Hi All, The deadlines are posted for the Class of 2021. Use this forum to discuss and connect with fellow students. Add McDonough to your profile Deadline.PNG Essay options: Please select one of the following three essays to complete in 500 words or less and include the essay prompt and your first/last name at the top of your submission. 1. It can be said that life begins outside your comfort zone. Describe a situation when you were asked to lead outside of your comfort zone. What leadership characteristics did you exemplify in this situation that allowed you to succeed? 2. Failure is not something to be ashamed of, it's something to be POWERED by. Failure is the high-octane fuel your life can run on. You've got to learn to make failure your fuel." -Abby Wambach. Describe a situation when a failure has been your fuel. What was your failure (or when did you not succeed to your full potential), and how did you use this as motivation to move forward and be successful in a future situation? 3. Your personal brand reflects your values and beliefs and impacts your relationships and community. Describe the personal brand that you will bring to business school using examples or experiences that support how you've developed it. How do you believe your personal brand will strengthen the McDonough community? As you complete your MBA program, how do you hope to see your personal brand evolve through the transformative experience of business school? Video Essay: We ask that you introduce yourself to your cohort in one minute or less. The Admissions Committee would like for you to appear in person during part of your video, and we strongly encourage you to speak outside of the experiences we can read on your resume. Use this video as an opportunity to bring life to your application. For more instructions, view our Video Essay Guide. You may use your phone, computer, or other means to record the video, but please ensure all audio and visual components are clear. We recommend a well-lit room and minimal noise distraction. Upload your video to an accessible website (such as Youtube, Vimeo, Youku, or Tudou), and submit the direct video URL into your online application. Please note that all videos must remain active and accessible to the admissions committee online for a minimum of five years for record retention purposes. For your privacy: Do not include your name in the title of your video. You may submit "unlisted" videos via Youtube or password protected videos through Vimeo. If using a password, please include immediately after your link in the text box below. Optional Essay: Please provide any information you would like to add to your application that you have not otherwise included. (500 words or fewer) Re-Applicant Essay: Required for re-applicants. 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)

Did anyone receive a call from Adcom?

Not yet over here. Feeling like I'm dying waiting for this call!

Same here. It shows that I have been accepted.

I think you all were admitted neither link gives me an acceptance! Congrats to all! Posted from my mobile device

Sorry to hear that hopefullyim2021 but thank you for letting us know! Posted from my mobile device

That link shows accepted for me, also! Praying it's true... Posted from my mobile device

has anyone received a phone call yet?

Nothing so far Posted from my mobile device

Calling all McDonough MBA Applicants: (2019 Intake) Class of 2021!! : MBA Archive