University of Southern California (Marshall) MBA School
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The USC Marshall MBA application for the class entering in the fall of 2008 has not been released yet. The following information was valid for the 2007 MBA application.
MBA Application Schedule
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| Early |
11/01/07 |
12/15/07 |
| Round 1 |
12/01/07 |
02/02/08 |
| Round 2 |
01/15/08 |
03/30/08 |
| Round 3 |
02/15/08 |
04/27/08 |
| Round 4 |
04/01/08 |
05/25/08 |
The recommended deadline for international students and students who want to be considered for a fellowship is January 15, 2008.
MBA Application Requirements
# of Recommendations: Two
# of Essays: Three
Evaluative Interview: Invitation only
Application Fee: $150
MBA Application Essays
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Describe in a brief essay (750-word limit):
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your post-MBA short-term goals (immediately after graduation),
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your post-MBA long-term goals (3-5 years after graduation), and
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how your professional experience, when combined with an MBA degree, will enable you to achieve these goals.
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Complete one of the following three statements. (250-word limit):
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"My most significant accomplishment to date is…"
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"People may be surprised to learn that I…"
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"I am considered a leader because…"
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Answer two of the following questions
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The Marshall MBA Prime Program prepares students for doing business in a global economy. Describe a cross-cultural experience that challenged you. How did you meet this challenge and what did you learn from this experience?
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USC has garnered national acclaim for its emphasis on community outreach and service. How have you impacted your community?
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We all experience significant events or milestones that influence the course of our lives. Briefly describe such an event and how it affected you.
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(Optional) Please add any additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider in evaluating your application. (250-word limit) |
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(Reapplicant) If you have applied within the past two years, you are required to submit only one essay. Describe any significant professional, personal, or academic growth since your last application to the USC Marshall School of Business. Discuss your specific professional goals and how the USC Marshall MBA will help you to achieve these goals. (500-word limit) |
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