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Post-MBA Plans (750 words) Tell us your ideas about what lies ahead in your career. What are the gaps or deficiencies currently preventing you from pursuing these potential career paths? How do you plan to use your time in the Foster MBA program to fill these gaps and advance your career?
Personal Resilience Essay (500 words) Resilience is one of the most important values of a successful Foster student. Tell us about what resilience means to you and share some of the ways that you have demonstrated resilience in overcoming personal or professional challenges. How do you anticipate showing resilience during your time as an MBA candidate?
Include this essay if you have additional information you believe would be helpful to the admissions committee in considering your application. (500 words)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion essay: At the Foster School of Business, we embrace diversity as one of the foundations of both successful business strategy and a world-class educational experience. We share the University’s dedication to promoting the understanding and appreciation of human differences, and the constructive expression of ideas. We welcome you to share some of the ways you have practiced inclusion, promoted equity or supported the advancement of underrepresented groups.
All applicants will be asked to submit a video interview, and will receive an email 3-5 business days after the application deadline to which they applied with instructions on recording the video interview. The video interview allows us to get to know you better and to assess your communication skills and your ability to think on your feet as we review your application and consider your candidacy.
Once applicants receive the video interview invitation via e-mail, they will have approximately one week days to complete this requirement. Applicants can test their video and sound , answer practice video interview questions, and ask for technical support if needed within the video interview system before recording their video interview. The email instructions will include the deadline to submit the video interview, applicants must complete this requirement in order for their application to remain under review. MBA video tips
Foster Washington MBA application requires you to submit a detailed resume along with details about your employment and academics. Foster encourages you to include all significant work experience since graduating from high school, even if you have to use up to three pages for your resume. Include educational background as well as your activities and community involvement. MBA resume tips
In your Foster Washington application, two recommendation letters are required as part of your application; however, you are permitted to submit up to three. Preferably, recommendations should be provided by professional contacts rather than academic or personal contacts. You may designate your recommenders at any time after starting your application. MBA LOR tips
As is the policy with most top business schools, Foster Washington MBA interviews are conducted only by invitation. Students typically would receive an invite 4-6 weeks after submitting their MBA applications. On-campus interviews are recommended for domestic students. International students have the option of web-based online interview conducted live through Skype. MBA interview tips
