Penn State, Smeal 
The
Smeal school of Business at Penn State is a top of the line US MBA
program. Flexibility, focus and functional expertise is the name of
the game at Smeal. The various management programs offered include
the coveted full-time MBA, joint degree programs, executive MBA and
online and distance MBA. The placement record is impressive and the
career development Office and the Smeal community is an active and
engaging place. In 2007, there were 86 students in the full time MBA class, with average 4.7 years of experience. 355 were international students and most GMAT scores averaged 650 and ranged from 560-730.
The admissions are on a rolling basis and in case the student is seeking scholarships, then he/she has to apply by February 1.
Deadlines
| Application Deadlines | ||
| Deadline | Submit Your Application By | Expect a Decision By |
| Early Decision | December 1 | January 31 |
| All International ApplicantsDomestic Applicants Seeking Financial Aid | February 1 | March 31 |
| Domestic Applicants not Seeking Financial Aid | April 15 | May 31 |
Essay Topics
Question 1 is required
In your field of business interest, what challenge are you hoping to address, or what need are you hoping to meet after you complete your MBA? Describe how a Penn State Smeal MBA will prepare you.
Question 2 is required
We focus on developing what we call “principled leadership.” What does that mean to you, and specifically how have you demonstrated it?
Question 3 is required
Listed below are the values that embody the Penn State Smeal MBA community.
Penn State Smeal MBA Values
- We are Individuals of Character and Integrity. We value honesty, humility, and hard work. We value passion, commitment, and personal responsibility. We honor our obligation to each other and to the world in which we live.
- We are A Diverse Community built on Common Values. We value each person’s unique contributions to the Community. We value trust, mutual respect and collaboration. We share our struggles and our successes - and have fun along the way.
- We are Leaders focused on Learning and Individual Growth. We value intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, and a commitment to excellence. We value a curriculum that is relevant, innovative, and practical, and demanding. We take risks and reach beyond our perceived limitations.
- We are The Students, Faculty, Alumni, and Staff of The Penn State Smeal MBA Program.
- We are Penn State.
“We value each person’s unique contributions to the Community.”
What’s your unique contribution to the Penn State Smeal MBA community?
“We value trust, mutual respect and collaboration.”
Describe the situation from your own experience that best exemplifies this value.
“We share our struggles and our successes - and have fun along the way.”
From what have you learned most – a great struggle or a great success? Describe the situation and how it changed you.
Website: http://www.smeal.psu.edu/mba/admission/dead.html
