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USC Marshall Part-Time MBA Essay Tips 2024



USC Marshall Part-Time MBA Essay Tips # 1:

What is your specific, immediate short-term career goal upon completion of your MBA? Please include an intended position, function, and industry in your response. (word limit: 100)

In just 100 words, you don’t have too much room to play. Describe your aspired position, industry and what are the things that you wish to accomplish in that role (bulk of this short essay should focus on this part)

USC Marshall Part-Time MBA Essay Tips # 2: Please draft a letter that begins with "Dear Admissions Committee" (word limit: 600)

This letter is meant to be your personal statement that provides the Admissions Committee with an understanding of your candidacy for Marshall beyond what is evident in other parts of your application. This essay is purposely open-ended. You are free to express yourself in whatever way you see fit. Our goal is to have an appreciation for and an understanding of each candidate in ways that are not captured by test scores, grades, and resumes.

Please read my analysis and tips in the USC Marshall Full Time MBA essay section.

USC Marshall Part-Time MBA Essay Tips # (Optional):

Please provide any additional information that will enhance our understanding of your candidacy for the program. (word limit: 250)

Please review my tips for Optional MBA essays in my blog page here.

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