The Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California has a host of advantages that stretch beyond its location in sunny California. It makes a place for itself most times in the top 30 rankings of B Schools in the US and is overall a well rated school. The application essays are not exactly trend settings and include the usual goals and leadership questions- however- it is up to the applicant to ensure that his/her essays stand out- how you do it is not a big problem if you think well and at length about the questions being asked�…

Deadlines fall 2011
All application materials including official score reports must be received by the deadline at 12:00 AM Pacific Standard Time.

Application Deadline	Test Deadline	Interview Invitations	Interview Completed by	Notification Date*
Nov. 1, 2010	Nov. 1, 2010	Dec. 1, 2010	Jan. 21, 2011	Feb 1, 2011
Jan. 15, 2011	Jan. 15, 2011	Feb. 15, 2011	March 25, 2011	April 1, 2011
March 15, 2011	March 15, 2011	April 15, 2011	May 6, 2011	May 15, 2011

Please note: If you are an international student, or want to be considered for a fellowship, the recommended application deadline is January 15, 2011.

Applications are considered for one of the specific rounds listed above. Each applicant may only apply once a year. Since space is limited, we encourage you to apply early.

• The recommended deadline for international students and students who want to be considered for a fellowship is January 15, 2011.
• Notification dates may vary for international and dual degree candidates.
• All decisions are posted on the Apply Yourself online application.

Essay Topics

Essay Questions:
1) What are your short-term and long-term post-MBA goals? How will USC Marshall help you achieve these goals? (750 words) If interested in a dual-degree program, please address in this essay.

2) How will other USC Marshall MBA students benefit from your background, experience, leadership and teamwork skills? (500 words)

3) Select three from the following and describe: (250 words each)

    a) A challenging international experience
    b) A personal or professional setback
    c) An entrepreneur you admire
    d) Your family, including any ties to USC
    e) Your most significant accomplishment
    f) A situation where your professional ethics were challenged

4) Optional Essay: Please add any additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider in evaluating your application. (250 words)

Re-Applicants: If you applied within the past two years, please answer the following:

1) What steps have you taken to strengthen your application since your last submission? Also, please reiterate your short term & long term goals.

2) Select two from the following and describe: (250 words each)
a) A challenging international experience
b) A personal or professional setback
c) An entrepreneur you admire
d) Your family, including any ties to USC
e) Your most significant accomplishment
f) A situation where your professional ethics were challenged
Website: http://www.marshall.usc.edu/ftmba/admissions-ft-mba/requirements.htm