/em><\/p>\n

Please see<\/span> \u201c<\/span>The Optional Essay: To Be or Not to Be.<\/span><\/a>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Re-Applicant Essay:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

How have you strengthened your candidacy since your last application? We are particularly interested in hearing about how you have grown professionally and personally. (500 words or fewer)<\/em><\/p>\n

This is a key question (whether asked explicitly or not) for all reapplicants <\/a>to any MBA program. What has changed? How are you \"new and improved\" since last year -- when you were rejected? Georgetown does you the favor of providing this explicit prompt so you can address this question while retaining the ability to address the main essay.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you would like professional guidance with your\u00a0Georgetown McDonough\u00a0School MBA application, please consider Accepted\u2019s\u00a0MBA essay editing<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0MBA admissions consulting<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or our\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0MBA Application Packages<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/strong>, which include advising, editing, interview coaching, and a resume edit for the Georgetown McDonough MBA application<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Georgetown McDonough 2016 MBA Application Deadlines<\/span><\/strong><\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nApplication Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\nDecision Notification<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Round 1<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0October 1, 2015<\/td>\n\u00a0December 15, 2015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Round 2<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0January 5, 2016<\/td>\n\u00a0March 20, 2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Round 3<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0April 1, 2016<\/td>\n\u00a0May 15, 2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"Linda<\/a> By Linda Abraham<\/a>, president and founder of Accepted.com and co-author of the new, definitive book on MBA admissions, <\/em><\/em>MBA Admission for Smarties: The No-Nonsense Guide to Acceptance at Top Business Schools<\/a>.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Download<\/a>Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 2016 MBA Application Essay Tips<\/a>
\n\u2022 Optional Essays: When and How to Write Them<\/a>\u00a0[Short Video]
\n\u2022 The Georgetown McDonough MBA: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n

This article<\/a>\u00a0originally appeared on\u00a0blog.accepted.com<\/a>, the official blog of\u00a0Accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Accepted.com<\/a>'s\u00a0<\/em>experienced admissions consultants<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>can help you create the most impressive application possible with\u00a0<\/em>comprehensive packages<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>or provide targeted assistance from\u00a0<\/em>picking perfect programs<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>to\u00a0<\/em>designing a dazzling resume<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>constructing engaging essays<\/a>, or\u00a0<\/em>preparing for intense interview<\/a>s<\/a>\u2026and more!\u00a0<\/em>Accepted.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>has guided thousands of applicants to acceptances at top programs since 1994 \u2013 we know what works and what doesn't, so\u00a0<\/em>contact us<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>to get started now!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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