Essays We have one required essay and three optional essays. The essays for the 2016-2017 application season are: - Essay One (Required)
Please describe your short and long term goals post-MBA. Explain how your professional experience has shaped these goals, why this career option appeals to you, and how you arrived at the decision that now is the time and the MBA is the appropriate degree. (500 words maximum) - Essay Two (Optional)
What personal qualities or life experiences distinguish you from other applicants? How do these qualities or experiences equip you to contribute to UNC Kenan-Flagler? (300 words maximum) - Essay Three (Optional)
If your standardized test scores are low, or if you have not had coursework in core business subjects (calculus, microeconomics, statistics, financial accounting), please tell us how you plan to prepare yourself for the quantitative rigor of the MBA curriculum. (300 words maximum) - Essay Four (Optional)
Is there any other information you would like to share that is not presented elsewhere in the application? (300 words maximum)
RecommendationsThe Admissions Committee requires two professional recommendations, preferably from supervisors. Applicants designate their recommenders within the application which triggers an e-mail directly to the recommender with specific instructions and a link to the recommendation form. Recommendations are due on the same date as your application. It is your responsibility to notify your chosen recommenders of this deadline. We offer a 10 business day grace period past the deadline to receive recommendations, but this will delay the processing of your application. |