The purpose of these essays is to help
the Admissions Committee get to know you. Any information
you can provide concerning those qualities and experiences
that distinguish you from other applicants will be
especially helpful.
1. (Required) Why are you seeking an MBA and in particular, an MBA
from Washington University? How will the MBA program support
both your short-term and long-term career goals?
(400 words
maximum)
2. (Required) You step onto an elevator and find the president of the
company that is your number one choice for a summer
internship. It is a tall building – but you still have only
two minutes to convince her that you possess the qualities
that will make you the best candidate for the position and
that Olin has fully prepared you for that internship. What
will you say? (325 words max – For your information: 325
words is about 2 minutes of speaking).
3. (Required) Please
explain how you might have an impact on the MBA Program at
Washington University. In other words, what legacy will you
leave behind? (300 words maximum)
4.
(Optional) Please provide any additional information about
your application that you believe would be helpful to the
Admissions Committee.
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* Essays are for the 2004-2005 application season.
