Blog: Archive for the “Business School” Category

The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin requires two brief yet revelatory written essays from its applicants. Combined, the essay prompts cover the core topics of why you need an MBA, why you want to attend McCombs, what you value, and how you will contribute. For the program’s first essay, … Read More  

The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School is widely considered one of the most elite MBA programs in the world, typically earning a spot among the top five global programs in the various business school rankings. In the 2024 U.S. News & World Report survey, Wharton claimed the number-one spot. Although Wharton is best known for … Read More  

Applicants to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School must first provide their rationale for pursuing an MBA and have 250 words with which to do so. The school’s second required essay also has a 250-word limit, where candidates must discuss which of the school’s core values align most closely with … Read More  

The UCLA Anderson School of Management requires candidates to provide three “short essays.” The first is about the applicant’s need for an MBA, and the second focuses on their short- and long-term professional objectives. For the third, candidates must discuss why Anderson is the best MBA program for them and how they anticipate participating in … Read More  

In a recent blog post, Allison Jamison, the assistant dean of admissions at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, noted the importance of keeping things straightforward in the application process. Reflecting this mindset, the admissions committee’s demands are on the minimal side, which most candidates likely appreciate. Applicants must respond to one short-answer essay question … Read More