Essay topics

Please limit each response to no more than 500 words.

1. Describe your post-M.B.A. or post-M.S. career plans. How does your past education and experience support your career objectives? What aspects of the Simon School program make it a good choice for your graduate study?





2. Discuss 3 accomplishments which demonstrate your potential as a successful leader.





3. Answer one of the following questions:
   
   

   1. Cite and explain a specific situation in which you demonstrated initiative.

   
   
   

   2. Describe a failure or setback that you have experienced. How did you overcome this setback? What, if anything, would you do differently if confronted with this situation again?


Optional



4. Share any information that you think is important in the evaluation of your application, including any concerns you think the Admissions Committee may have regarding your application.

The Admissions Committee will request an interview if further interaction with the candidate is desired. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by the Admissions Office after a preliminary review of their application materials. For candidates unable to travel to Rochester, alternative arrangements for a telephone interview or an appointment with a visiting Simon School representative during each off-campus recruiting event are possible.