Kenan-Flagler (Chapel Hill) of the University of North Carolina is well renowned for all the right reasons. The essays are challenging, as is the curriculum and require flair, panache and a blend of intelligent innovation. The application process starts in October and runs through straight till March when the round 4 culminates. One needs luck and pluck to get into this respected school, so give it your best shot!!

Deadlines
The Admissions Committee meets November through May and manages applications in cycles. Because of heavy demand and our small class size, early application is strongly recommended. Applicants should use the following guidelines in completing the application:

	Application must be received by midnight EST	Decision ReleaseDate (posted online by5 p.m.)	Deposit deadline
Deadline1 (early action)	Oct 22, 2010	Dec 13, 2010	Jan 3, 2011
Deadline 2	Dec 3, 2010	Feb 7, 2011	Apr 25, 2011
Deadline 3	Jan 7, 2011	Mar 21, 2011	Apr 25, 2011
Deadline 4	Mar 18, 2011	May 2, 2011	May 13, 2011

Requests for admissions decisions before the decision release dates cannot be granted.

You are urged to apply early and to submit the optional Part I of the application. UNC Kenan-Flagler's class size is small, and admission is very competitive. The admissions office must also receive official GMAT� and TOEFL� scores by the application deadline in order to consider your application in that cycle. Decisions are also posted online by 5 p.m. on the decision mailing dates.
Decisions are also posted online by 5 p.m. on the decision mailing dates.

Essay Topics
What are the 2 or 3 strengths or characteristics that have driven your career success thus far? What are the other strengths that you would like to leverage in the future? (500 words maximum)

Essay Two (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 Three (Required): 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? (500 words maximum)

Essay Four (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 Five (Optional)Is there any other information you would like to share that is not presented elsewhere in the application? (300 words maximum)

Website: http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/Programs/MBA/Apply/applynow.cfm