Cornell Johnson
Application Deadlines for 2024-2025 / Class of 2027
Round 1
Application Deadline: September 18, 2024
Decision Notification: December 6, 2024
Round 2
Application Deadline: January 9, 2025
Decision Notification: April 4, 2025
Round 3
Application Deadline: April 10, 2025
Decision Notification: May 30, 2025
Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. CST the day of the deadline.
2024-2025 Cornell Johnson - MBA Essay Questions
Short Answer
Use this short answer question to succinctly share your short and long term goals. If invited to interview, you will have the opportunity to elaborate further and should be prepared to connect your prior experience with your future aspirations.
A statement of your goals will begin a conversation that will last throughout the admissions process and guide your steps during the MBA program and experience. To the best of your understanding today, please share your short and long term goals by completing the following sentences and answering the enclosed short answer question:
Immediately post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___.
Targeted Job Role:
Target Job Company:
Industry:
In 5 – 10 years post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___.
Targeted Job Role:
Target Job Company:
Industry:
How has your experience prepared and encouraged you to pursue these goals? (350 words maximum)
Essay 1: Choose One
Impact Essay Option: At Cornell, our students and alumni share a desire to positively impact the organizations and communities they serve. Taking into consideration your background, how do you intend to make a meaningful impact on an elite MBA community? (350 words maximum)
Unique Trait That Defines Me Option: What is something unique about you that others will remember you by? (350 words maximum)
Optional Essay (Required for Reapplicants)
You may use this essay to call attention to items needing clarification and to add additional details to any aspects of your application that do not accurately reflect your potential for success at Johnson (350 words maximum).
If you are reapplying for admission, please use this essay to indicate how you have strengthened your application and candidacy since the last time you applied for admission. Please also review our Application Guide for additional information about reapplying (350 words maximum).
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