Carnegie Mellon (Tepper)
Below are the application deadlines and essay questions for Carnegie Mellon (Tepper)'s MBA Program.
Carnegie Mellon (Tepper) - Application Deadlines for 2023-2024 / Class of 2026
Round 1
Application due: October 2, 2023
Decision released: December 7, 2023
Round 2
Application due: January 5, 2024
Decision released: March 8, 2024
Round 3
Application due: March 12, 2024
Decision released: May 3, 2024
We cannot guarantee that we will review information sent to the MBA Admissions Office after the deadline of the round in which you apply.
Carnegie Mellon (Tepper) - Essay Questions for 2023-2024 / Class of 2026
ESSAY - Required
The Tepper community is dynamic and unique with students who strive to be collaborative, supportive and inclusive. Please provide an example of when you experienced or created an inclusive environment and how you will use that experience to help members of the community reach their full potential. (Maximum 500 words)
ESSAY - OPTIONAL
Is there anything else that you would like to share with the Admissions Committee as we evaluate your application? If you believe your credentials and essays represent you fairly, you should not feel obligated to answer this question. This essay is intended to provide a place for you to add information that you think is important but is not covered elsewhere in the application. This could include clarification of your employment or academic record, choice of recommenders or helpful context for the admissions committee in reviewing your application.
Video Essay: Goals
We know this is an important component of your decision to attend business school. We take it seriously as well. Please describe your post-MBA career goals.
It would be helpful to consider the following information in your response:
- You have up to 2 minutes to respond to this question.
- Please be as specific as possible. If you have not yet identified specific companies, that is okay. Just tell us what interests you for your next role or company. What about the industry, company, or functional role is appealing to you?
- If you have any criteria you are using to evaluate career opportunities, please share those as well. We may have great opportunities to add to your list.
- How does this post-MBA career goal relate to your long-term career plan?
Visit the Tepper admissions website for more application information.
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