Recently, UNC / Kenan-Flagler released its application for September 2010 intake and with it, this year’s essay topics.  Followers of MBA admissions will note that Kenan-Flagler has maintained the first three prompts from last admissions season, while including a new fourth question as well as two optional essays.  The topics are below:

1.  What are the 2 or 3 strengths or characteristics that have driven your career success thus far? Do you have other strengths that you would like to leverage in the future? (500 words maximum)

2.  Briefly describe the career path you intend to pursue immediately after b-school. Explain why this career option appeals to you and why an MBA is appropriate at this time. (500 words maximum)

3.  What personal qualities or life experiences distinguish you from other applicants? How do these qualities or experiences equip you to contribute to Kenan-Flagler? (500 words maximum)

4.  Kenan-Flager has five core values: excellence, leadership, integrity, community and teamwork. If you could add one value what would it be and why? Be sure to explain how you have lived this value. (300 words maximum)

(Optional) 5.  If your GMAT quantitative score is low, or if you have not had coursework in calculus, microeconomics, statistics and financial accounting, please tell us how you plan to prepare yourself for the quantitative MBA curriculum. (300 words maximum)

(Optional) 6.  Is there anything else you think the Admissions Committee should know about you in order to evaluate your candidacy? (300 words maximum)

For all essays, Kenan-Flagler asks that applicants include their name and the essay number at the top of each page, with at least 11-point font and 1.5 spacing.

Please find the UNC / Kenan-Flagler deadlines here.

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