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UVA Darden Executive MBA Application Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
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| FROM Accepted.com Blog: UVA Darden Executive MBA Application Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020] |
 Darden’s website is very user-friendly in terms of support for developing your application overall and your essays specifically. I can’t top it, so I’ll present a couple of key points from it that I consider essential to successful Darden EMBA essays. First, “An effective application is one that leaves our Admissions Committee thinking, ‘This is someone we want to learn more about.’” After determining that you are qualified, which they will do based on your transcripts and work history, they are still looking for that something extra – something to engage, fascinate, entice them. Of course, your resume, recommendations, and even transcripts might make them want to learn more about you. But the essays are where you can and should grab them. Second, that website provides succinct, on-target advice for how to effectively address the application’s short essays (and indeed it’s advice that I give clients for almost any essay): “When crafting your responses, think about the narrative you are trying to advance with your application… we encourage you to think of it as a story-telling exercise.” In other words, the essays as a whole should (a) enhance and enliven the impression of your candidacy and (b) make you stand out as a unique, interesting, dynamic individual – potentially a valuable contributor to the program. All the explanation in the world won’t do this, but a powerful story will. View these short essays as facets of a robust picture – each must be a strong stand-alone statement, while also resonating with the others. Darden Executive MBA 2019-20 application essays Darden EMBA essay #1 Tell us what you would want your learning team to know about you – personal, professional or both. (100 words) This question is essentially an elevator pitch. By asking you to address the learning team, the adcom can gauge how well you understand and connect with your peers, a critical point for a program that is small and close-knit. At the same time, there’s a second audience: the adcom. It’s like they’re “observing” you interact with your peers. So, pay attention to tone and expression – make it clear that you’re “talking to” your EMBA peers. But also, consider substance: while you will naturally include professional points of interest, you can also include some personal factors that are particularly relevant. This short essay captures both content that “frames: your profile and your Social IQ. Darden EMBA essay #2 Darden strives to identify and cultivate responsible leaders who follow their purpose. Please provide an example of a situation in which you have made a meaningful impact. (200 words) This question is a great opportunity to show that you are a person of significant impact, a person who leaves a mark. It’s also a chance to let the adcom see you in action, performing at a high level with significant stakes. Most people will select a story from work, and I suggest something fairly recent, if possible, to show what you will be bringing to the EMBA table. Tell the story straight, and end by detailing clearly the meaningful impact. By the way, “meaningful” indicates something beyond big numbers. It should involve some constructive change that has occurred (to an organization, to some people, to a community, etc.). So, if a big number is part of it, e.g. a record-breaking transaction completed by your team, discuss also the positive effect on the team and/or team members, what it means for your department or organization, etc. Darden EMBA essay #3 Diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission and they work best when they are an integral and celebrated part of our community. (Diversity stands with ethics, integrity, and academic excellence, as a cornerstone of University culture. The University promotes an inclusive and welcoming environment that embraces the full spectrum of human attributes, perspectives, and disciplines. When people of different backgrounds come together, they exchange ideas, question assumptions including their own, and broaden the horizons for us all. A University of Virginia community rich in diversity affords every member equal respect and provides a forum for understanding our differences as well as our commonalities.) Share a time in which you engaged with a perspective, identity, community, or experience that was different from your own and how it impacted your worldview. (200 words) Another story – and this one can be from any area of your life. The keys to making this essay shine are (a) selecting a situation that really affected you and how you see things, and (b) being frank about your growth and new insight – presumably, you had something to learn from the situation, something you didn’t already understand or perceive or know. Let your story show your curiosity and your openness to engage with people who are different from you. Do not just say this experience influenced your worldview; rather, show through example how it did so. Darden EMBA essay #4 What is your short-term, post-MBA career goal and why? (150 words) Give the facts: what position(s), company or types of company, industry, location, expected scope of accountability. As for why – this is your motivation. What draws you to this path? And what do you hope to achieve in terms of external impact, what do you hope your footprint will be? If you would like professional guidance with your UVA Darden Executive MBA application, check out Accepted’s MBA Application Package, which includes advising, editing, interview coaching, and a resume edit for the Darden EMBA application. Darden Executive MBA application deadlines CHART ***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.***  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. Want Cindy to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch! 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Cornell EMBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020]
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| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Cornell EMBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020] |
 The Cornell Executive MBA Program has three required essay questions, and the word count for all three is short. While no one is going to be counting individual words, the short word count guideline is a clear indicator that you should work on clarity of thought with all of your answers. Cornell interviews every applicant to its program, so if you are concerned that the essay format doesn’t give you enough opportunity to share everything you want to, rest assured you will have the opportunity to discuss them further in the interview. Cornell EMBA Application Essays: Cornell EMBA Essay #1 In a concise statement, tell us why you are seeking an MBA. Specifically, what are your short and long-term career goals? And how will an MBA earned through an Executive MBA program at Cornell University help you achieve your goals? (400 words max) You first want to identify why you feel you need an MBA, linking your past/current career experience with your short and long term goals and what about an MBA degree will allow you to achieve them. Then you need to relay “Why Cornell?” and “Why EMBA?” For the former, be convincing about the reasons Cornell is the best choice for you, and show you have done your homework – “location” and “reputation” won’t cut it. The admissions committee wants to know what you anticipate the program will be like, what you will get out of it, how the program fits with your career vision, and what the entire experience means to you as a person. For the latter, by making the choice to apply to an Executive MBA program, you are of course signaling you will keep your job while going to school. Indicate why that format is the best fit. Cornell EMBA Essay #2 Describe your first experience as a leader in a professional setting, and your current leadership role. Explain how your first experience in a leadership position influenced your style and how you act as a leader today. (400 words) This essay wants you to showcase how you have grown as a leader, built upon strengths, and learned from mistakes. Perhaps your leadership style was influenced by a mentor or someone you admire, or perhaps it came from seeing someone lead with a style you were determined NOT to emulate. Explain what you learned from that very first experience, what you decided to continue doing as you moved forward in leadership roles, what you decided to stop doing, and how you evolved your style over time. You don’t need to have direct reports to successfully answer this question – leadership comes in many forms in a professional setting, and no doubt you have had the chance to exhibit it at some point – so don’t worry if that is the case. Cornell EMBA Essay #3 What else would you like us to know? Please use this statement to address potential concerns such as gaps in employment or prior academic difficulties. You can also use this statement to highlight any achievements or significant life events that are not included elsewhere in the application. (250 words) If there are flaws in your application, they will be noticed. You want to be in control of the narrative of those blemishes rather than letting admissions committee members draw their own conclusions – they are much easier to address upfront than in an interview situation. Be as honest and direct as possible. Keep in mind the admissions committee members are human, too, and they have flaws as well! If you opt to share additional accomplishments, make sure they truly add to your application and the type of student you will be, so that the additional information enhances your candidacy rather than comes across as bragging. For expert guidance with your Cornell EMBA application, check out Accepted’s MBA Application Packages, which include comprehensive guidance from an experienced admissions consultant. We’ve helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to Cornell’s EMBA program and look forward to helping you too! Cornell Executive MBA Americas We review applications on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications once they are complete, with a few important dates to consider: Priority Consideration DeadlineDecember 31, 2019 Expedited Decision DeadlineMarch 31, 2020 Application DeadlineMay 15, 2020 Cornell Executive MBA Metro NY Applications are currently being accepted for the Class of 2022; classes will begin in late July, 2020. We accept applications on a rolling and space-available basis, with a few important dates to consider: Early Application DeadlineNovember 1, 2019 Priority Scholarship DeadlineMarch 1, 2020 Final Application DeadlineMay 1, 2020 ***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.***  Jen Weld is a former Assistant Director of Admissions at Cornell’s EMBA program. She has an additional 10 years of experience in higher ed and corporate marketing. Want Jen to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch! Related Resources: • 5 Fatal Flaws to Avoid in Your MBA Application Essays, a free guide • 3 Key Ways to Stand Out Through Your EMBA Essays • School-Specific EMBA Application Essay Tips Tags: MBA Admissions The post Cornell EMBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines [2019 – 2020] appeared first on Accepted Admissions Blog. |
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Yale School of Management Receives Its Largest Gift Ever of $100 Milli
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| FROM Accepted.com Blog: Yale School of Management Receives Its Largest Gift Ever of $100 Million |
 According to the Yale School of Management (SOM) website, the $100 million gift from the Broad Foundation will be used to develop research, teaching, and policy initiatives that will make the top leaders in America’s public school systems more effective. The Broad Center at Yale SOM will create a tuition-free master’s degree program for promising educational leaders, advanced leadership training for top school system administrators and CFOs, and a far-reaching research enterprise with the goal of putting together the foremost collection of data on public education leadership. More about the Broad Center The program will start in 2020. Yale anticipates enrolling 35 students in the master’s program as well as an additional 30 students in non-degree summer leadership training programs (according to a Poets & Quants article on the topic). The Broad Foundation has been investing in public education for the past 20 years. Foundation management believes that district leaders need the skills to excel, inspire, and empower people in their organizations. Yale SOM’s Broad Center will become the epicenter for the creation of new ideas about how skilled management systems can positively affect schools, students, teachers, administrators, and communities throughout the U.S. The Center’s work will emphasize equity and inclusion in the areas of research and teaching in order to address challenges and create new prospects for underserved students. The Center will benefit from input of management and business academics and the resources of Yale University. To learn more about Yale Som, check out our podcast interview with Bruce DelMonico, Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions: Yale MBA: The Inside Scoop on The Essay, Videos & Behavioral Assessment [Episode 338] According to Dean Kerwin K. Charles, “We are simply awed by the generosity of The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation… Those outside our community may be surprised to see a business school dedicate a major program to public education, but this is exactly the type of issue our school has always cared about – one where leadership informed by systemic thinking, rigorous analysis, and compassion can make a real difference for communities. We share this core vision with The Broad Foundation, and I am excited to see how the strengths of this school and the strengths of The Broad Center can combine to help us realize it.” Yale SOM has produced thousands of business leaders in fields that impact society at large and strives to train leaders who will have the tools to help bring about social progress. The Broad’s gift will allow Yale SOM to establish new faculty positions for top social science researchers in education as well as a research infrastructure that will benefit everyone interested in the field. Are you applying to Yale SOM or another top-tier business school class? We can help! Explore our MBA Consulting & Editing Services and work one-on-one with an advisor who will help you GET ACCEPTED!   For 25 years, Accepted has helped business school applicants gain acceptance to top programs. Our outstanding team of MBA admissions consultants features former business school admissions directors and professional writers who have guided our clients to admission at top MBA, EMBA, and other graduate business programs worldwide including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, INSEAD, London Business School, and many more. Want an MBA admissions expert to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch! Related Resources: • Yale MBA: The Inside Scoop on The Essay, Videos & Behavioral Assessment, a podcast episode • Yale School of Management MBA Class of 2021 Profile • Life at Yale SOM with Goals of Serving the Underrepresented Community Tags: MBA Admissions The post Yale School of Management Receives Its Largest Gift Ever of $100 Million appeared first on Accepted Admissions Blog. |
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