UNC - Kenan-Flagler Business School
Deadlines for 2023-2024 / Class of 2026
Below are the application deadlines and essay questions for The Kenan-Flagler Business School MBA Program.
Round 1 (Early Action)
Application Deadline: October 16, 2023
Decisions Released: December 11, 2023
Deposit Due: January 12, 2024
Round 2
Application Deadline: January 8, 2024
Decisions Released: March 11, 2024
Deposit Due: April 12, 2024
Round 3
Application Deadline: Mar 4, 2024
Decisions Released: April 22, 2024
Deposit Due: May 17, 2024
Essay Questions for 2022-2023 / Class of 2025
Essay One (Required)
Your response should be no longer than 500 words and should address the following questions:
- What are your immediate career goals and how will you benefit from earning an MBA at Kenan-Flagler Business School?
- As the business world continues to evolve, circumstances can change and guide you in a different direction. Should your goals that you provided above not transpire, what other opportunities would you explore?
Essay Two (Required)
Your response should be no longer than 500 words and should address the following question:
We all belong to different communities representing various aspects of who we are, including groups we belong to, where we come from, how we think, what we believe, and how we see and experience the world. The process of discovery is strengthened when people with diverse perspectives and life experiences come together to share and learn from one another, negotiate differences, and engage in diplomacy.
How do you envision furthering your growth as an inclusive leader as an MBA student and as a business leader?
Essay Three (optional)
We encourage you to tell us more about who you are so we can get to know you as a person and potential member of the Carolina community. Use this essay to convey information that you may not have otherwise been able to in the application. Your response should be no longer than 200 words.
Optional topics:
- Personal or professional accomplishments
- Interests and passions
- Gaps in work experience or inconsistent academic performance
- Context for recommender selection
- A fun fact about yourself
Visit the UNC Kenan-Flagler admissions website for more application information
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