Sample MBA Essays and School Specific Tips

Essay 1 (Required): a) What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 words)

b) What are your career goals for the first three to five years after completing your MBA, and how will those build towards your long-term professional goals? (150 words)

Profile: Mr. J

Essay 1 (Required): a) What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 words)

b) What are your career goals for the first three to five years after completing your MBA, and how will those build towards your long-term professional goals? (150 words)

Profile (Background): As a Colombian native, Miss C has extensive consulting experience in Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe.

Essay 1 (Required): a) What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 words)

b) What are your career goals for the first three to five years after completing your MBA, and how will those build towards your long-term professional goals? (150 words)

Profile: Miss. C 

Essay 1 (Required): a) What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (50 words)

b) What are your career goals for the first three to five years after completing your MBA, and how will those build towards your long-term professional goals? (150 words)

Profile: Mr. M 

Profile (Background): Mr. M grew up in Brazil, studied engineering, and worked in management consulting across Latin America. He led strategy projects in energy, infrastructure, and technology, helping large firms navigate complex transformations. 

MIT Sloan MBA Cover Letter Prompt >>

Growth-Oriented Essay: Curiosity can be seen in many ways. Please share an example of how you have demonstrated curiosity and how that has influenced your growth. (up to 250 words)

Background Information: The applicant – a Remote Engineer in the Oil and Gas industry, reflects on a value that has helped her learn from the best regardless of her geographical limitations.

Curiosity: Peers

Growth-Oriented Essay: Curiosity can be seen in many ways. Please share an example of how you have demonstrated curiosity and how that has influenced your growth. (up to 250 words)

Background Information: The applicant, an Entrepreneur from India, shares his American dream by reflecting on his entrepreneurial experiences in India and contrasting them with the support offered by the American VC ecosystem.

Curiosity: Culture

Growth-Oriented Essay: Curiosity can be seen in many ways. Please share an example of how you have demonstrated curiosity and how that has influenced your growth. (up to 250 words)

Background Information: The applicant captures a vulnerable moment of a beneficiary to compare his journey and shares a curiosity and growth exploration where cryptocurrency became a tool for good.

Curiosity: Funding

Chicago Booth Essay 1# How will the Booth MBA help you achieve your immediate and long-term post-MBA career goals? (250-word minimum)

Profile: Mr. K 

Profile (Background): A Business Development/Marketing lead of a non-profit who worked in 5 international cities, grew from an intern to taking care of the organization’s entire Business Development in five years.

Target Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods

Target Function: Marketing

Target Geography: United States 

Chicago Booth Essay 1# How will the Booth MBA help you achieve your immediate and long-term post-MBA career goals? (250-word minimum)

Profile: Miss. A 

Profile (Background): A Reservoir Engineer in the Oil and Gas industry wants to transition into a consulting role. 

Target Industry: Energy

Target Function: Consulting

Target Geography: United States