Rank 28: Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
Experiential
learning remains the corner stone of teaching at this top contender
for the school of choice for MBA candidates. Carlson has a thriving
relationship with the business community in the region and also an
array of Carlson Enterprises where students can get an up close and
personal feel of the business scenario in the real world. The
Carlson school also scores in the placement scene where it has an
enviable record. The MBA essay application process incorporates
essay questions that have certain flair and distinction, which makes
them interesting to answer. These offer the candidate enough scope
to exercise creativity.Deadlines
| INTERNATIONAL DEADLINES | DOMESTIC DEADLINES | ||
| Deadline | Response By | Deadline | Response By |
| December 1 | February 15 | December 1 | February 15 |
| February 1 | April 15 | February 1 | April 15 |
| April 1 | May 15 | ||
Essay Topics
PERSONAL ESSAYS This essay section of the application helps the admissions committee get to know you better as an individual. We want to admit a diverse, intellectually curious, and interesting group of students who will contribute to and benefit from the Carlson MBA program. We are interested in knowing more about the experiences and qualifications that distinguish you from other applicants. Please adhere to the word limits for each question.
- Why are you pursuing an MBA at this point in your career? Describe your professional goals and how an MBA from the Carlson School will help you to reach these goals. (1000 word limit)
- Describe one personal and one professional accomplishment and how those accomplishments will contribute to the MBA experience at the Carlson School. (500 word limit)
- Leadership can take many forms, please give one specific example of how you have demonstrated effective leadership in your professional career. (500 words)
- How will you contribute to and improve society using the knowledge and skills gained from a Carlson MBA? (500 words)
