Tepper MBA Essays for 2024-25
Deadlines:
R1: 1 OCT 2024
R2: 6 JAN 2025
R3: 3 MAR 2025 (last round for international applicants)
R4: 5 MAY 2025
Submit your application by 11:59 p.m. ET on application due date
Tepper MBA Essays
Tepper has ONE required essay:
The Tepper School community is committed to helping students reach their full potential. Explain your philosophy on helping others achieve their full potential. How have you implemented this philosophy in your professional life, and what impact has it had on those around you? How will this philosophy influence your approach to leadership at the Tepper School and beyond?
Word Limit: 500 words
GOALS VIDEO ESSAY:
We know this is an important component of your decision to attend business school. We take it seriously as well. Please describe your post-MBA career goals. It would be helpful to consider the following information in your response:
1. Please be as specific as possible. If you have not yet identified specific companies, that is okay. Just tell us what interests you for your next role or company. What about the industry, company, or functional role is appealing to you?
2. If you have any criteria you are using to evaluate career opportunities, please share those as well. We may have great opportunities to add to your list.
3. How does this post-MBA career goal relate to your long-term career plan?
4. You have up to 2 minutes to respond to this question.
Optional Essay:
Use this essay to convey important information that you may not have otherwise been able to convey. This may include unexplained resume gaps, context for recommender selection, etc. However, do not feel obligated to complete the optional essay.
Reapplicants:
Use the optional essay to explain how your candidacy has strengthened since your last application.
Other Application components:
RESUME:
Upload a copy of your resume. The purpose of this document is to provide a snapshot of your education and professional achievements in your career. Use a standard (i.e. Times New Roman or Arial), 12-pt. font for your 1-2 page resume.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Tepper asks for ONE recommendation from someone with who you have a professional relationship.