Upcoming December MBA Application Deadlines
As winter approaches and December comes into clear view, let’s review all the major upcoming MBA application deadlines for December and January. Get those applications in ASAP so you have more time to enjoy the holidays with friends and family as you await your acceptance letter in 2019. Best of luck, and Happy New Year in advance! Continue reading…
Forté Foundation Now Accepting Applications for MBALaunch
Calling all women considering an MBA but unsure about how to navigate the competitive admissions process: The Forté Foundation’s 2019 MBALaunch program was made for you. This 10-month program offers female MBA candidates a powerful support network and road map for applying to top-tier business schools for the MBA Class of 2022.
Applications for the next season of Forté MBALaunch, slated to begin in January 2019, are open now.
What Is MBALaunch?
MBALaunch is a unique program designed to help exceptional female candidates excel in the high-stakes MBA application process. Beginning each year in January, the program includes a range of in-person and virtual events geared toward helping participants assemble their strongest possible applications. These include networking events, monthly webinars, and in-person peer group sessions offered in 11 host cities. In addition, the program is accessible via video chat.
Candidates accepted into the MBALaunch program can expect to:
- Cultivate a strong network filled with hundreds of women with similar goals;
- Gain intensive GMAT test prep that, on average, helps improve scores by 100 points;
- Receive help building a winning application;
- Hone interviewing skills with guidance from admissions consultants and business school representatives, and
- Get immediate feedback on their resumes, admissions essays, and more.
Who Can Take Part in MBALaunch?
The MBALaunch program is open to women looking to apply to any of the more than four dozen Forté member business schools in fall 2019 (for enrollment in fall 2020). Forté seeks candidates with a strong academic record and two to seven years of post-undergraduate work experience.
To take part, candidates must be able to travel to a host city (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, London, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, or Washington DC) for a one-day kick-off event. Then, candidates dedicate 10 months to the online and in-person program. After the kick-off event, candidates unable to participate in person can take part via Skype or Google Hangouts.
There is a $25 non-refundable application fee. Admitted applicants then pay a $550 program fee to take part.
Additional application eligibility information is available here.
Application Deadlines
The first MBALaunch applications deadline is October 8, 2018, with subsequent deadlines on October 15 and 22.
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Toronto Rotman School of Management MBA Deadlines and Essays Announced
The newest batch of University of Toronto MBA deadline dates have been announced for the Rotman School of Management, beginning early next October.
Rotman MBA Deadlines
Round One
Deadlines: October 1, 2018
Notifications: December 14, 2018
Round Two
Deadlines: January 7, 2019
Notifications: March 8, 2019
Round Three
Deadlines: March 4, 2019
Notifications: May 3, 2019
Round Four
Deadlines: April 29, 2019
Notifications: May 31, 2019
Head over to the official Chicago Booth website for more application information.
Toronto Rotman School of Management MBA Essays
In addition to the Rotman MBA deadlines, the business school has also unveiled its newest essay questions. A new statement from the school reads:
“The full-time MBA program at the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management attracts top talent from an incredibly diverse range of professional and academic backgrounds around the world so we don’t really have a typical candidate. In admissions, we look for intellectual horsepower, experience, and impact, communication, and presence.
Beyond that, our admitted students stand out by doing interesting things with their personal and professional lives — something we describe as the ‘spike factor’; what are the things that you have done in your life that demonstrate Passion/ Grit/ Resilience/ Innovation/ Drive/ Ambition and more? This can cross all or any aspects of life outside of work – hobbies, volunteerism, awards, entrepreneurial ventures, sports and the arts. We believe that exposure to a rich diversity of viewpoints makes for a superior learning experience, and pride ourselves on building a diverse class of exceptional individuals who will go on to make the School proud as professionals and alumni.”
Rotman’s unique essay asks applicants to provide “1-3 of your ‘spikiest’ pictures” to the supplemental item section, which you can find here. With the photos, applicants must “illustrate your ‘spike factor,’” with up to 1000 words.
Applicants must also “list 3-5 attributes or characteristics that best describe you, with one word per piece.”
Lastly, applicants must provide a video and time-written response, which is as follows:
“The video interview component is a required part of Rotman Admissions process designed to give all candidates guaranteed “face time” with the Admissions Committee and showcase your personality, characteristics, passions, and values.
You will have an opportunity to test the technology, and then will be asked two taped questions, followed by a real-time written response (no video with this component.) Both questions are personality/values based and are designed to be answered without any advanced preparation and will only take a few minutes to complete. The written question is designed to simulate the typical email communications you will create as a Rotman MBA student. After completing your questions, you will receive a confirmation email and unique URL to input into this section of the application and complete the live component. Good luck and have fun with the process!”
University of Maryland Reveals MBA Deadlines, Essays
The newest University of Maryland MBA deadline dates for UMD Smith are here. Mark your calendar with the details below.
University of Maryland Deadlines (2018-19)
Round One
Deadlines: October 1, 2018
Notifications: December 23, 2018
Round Two
Deadlines: November 1, 2018
Notifications: January 15, 2019
Round Three
Deadlines: December 15, 2018
Notifications: March 15, 2019
Round Four
Deadlines: January 15, 2019
Notifications: April 15, 2019
Round Five
Deadlines: March 1, 2019
Notifications: May 1, 2019
University of Maryland Smith MBA Essays
Required Essay
Why Smith? Why an MBA? Why now? Be sure to include your short-term and long-term career goals (300 words).
Optional Essay
Please use this essay to discuss anything additional about your candidacy that you have not yet shared in your application.
New SMU Deadlines and Essay Questions Revealed
The newest Southern Methodist University MBA deadline dates for the Cox School of Business are here. Mark your calendar with the details below.
SMU Deadlines
Round One
Deadlines: October 15, 2018
Round Two
Deadlines: December 3, 2019
Round Three
Deadlines: January 7, 2019
Round Four
Deadlines: March 4, 2019 (Final International Deadline)
Round Five
Deadlines: April 29, 2019 (Final Domestic Deadline)
SMU Cox is accepting applications after April 29 on a rolling basis.
SMU MBA Essay Questions
1. (All applicants) “What are your post-MBA goals upon graduation? Please be as specific as possible, which might include desired roles, target companies, and/or industry.”(250 word limit)
2. (All applicants) “In three words, how would a coworker or professional mentor describe you? In three words, how would your closest personal friend describe you?” (six word limit)
3. (Full-Time, Fast Track, JD/MBA students only) “Think of an event that has changed your perspective in the last three years. Describe how this event has impacted your personal or professional outlook.” (250 word limit)
4. (Full-Time, Fast Track MBA applicants only) “Business is an ever changing and evolving entity. Individual’s plans and interests can change as a result of industry downturns and/or emergence of new opportunities. Keeping an open mind while navigating your career is an essential component of success. Should the short-term goals you provided above not materialize, what alternative direction would you explore?” (250 word limit)
5. (MA/MBA students only) “How do you plan to make an impact on the arts/non-profit community and how specifically would your graduate education help you do so?” (250 word limit)
6. (MA/MBA students only) “Tell us about a time in the past three years your opinion about an arts/non-profit organization was changed and how.” (250 word limit)
Check out the official SMU Cox website for more application information.
MBA Deadline Dates You Should Know in September
September may mean that summer’s over, but it’s also a time to start to look forward to new beginnings! Stay on track of September MBA deadlines and get those mid-fall and winter program intake applications in. Continue reading…
