Application Deadlines:
Round 1 : 18 September, 2024
Round 2 : 9 January, 2025
Round 3: 10 April, 2025
Deadlines are 11 p.m. Eastern time
For the Cornell MBA Essays 2024-25, applicants have to answer the career goals question along with two other questions.
Goals Statement Prompt:
To the best of your understanding today, please share your short and long term goals by completing the following sentences and answering the enclosed short answer question (350 words maximum):
Immediately post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) [Role] at [Company] within [Industry].
Targeted Job Role:
Target Job Company:
Industry:
In 5–10 years post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) [Role] at [Company] within [Industry].
Targeted Job Role:
Target Job Company:
Industry:
Please share how you plan to utilize the resources available to you at Johnson as well as any existing resources you bring to the program to help you secure your post-MBA career goal.
Essay 2: Select one between the two:
Impact Essay:
At Cornell, our students and alumni share a desire to positively impact the organizations and communities they serve. How do you intend to make a meaningful impact on the Johnson community? (350 words maximum)
OR
The Unique Trait that Defines Me:
What is something unique about you that others will remember you by? (350 words maximum)
Optional Essay:
You may use this essay to call attention to items needing clarification and to add additional details to any aspects of your application that do not accurately reflect your potential for success at Johnson (350 words maximum).
Reapplicants:
If you are reapplying for admission, please use the optional essay to indicate how you have strengthened your application and candidacy since the last time you applied for admission. Please also review our Application Guide for additional information about reapplying (350 words maximum).
You are also required to submit a new letter of recommendation (though, it can be from the same person).
Recommendation:
One recommendation is required, but you may submit up to two. The recommendation should preferably be from your past or current supervisor, client or colleague. If you are a reapplicant, you still have to submit a new recommendation.
Cornell uses the GMAC recommendation format. The recommendation questions are:
- Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization. (Up to 50 words)
- How does the performance of the applicant compare to that of other well-qualified individuals in similar roles? (E.g. what are the applicant’s principal strengths?) (Up to 500 words)
- Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (Up to 500 words)
- Is there anything else we should know? (Optional)
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