Two-year MBA Application Deadlines
September Round: September 22, 2022
January Round: January 10, 2023
April Round: April 11, 2023
Essay Prompts
Our essays for the 2022-23 season will include a goals statement and one required prompt. Further information regarding each prompt and suggestions for completion are available in the Essays section of our application guide.
Goals Statement
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 (350 words maximum):
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?
Impact Essay
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?
Park Leadership Fellowship Essay
The Roy H. Park Leadership Fellows Program is a two-year, full-tuition fellowship award for domestic Two-Year Ithaca MBA candidates.
Describe a past formal or informal leadership experience and how it informs your goals for growth as a leader. How would the Park Leadership Fellowship assist with these goals?
Finally, we are pleased to continue to offer applicants the option to submit a request for a GMAT/GRE test waiver with their applications for the 2022-2023 application cycle. Candidates should be prepared to submit a short statement for why you will flourish in our rigorous academic environment (100 words).
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