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현재 많은 TOP MBA에서 새로운 시즌의 데드라인과 에세이 주제를 발표하고 있습니다. 이 중 작년과 동일한 에세이 주제를 유지하고 있는 학교들도 있는데요, 현재 에세이 주제를 발표한 TOP MBA 중에서는 스탠포드, 와튼, 스턴(Stanford GSB, Wharton, NYU Stern)이 작년과 동일한 에세이 주제를 유지하고 있습니다.
이 리스트에는 보통 HBS도 들어가는데, 올해는 학교에서 “The essay prompt for the MBA Class of 2027 will be posted in conjunction with the opening of the 2024-2025 application in late June 2024.”라고 공지를 해 두어서, 다음 주 즈음에 발표가 날 것 같습니다.
MBA 에세이 주제가 지난 시즌과 동일한 Top School
스탠포드(Stanford GSB)의 경우 #1. What matters most to you, and why?, #2. Why Stanford? 이 두 가지 에세이 주제를 제시하고 있습니다. 1번은 지원자분들께서 무엇을 써야 할 지 가장 오래 고민하시는 에세이 주제 중 하나죠. 내가 중요하게 생각하는 주제가 곧 나를 대표할 수 있기 때문에 Stanford GSB는 이 에세이 질문을 계속 유지하는 것 같습니다.
Stanford GSB
■ Deadlines
□ 2024-2025 Application Deadlines
| Deadline | Decision | |
| Round 1 | 10 Sep 2024 | 05 Dec 2024 |
| Round 2 | 08 Jan 2025 | 03 Apr 2025 |
| Round 3 | 08 Apr 2025 | 29 May 2025 |
■ Essays
We request that you write two personal essays. In each essay, we want to hear your genuine voice. Think carefully about your values, passions, aims, and dreams. There is no “right answer” to these questions — the best answer is the one that is truest for you.
□ Length: Both essays combined may not exceed 1,000 words. We recommend up to 650 words for Essay A and up to 350 words for Essay B. We often read effective essays that are written in fewer words.
□ Essay A: What matters most to you, and why?
For this essay, we would like you to reflect deeply and write from the heart. Once you’ve identified what matters most to you, help us understand why. You might consider, for example, what makes this so important to you? What people, insights, or experiences have shaped your perspectives?
□ Essay B: Why Stanford?
Describe your aspirations and how your Stanford GSB experience will help you realize them. If you are applying to both the MBA and MSx programs, use Essay B to address your interest in both programs.
와튼(Wharton)의 경우 #1. Career goal #2. Contribution의 두 가지 에세이 주제를 요구하고 있습니다. Career goal 에세이와 Contribution 에세이는 MBA지원을 하려면 필수로 준비해야 하는 기본 주제이기도 합니다. 1번과 2번 에세이를 작성하기 위해서는 우선 Wharton의 resources와 community에 대해 잘 알고 있어야 합니다. 그리고 지원자가 필요한 부분과 반대로 줄 수 있는 부분을 각각의 에세이에서 잘 매칭시키는 노력이 필요합니다.
Wharton
■ Deadlines
□ 2024-2025 Application Deadlines
| Deadline | Interview Invitation | Decision | |
| Round 1 | Sep. 4, 2024 | Oct. 24, 2024 | Dec. 10, 2024 |
| Round 2 | Jan. 3, 2025 | Feb. 19, 2025 | April 1, 2025 |
| Round 3 | April 2, 2025 | April 18, 2025 | May 13, 2025 |
The 2024-25 application will open in early July 2024.
■ Essays
The Admissions Committee wants to get to know you on both a professional and personal level. We encourage you to be introspective, candid and succinct. Most importantly, we suggest you be yourself. For additional essay writing resources, see the essay tips article!
Essay 1: How do you plan to use the Wharton MBA program to help you achieve your future professional goals? You might consider your past experience, short and long-term goals, and resources available at Wharton. (500 words)
Essay 2: Taking into consideration your background – personal, professional, and/or academic – how do you plan to make specific, meaningful contributions to the Wharton community? (400 words)
스턴(NYU Stern)의 경우 #1. Change: _________ it, #2. Personal Expression (a.k.a. “Pick Six”) 에세이 주제를 제시하고 있습니다. 학교의 개성을 잘 반영한 창의적인 주제들을 올해도 그대로 유지하고 있네요. 2번은 긴 글로 표현하는 방법에서 벗어나 6개의 이미지로, 그리고 이미지 하나 당 하나의 문장만으로 지원자의 개성과 창의성을 표현할 수 있다는 점에서 상당히 흥미로운 주제입니다.
NYU Stern
■ Deadlines
□ 2024-2025 Application Deadlines
| Deadline | Decision | |
| Round 1 | September 16, 2024 | December 1, 2024 |
| Round 2 | October 16, 2024 | January 1, 2025 |
| Round 3 | January 16, 2025 | April 1, 2025 |
| Round 4 | April 16, 2025 | Ongoing |
■ Essays
□ Short Answer: Professional Aspirations(150 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)
What are your short-term career goals?
□ Essay 1: Change: _________ it
(350 word maximum, double-spaced, 12-point font)
In today’s global business environment, the only constant is change. Using NYU Stern’s brand call to action, we want to know how you view change. Change: _____ it. Fill in the blank with a word of your choice. Why does this word resonate with you? How will you embrace your own personal tagline while at Stern? Examples:
Change: Dare it.
Change: Dream it.
Change: Drive it.
Change: Empower it.
Change: Manifest it.
Change: [Any word of your choice] it.
□ Essay 2: Personal Expression (a.k.a. “Pick Six”)
Introduce yourself to the Admissions Committee and to your future classmates using six images and corresponding captions. The Pick Six is a way to share more about the qualities you will bring to the Stern community, beyond your professional and academic achievements. Your uploaded PDF should contain all of the following elements:
A brief introduction or overview of your “Pick Six” (no more than 3 sentences).
Six images that help illustrate your interests, values, motivations, perspective and/or personality.
A one-sentence caption for each of the six images that helps explain why they were selected and are significant to you.
Note: Your visuals may include photos, infographics, drawings, or any other images. Your document must be uploaded as a single PDF. The essay cannot be sent in physical form or be linked to a website.
오늘은 MBA 에세이 주제가 지난 시즌과 동일한 TOP School이라는 주제로 스탠포드, 와튼, 스턴(Stanford GSB, Wharton, NYU Stern)에 대해 알아보았습니다. 곧 HBS나 다른 MBA 에세이 주제와 데드라인도 발표되는 대로 공유 드리겠습니다.
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