Join ESADE chat | Add to my Schools | MBA Applicants WhatsApp CommunityWelcome to the central discussion thread for applicants targeting the
Esade Business School Full-Time MBA program for the 2027 intake. Known for its Collaborative Leadership spirit, heavily international student body (95%+), and its vibrant home campus in Barcelona, Esade is a true powerhouse in the European landscape. Whether you are choosing the 12, 15, or 18-month flexible track, consider this space your go-to community yard to coordinate, share strategic advice, and track the application cycle.
What are people talking about right now?- The Self-Improvement Deep Dive (Essay 1): Brainstorming how to tackle the 3,000-character "aspects you have improved on" prompt. The AdCom wants to see genuine vulnerability, humility, and the explicit "tools or values" you utilized to address your professional gaps head-on.
- The Non-Work Identity (Essay 2): Navigating the explicit warning on the diversity essay: “The goal of this essay is to get a sense of who you are, rather than what you have accomplished.” Applicants are figuring out how to showcase their intrinsic values, cultural upbringing, or unique hobbies without accidentally turning it into another resume highlight reel.
- The Custom Timeline Strategy: Discussing how to pitch your track length in Essay 3 (Career Goals). Are you aiming for the hyper-accelerated 12-month format to return to the workforce quickly, or the 15/18-month tracks to incorporate an international exchange or summer internship?
- The Reflective Wildcards (Essay 4): Swapping strategies on which two of the four 1,500-character options to complete: a) I am most proud of... b) People may be surprised to learn that I... c) Biggest challenge/learning... or d) Historical figure alignment.
How does this thread work? This is a peer-to-peer tracker. Because Esade operates on a rolling multi-round system (with up to 9 distinct rounds!), available seats and scholarship pools shift continuously. Use the comment section below to log your submission dates, discuss the Esade Admissions Test alternative, share your profile for feedback, or alert the group the absolute second those live interview invites start rolling out.
Introduce Yourself to the CohortTo help see who is in the room, copy the template below and drop your status in the comment section:
- Target Round: (Round 1 / Round 2 / Round 3 / Later)
- Intended Track Length: (12 months / 15 months / 18 months)
- Pre-MBA Industry & Nationality: * Post-MBA Goal: (Target function, startup intent, or sector pivot)
- Current Focus: (Test prep / Structuring the improvement essay / Mapping out Barcelona networking)
Bookmark this thread for live timeline updates, interview invite roll calls, and final decision releases from the admissions committee. Best of luck to everyone—let's make it to Barcelona! 🇪🇸⚽☀️