Deadlines for Yale MBA Application 2021-22:
Round 1: 14 September, 2021
Round 2: 6 January, 2022
Round 3: 12 April, 2022
Yale MBA Essay Questions 2020-21:
Career Related Essay questions:
Which industry best aligns with your short-term, post-MBA career interests?
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Which industry best aligns with your long-term, post-MBA career interests?
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How did you arrive at these career interests? How have you or how will you position yourself to pursue them? (250 words maximum)
Check Yale’s Video advice on the career goals HERE
Main Essays
Describe the biggest commitment you have ever made. (500 words maximum)
Optional Essay:
If any aspect of your candidacy needs further explanation (unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, academic performance, promotions or recognition, etc.), please provide a brief description here. (200 words maximum)
After the application submission:
- Submit the Video Questions. Applicants are required to record three video questions. These questions are randomized and no two applicants will receive the same questions.
- Submit the Behavioral Assessment. After you pay the application fee, a link to the behavioral assessment will appear on your status page. The assessment is a series of questions that require no prior preparation and take about 20 minutes to complete. It measures a set of interpersonal and intrapersonal competencies associated with business school success.
Other Application components:
Resume:
Yale requires a 1-2 page long resume.
Recommendations:
Yale requires two sets of recommendations. Of these atleast one should be from a recommender at your most recent job. If you are an entrepreneur or work for your family’s business, you may get a professional recommendation from a client or mentor. To make the process easier for recommenders, Yale accepts recos written in English, Spanish, and Chinese. following are the reco questions:
- Please provide a brief description of your interaction with the applicant and, if applicable, the applicant’s role in your organization. (Recommended word count: 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?) (Recommended word count: 500 words)
- Describe the most important piece of constructive feedback you have given the applicant. Please detail the circumstances and the applicant’s response. (Recommended word count: 500 words)
- Are you in a position to know whether the applicant is sponsored for the MBA by his or her current employer? If so, please comment.
- (Optional) Is there anything else we should know?
Interviews are by invitation only
Reapplications:
Reapplicants need to submit new applications, including the reapplicant essay. They are not required but encouraged to submit new letters of recommendations