UCLA MBA Essays for 2019-2020
Deadlines:
Round 1: 2 October, 2019
Round 2: 8 January 2020
Round 3: 16 April, 2020
Required Questions:
1. Tell us about your MBA goals AND why you are applying to UCLA Anderson now:
Describe your short term and long term goals (150 words maximum)
Why is UCLA Anderson a good school for you? (150 words maximum)
2. At Anderson, we believe our students are engaged, courageous, humble, and open. Describe a time when you demonstrated one of these traits in your personal life. (250 words maximum)
Optional Question:
Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the Admissions committee should be aware. (250 words maximum)
Other Application components:
Resume: Should ideally be one page and not more than two pages
Recommendations:
Your recommenders should ideally be current supervisors or managers. In case you are not able to get a recommendation from them, then ask your formar manager, a client or a manager from another department who knows your work well. Following are the recommendation questions:
1. Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization.
2. 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?)
3. Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response.
TOEFL or IELTS is compulsory if you are an Indian applicant.
Reapplications:
(For applicants who applied for the MBA program in the previous two application years.)
a) Please describe your career progress since you last applied and how you have enhanced your candidacy. Include information on short-term and long-term career goals, as well as your continued interest in UCLA Anderson. (500 words maximum)
b) Optional: Are there any extenuating circumstances in your profile about which the Admissions Committee should be aware? Please use your best judgment. (250 words maximum)
Reapplicants have to submit only ONE NEW recommendation