1. Describe in a brief paragraph (do not exceed
250 words): a) Your post-MBA short-term goals.
(immediately after graduation) b) Your post-MBA long-term
goals. (3-5 years after graduation) and c) How your
professional experience, when combined with an MBA degree,
allows you to achieve these goals.
2. Complete one of the following three statements
(do not exceed 250 words): a) "A controversial decision I
made that resulted in a favorable outcome was" or b)
"People may be surprised to learn that I" or c) "I am
considered a leader because".
3. Answer two of the following questions (do not
exceed 500 words per question): a) 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? b) USC was voted
College of the Year in 2000 by Time Magazine and The
Princeton Review, garnering major acclaim for its emphasis
on community outreach and service. How have you impacted
your community? c) We all experience significant events or
milestones that influence the course of our lives. Briefly
describe such an event and how it affected you.
4. Optional Essay: Please add any additional
information that you would like the Admissions Committee
to consider in evaluating your application. (do not exceed
250 words)
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* Admissions essays for the 2004-2005 application
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