UCLA Anderson 2010 MBA Essay Questions

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Please be introspective and authentic in your responses. We value the opportunity to learn about your life experiences, aspirations, and goals.

All responses to essays must be on double-spaced pages that are uploaded in document form, except for Essay 4 for first-time applicants, which may be submitted as an audio or video file instead. (Please note the word limits in parentheses.)...Read More6342

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2009-2010 MBA Application Essay Questions

1.How have the changes in the global economy over the last 18 months affected you and your plan for the future? (400 words)

2.What will you contribute to an MBA program and what are your personal and professional expectations of the program you attend? (600 words)...Read More1118

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The Chronicle of Higher Education’s Law Schools Mull Whether they are Churning Out Too Many Lawyers, reports that despite greater student debt, fewer job prospects, layoffs, and reduced salaries, at least ten new law schools are planning to open their doors, in addition to the already 200 law schools that exist across the country. To alleviate some of the pressure on its overcrowded classrooms, The University of Miami School of Law has made an unusual offer to its accepted students: In return for a deferral and 120 hours of public service, students will receive a $5,000 scholarship....Read More2674

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There has been so much happening in the admissions world, that I have really failed to keep you current on events at Accepted.com. I am going to remedy that omission now. Here's what's going on:

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• Roadmap to Bold & Brilliant MBA EssaysRead More2890

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Last year was an incredibly competitive year for MBA applicants, as more people applied to programs hoping to ride out the recession. So what can you do to increase your chances of admissions this year? Stratcase’s recent blog entry has some tips for reapplicants that are worth highlighting:

1. "Re-categorize your school – instead of applying to all dream schools, its time to apply to a safety school. So I would say 1 dream school, 2 fighting chance schools and 1 safety school."

Amen. You should apply to at least four or five schools to best increase your chances for admission. Compare your numbers and work experience to the class profile of your intended program. For your dream school, your GMAT score and GPA should fit in the range provided. At a fighting chance school, GMAT and GPA should be the average score or above. Your scores should be well above ...Read More5777

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