{"id":52731,"date":"2021-07-23T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=52731"},"modified":"2023-10-10T04:27:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T11:27:23","slug":"oxford-said-mba-essay-tips-deadlines-2021-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/oxford-said-mba-essay-tips-deadlines-2021-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford Sa\u00efd MBA Essay Tips &#038; Deadlines [2021 \u2013 2022]"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/resources\/mba-admissions\/mba-essay-tip-posts\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71464\" src=\"https:\/\/kp15446gcoz47p1vpn9ol6gj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Oxford_Said_Apps_2021-2022.jpg\" alt=\"Oxford_Said_Application_Essay_Tips_2021-2022\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Oxford\u00a0lets your resume, recommendations, application form, and transcript(s) speak for themselves. The one required MBA essay question indicates that the adcom wants a glimpse of you beyond these core elements. It seems like a simple question \u2013 but there is a little twist in it that amplifies its importance in the application and its connection between you and the admissions readers. Also realize that the adcom learns about you from this essay not just through the details of the topic you present but also through your\u00a0<em>decision to use<\/em>\u00a0that topic. That decision reflects your values, your understanding of fit with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbs.ox.ac.uk\/programmes\/oxford-mba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oxford<\/a>, and your overall perspective.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oxford-mba-2021-22-mba-application-essay\">Oxford MBA 2021-22 MBA application essay<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Tell us something that is not covered in your application which you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you.\u00a0<em>(Maximum 250 words)<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While the \u201csomething\u201d will be the topic of the essay, the real heart of this essay question lies in the phrase \u201cwhich you would like the Admissions Committee to know.\u201d It almost posits a dialogue between you and the adcom; it sets up a relationship, a dialogue. It\u2019s personal; they\u2019re talking to YOU. Reading the spirit as well as the literal meaning of these words, you can infer that the adcom is looking for a story or a message that gets to the essence of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/admissions-tip\/\">who you are<\/a>\u00a0in some way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Therefore, don\u2019t try to find the most dramatic or exotic topic possible; this essay doesn\u2019t have to shout. Rather, it should incisively reveal a fresh dimension of you \u2013 one that is relevant to the application and that will add to the Oxford Sa\u00efd community.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>That leaves a lot of room for topic choice. I suggest committing to one topic and discussing it in as much depth as is possible in 250 words. Make this single essay vivid and memorable by basing it on your actual experience, which gives the adcom not just information about you but also your unique perspective on an aspect of your life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As for topic, be strategic in selecting one that is relevant, will engage the Oxford adcom, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/focus-fit-episode-162\/\">enhances your fit<\/a>\u00a0for Oxford Sa\u00efd.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oxford-sa-d-at-a-glance\">Oxford Sa\u00efd at a glance<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sa\u00efd median GMAT score: 680<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sa\u00efd class size: 311<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>92% of the Sa\u00efd MBA class are international students.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Has this blog post helped you feel more confident about approaching your Oxford\u00a0Sa\u00efd<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>application? We hope so. It\u2019s our mission to help smart, talented applicants like you gain acceptance to your dream schools. With so much at stake, why not hire a consultant whose expertise and personalized guidance can help you make your dream come true? We have several flexible consulting options\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/services\/application-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">click here to get started today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>We\u2019ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to top MBA programs and look forward to helping you too!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oxford-sa-d-2021-2022-mba-application-deadlines\">Oxford Sa\u00efd 2021-2022 MBA application deadlines<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Stage 1<\/td>\r\n<td>Wednesday, 1\u00a0September 2021<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Stage 2<\/td>\r\n<td>Wednesday, 13\u00a0October 2021<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Stage 3<\/td>\r\n<td>Wednesday, 12\u00a0January 2022<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Stage 4<\/td>\r\n<td>Wednesday, 23\u00a0March\u00a02022<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbs.ox.ac.uk\/programmes\/oxford-mba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oxford Sa\u00efd website<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Stay on top of MBA deadlines with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MBA Admissions Calendar<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>[<a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/b\/2?cid=ZWdybWVsZ3IzZTZtczUxYzMwOGY0MGxiODhAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a>\u00a0to add the calendar to your Google calendar; or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/ical\/egrmelgr3e6ms51c308f40lb88%40group.calendar.google.com\/public\/basic.ics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>\u00a0to add the calendar to another app.]<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.***<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/585e3b52-1d27-491e-b20a-f578eb0e6aa7.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59092\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/585e3b52-1d27-491e-b20a-f578eb0e6aa7.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/585e3b52-1d27-491e-b20a-f578eb0e6aa7.webp 640w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/585e3b52-1d27-491e-b20a-f578eb0e6aa7-300x107.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64552\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/cindy-tokumitsu-accepted-consultant\/\" alt=\"Cindy Tokumitsu, admissions expert\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Cindy Tokumitsu has advised hundreds of successful applicants, helping them gain acceptance to top MBA and EMBA programs in her 20 years with Accepted. She would love to help you too.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/service-request-cindy\"><strong>Want Cindy to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/resources\/mba-admissions\/mba-essay-tip-posts\/\">School-Specific MBA Application Essay Tips<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/different-dimensions-diversity-episode-193\/\">Different Dimensions of Diversity<\/a>, a podcast episode<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/proving-character-traits-in-your-application-essays\/\">\u201cI\u2019m Smart, Really I Am!\u201d Proving Character Traits in your Essays<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/oxford-said-mba-essay-tips-deadlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">This article<\/a>\u00a0originally appeared on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where to apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em>Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help you get accepted<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oxford\u00a0lets your resume, recommendations, application form, and transcript(s) speak for themselves. 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