
Now we’re gonna address the first question everyone googles when they start to get serious about an MBA. “What’s the Best MBA Program?”
You’ve been doing your business school research and finalizing that list of target MBA programs. The next step is getting all those b-school applications ready, and you know what that means… It’s time to think about the dreaded admissions essays. (But there’s actually no need to dream them – really!)
If you’re applying to MBA programs in the U.S., check out our comprehensive list of 2021-2022 essay prompts for the top U.S. programs. And if you’ve got some European schools on your list, look no further! We’ve collected all the 2021-2022 essay prompts for schools like INSEAD, LBS, and ESADE.
Whether you’re applying to programs in the U.S., Europe, or both, the essays are pretty darn important. Your resume, test scores, and academic record tell the admissions committee a lot of what they want to know about your professional track record and aptitude, but the essays tell them who you are. (Or they should, anyway.) Business schools want to know about the kind of person you are – the values that drive you, the ideas that excite you, and how you will make a mark on their community – and the essays are their main source of insight into that crucial piece of the puzzle.
If you want to write essays that reflect who you are and how you’re a fit for the program of your dreams, you need to learn as much as you can about the school’s mission and core values. What kinds of leaders do they want to shape? What changes or improvements do they hope to realize in the world? Once you have a good sense of the program culture, you can show them how your own personal values and goals are a match for that culture. If you feel out of your depth when it comes to school research, watch our MBA Monday video on the best way to research business schools.
That’s right! We collected the essay questions for many of the top MBA programs in Europe and put them all in one place so you don’t have to do all that digging! Use the time we saved you to check out some of the free essay-writing resources tagged below, and get started on those rock-solid essays!
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Applying to programs in the U.S.?
Check out our comprehensive list of essay questions from U.S. MBA programs.
Is there anything else that was not covered in your application that you would like to share with the Admissions Committee? (maximum 300 words)
Is there any other information you believe the Admissions Committee should know about you and your application to London Business School? (500 words)
What would you like to highlight about yourself or your journey which may have not been captured in your application? (300 words max)
1. Why are you applying to the HEC MBA Program now? What is the professional objective that will guide your career choice after your MBA, and how will the HEC MBA contribute to the achievement of this objective? (500 words max)
2. What do you consider your most significant life achievement? (250 words max)
3. Leadership and ethics are inevitably intertwined in the business world. Describe a situation in which you have dealt with these issues and how they have influenced you. (250 words max)
4. Imagine a life entirely different from the one you now lead, what would it be? (250 words max)
5. Please choose from one of the following essays (250 words max):
Is there any additional information you would like to share with us?
Each answer should not exceed 280 words.
1. Please provide details of your post-MBA career plans. The statement should not exceed 500 words and must address the following:
2. Describe a time where you worked with a team on a project. What did you learn from the experience and how might you approach it differently today? (up to 200 words)
3. If you could give one piece of advice to your 18-year-old self, what would it be? (up to 200 words)
If you are applying under the Oxford 1+1 MBA scheme you also need to submit the following essay:
Re-applicants will need to submit an additional essay as below:
When reviewing your essays, the admissions committee will be looking for evidence of the following: good communication skills, leadership potential, analytical skills, fit with the Oxford MBA community, among other characteristics.
Is there any additional information that is critical for the Admissions Committee which has not been covered elsewhere in this application? (i.e., re-application, health, grades, etc.) (Word limit 50)
1. Are you applying to other Schools? Please provide detail of Schools and Programmes. This information is for our own records; it will not affect the Admissions Committee’s decision. Max 255 characters (including spaces).
2. Did you learn about this programme through an Alumnus recommendation? If so please provide us with the name and graduation year. Max 255 characters (including spaces).
3. Which aspects have you improved on during your academic and professional career so far? Which tools or values have helped you achieve this? Max 3000 characters (including spaces).
4. How will your background, values and non-work-related activities enhance the experience of other ESADE MBA students and add to the diverse culture we strive for at ESADE? (Note: The goal of this essay is to get a sense of who you are, rather than what you have accomplished). Max 3000 characters (including spaces).
5. What are your motivations in pursuing a full-time MBA at this point in your life? Describe your mid-term and long-term visions for your post-MBA career path. What is it about ESADE you think will help you reach your goals? Max 3000 characters (including spaces).
6. Complete two of the following four questions or statements Max 3000 characters (including spaces).
7. Please, provide any additional information that you would like to bring to the attention of the Admissions Committee. This may include gaps in employment, your undergraduate record, plans to retake the GMAT or any other relevant information. Max 3000 characters (including spaces).
In your essay, please include information about the following (max 1 A4 page):
This year, we are including a video assessment as part of our application process.
Why are we introducing a video assessment? We understand that the traditional essays and test scores only tell us part of your ‘story’. The video assessment provides you with an opportunity to share what you will bring to our unique MBA in a more personal way. We hope the video assessment will bring to life the person we have learned about on paper from your application.
There you have it. Essay questions for the top European MBA programs all in one handy place. Chat with a member of our team about how Career Protocol can make your MBA journey more awesome.
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Now we’re gonna address the first question everyone googles when they start to get serious about an MBA. “What’s the Best MBA Program?”
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