{"id":1590,"date":"2010-06-04T11:01:57","date_gmt":"2010-06-04T17:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/?p=1590"},"modified":"2010-10-07T08:07:38","modified_gmt":"2010-10-07T14:07:38","slug":"uclaanderson-releases-2010-11-essay-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/uclaanderson-releases-2010-11-essay-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"UCLA\/Anderson Releases 2010-11 Essay Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

UCLA\/Anderson has released its application questions for the 2010-11 application season (http:\/\/mbablogs.anderson.ucla.edu\/mba_admissions\/2010\/06\/ucla-anderson-mba-releases-essay-questions-for-its-2011-application.html).<\/p>\n

REQUIRED ESSAYS<\/strong>
\nPlease be introspective and authentic in your responses. Content is more important than style of delivery. We value the opportunity to learn about your life experiences, aspirations, and goals.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What event or life experience has had the greatest influence in shaping your character and why? (750 words)
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Describe your short-term and long-term career goals. What is your motivation for pursuing an MBA now and how will UCLA Anderson help you to achieve your goals? (750 words)<\/p>\n

OPTIONAL ESSAYS
\n<\/strong>The following essays are strictly optional. These essays are for individuals who would like to provide additional information.\u00a0 No preference is given in the evaluation process to applicants who submit optional essays.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You may respond to the following question via written essay, audio or video clip: What is something people will find surprising about you?
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the Admissions Committee should be aware? (250 words)<\/p>\n

mbaMission will be posting its essay analysis shortly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

UCLA\/Anderson has released its application questions for the 2010-11 application season (http:\/\/mbablogs.anderson.ucla.edu\/mba_admissions\/2010\/06\/ucla-anderson-mba-releases-essay-questions-for-its-2011-application.html). REQUIRED ESSAYS Please be introspective and authentic in your responses. Content is more important than style of delivery. 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