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Welcome to all prospective Anderson full time MBA applicants to the Class of 2019 discussion. Use this platform to know each-other, build network, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview /school visit experiences, and boost one-another's morale to face the tough admission process. Good luck to all!

Essay Questions Required Essay We believe that the best results are achieved when you share success, think fearlessly and drive change. With this in mind, what are your goals at UCLA Anderson and in your short-term and long-term career? (750 words maximum) Optional Essay (The following essay is optional. No preference is given in the evaluation process to applicants who submit an optional essay. Please note that we only accept written essays.) Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the Admissions Committee should be aware? Please use your best judgment. (250 words maximum) RE-APPLICANTS - Required Essay: (Reapplicants who applied for the class entering in fall 2014 or 2015 are required to complete the following essay:) Please describe your career progress since you last applied and ways in which you have enhanced your candidacy. Include updates on short-term and long-term career goals, as well as your continued interest in UCLA Anderson. (750 words maximum)

Hey everyone! I'm Ryan, the threadmaster for this thread, and an incoming first year to Anderson, Class of 2018! I'll be happy to answer any questions you have about the application process as well as my experience going through my first quarter. I'm writing a blog as well about my app experience and hope it can help anyone who's looking to apply to b-school this year: an engineer’s (multi)year-long journey from GMAT to admission Feel free to shoot any questions in this thread, and I hope you all can work together to support each other through this year's app cycle - it was indispensable for me last year! Good luck!

Hi Ryan I'm looking to apply in Round 1. I've a couple of questions- 1) What are the jobs prospects for Indian students? I've heard that many companies straight forward say no to international clients cos of visa problems. Is it true? 2) I'm basically a career changer and hoping to enter the tech industry, hopefully as a product manager post MBA. So do the big Tech companies recruit at UCLA? I've checked the stats and they seem to show Haas as well as Anderson have a big Tech recruitment but still wanna be sure. 3) Do UCLA have a strong operations management curriculum? 4) Any info you can give me on the professors and clubs for Operations and Tech industry 5) Is the AMR program kind of an internship or does it place in parallel with the semester? 6) Lastly, can you connect me with some Indian alumni or maybe a 1st or 2nd year Indian student? I know these are a lot of questions but i'm only applying to Haas, Anderson and Mccombs. Thank You Ashutosh

Hey when is the application cycle for the intake of 2017 opening. If it has, can anyone pease let me know if they are changing the questions or not.

They will start accepting on August 1st. So far the questions as listed on the Anderson site have not changed from last year's, but I haven't seen anything to confirm that they won't change yet.