What motivates your
decision to pursue an MBA? (300 words)
There are two aspects to this classic “why MBA” question. More prominently, the professional side
should include:
- Your background (brief)
- Short-term and long-term goals
- How the MBA will allow you to meet those goals
In the best essays on the topic, the bridge between your
current experiences, the MBA, and your future goals will be self-evident.
On the personal front, if you want to add specific goals,
e.g., relocation to a particular country or region, you can add that briefly as
well.
What motivates you to
apply to the Yale School of Management for your MBA? What will you contribute
to Yale and Yale SOM? (450 words)
Two parts to this:
First, why Yale is right for you.
It’s really important in this part of the essay to tie SOM’s offerings
to your background and goals described in the first essay – the two should not
seem disjointed. Discuss the classes,
interests and clubs you will take advantage of to further your own learning and
goals when you are at Yale.
Second, why you are right for Yale. Yale has a very strong academic and
extra-curricular community. The best
responses to this essay will discuss how the applicant will leverage their
knowledge, experiences and skill sets to add value to the Yale community in a
few different ways:
- Academically, in the classroom and in groups
- Curricular activities, such as professional clubs
- Extra-curricular activities, such as interest groups
The question prompt gives you the freedom to discuss the offerings of both Yale and Yale SOM, so both can be used in your response.
