Cornell Johnson MBA Essays

Essay Writing Tips and Application Deadlines

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].

In 5–10 years post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) [Role] at [Company] within [Industry].

How has your experience prepared and encouraged you to pursue these goals?

EssayLever Suggestions:

Make the goals ambitious enough to need an MBA and achievable enough given your current experience and strengths.

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)

EssayLever Tips

Explain how you plan to make a difference to the student community during the MBA. Explain what impact you want to make in your work roles after graduating. Refer to past experiences to bring out your interest and acumen to make the contributions you want to make.