The UCLA Anderson 2008-2009 deadlines have been announced! The three deadlines are as follows:
Round 1:
Deadline: October 9, 2008
GMAT/TOEFL taken by: September 30, 2008
Decision released: January 8, 2009
Round 2:
Deadline: January 8, 2009
GMAT/TOEFL taken by: December 31, 2008
Decision released: March 26, 2009
Round 3:
Deadline: April 2, 2009
GMAT/TOEFL taken by: March 31, 2009
Decision released: June 4, 2009
Interested applicants should note that all applications much be submitted by 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and that applications in any round will only be evaluated after the previous round’s decisions are completed. The second deadline is the priority deadline for fellowship consideration.
The UCLA Anderson 2008-2009 essay questions have also been released, and can be viewed by logging in to see the recently completed application. This year, there are five questions for applicants interested in the full-time MBA program, one of the essays being an audio response. The questions are as follows:
Essay one: How has your family and/or community helped shape your development? Please include information about where you grew up, and perhaps a highlight or special memory of your youth. (750 words)
Essay 2: What experience has had the greatest impact on who you are today and why? (500 words)
Essay 3: Discuss your short-term and long-term career goals. What is your motivation for pursuing an MBA now at UCLA Anderson? (750 words)
Essay 4: Audio or Text
Select and respond to one of the following questions. We would like you to respond to the question by recording an audio response (up to 1 minute). For applicants unable to submit a response via audio, there is an option to submit a written response instead (250 words).
a) What does entrepreneurial spirit mean to you?
b) What global issue matters most to you and why?
c) What is something people will find surprising about you?
Essay 5: Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the Admissions Committee should be aware? (250 words)
Reapplicant Essays: Reapplicants who applied for the entering Fall 2007 or 2008 class are required to complete the following three essays.
1. Please describe your career progress since you last applied and ways in which you have enhanced your candidacy. (750 words)
2. What experience has had the greatest impact on who you are today and why? (500 words)
3. Select and respond to one of the following questions. We would like you to respond to the question by recording an audio response (up to 1 minute). If you are unable to submit your response via audio, then please upload a written response instead (250 words).
a) What does entrepreneurial spirit mean to you?
b) What global issue matters most to you and why?
c) What is something people will find surprising about you?
For further information regarding UCLA’s deadlines or essays, or to view to completed application for the 2008-2009 season, those interested should visit the school’s admissions site.
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