For those that are interested in applying to the USC MBA.PM program, don’t stress till the end of the year.
To: Henry,
Our application information for our fall 2009 will be available online only in October. Please visit the Marshall website at: marshall.usc.edu.
Sincerely
MBA ADM
It’s a bit weird since most school’s first deadline is in October. On the other hand, it’s also a good thing since it’ll allow me to concentrate on some of my other TBD app essays.
Speaking of essays, in case you want to get a head start on the USC essays, here is last year’s set. The MBA.PM set is only slightly different. Hopefully they don’t change their essays much for 2009.
1. Describe in a brief essay (do not exceed 250 words per section – 750 words maximum):
a) Your post-MBA short-term goals. (immediately after graduation)
b) Your post-MBA long-term goals. (3-5 years after graduation) and
c) How your professional experience, when combined with an MBA degree, allows you to achieve these goals.
2. Complete one of the following three statements (do not exceed 250 words):
a) “My most significant accomplishment to date is,” or
b) “People may be surprised to learn that I,” or
c) “I am considered a leader because.”
3. Answer two of the following questions (do not exceed 500 words per question):
a) The Marshall MBA Prime Program prepares students for doing business in a global economy. Describe a cross-cultural experience that challenged you. How did you meet this challenge and what did you learn from this experience?
b) USC has garnered national acclaim for its emphasis on community outreach and service. How have you impacted your community?
c) We all experience significant events or milestones that influence the course of our lives. Briefly describe such an event and how it affected you.
4. Optional Essay: Please add any additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider in evaluating your application (do not exceed 250 words).