[汇总] 2011年秋季入学 美国Top 50 MBA Deadline&Essays 完全版

steven

New York University (Stern)

Deadlines

Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on the day of the deadline. Any mailed application material must be postmarked by the deadline date.

	1st Deadline	2nd Deadline	3rd Deadline
Application Due:	November 15, 2010	January 15, 2011	March 15, 2011
Initial Notification* By:	February 15, 2011	April 1, 2011	June 1, 2011
Benefit:	Priority consideration for merit scholarships and/or off-site interviews	Provides best opportunity to attend Stern's admitted student event (Pre-View) in April	?

*You will receive one of three initial notifications: invitation to interview, waitlist offer or denial of admission.

International applicants:

You are encouraged to apply by the November 15 deadline to facilitate visa arrangements and to have priority consideration for off-site interviews, if desired. You may also apply for the January 15 and March 15 deadlines.

JD/MBA and MBA/MFA deadlines:

• The application deadline for the dual JD/MBA is February 1.
• The application deadlines for the dual MBA/MFA are on or before January 15 (Stern) and December 1 (Tisch).

Incomplete Applications:

If your application is not complete (for example, missing test scores, illegible scanned transcript, no essays or other items) you will be informed via email. If you do not provide a completed application by the deadline, we cannot guarantee notification by the initial notification date.

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Essays

Please note the following details when completing the Essays section of the 2010-11 online application.

The following essay questions give you the opportunity to more fully present yourself to the Admissions Committee and to provide insight into your experiences, goals and thought processes. Your essays should be written entirely by you. An offer of admission will be revoked if you did not write your essays. Please note the following:

• Essays 1, 2 and 4 must be typed and submitted using the standard U.S. 8 1/2” x 11” format, double-spaced, in 12-point font.
• Please adhere to the essay word limits provided for each question.
• Word limits apply to the total question. For example, your response to Essay 1 should answer part (a), part (b) and part (c) with a total maximum of 750 words.
• Label the top of each essay with the following: Name, Date of Birth (month, day, year), Essay Number and Page Number (e.g.: Joe Applicant, January 1, 1983, Essay 1, Page 1)?

Essay 1. Professional Aspirations
(750 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

Think about the decisions you have made in your life. Answer the following:

1. What choices have you made that led you to your current position?
2. Why pursue an MBA at this point in your life?
3. What is your career goal upon graduation from NYU Stern? What is your long-term career goal?

Admissions Tips:

• Listen to our podcast: Essays.
• Proofread your essays carefully.
• Make sure you have fully answered the essay questions.
• Be genuine in your essays - tell us about the real you.
• Follow the essay instructions, including word limits and font size.

Essay 2. Your Stern Experience
(500 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)

We take great care to shape the Stern community with individuals who possess both intellectual and interpersonal strengths. We seek individuals who are highly intelligent, collaborative and committed to flourishing as Stern leaders. Please answer the following questions:

1. What is your personal experience with the Stern community? Tell us what actions you have taken to learn about us.
2. Describe what most excites you about Stern from both an academic and extracurricular perspective.
3. How do you anticipate making your mark on the Stern community? Be specific about the roles you will take on and the impact you hope to achieve.

Admissions Tip:

• To see if Stern is a fit for you, come visit us in New York City or at one of our events around the world.

Essay 3. Personal Expression
Please describe yourself to your MBA classmates. You may use almost any method to convey your message (e.g. words, illustrations). Feel free to be creative.

If you will submit Essay 3 via mail or by providing an online link, please provide a brief description of your submission and its relevance to your MBA application.

Please note the following guidelines and restrictions:

Your submission becomes the property of NYU Stern and cannot be returned for any reason.

If you submit a written essay, it should be 500 words maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font.

If you have a multimedia submission, you may:

• Mail a CD, DVD or USB flash drive.
• Include an online link in your submission description.

The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request an alternate Essay 3 if we are unable to view your submission.

Do not submit anything perishable (e.g. food).

Mailed materials must be postmarked by the deadline date. To submit Essay 3 by mail, please follow the mail and labeling instructions.

Please note that mailed Essay 3 packages are subject to size restrictions. Essays that exceed the stated size restrictions will not be accepted for review by the Admissions Committee. Please see the table below for the maximum package size guidelines:

Packaging Type	Dimensions: Metric	Dimensions: Non-metric
Box	36cm x 31cm x 8cm	14” x 12” x 3”
Cylindrical tube	8cm x 91cm	3” x 36”
Triangular tube	97cm x 16cm x 16 cm x 16 cm	38” x 6” x 6” x 6”

Admissions Tip:

• Listen to Isser Gallogly, Executive Director of MBA Admissions, discuss Essay 3 on Public Radio's "Marketplace". (Please note that we have updated Essay 3 size restrictions and multimedia submissions including CDs, DVDs, USB flash drives and online links are now accepted.)

Essay 4. Additional Information (optional)
Please provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. This may include current or past gaps in employment, further explanation of your undergraduate record or self-reported academic transcript(s), plans to retake the GMAT, GRE and/or TOEFL or any other relevant information.

If you are unable to submit a recommendation from your current supervisor, you must explain your reason in Essay 4.

If you are a re-applicant from last year, please explain how your candidacy has improved since your last application.

If you are applying to a dual degree program, please explain your decision to pursue a dual degree.

Uploading Formats
You may upload documents into the online application in the following formats: word, excel, PDF, .txt, .rft and .wpd.

 

steven

Yale School of Management

Deadlines

	Application & Supplemental Materials	Admissions Decision
Round 1	Oct. 7, 2010	Dec. 16, 2010
Round 2	Jan. 6, 2011	Mar. 25, 2011
Round 3	Mar. 17, 2011	May 12, 2011

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Essays

Although our application won’t go live until July, you can begin crafting your essays now. To help you do so, here are our essay topics for the upcoming year:

Short Answers
Please answer each of the four questions below with a short paragraph of no more than 150 words. This is an opportunity to distill your core ideas, values, goals and motivations into a set of snapshots that help tell us who you are, where you are headed, and why. (150 words maximum per question)

1. What are your professional goals immediately after you receive your MBA?
2. What are your long-term career aspirations?
3. Why are you choosing to pursue an MBA and why now? (If you plan to use your MBA experience to make a significant change in the field or nature of your career, please tell us what you have done to prepare for this transition.)
4. What attracts you specifically to the Yale School of Management’s MBA program?

Personal Statements
Choose two (2) of the following topics and answer them in essay form. Please indicate the topic numbers at the beginning of your essays. (500 words maximum per essay)

1. What achievement are you most proud of and why?
2. What is the most difficult feedback you have received from another person or the most significant weakness you have perceived in yourself? What steps have you taken to address it and how will business school contribute to this process?
3. Describe an accomplishment that exhibits your leadership style. The description should include evidence of your leadership skills, the actions you took, and the impact you had on your organization.
4. An effective leader for business and society is one who is able to hear, understand and communicate with people from all segments of society. In order to educate such leaders, Yale SOM is committed to promoting diversity and creating a community that cultivates a wealth of perspectives. In this spirit, describe an instance when, as part of a team, you played a role in bringing together individuals with different values or viewpoints to achieve a common goal.
5. For Reapplicants (answer this topic plus one (1) of the other topics): What steps have you taken to improve your candidacy since your last application?

Additional Information (Optional)
If any aspect of your candidacy needs further explanation, please provide any additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider. (250 words maximum)

If you have any questions as you’re completing your application, Admissions Committee members will be available to answer questions on our online message boards. We’re also planning some online events, so be sure to check our?web site in the coming weeks. You can expect the next issue of our newsletter to arrive in August. Until then, we hope you have a wonderful summer.

steven

University of Michigan--Ann Arbor (Ross)

Deadlines

Enrollment for Fall 2011

Round I:??????? October 11, 2010
Round II:?????? January 5, 2011
Round III:????? March 1, 2011

Fall enrollment only; all deadlines for the following fall. International students are encouraged to apply in decision Round I or II.

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Essays

1. Introduce yourself in 100 words or less.
    
2. Describe your career goals. How will the Ross MBA help you to achieve your goals?
   (500 word maximum)
    
3. Describe a time in your career when you were frustrated or disappointed. What did you
   learn from that experience? (500 word maximum)
    
4. Select one of the following questions:
   • What are you most passionate about and why? (300 word maximum)
   • We expect that Ross MBAs will not only be effective leaders, but also effective
     teachers. How will you contribute to the learning experience of your peers at
     Ross? (300 word maximum)
      
5. Optional question: Is there anything else you think the Admissions Committee should
   know about you to evaluate your candidacy? (500 word maximum)

steven

University of Virginia (Darden)

Deadlines

Round	Application Due by 11:59 PM (EST)	Interviews Begin	Decisions Released	Deposit Deadline	Materials Charge
1	Oct. 14, 2010	Mid-November	Jan. 12, 2011	Feb. 22, 2011	June 2011
2	Jan. 5, 2011	Late January	Mar. 24, 2011	May 2, 2011?	June 2011
3	Mar. 30, 2011	Late April	May 12, 2011	May 26, 2011	June 2011

Please note that interview notification can take place at any time up until the decision release date for the deadline in which you have applied.

If you are offered admission, there will be several admitted student events that you can attend throughout the late winter and spring, including regional events around the country and events in Charlottesville on February?4 and April 15–16.

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Essays

The following are essay questions for the Darden MBA 2010?2011 application cycle:

1. The Darden MBA program expects students to actively participate in learning teams, the classroom and the broader community. Please share one or two examples from your past experience that best illustrate(s) how you will contribute to this highly engaging and hands-on learning environment. (500 words)
   
   
2. Please discuss how a global event that has taken place in the past two years has impacted the way you think about leadership broadly and personally. (500 words)
   

steven

Duke University (Fuqua)

Deadlines

	Early Action *	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3
Application Deadline	September 30, 2010	November 1, 2010	January 4, 2011	March 8, 2011
Interview Invitations Sent By	October 25, 2010	December 17, 2010	February 4, 2011	April 1, 2011
Interview Dates ( note that Durham has different dates)	November 6-7, 2010	January 8-9, 2011	February?19-20 & 26-27, 2011	April 8-24, 2011
Decision Notification	December 3, 2010	January 31, 2011	March 25, 2011	May 9, 2011
Tuition Deposit & Official Transcript Deadline	December 17, 2010	March 22, 2011??	May 3, 2011 **	May 20, 2011
Non-refundable Tuition Deposit Amount**	$3,000 USD	$1,500 USD	$1,500 USD?	$1,500 USD?

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Essays

Applicant Essays : Answer all?3 essay questions.

Today, companies must navigate through complex and interdependent issues.?They must deal with health and security matters, environmental impact questions, and diversity and cultural concerns.?Leaders need adaptability, imagination, emotional intelligence, and?business acumen.?Thus, Duke is in the midst of an ambitious global venture that will embed and connect us around the world, and we are seeking future leaders of consequence, who value diversity and collaborative leadership, and who aspire to impact the companies and communities of which they are a part in a lasting and positive way.

In an effort to identify, engage, and foster the development of future leaders of consequence, the Admissions Committee would like to get to know our applicants in a more holistic manner.?We would like to know who you are, what has shaped you into the person you are today, and how you hope to impact both Duke and the communities of which you will be a part in the future.?The essays are your opportunity to convey that to us.?Please be open, genuine, and passionate.?Share with us what makes you a dynamic, multi-dimensional person.

1. Describe your vision for your career and your inspiration for pursuing this career path.?
    
2. How will your background, values, and non-work activities enhance the experience of other Duke MBA students and add value to Fuqua's diverse culture??
    
3. Why Duke??(If you are interested in a specific concentration, joint degree, clubs or activities, please discuss how you would contribute to these in this essay.)
   

Optional Essay (not required)

If you feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the Admissions Committee should be aware, please explain them here (e.g., unexplained gaps in work, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, significant weakness in your application).

Re-applicant Essay

All re-applicants are required to complete the Re-applicant Essay. Please limit your response to two pages. Write an essay describing how you are now a stronger candidate for admission compared to the application you submitted the previous year.

 

steven

University of California--Los Angeles (Anderson)

Deadlines

UCLA Anderson has three-rounds in which you may apply for admission. In order to apply for a given round, you must submit your application by 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time(PT) on the day of the deadline. All supporting materials that are not submitted online must arrive in our office by 5:00 p.m. PT of the deadline. Any applications that are incomplete on the deadline (i.e., missing information) will be moved to the following round.

Rounds 1 and 2 are comparable in terms of your chances of admission. Round 3 is slightly more competitive, although there will be sufficient room for strong candidates. Apply at the time that is best for you.

Round	Application deadline	Interview	Decision released
1	20?October '10	by invitation	??? 12?January '11
2	5?January '11	by invitation	??? 30?March '11
3	12?April '11	by invitation	????1?June '11

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Essays

We are interested in getting to know applicants on both a professional and personal level. We encourage you to be introspective, genuine, and succinct. Remember that we are more concerned with the content of your essays than their form or style.

All responses to essays must be on double-spaced pages that are uploaded in document form, except for?the?optional essays?for first-time applicants, which may alternatively?be submitted as an audio or video file instead. (Please note the word limits indicated in parentheses below.)

First-time applicants -- 2 required essays:

REQUIRED ESSAYS:

Please 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.

1. What event or life experience has had the greatest influence in shaping your character and why??? (750 words)

2. 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)

OPTIONAL ESSAYS:

The following essays are strictly optional. These essays are for individuals who would like to provide additional information. No preference is given in the evaluation process to applicants who submit optional essays.

1. You may respond to the following question via written essay, audio, or video clip:?What is something people will find surprising about you?

Please limit your submission:?audio response?(up to 2 minutes), video response (up to 1 minute), or essay (250 words).

2. Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the Admissions Committee should be aware? (250 words)

Supported File Types:

Audio:? .avi, .wmv, .wav, .mp3, .midi, .wma, .aiff, .au, .mp4

Video:? .avi, .wmv, .mov, .mpeg

?Note: Please do not e-mail audio files to the admissions office.?

REAPPLICANT ESSAY QUESTIONS

REQUIRED ESSAY:

Reapplicants who applied for the entering Fall 2009 or 2010 class are required to complete the following essay. Please be introspective and authentic in your response. Content is more important than style of delivery. We value the opportunity to learn more about your aspirations and goals.

1. Please describe your career progress since you last applied and ways in which you have enhanced your candidacy. Include updates on short-term and long-term career goals, as well as your continued interest in UCLA Anderson. (750 words)

OPTIONAL ESSAYS:

The following essays are strictly optional. These essays are for individuals who would like to provide additional information. No preference is given in the evaluation process to applicants who submit optional essays.

1. You may respond to the following question via written essay, audio or video clip: What is something people will find surprising about you?

Please limit your submission: audio response (up to 2 minutes), video response (up to 1 minute), or essay (250 words).

2. Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the Admissions Committee should be aware? (250 words)

steven

Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper)

Deadlines

Our admissions committee cannot begin?evaluating your application until we have received all of your application materials. We encourage you to use our online application to avoid any delays in processing.

Our timetable for the Fall 2011 entering class is:

Application submitted and complete by:    October 25, 2010? January 03, 2011 March 07, 2011 April 25, 2011* June 01, 2011**

Notification of decision mailed to applicant on: December 20,?2010 March 14, 2011 April 29, 2011 May?27, 2011 Rolling

*April 25, 2011 deadline is reserved for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents, as well as FlexTime and FlexMode candidates. International applicants for the FullTime MBA program must apply by March?7, 2011.

**June 01, 2011?deadline and after is reserved for FlexTime and FlexMode candidates only.

Please visit these sites for additional application information: Re-applicants?- ?international applicants?- Consortium for Graduate Study in Management.

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Essays

Essay A: What are your short-term and long-term goals? How will a Tepper MBA help you to achieve these goals? (Please include any information regarding what steps you have taken to learn more about the Tepper School.)

Essay B: The Tepper School’s culture relies on all members to be active contributors to our community. With your values, experiences, and interests, how will you make a unique contribution to the Tepper community? Your examples may include: classroom interaction, student activities, career development, community service, etc.

Essay C: Please answer two of the following three questions or statements. Please clearly specify which questions you are answering. Your two answers should equal a total of two pages or less.
1. Describe an obstacle you have faced in your professional or academic life. How did you overcome this obstacle and how did it foster your development?
2. Describe a time in which your ethics were challenged. How did you deal with the situation and what did you learn from it?
3. One thing people would be surprised to know about me is…

steven

University of Texas--Austin (McCombs)

Deadlines

November 1, 2010: Early deadline for all applicants

January 14, 2011: Final deadline for all international applicants;
Second deadline for all domestic applicants

April 1, 2011: Final deadline for all domestic applicants

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Essays

Required Essays

Describe how your experiences, both personal and professional, have led you to pursue an MBA at this time. What are your short- and long-term goals and how will a Texas MBA help you achieve them?
Limit: 900 words

Discuss a defining experience in your leadership development. What did you learn from this experience about your strengths and weaknesses as a leader?
Limit: 650 words

At the McCombs School of Business, you will be part of an active and diverse community. How will you use your personal strengths and unique experiences to enrich the McCombs community during your two years in the program?
Limit: 500 words

Optional Essay

Please provide any additional information to the Admissions Committee that you believe is important and/or will address any areas of concern that will ultimately be beneficial to the committee in considering your application.
Limit: 350 words

steven

Cornell University (Johnson)

Deadline

Round	Application Deadline	Decision Notification	Deposit Deadline(s)
Round 1 Two-Year MBA	October 5, 2010	December 21, 2010	January 26, 2011 and June 1, 2011
Round 2 Two-Year MBA	November 9, 2010	February 15, 2011	March 9, 2011 and June 1, 2011
Round 3 Two-Year MBA	January 4, 2011	March 22, 2011	April 13, 2011 and June 1, 2011
Round 4 Two-Year MBA	March 22, 2011	April 21, 2011	May 11, 2011 and June 1, 2011

Decisions Notification: Decisions will appear on the Johnson Application page at noon on notification day.

Deposit Deadlines: All accepted students must submit $1,500 enrollment deposit payments by midnight on deposit deadline(s) for their round. The Two-Year MBA program requires two $1,500 deposit payments, for a total of $3,000. Accepted students who attend Park Leadership Fellowship Events should follow instructions below.

Scholarships: Round 3 is the last round to apply for scholarship consideration.

Destination Johnson: April 8 – 10, 2011 – We encourage all accepted students to attend!

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Essays

Essay 1: Describe your greatest professional achievement and how you added value to your organization (400 words)

Essay 2: What career do you plan to pursue upon completing the MBA and why? How will the Johnson School help you achieve this goal? (400 words)

Essay 3: You are the author for the book of Your Life Story. Please write the Table of Contents for the book.? Note: Approach this essay with your unique style. We value creativity and authenticity. (400 words)

steven

Washington University in St. Louis (Olin)

Deadline

???? Deadline			Notification?on or before???????????????????????????????
Round 1		October 15, 2010	December 31, 2010
Round 2		January 3, 2011	March 31, 2011
Round 3		March 1, 2011	May 15, 2011
Round 4		April 1, 2011*	June 1, 2011
Round 5*		Rolling Admissions after April 1, 2011

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Essays

Please provide a statement of purpose that describes your decision to pursue the Olin MBA or specialized master's degree for which you are applying.

Your response should include a thoughtful presentation of the personal and professional experiences that have led to your decision to pursue graduate management education. It should also provide an identification of your specific short- and long-term career objectives, an explanation of your decision to pursue this degree at this point in your life, a description of your specific interest in the Olin Business School, and any other information that would help inform the Admissions Committee of your qualifications for our program.

Statement of Purpose (required):

(500 – 1,000 words)

• A thoughtful presentation of the personal and professional experiences that have led to your decision to pursue graduate management education.
• A n identification of your specific short- and long-term career objectives
• An explanation of your decision to pursue this degree at this point in your life
• A description of your specific interest in the Olin Business School
• Any other information that would help inform the Admissions Committee of your qualifications for our program.

Optional Essay:

Please provide any additional information not previously addressed in other areas of the application that you feel would be helpful to the Admissions Committee in its assessment of your candidacy. (300 word maximum)

Additional Information

1. How and when did you first become interested in Washington University's Olin Business School? Characters left in your response 600
2. List awards, scholarships, honorary fraternities and other honors.? Characters left in your response 600
3. List your involvement in community, extracurricular, and professional organizations. Characters left in your response 600
4. List the name of any relative(s) who have graduated from Washington University or anyone who has recommended Olin to you. Characters left in your response 600
5. Please list other colleges/universities you are applying to. Characters left in your response 300