Welcome 2026-2027 Emory Goizueta ApplicantsJoin Emory Goizueta chat | Add to my Schools | MBA Applicants WhatsApp CommunityWelcome to the central hub for the Emory University Goizueta MBA Class of 2027 application cycle! Whether you're targeting the early rounds to secure scholarships or pacing your timeline for the winter deadlines, use this space to share updates, bounce essay ideas around, and track notifications together.
What We’re Tracking
- The 40-Word Squeeze: Masterfully cutting down your career goals and your "fun fact" to meet Goizueta's strict, surgical 40-word limits.
- The Written Focus: Deciding how to pitch your proudest moments for the 300-word Principled Leadership prompt, or opening up about who/what shaped your life for the Lived Experiences essay.
- The Small Talk Video: Sharing strategies for the casual, one-minute "small talk" video assessment to show the AdCom your true personality.

| Round | Application Deadline | Decision Notification | Deposit Due |
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| Round 1 | September 30, 2026 | December 2, 2026 | February 10, 2027 |
| Round 2 | January 6, 2027 | March 22, 2027 | April 21, 2027 |
| Round 3 | March 17, 2027 | May 5, 2027 | May 19, 2027 |
| Rolling | Up to 2 weeks before program start (subject to seat availability) | Within 10 business days of application completion | 2 weeks after notification |
| Emory MBA Essays 2024-25 |
Short Answer Questions | Answer all 3 of the short answer questions below. Each response should be no more than 40 words. What are your short-term post-MBA career goals? How will your professional experience and the Goizueta MBA help you to achieve those goals? What’s a fun fact about you that you would like the committee to know? |
| Essay Question 1 | Goizueta Business School’s mission is to prepare principled leaders to have a positive influence on business and society. Identify a personal account of a time you effectively demonstrated your leadership skills. Respond to one of these two prompts: What about this experience made you feel proud of your leadership abilities? What did this experience teach you about leadership? (300-word limit) |
| Essay Question 2 | Our lived experiences shape who we are and the aspirations we have. As a values-driven community, we care about what has shaped your life. Please share what or who has had the biggest impact on your life. (300-word limit) |
| Video Essay | Telling your story through written essays is an important part of the application, but the video essay lets us hear your words in your own voice. In the required video essay, every candidate will answer a “small talk” question to help the MBA Admissions Committee get to know you. The video essay instructions and link are located in your application portal. |
| Optional Essay | Still have more to share? This optional essay is your opportunity to share something you couldn’t find a place for on your application. This is also where you should address anything the committee may question (e.g., gaps in employment, academic challenges, choice of recommender). You can use essay format or bullets. Please identify topics if more than one is addressed. (500 word limit) |
EMORY GMAT CLUB SPOTLIGHT KEY TAKEAWAYS 2026Kathleen Edwards, Director of Admissions at Goizueta Business SchoolPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTSEmory's Goizueta Business School offers a STEM-designated MBA program with both two-year and accelerated one-year options. The curriculum emphasizes leadership, AI, and experiential learning, including a quantitative and AI foundations bootcamp. Students can choose from various electives and concentrations, with a strong focus on consulting, general management, marketing, and finance.
APPLICATION & ADMISSIONSThe application for the 2027 cycle opens on July 31, with an application fee waiver for attendees of this session. The first deadline for the two-year MBA is September 30, and January 6 for round two. Applicants can apply to both the one-year and two-year programs with a single application. Merit scholarships are automatically considered during the admissions process, with over half of the incoming class typically receiving some form of scholarship.
UNIQUE PROGRAMSThe MBA program includes a global experiential module and an impact client project, where students work with real companies on consulting projects. The one-year MBA offers specializations in global business, healthcare, and real estate, leveraging Emory's location in a major healthcare and business hub.
CAREERS & OUTCOMESGoizueta boasts a 100% internship placement rate, with students often securing positions in Atlanta, New York, and beyond. The small cohort size fosters a collaborative environment, enhancing individual attention and networking opportunities. Alumni are actively involved in mentoring and supporting current students, especially in consulting and healthcare sectors.
NOTABLE Q&A• Reapplicants: Encouraged to attend reapplicant sessions and focus on improving their profile.
• AI in Applications: Use AI as a tool, not for content creation, to maintain a genuine voice.
• Alumni Network: Strong in healthcare, with connections to Emory Healthcare and beyond.
• Consulting Opportunities: Smaller cohort size aids in personalized preparation and alumni support.
ADVICE FROM THE SESSIONApplicants should research schools thoroughly, engage with admissions staff, and have well-researched post-MBA goals. Demonstrating teamwork and leadership skills is crucial, as is understanding the specific offerings and culture of Goizueta Business School.
UPDATE FROM DAY 2 SESSION (JUN 11, KATHLEEN EDWARDS AGAIN)• Merit scholarships range 20% to 100% of tuition; apply by the January round at the latest for full scholarship consideration (R1 Sept 30 still best)
• Standardized test waiver application available - demonstrate academic readiness through other means
• One-year MBA starts early May, runs 12 months, no summer internship required
• Campus visit options: Super Saturday events, individual class visits, virtual events and ambassador connections
• Career gaps reviewed in context; transparency encouraged"
| Goizueta Class Profile Class of '26 |
| Avg. GPA | 3.5 |
| Avg. WE | 6 |
| Average GMAT | 705 |
| Women | 32% |
| Underrepresented U.S. Minorities | 28% |
| International | 45% |
| Countries Represented | 18 |
View the full Emory Class Profile --> https://goizueta.emory.edu/full-time-mba/two-year-mba/admissions/class-profile| Goizueta Application Stats Class of '25 |
| Applicants | 1104 |
| Accepted | 432 |
| Acceptance Rate | 39.1% |
| Enrolled | 125 |
| Yield Rate | 28.94% |
| Goizueta Class Profile Class of '25 |
| Avg. GPA | 3.47 |
| Avg. WE | 7 |
| Average GMAT | 709 |
| Median GMAT | 710 |
| Avg. GMAT Domestic | 699 |
| Avg. GMAT International | 713 |
| % GRE | 24% |
View the full Emory Class Profile --> https://goizueta.emory.edu/full-time-mba/two-year-mba/admissions| Goizueta Employment Data Class of '23 |
| Employed at Graduation | 92% |
| Employed 3 Months | 97% |
| Average Salary | $152,317 |
| Average Bonus | $33,945 |
| Salary and Bonus | $186,262 |
View the full Emory Employment Report Class of 2023 --> https://goizueta.emory.edu/documents/FTMBAEmploymentReport.pdf