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Global Perspective MBAs at Georgetown University and George Washington University

Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business features a global emphasis in its curriculum. During the fall semester, first-year students are required to take “Structure of Global Industries,” an immersive core course that provides a foundation in international business. The global emphasis continues in the second year, when students take the core course “Business and Policy … Read More  

Georgetown McDonough School of Business Essay Tips and Examples

Candidates for Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business must provide just one written essay (of a somewhat succinct 500 words) in response to their choice of three questions. Applicants can discuss how their personal attributes and experiences could be additive to the school’s community, a time when they supported another individual and how that experience … Read More  

Georgetown McDonough Essay Analysis, 2020–2021

Of all the programs we feature in our annual essay analyses, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business is the one we typically expect to make at least some changes to its application essay questions from one season to the next. So even though applicants must still provide one 500-word written essay in response to their … Read More  

2020-2021 B-Schools Outside the Top 15 Business School Essays Georgetown University (McDonough) MBA Essay Tips

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Georgetown McDonough Essay Analysis, 2019–2020

*Please note: You are viewing an essay analysis from the 2019-2020 admissions cycle. Click here to view our collection of essay analyses for the current admissions season.   Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business has made some substantial changes to its application essay questions this year, broadening candidates’ opportunity to present their strongest qualities to the admissions committee … Read More  

B-Schools Outside the Top 15 Business School Essays Georgetown University (McDonough) MBA Essay Tips

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Georgetown McDonough Essay Analysis, 2018–2019

*Please note: You are viewing an essay analysis from the 2018-2019 admissions cycle. Click here to view our collection of essay analyses for the current admissions season. We have noted in the past our appreciation for the opportunity Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business gives its candidates to share who they are beyond the statistics and other … Read More  

Business School Essays Georgetown University (McDonough) MBA Essay Tips

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