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14 Jun 2019, 12:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Cornell MBA Deadlines for 2019-2020 |
 Is Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business on your shortlist of target MBA programs? Then get ready to mark your calendar. The Cornell MBA deadlines for the 2019-2020 admission season have been announced! Cornell MBA Deadlines for the Two-Year Program October Round Application due: October 8, 2019 Decisions released between: November 15, 2019–December 20, 2019 November Round Application due: November 5, 2019 Decisions released between: January 15, 2020–February 20, 2020 January Round Application due: January 8, 2020 Decisions released between: March 20, 2020–April 10, 2020 April Round Application due: April 8, 2020 Decisions released between: May 8, 2020–June 1, 2020 Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Deadlines October application due: October 15, 2019 January application due: January 5, 2020 Cornell MBA Deadlines for the One-Year Program Early Action Application due: September 5, 2019 Decisions released between: October 15, 2019–November 20, 2019 October Round Application due: October 8, 2019 Decisions released between: November 15, 2019–December 20, 2019 November Round Application due: November 5, 2019 Decisions released between: January 15, 2020–February 20, 2020 January Round Application due: January 8, 2020* Decisions released between: February 20, 2020–March 20, 2020 *After January 8th, applications will be received and reviewed on a space available basis with a final submission deadline of March 5, 2020. International students requiring F-1 visa sponsorship must apply by the January 8th deadline. Rolling Application due: March 5, 2020 Applications should be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time. *** For more information on applying, visit the Johnson School admissions website. If you need guidance on your MBA applications or wish to discuss your MBA plans, don’t hesitate to reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help! The post Cornell MBA Deadlines for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
17 Jun 2019, 10:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: McCombs MBA Application Deadlines for 2019-2020 |
 Is the UT McCombs School of Business on your shortlist of target MBA programs this year? The mark your calendar. The Texas McCombs MBA application deadlines for the 2019-2020 admissions season have been announced. McCombs MBA Application Deadlines Round 1 Application due: October 8, 2019 Decision released: December 17, 2019 Round 2 Application due: January 7, 2020 Decision released: March 26, 2020 Round 3 Application due: March 31, 2020 Decision released: May 7, 2020 Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. CST on the day of the deadline. Applicants should note that Round 1 is the priority deadline for scholarships and fellowships at the Texas MBA program. For additional information on applying, please visit the Texas MBA admissions website. If you need guidance on your Texas McCombs MBA application, or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help! The post McCombs MBA Application Deadlines for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
17 Jun 2019, 10:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Cambridge MBA Deadlines for 2019-2020 |
 Are you interested in the Cambridge Judge Business School? Get ready to mark your calendar! Here are the Cambridge MBA deadlines for the 2019-2020 admissions cycle. Cambridge MBA Deadlines and Interview Days Round 1 Application due: September 9, 2019 Interview days: October 20-21, 2019 Round 2 Application due: October 28, 2019 Interview days: December 8-9, 2019 Round 3 Application due: January 13, 2020 Interview days: February 23-24 or March 1-2, 2020 Round 4 Application due: March 9, 2020 Interview days: April 26-27, 2020 Round 5 Application due: May 5, 2020 Interview days: June 7-8, 2020 Admissions for the 2020/21 class will open in mid-July 2019. All applications are due by 23:59 GMT. For additional information on applying, please visit the Cambridge Judge admissions website. If you need guidance on your Cambridge MBA application, or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help! The post Cambridge MBA Deadlines for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
17 Jun 2019, 11:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Stanford MBA Deadlines for 2019-2020 |
 Is the Stanford Graduate School of Business on your shortlist of target MBA programs? Then get ready to mark your calendar. The Stanford MBA deadlines for the 2019-2020 admissions season have been announced! 2019-2020 Stanford MBA Deadlines Round 1 Application due: September 12, 2019 Decision released: December 12, 2019 Round 2 Application due: January 9, 2020 Decision released: April 2, 2020 Round 3 Application due: April 8, 2020 Decision released: May 21, 2020 Applications are due by 2 p.m. PST on the day of the deadline. For additional information on applying, please visit the Stanford GSB admissions website. If you need guidance on your Stanford MBA application, or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help! The post Stanford MBA Deadlines for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
17 Jun 2019, 11:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Stanford MBA Essay Questions for 2019-2020 |
 Stanford Graduate School of Business has announced the deadlines and essays for the 2019-2020 admissions cycle. The Stanford MBA essay questions remain unchanged from previous admissions seasons.Stanford asks for two personal essays in order to gain greater understanding into applicants’ character and hopes. “In each essay we want to hear your genuine voice,” the admissions team explains. “Think carefully about your values, passions, aims, and dreams prior to writing them.” Stanford MBA Essay Questions Essay A: What matters most to you, and why? For this essay, Stanford would like you to:
Enlighten us on how earning your MBA at Stanford will enable you to realize your ambitions.
Your answers for both essay questions combined may not exceed 1,150 words (1,200 words if you are applying to both the MBA and MSx programs). Each of you has your own story to tell, so please allocate these words between the essays in the way that is most effective for you. We recommend up to 750 words for Essay A and up to 400 words for Essay B. We often find effective essays written in far fewer words. For more information, please visit the Stanford GSB admissions website. If you need guidance on your Stanford MBA application, or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help! The post Stanford MBA Essay Questions for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
18 Jun 2019, 06:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Tuesday Tips: Booth MBA Essay Tips for 2019-2020 |
 The University of Chicago Booth School of Business ranks as a top choice school for many MBA students. Chicago Booth has a tradition of intellectual inquiry, non-conformity, and innovation. Along with strong academics, Chicago will be looking for leadership and team building skills, and community involvement. The Chicago MBA program has kept the same essay questions from last year. Review our Booth MBA essay tips to help strengthen your application. Booth MBA Essay Tips for 2019-2020 Admissions Season This set of essays focuses on career goals and an essay about your goals for your Chicago MBA experience. Also, note that Chicago is setting a word minimum for the required essay responses, while most schools set a maximum. This suggests that Chicago is asking for you to be thoughtful and thorough in your response. Your first step is to do as much school research as possible on Chicago. Visit campus. Attend events. Speak to alumni. Read the admissions blog. Do what you can to experience the community for yourself before starting your application. This research will be invaluable as you set pen to paper. The Chicago MBA admissions committee can see your academic skills from your GPA/GMAT, transcripts and other fixed data points. Also, focus on showing intellectual curiosity in the essays and the interview. In addition, personal qualities, leadership, and career goals can be covered in these essays. Contact Stacy Blackman Consulting for a free consultation on your MBA plans. Essay Questions Essay One: How will the Booth MBA help you achieve your immediate and long-term post-MBA career goals? (250 word minimum) This career goals essay is the ideal way to describe your track record of success. You can also show that you have realistic expectations for your Booth MBA. For example, while career goals should be aspirational, they should also be achievable with your career skills and a Booth education. Think about what you have done so far in your career. What have you learned? How can you use your past experience to inform your future goals? This question asks for both short and long-term goals. Also, the essay asks why Booth is the right place for you to pursue your MBA. Thorough research into your career path and the options for its development at Booth will allow you to answer this question fully and with conviction.  Essay Two: Chicago Booth immerses you in a choice-rich environment. How have your interests, leadership experiences, and other passions influenced the choices in your life? (250 word minimum) Chicago Booth is looking for self-aware leaders with a sense of purpose. If you are immersed in an environment that offers many choices, how do you find your own sense of direction? This is an opportunity to provide context for the choices that you have made and to tell the admissions committee about your leadership experiences. This essay should communicate who you are and what motivates you. Also, provide concrete stories about your interests, leadership experiences and other passions. And describe why those experiences impacted your life choices. This essay is an opportunity to describe personal and extracurricular examples as well as work accomplishments to present a full picture of who you are. Perhaps you chose your career path out of intellectual curiosity for the field, but you chose to work outside your home country because of a passion for travel and new experiences. Describing both the personal and professional thought process and decision making structure will add more detail to give the admissions committee a holistic sense of you and your potential.  Optional Essay: Is there any unclear information in your application that needs further explanation? (300 word maximum) This optional essay is flexible, allowing you to provide as much information as you need. Consider this essay if you have any areas that need to be explained in your profile. For example, some areas that may need to be explained are academic issues or gaps in work experience. If you have areas of concern like that, this is the ideal place to add more detail. Because the essay is open-ended you can also use it to add any additional information you wanted to add to your application. Perhaps you have an interesting personal story that didn’t fit in the other essays. If it adds to your application and helps the admissions committee understand you, it may be worth telling. Also, you might have a strong leadership story or a meaningful extracurricular to add context to your MBA application. Re-applicant Question: Upon reflection, how has your perspective regarding your future, Chicago Booth, and/or getting an MBA changed since the time of your last application? (300 word maximum) This is an interesting re-applicant question, because instead of asking how your candidacy has improved, Booth asks how your perspective has changed. This is more of a focus on your inner thoughts than your achievements. Improvements like better test scores, a promotion or a new job would still be useful information to communicate. However, the focus is to reflect on yourself and your goals since the last time you applied to Booth. Consider how you have learned more about your career path, formed new relationships, or changed your future direction. This is an ideal essay to demonstrate self-awareness and leadership qualities. Another important angle is to communicate a realistic sense of how the Booth MBA fits into your future plans. For more information on applying, visit the Chicago Booth admissions website. The post Tuesday Tips: Booth MBA Essay Tips for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
18 Jun 2019, 06:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Tuesday Tips: Darden MBA Essay Tips for 2019-2020 |
 Are you applying to University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business this year? Make sure to read our Darden MBA essay tips to learn more about what Darden is looking for. Leadership, international focus, and a sense of passion and purpose are important to the Darden admissions committee. In all of these essays you will want to communicate who you are and what motivates you. Also, consider both career and your personal life in your essays. The restrictive word counts can be challenging. Therefore, be focused and precise in your responses. How should you highlight personal qualities in this set of essays? Consider that leadership is crucial to future Darden MBAs. In addition, teamwork is important to Darden, a school with a small, tight-knit community. The case method is the primary teaching method at Darden, similar to Harvard Business School. Engaging with the case method requires the ability to communicate clearly and bring your perspective to the conversation. Talking to a current student is a great way to learn more about Darden. So, the Darden admissions committee makes it easy for you to reach out to students directly on the admissions website. Looking for perspective in your approach to your Darden MBA application? Contact us to discuss how Stacy Blackman Consulting can help with your MBA essays. Darden MBA Essay Tips for 2019-2020 For the 2019-20 application cycle, Darden will again offer multiple short answer questions. The goal is to get to know all of the various facets of your background and personality. 1. 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 set of MBA essays provides a holistic view of your background, motivations and goals – and in some ways this question is a close companion to the career goals question at the end. When you examine your past leadership opportunities, what is the connecting thread? Are you a consensus builder or a director of projects? Do you keep the project running on time, or do you question the premise? What has been your style when dealing with difficult peers or bosses? This example could be professional or extracurricular, but ideally describes a significant accomplishment that made an impact. Also, the impact could be big or small as long as it was meaningful to you and those around you. Ideally this example is an example of your larger interests and passions. For example, if you are devoted to diversity, perhaps you started a mentoring program or funded internships for underrepresented employees. And the impact of that action may have been limited to your department or company. However, it shows your values and allows you to discuss how you would make a greater impact on the world.  2. Diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission, and they work best when they are an integral and celebrated part of our community. Read University of Virginia’s Diversity & Inclusion Vision Statement. 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) This question focuses specifically on diversity and inclusion. Therefore, you should consider your own record of engagement with a different community in your example. Also, consider any travel abroad experiences or a time when you lived or worked in a culture different from your own. If you have not spent a significant amount of time outside your own country or culture, look at college or work. Many people live and work with different people at university or the workplace, and that can be a good source of examples. For example, perhaps you had a teammate who grew up outside your country. Did you learn more about your teammate’s culture? You may have learned more about holidays and celebrations, or perhaps experienced different attitudes about problem solving and community. Then, consider what this experience taught you about yourself. 3. The Batten Foundation Worldwide Scholarship provides all Darden students in our full-time MBA program with an opportunity to participate in a Darden Worldwide Course. If you could choose any location in the world, where would you want to travel, and why? (50 words) To learn more about Darden’s international programs, visit the Darden website. You can connect with an international location by participating in short visits through a Global Immersion Course or Global Topic Course, spend a semester abroad with an Exchange Program, or work directly with an international business as part of the Global Client Courses. While Darden describes the current programs and countries on the website, this MBA essay question asks for your ideal location and why you are interested in it. Your interest in a particular region could be personal or professional and should have an academic basis. The focus of these international programs is to learn more about the world of business beyond the United States. Therefore, with that context what would you like to know and where would you like to learn it?  4. Tell us what you would want your learning team to know about you – personally, professionally, or both? (100 words) Darden is a community, and the learning team is the smallest unit of that community. You will be assigned a team of diverse classmates to meet before class and discuss your case assignments. The purpose of these discussions is to ensure that all of you are prepared to participate in the class discussion. Ideally the learning team is a supportive environment and allows everyone to learn and express their own point of view. This essay allows you to introduce yourself to the Darden community while imagining that you are speaking only to a small group of your peers. What should your learning team know about your background? What diverse perspective will you bring to the learning environment? Perhaps you have a unique professional background that will be new to your teammates. You may be from an underrepresented region of the world, or you have an interesting personal background. In just a few words, describe what you think will set you apart from your peers and be interesting for the team to know about you. To learn more about your potential classmates, talk to a student ambassador or review Darden’s MBA Student Stories. 5. What is your short-term, post-MBA goal and why? (150 words) This question focuses specifically on your short-term career goal. But since you are likely taking that next step in order to set the groundwork for your larger career goals it is entirely appropriate to describe your overall career aspirations. Because in the previous questions in this set of essays you have described your personality, motivations, impact and accomplishments, your career goals should fit seamlessly into that story. Do not be intimidated by career goals questions if you are still exploring what you want to do with your life. Darden offers intensive career counseling and you will have an opportunity to explore many career paths in school. Therefore, the essay question seeks to understand why you are pursuing this path and what you hope to get out of it. The goal is to understand how you think and plan, and what motivates your career decisions. If you are inspired by what you have experienced as a leader and as someone who has a positive impact on others, that inspiration should be part of your career aspirations as well. Darden will help you refine your goals and learn the skills you need. The post Tuesday Tips: Darden MBA Essay Tips for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
19 Jun 2019, 07:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: What’s Your Wish with Suzanne Ginestro, CMO of Quest Nutrition |
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In our interview series What’s Your Wish, we bring you career and life insights from inspiring business leaders. Find out how they landed where they are today. What makes them tick. How they have overcome obstacles and found success. Advice they would offer to recent graduates. And always, what is their wish for young professionals. Meet Suzanne Ginestro, Chief Marketing Officer at Quest Nutrition.  What’s the highlight of your career so far? I wasn’t planning to have a successful career like this. It wasn’t in my master plan to become a Chief Marketing Officer. To be honest, I always thought that I would feel satisfied once I reached a Brand Manager level. Then, I would just work a little and be home a lot. So, for me, the highlight of my career came when I had the realization that I wanted…and could have…it all…a successful and fulfilling career AND motherhood. After giving birth to my first child, I thought I wanted to pull back and stay at home. After six months of maternity leave, though, I realized that I missed working. I missed having something that was just for me. I missed the intellectual challenges. I missed the strategic thinking and problem solving. I missed getting feedback, guidance and praise. I missed earning money on my own. I missed my friends and realized that work (and work colleagues) were a huge part of my life and of my identity. I was not the same person without it. So, I went back to work, got a big piece of myself back, and then began to thrive. My career has far exceeded my expectations because I always followed my heart and my belly. When I was unhappy, I made a change. When I was happy, accomplishment and success seemed to follow me.  Is there anything you wish people knew about your company or your role? Being a leader can be lonely at times, and there’s immense pressure because everyone’s looking at you to have all of the answers. More often than not, you aren’t 100% sure that what you decide is the right path. But, you have to lead with confidence and trust that your instincts and experience will help you make good choices. Sometimes it will work for you, and sometimes it will work against you, and as a leader you have to be willing to take those risks and learn from your mistakes. What surprised you most about your current role? Before I came to Quest, I didn’t fully realize the strength of this brand. I thought it was well-liked, but I under-estimated the level of passion and loyalty that Quest fans have for these products. Quest has a big following of people who like to talk about the impact that Quest has had on their life – from small lifestyle changes to huge body transformations. The stories are unbelievably real and authentic.  I’ve been in brand marketing for over 20 years, and I’ve worked across a lot of brands…but I have never seen brand love at this depth before. You can’t build this type of brand passion from an ad campaign or a clever tagline. It’s a deeply-rooted part of the brand DNA and my job is to protect and honor that authentic brand love. How do you increase motivation when you are just not feeling it? As an extrovert and a “feeler,” I am typically the executive leader in the room who does a lot of the talking. On any given day, you’ll find me presenting new ideas, reporting on our business results, or simply pumping up the team to make them feel supported and heard. But, there are certainly moments when I don’t feel inspired or up to the task of inspiring others. For me, it’s obvious when I’m not feeling it, and it’s hard to fake it. But, I’m a very transparent leader and I believe it’s OK to show your vulnerabilities at times.That means that I’m not afraid to tell my team that I’m just not feeling it or that we need a time out. In general, they seem to appreciate the candor and it helps them realize that I am human. In times like this, I’ve been known to host a “town hall” or “fireside chat” with the team (sort of like a therapy session) to get all of the dirty laundry or baggage out in the air. I find that when we talk things out, and collectively acknowledge what’s wrong, we solve half the battle.  What have you found helps you in terms of organization or productivity? I do my best work when I’m organized and prepared. To keep myself organized at work (and at home), I make hand-written checklists and I always love the feeling of crossing things off of the list. It makes me feel productive. I have tried to use digital notes, but that format just doesn’t work for me. There’s something about the act of writing it down on paper that makes it more tangible and real, and it’s much easier for me to keep track of my to-dos if they are visibly in front of me. I keep my list in a notebook so that I can always go back to it when I need to remember a fact or what happened on a certain day. Also, I am a stickler about keeping my email inbox up-to-date. I open my emails daily and always try to respond immediately so that they don’t fall down and get lost in my inbox later. I am the type of person who likes to stay on top of things, so I do whatever I can to prepare for things in advance so that I’m not caught in a pinch later. What obstacles or stumbles have you faced in your career and what have you learned? The biggest obstacle I faced in my career was when I was working for a CEO who didn’t have any real operating experience or understanding of how to build a brand. He was very difficult to work for because he criticized every idea I brought to the table and would frequently change his mind on what he wanted. It was extremely frustrating because I was unable to complete any programs and he always pulled the plug halfway through a project. As a result, I was not performing at my best. At one point, he told me that I didn’t deserve to have “brand” in my title, which was extremely demoralizing. I hated going to work every day and it made me question whether or not I wanted to work at all. So, I quit. It was the first and only time I quit a job without having another job waiting for me. It was frightening, and I was unsure what was next for me. But then… Four weeks later, I was recruited by a visionary leader to come build a new marketing organization. I hesitated before saying yes because I had lost confidence in myself. But the offer and the opportunity was so compelling that I decided to give myself a chance. That next role was the role that defined my career and ultimately led me to become a CMO. I opened a new office and was responsible for everything from hiring the people to picking out the furniture and décor. Every time I thought we were set, something happened, and we had to expand more. Before I knew it, I had a team of 40 people and managed an office expansion and remodel—all while simultaneously running a business that was growing double-digits. I went from my lowest low to my highest high in the matter of one year…and it was all driven by the person who I worked for. When I worked for someone who I didn’t respect, I lost my confidence and I forgot what I was capable of. But, when I worked with someone inspiring, who believed in me, and who let me do my thing, I soared. So, the lesson here is that I need to always trust my belly. If something doesn’t feel right, it’s not right. For me, success comes when I am happy. And, happiness comes when I feel valued, respected and supported. How do you turn off when you leave the office?  I don’t turn off. Ever. Toggling between work and home is a constant for me. Some people call it work/life “balance,” but I call it work/life “integration.” That means that the lines blur between when I’m working and when I’m “mom-ing.” It’s important to me to be at my kids’ school, tennis matches and baseball games, but it’s also important to be accessible for my team. I don’t want to let anyone down…on either end. That means that sometimes I come in late, sometimes I leave early, sometimes my kids come to work with me, and sometimes I work from home. Essentially, it means that I am always on. Work is not a 9-5 thing for me. It’s continuous. Just like being a mom is continuous. There’s no start and stop. It’s fluid and integrated. My work is part of my life and my life is part of my work. My family knows my colleagues and my colleagues know my family. For me, it works best when the two puzzle pieces come together as one. I do find a little peace and quiet when I am by myself, in the car, commuting to/from the office. I actually enjoy the drive time because it’s the only time that I am not multitasking and sometimes I just blast the music and sing at the top of my lungs (I’m not a very good singer, but thankfully no one else can hear me!). Do you have any recs for free time? When you’re juggling a career and a family, it’s important to always find time to refuel your body and soul. For me, that’s what boxing is for. It has become not only the best workout I’ve ever had, but it’s also therapy for me. Punching mitts is cathartic and it helps release tension, emotion and baggage. I highly recommend it, and discovering your own strength and force may surprise you. I was, and now I can’t live without it. Best advice you have received? I like to get to know the people I work with and I often consider them friends. But sometimes, becoming close friends with the people who work for you can get tricky. It stuck with me when one boss explained that as you grow in your career, you have to be careful with getting too close to the people who work for you because it’s hard to be a real leader if people think you are their peer. At times, you’ll need to have tough conversations. Being too buddy-buddy with the people who work for you could ultimately impact your judgment and ability to make tough decisions.  What should a recent grad be looking for in a new career opportunity? At the beginning of your working career, I believe it’s most important to look for options that provide breadth of experience and exposure to as much as possible so that you can figure out where your sweet spot is. It’s hard to know specifically what you want to be from the get-go. So don’t pigeon hole yourself into one specific area right out of the gate. Look for opportunities that provide exposure to various types of industries, functions, and people.Building basic business skills is a must for anyone who wants to be in a senior leadership role someday. Look for stable, profitable, and growing businesses that you know are going to be around in five years. Taking risks on start-ups and new ventures early on in your career is, well, risky. It can be really great, or really horrible. At the start you want reliability, stability, and a place that has people with experience who are willing to help you grow and learn. A big title gets you nowhere if you haven’t spent the time building the skills and experience required to make sound business decisions. What’s your wish for young professionals on the road to success? My wish for young professionals is that they understand that they will need to work hard to realize their full potential. And sometimes, their full potential is much greater than what they think it is. I’ve never promoted someone who is lazy, sloppy or entitled. Success is earned. The best employees are the ones who take assignments seriously and who always go above and beyond what is asked for. A can-do attitude, willingness to learn and grow, and a little humility goes a long way. *** Don’t miss our first What’s Your Wish interview, Money, Meaning, and the MBA, with UCLA Anderson Marketing Professor Dr Cassie Mogilner Holmes. The post What’s Your Wish with Suzanne Ginestro, CMO of Quest Nutrition appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
19 Jun 2019, 11:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: NYU Stern MBA Essays for 2019-2020 |
 Is New York University’s Stern School of Business on your list of target MBA programs? Then get ready to hit the ground running. The NYU Stern MBA essays for the 2019-2020 admissions season have been announced! But first, a note from Stern AdComm: Our Stern essay questions give you the opportunity to more fully present yourself to the Admissions Committee and to provide insight into your experiences, goals, and thought processes. Your essays must be written entirely by you. An offer of admission will be rescinded if you did not write your essays. NYU Stern MBA Essays for the 2019-2020 Cycle Essay 1: Professional Aspirations (500 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)
Describe yourself to the Admissions Committee and to your future classmates using six images and corresponding captions. Your uploaded PDF should contain all of the following elements:
Essay 3: Additional Information (Optional) (250 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font) Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. This may include current or past gaps in employment, further explanation of your undergraduate record or self-reported academic transcript(s), plans to retake the GMAT, GRE, IELTS or TOEFL, or any other relevant information. If you are planning to attend the Langone Part-time MBA program and do not currently live in the NYC Metro Area or the Westchester area, please indicate your plans to pursue the program. If you are planning to relocate to the NYC area, please indicate your plans for employment. For more information on applying, please visit the NYU Stern MBA admissions website. If you need guidance on your Stern MBA application, or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help! The post NYU Stern MBA Essays for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
19 Jun 2019, 11:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: NYU Stern MBA Deadlines for 2019-2020 |
 Is the New York University Stern School of Business on your shortlist of target MBA programs? Then get ready to mark your calendar. The NYU Stern MBA deadlines for the 2019-2020 admissions season have been announced! NYU Stern MBA Deadlines Round 1 Application due: October 15, 2019 Initial notification: January 1, 2020 Round 2 Application due: November 15, 2019 Initial notification: February 1, 2020 Round 3 Application due: January 15, 2020 Initial notification: April 1, 2020 Round 4 Application due: March 15, 2020 Initial notification: June 1, 2020 Your application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the day of the deadline. The 2019-2020 application is now open. For more information on applying, please visit the NYU Stern MBA admissions website. If you need guidance on your Stern MBA application, or wish to discuss your MBA plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help! The post NYU Stern MBA Deadlines for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
19 Jun 2019, 14:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Yale MBA Essay for 2019-2020 |
 Is the Yale School of Management on your list of target MBA programs? Then get ready to hit the ground running. The Yale MBA essay for the 2019-2020 admissions season has been announced! Reapplicants should note that it remains unchanged from last year’s prompt. Required Yale MBA Essay Describe the biggest commitment you have ever made. (500 words) This is the third year that Yale SOM has asked this question. Assistant dean for admissions Bruce Delmonico explains that it evolved from a conversation with Professor of Organizational Behavior Amy Wrzesniewski. Professor Wrzesniewski noted, “Reading about future plans is helpful, but actions speak louder than words.” Delmonico says the following: “In your response, we are looking to learn about how you have approached a particular commitment, whether personal or professional, and the behaviors that support it. You should be less concerned about what we want to hear and instead focus on being honest with yourself in selecting and describing the commitment that has been most significant to you.” *** The online application will be available in early July. For more information on applying, please visit the Yale SOM admissions website. If you need guidance on your Yale MBA essay and application, or wish to discuss your business school plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help! The post Yale MBA Essay for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
20 Jun 2019, 11:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Emory MBA Essays for 2019-2020 |
 Are you interested in Emory University’s Goizueta Business School? Then it’s time to start brainstorming! The Emory MBA essays for the 2019-2020 application season have been announced. Instructions for the Emory MBA Essays Complete all required essays, following the word limits indicated for each question. The essays must be answered and submitted for your application to be considered complete. Remember to review each question carefully. We consider essays to be a very important part of the application process, and they are your opportunity to show the Admissions Committee a bit about yourself beyond the application itself. Applicants who apply to more than one MBA program will only complete the essay question requirement related to their first-preference program. Essay One: Post-MBA Career Goals Define your short-term post-MBA career goals. How are your professional strengths, past experience, and personal attributes aligned with these goals? (300 word limit) Essay Two: Leadership in Business The business school is named for Roberto C. Goizueta, former Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, who led the organization for 16 years, extending its global reach, quadrupling consumption, building brand responsibility, and creating unprecedented shareholder wealth. Roberto Goizueta’s core values guide us in educating Principled Leaders for Global Enterprise. Provide an example of your leadership in a professional setting and explain what you learned about yourself through the experience. (300 word limit) Video Essay Please select ONE of the following topics to share with us using the video essay feature. Your comments should last no more than 60 seconds and you have the option to re-record until you are satisfied, before submitting.
Additional Information Should you feel there is an important part of your story missing from your application (e.g., unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, academic probation issues), please use this section to provide a brief explanation. We ask that you limit your response to 100 words; responses in bullet point format are preferred. Reapplicant Essays Applicants who have applied to Goizueta Business School in the past are required to answer the following questions:
For more information on applying, please visit the Emory MBA admissions website. If you need guidance on your Emory MBA essays and application, or wish to discuss your business school plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help! The post Emory MBA Essays for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
20 Jun 2019, 11:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Cambridge MBA Essays for 2019-2020 |
 Are you interested in the MBA program at University of Cambridge Judge Business School? The get ready to start brainstorming! Here are the Cambridge MBA essays for the 2019-2020 admissions cycle. Cambridge MBA Essays
Admissions for the 2020/21 class will open in mid-July 2019. All applications are due by 23:59 GMT. For additional information on applying, please visit the Cambridge Judge admissions website. If you need guidance on your Cambridge MBA essays, or wish to discuss your business school plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help! The post Cambridge MBA Essays for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
24 Jun 2019, 11:00
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Tepper MBA Deadlines for 2019-2020 |
 Are you interested in applying to the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University? Then get out your calendar. The Tepper MBA deadlines for the full-time, part-time, and flex programs have been announced! Tepper MBA Deadlines for the Full-Time Program Round 1 Application deadline: October 6, 2019 Decision notification: December 11, 2019 Round 2 Application deadline: December 19, 2019 Decision notification: March 4, 2020 Round 3 Application deadline: March 2, 2020 Decision notification: May 4, 2020 All deadlines are 11:59 PM Eastern Time (U.S.). The Fall 2020 MBA application will be available by mid-August. *** For more information on applying, please visit the Tepper MBA admissions website. If you need guidance on your Tepper MBA application, or wish to discuss your business school plans, reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help! The post Tepper MBA Deadlines for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
25 Jun 2019, 05:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Tuesday Tips: Stanford MBA Essay Tips for 2019-2020 |
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The Stanford Graduate School of Business has announced the essay questions for the 2019-2020 application. Today, we’re sharing our Stanford MBA essay tips to help you create a positive impression through your application materials. Although the required questions are the same as prior years, Stanford has added an optional short-answer essay this season. The admissions committee at Stanford has gained significant insight into applicants by asking, “What matters most, and why?” along with “Why Stanford?” These questions are simple, yet the answers are revealing. In addition, the new optional essay allows you to go beyond your resume and describe a time you had an impact. What is Stanford Looking For? In light of its high ranking and competitive admissions numbers, many students are intimidated to apply to Stanford GSB for their MBA. However, here at Stacy Blackman Consulting, we have worked with hundreds of applicants over the years who have successfully gained admission to Stanford. We shared some of our successful applicants’ important traits to help everyone working for admission to top tier schools. Our successful Stanford MBA applicants demonstrated true character. That means they helped others and demonstrated a sense of community. Also, they showed that they cared about the world beyond their own material wants and needs in their essays. Impact describes these applicants perfectly. As Stanford advises, “answer the question. Resist the urge to ‘package’ yourself into what you think Stanford wants to see. Doing so will only prevent us from understanding who you really are and what you hope to accomplish. The most impressive essays are the most authentic.” Therefore, these essays are meant to be personal and to show your personality and what drives you. Understanding Stanford’s culture and academics will help you tailor your application. Before starting these essays it will be useful to speak to Stanford students and alumni. Additionally, you could visit campus to see the Stanford community first hand. If you need to start your research online, read stories from current students. You can start with our former client, Natasha Malpani.  Stanford MBA Essay Tips for 2019-2020 LENGTH Your answers for both essay questions combined may not exceed 1,150 words (1,200 words if you are applying to both the MBA and MSx programs). Each of you has your own story to tell, so please allocate these words between the essays in the way that is most effective for you. Stanford suggests allocating more words to Essay A. ESSAY A: WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU, AND WHY? For this essay, we would like you to: • Do some deep self-examination, so you can genuinely illustrate who you are and how you came to be the person you are. • Share the insights, experiences, and lessons that shaped your perspectives, rather than focusing merely on what you’ve done or accomplished. • Write from the heart, and illustrate how a person, situation, or event has influenced you. • Focus on the “why” rather than the “what.” This Stanford MBA essay is about diving deep into what motivates you, and why. Topics can range from personal history to big picture visions of the future. However, this essay should not be explicitly career related (and the strongest essays are likely not career oriented at all). However, it is likely that some of your themes will continue in the next essay, which may focus more on your career. For example, you may have a personal passion that also has led you into a related career aspiration. Character should shine through, and introspection and honesty should persist through the entire set of essays. To generate ideas, try brainstorming over a period of a few days. Ask friends and family what values they see you demonstrating in your life and choices. What keeps you awake at night? Keep a notebook by your bed so you can record your first thoughts upon waking up. Review your personal history for ideas. When you look back at your life what do you admire and regret about your choices? Are there moments in your life that have led to a change in direction? Who has impacted your choices? These are the kind of questions to ask yourself as you brainstorm topics for this essay. It can be tough to write such an open-ended and challenging essay, and using vivid and specific examples will help you focus. These examples will provide the reader with images and stories to understand your perspective. After reading hundreds of essays, the ones that have descriptive stories in them stand out the most. Keep in mind as you select examples that Stanford GSB specifically advises focusing on people and experiences that have influenced you, rather than accomplishments or achievements. Don’t be scared of the tough moments in life – often self-awareness emerges from challenges. Whatever experiences you choose, it’s very important to talk about why they made an impact on your life and your values. Along with vivid examples, talk about how you felt, thought and reacted both at the time and as you reflected later. The “why” will come out of your reactions to your life experience or people who have influenced you, and the resulting introspection. ESSAY B: WHY STANFORD? • Enlighten us on how earning your MBA at Stanford will enable you to realize your ambitions. • Explain your decision to pursue graduate education in management. • Explain the distinctive opportunities you will pursue at Stanford. • If you are applying to both the MBA and MSx programs, use Essay B to address your interest in both programs. After you have explained who you are, you will explain why your next step is a Stanford MBA. If you are applying to both the MBA and MSx, make sure you can highlight the advantages of both programs for your specific situation. You might have significant work experience but also see the benefits of attending a two-year program to achieve your goals. Therefore, you could be interested in either option. The sub questions for this essay cover both why you are interested in pursuing an MBA, and why you specifically want to attend Stanford GSB for your MBA. Stanford GSB wants to know your aspirations will be uniquely satisfied by the program at Stanford. Thorough school research will help you determine what aspects of the academic program, community and students are crucial to your aspirations. Be as specific as possible in your response to provide evidence that you have done your research. Consider everything about the aspects of the program that most appeal to you. Have you met current students and alumni? Who are the professors you are excited about? What are the unique programs? Is Stanford’s culture appealing to you, and why? Think about using specific examples, like the career path of a specific alum you admire. If the question seems too vast, take a few minutes to close your eyes and reflect. Envision your life in twenty years. Where do you live? How do you spend your days? What is your favorite activity? Does this vision fit into your career aspirations? Don’t be shy about your ambitions. Once you have identified your dream career, you also need to make sure an MBA is an important part of achieving your plans. Consider that Stanford likes to see applicants who dream big and also have the credibility to achieve their goals. Be bold with your aspirations. Write about global, big picture issues you would like to solve. Not what your parents or partner want you to do, and not the next job on the corporate ladder. In particular, explain what you—with your own unique background and values—want for your life. Even though you should think big, don’t make the mistake of acting as if you are already perfect with no development needed. After all, you are a work in progress, and that’s appropriate. Remember that MBA programs want to help promising candidates reach their goals and be a step on an ambitious career trajectory. Optional Short-Answer Question: Think about times you’ve created a positive impact, whether in professional, extracurricular, academic, or other settings. What was your impact? What made it significant to you or to others? You are welcome to share up to three examples. (Up to 1500 characters, approximately 250 words, for each example) This essay is optional and should be answered in the space provided in the application. In other words, do not submit this essay with the other two. You can use up to 250 words for each example, for a total of 750 words on this essay. Many applicants to Stanford write personal stories and describe internal motivations in the “what matters most” essay. This leaves very little space to talk about your impact on organizations or teams. If you are one of those applicants, this is the perfect place to show off some of your leadership stories. Stanford is looking for people who have inner strength and drive. But also, Stanford seeks those who can influence others. Once again, think about stories from your various roles in life. Work is usually a place to practice leadership skills, but positive leadership impact can happen anywhere. You might have an important volunteer role where leadership literally impacts lives. Or perhaps you are part of a cultural organization or political activity that is meaningful to you. Think about the stories of your life that can demonstrate the kind of positive leader you are, and showcase those stories to Stanford. *** If, after reading these Stanford MBA essay tips, you still finding the essays challenging, then don’t hesitate to contact Stacy Blackman Consulting for personalized guidance through the application process. The post Tuesday Tips: Stanford MBA Essay Tips for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
25 Jun 2019, 06:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Tuesday Tips: Yale MBA Essay Tips for 2019-2020 |
 The Yale School of Management has published its required MBA essay for the 2019-2020 admissions season. Today, we’re sharing our Yale MBA essay tips to help you create a positive impression through your application materials. Make sure you read the essay questions carefully and research Yale MBA admissions criteria. One great resource is the Yale MBA admissions blog.As one current student advises, “Make sure to spend some time reflecting on your story and how what you’ve done, what you want to do in the short term, and what you want to do in the long term aligns.“ This essay should clearly highlight your personal qualities and leadership qualities. With only one essay question in the application, you’ll need to make sure your resume and recommendations can answer any questions about your career and accomplishments. Read through our Yale MBA essay tips, and don’t hesitate to contact us to learn more about designing the best Yale application possible with Stacy Blackman Consulting. Yale MBA Essay Tips for 2019-2020 Describe the biggest commitment you have ever made. (500 words maximum) Behavioral questions like this one (tip off word: “describe”) require you to describe how you act in specific situations. Choose an example from your past experiences, and think about what a commitment meant to you. Was it a job or an organization that you were involved in? Or, maybe your commitment relates to a value or a person. Provide detailed specifics about your commitment and why it qualifies as the biggest one you have ever made. What did you think or say? Describe the actions you took. How did you feel about the result? The commitment should be large enough to show the admissions committee at Yale SOM who you are and what motivates you. Solo commitments might be appropriate since many MBA applicants are individual contributors. However, ideally you will demonstrate how you work with others as a leader and team member. Leadership and commitment often go hand-in-hand, because the best leaders commit to making the team and organization better. Also, Yale focuses on making a difference in the world. The topic of this question demonstrates your values. Those values ideally include actions that impact the greater community or world. Regardless of whether you choose an individual or team commitment, make sure you show a significant positive impact. Keep in mind the Yale SOM’s mission while writing this essay. As explained by Dean Edward A. Snyder: “Yale SOM is persistent and disciplined in our efforts to connect to big issues, to integrate with Yale, to be distinctively global, and to work across all sectors. All of our efforts are guided by a strategy that accounts for how the world has changed over the last several decades and the implications for leadership. The success of our efforts depends entirely on extraordinary alignment and superior teamwork—internally and externally.” A note on word counts The 500-word limit can be daunting. Don’t censor yourself on the first draft and limit what you write. Instead, start by describing each step of your accomplishment in detail. Describe what you did, the reaction of others and your own feelings. From there cut out anything too detailed or too superfluous to the story. This will help you maintain that 500-word maximum. Another great tactic is to use an outside reader. Someone removed from the application can help you decide what is most important to the story and streamline your essay. The post Tuesday Tips: Yale MBA Essay Tips for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
26 Jun 2019, 11:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Develop Your Inner Rebel |
 This post originally appeared on the Blacklight, our new newsletter for professionals. As a teenager, your rebellious streak may have landed you in hot water with your parents, the principal, or even the fuzz. Now that you’re an upright citizen and working professional, you might find yourself less willing to rock the boat at the office. Maybe you feel pressure to “get on board” even if you disagree, so no one doubts that you’re a “team player.” If this sounds familiar, you’re in good company. Our natural tendency is to seek out the known and comfortable. But you know what? Acting like Mr. or Ms. Agreeable all the time is doing your career no favors. There’s no brass ring for maintaining the status quo. If you want greater career success, get back in touch with your inner rebel. In other words, don’t avoid conflicts and tension—embrace them. Permission to rebel Rebels aren’t troublemakers or outcasts, explains Dr. Francesca Gino. Sure, they break the rules—but their purpose is constructive, not destructive. Author of the book Rebel Talent, this Harvard Business School professor spent a decade studying renegades of all stripes at organizations around the globe. Gino believes the most important trait of rebels in the workplace is curiosity. They think and act differently to create positive change in the world. Embrace conflict by bringing in a variety of perspectives, she says. Don’t ask, What should I do? Instead, ask, What can I do? “I see too many leaders who focus so much on efficiency that curiosity shuts down in people. And that’s too bad, because curiosity leads to all sorts of great results and great outcomes,” Gino says in this NPR interview. When people disagree and share their ideas and opinions, something transformational happens. Disagreements lead to deeper understanding of the issues at hand. More options or solutions appear. This leads to better outcomes for your team. “Yes, there may be conflict,” Gino acknowledges, “but it will ultimately be productive.” Likewise, researchers at INSEAD found that putting people in a “conflictual state of mind” can boost their creativity. Conflict, though uncomfortable, leads to true innovation. The rebel test Wondering how much of a rebel you are at heart? According to Gino, there are four distinct rebel personalities (the Traveler, the Climber, the Pirate, the Guard). Use her rebel test to find out what type you tend towards. You may learn something surprising about yourself—and how to further develop your own rebel talents. *** Did you enjoy this post? Our newsletter the Blacklight aims to illuminate with every dispatch that lands in your inbox. If you’re thirsty for guidance to help you slay it at work or as a student and move your goal posts closer, sign up today. The post Develop Your Inner Rebel appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
27 Jun 2019, 15:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Cornell MBA Essays for 2019-2020 |
 Is Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business on your shortlist of target MBA programs? Then let the brainstorming begin! The Cornell MBA essay questions for the 2019-2020 admission season have been announced. Candidates are required to complete a Goals Statement as well as two essays. Goals Statement Use this short answer question to succinctly share your short and long term goals. If invited to interview, you will have the opportunity to elaborate further and should be prepared to connect your prior experience with your future aspirations. A statement of your goals will begin a conversation that will last throughout the admissions process and guide your steps during the MBA program and experience. To the best of your understanding today, please share your short and long term goals by completing the following sentences and answering the enclosed short answer question (350 words maximum): Immediately post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___. Targeted Job Role: Target Job Company: Industry: In 5 – 10 years post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___. Targeted Job Role: Target Job Company: Industry: How has your experience prepared and encouraged you to pursue these goals? Impact Essay This essay is designed to explore the intersection of engagement and community culture. Whether during the program or following graduation, our students and alumni share a desire to positively impact the organizations and communities they serve. To help you explore your potential for impact, we encourage you to engage with our students, alumni, faculty, and professional staff. You may choose to connect with them via email or phone or in person during one of our on campus or off campus events. As you seek their input and insight, please be respectful of their time and prepare a few discussion points or questions in advance. At Cornell, our students and alumni share a desire to positively impact the organizations and communities they serve. How do you intend to make an impact during the next several years of your education and/or career? (350 words maximum) Back of Your Resume Essay This essay is an opportunity to present yourself as an individual. We encourage you to think about your proudest accomplishments, interests and passions, and personal highlights that will help us to get to know you as a person and potential community member. We value creativity and authenticity and encourage you to approach this essay with your unique style. Alternative submission formats may include a slide presentation, links to pre-existing media (personal website, digital portfolio, YouTube, etc.), as well as visually enhanced written submissions. Maximum file size is 5 MB. If you choose to submit a written essay, please limit your submission to 350 words or fewer. Multimedia submissions should be under 3 minutes. The front page of your resume has given us a sense of your professional experience and accomplishments as well as your academic summary and extracurricular involvement. If the back page reflects “the rest of your story,” please help us get to know you better by sharing ONE example of a life experience, achievement, or passion that will give us a sense of who you are as a potential community member. Optional Essay You may use this essay to call attention to items needing clarification and to add additional details to any aspects of your application that do not accurately reflect your potential for success at Johnson (350 words maximum). If you are reapplying for admission, please use this essay to indicate how you have strengthened your application and candidacy since the last time you applied for admission. Please also review our Admissions Policy for additional information about re-applying (350 words maximum). *** For more information on applying, visit the Johnson School admissions website. If you need guidance on your Cornell MBA essays and application, or wish to discuss your business school plans, don’t hesitate to reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help! The post Cornell MBA Essays for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
01 Jul 2019, 12:00
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: Face Off: Oxford vs. Cambridge |
 The school selection process for MBA applicants can seem overwhelming. With so many great business schools, how do you decide which one is right for you? In SBC’s blog series Face Off, we tease out the strengths and differences between two similarly ranked, or located, b-schools. Plus, we’ll highlight noteworthy elements of their admissions processes. Let’s kick things off by looking at the differences between the Oxford MBA application versus that of University of Cambridge Judge School of Business. How do the admissions requirements and selectivity compare between the Oxford MBA application and Cambridge Judge?
 What are the key differences between Oxford and Cambridge that an MBA applicant must consider? One of the biggest challenges faced by applicants considering applying for an MBA at Cambridge Judge and Oxford Said is the number of similarities the schools have on paper:
The key differences are:
 Cambridge, England
 Oxford, England
 How do the two curricula and teaching methods compare?
We hope this deep-dive comparison between the Oxford MBA application and MBA experience versus Cambridge Judge has given you helpful intel as you make your school selection decisions this season. Finally, please leave any questions you may still have in the comment section below. The post Face Off: Oxford vs. Cambridge appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
01 Jul 2019, 14:01
| FROM Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog: UC Berkeley Haas MBA Essays for 2019-2020 |
 Are you interested in the full-time MBA program at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business? Then let the brainstorming begin! Here are the Haas MBA essays for the 2019-2020 application cycle. UC Berkeley Haas MBA Essays Required Essay #1 What makes you feel alive when you are doing it, and why? (300 words maximum) Required Essay #2 At Berkeley Haas, we are redefining leadership. We value different opinions and perspectives, recognizing that we always have more to learn about others’ lived experiences and histories. We encourage speaking up and listening, and courageously use our power to address barriers and drive change for positive impact. Tell us how a Berkeley Haas MBA would enhance your leadership profile, incorporating specific examples. (300 words max) Optional Essays We invite you to help us better understand the context of your opportunities and achievements: 1. What is the highest level of education completed by your parent(s) or guardian(s)?
5. If you have you ever been responsible for providing significant and continuing financial or supervisory support for someone else, please indicate:
Optional Information #2 This section should only be used to convey relevant information not addressed elsewhere in your application. This may include explanation of employment gaps, academic aberrations, supplemental coursework, etc. You are encouraged to use bullet points where appropriate. Supplemental Information
For more information on applying, please visit the Haas School admissions website. If you need guidance on your Haas MBA essays and application, or wish to discuss your business school plans, don’t hesitate to reach out for a complimentary analysis of your candidacy. We’re here to help! The post UC Berkeley Haas MBA Essays for 2019-2020 appeared first on Stacy Blackman Consulting - MBA Admissions Consulting. |
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