Emory Goizueta is another top of the heap US business school, which has built up an splendid reputation for academic excellence and a capable placement record. Its ratings and recognition factor has registered a climb in recent years particularly and it now inevitably places in all lists of top class b schools in the US. The Emory Goizueta MBA application essays are rigorous but not delimiting. The trick is to use the freedom to your advantage.

Deadlines

Application Deadlines

November 1, 2010 - Early Deadline

December 1, 2010* - Recommended International Deadline

February 1, 2011** - Scholarship and One-Year Program Deadline

March 1, 2011 - Final Deadline

* International applicants are encouraged to apply by December 1, 2010. However, applications received by the final program deadline will still be given complete consideration

.** All One-Year Program applicants and all those who wish to be considered for scholarships must submit the application and all materials by February 1, 2011 to be given complete consideration.

Essay Topics
NEW APPLICANT ESSAYS (Re-applicants, see below)
Answer all essays (numbers 1 through 4), following the directions indicated in the questions.

1. Please answer each of the following four questions in a short paragraph of no more than 250 words each.

    a. Why have you decided to pursue an MBA at this time?
    b. What interested you in Goizueta Business School's MBA program?
    c. What are your short term post MBA goals?
    d. What are your long term professional aspirations?

2. Share one of your most significant professional accomplishments. Describe your precise role in this activity and how it has helped to shape your management skills. Please limit your response to 1000 words.

3. Goizueta Business School takes pride in our Core Values: Courage, Integrity, Accountability, Rigor, Diversity, Team, and Community. These ideals drive principled, effective leaders in business, and are the values we seek to instill in all of our students, both during their education at Goizueta and beyond. Provide a specific example of how you have demonstrated one of these values in your professional experience. Please limit your response to 500 words.

4. Complete one of the following statements. Please limit your response to 500 words.
a. I am unique because...
b. My most memorable cross-cultural experience...
c. I am passionate about...
d. My personal brand is...
e. I took a risk when I...
Optional Essay: If you have additional information or feel there are extenuating circumstances which you would like to share with the MBA Admissions Committee (i.e. unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, academic performance issues, areas of weakness in application), please complete this optional essay in 250 words or less.

RE-APPLICANT ESSAYS Applicants who have applied to Goizueta Business School in the past should answer essays below (numbers 1 and 2), following the directions indicated in the questions.

  1. Please answer each of the following four questions in a short paragraph of no more than 250 words each.
    a. Why have you decided to pursue an MBA at this time?
    b. What interested you in Goizueta Business School's MBA program?
    c. What are your short term post MBA goals?
    d. What are your long term professional aspirations?

   2. Please explain how you have improved your candidacy for Goizueta Business School's MBA Program since your last application in 250 words or less.

Optional Essay: If you have additional information or feel there are extenuating circumstances which you would like to share with the MBA Admissions Committee (i.e. unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, academic performance issues, areas of weakness in application), please complete this optional essay in 250 words or less.

Website: http://www.goizueta.emory.edu/degree/fulltimemba/admissions.html