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What They’re Really Asking Each school has its own set of
essay questions. Although posed differently, all search for the same
insights. Here’s a list of commonly asked questions and what’s
behind them.
1. Theme: Career Goals and the MBA
Describe your specific career aspirations. How will your goals be
furthered by an MBA degree and by our MBA program in particular?
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2. Theme: Extracurriculars and Social Interaction: Our Nonwork
Side
What do you do for fun? What are your principal interests outside of
your job or school? What leisure and/or community activities do you
particularly enjoy? Please describe their importance in your life.
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3. Theme: The Personal Statement
Does this application provide the opportunity to present the real
you?
The admissions committee would welcome any additional comments you
may wish to provide in support of application. What question should
we have asked you? Sample MBA Essays
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4. Theme: Who You Most Admire
If you were able to choose one persona from the business world,
past or present, to be your personal professor throughout the MBA
program, who would this person be and why?
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5. Theme: Teamwork – How Do You Work with Others in a Group
Setting? Sample MBA Essays #5
6. Theme: Diversity and What Makes You Unique.
Our Business School is a diverse environment. How will your
experiences contribute to this?
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7. Theme: Your Greatest Personal Achievement/Accomplishment
Describe a personal achievement that has had a significant impact on
your life. In addition to recounting this achievement, please
analyze how the event has changed your understanding of yourself and
how you perceive the world around you.
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8. Theme: Failure/What Mistakes Have You Made?
Discuss a nonacademic personal failure. In what way were you
disappointed in yourself? What did you learn from the experience?
Sample MBA Essays #8
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