Please select one of the following three essays to complete (500 words max)
Georgetown Community: Our mission is rooted in Jesuit principles of equality and respect for everyone and an ethos of caring for the whole person. Inclusivity and diversity are core to supporting a community of people with an intersectional understanding of themselves and the world around them. Share how your educational, familial, cultural, economic, social, and/or other individual life experiences will contribute to the diversity of perspectives and ideas at Georgetown University.
A recently added MBA essay option that we greatly welcome. Often an MBA applicant's candidacy is not fully captured by the achievements highlighted in the CV and letters of recommendation. So, it is important to understand the context of their achievements, an d the struggles they have faced on their path to success.
If you have gained unique life experiences due to your unique background, bring them here and describe how they have shaped you. These experiences could be related to family, schooling, or communities in which you grew up. These could also be about extracurricular activities or community work that have given you unique insight into human conditions.
At all times, be mindful to tie it together - in how you will contribute to Georgetown's community, enhance its diversity. And don't forget - through this MBA essay too you are being evaluated for your potential to be a successful MBA candidate!
Cura Personalis: As the oldest Jesuit institution in the United States, cura personalis is a Latin phrase deeply ingrained within our community and translates to “care of the person.” It
encompasses a profound sense of care and responsibility for one another, rooted in personalized attention to each individual’s needs,
unique circumstances, gifts, and limitations, fostering the growth of each person.
Please reflect on a specific instance where you exemplified cura personalis by supporting a teammate or coworker.
Describe the particular actions you took to guide them, and explain the impact of these efforts.
Additionally, discuss how you would leverage these experiences to contribute to the collaborative environment at Georgetown McDonough.
Georgetown McDonough prides itself on embodying the ethos that people should contribute to the greater good. Through this MBA essay, the admissions committee seeks to understand how you’ve demonstrated these values, especially about investing in others, supporting them.
What you decide to talk about here - will reveal your character, values, and maturity. So be judicious, introspective, and wisely portray your strengths
For this MBA essay, pick an example that is compelling, moving, and also presents you as a strong leader and potential MBA candidate. Giving specific, concrete details to your story will make your narrative vivid and memorable.
Since the main focus is on other's good, make sure you clearly highlight what was the real impact of your actions.
Georgetown McDonough is committed to achieving greater excellence to enrich the legacies of our students and alumni. Please reflect on a professional experience from your resume where you achieved outstanding results. Describe why this experience exemplified excellence, highlight the strengths or skills you utilized that contributed to this achievement, and share how these qualities will help you leave a legacy at Georgetown.
All business schools seek high-achieving smart leaders.
Start by giving the context and if applicable any challenges associated with the situation. Show your thought process throughout the experience. Take the reader with you in your mental and emotional journey.
When giving details about your experiences, put specical focus on how you achieved excellence, how you went above and beyond, how you were able to make the extraordinary happen!
To address the last part of the question, focus on your main strengths and skills as part of the leadership example and connect directly with how you will contribute to Georgetown, how will be a leader and create a lasting impact on Georgetown.
In one minute, share what has recently brought you joy outside of work.
Throughout the application, we’ve learned about what you would add as a professional and leader. Just as important is learning about your interests outside of work.
The admissions committee would like for you to appear in person for part of your video and we strongly encourage you to speak outside of the experiences noted on your resume.
You may use your phone, computer, or other means to record the video, but please ensure all audio and visual components are clear. We recommend a well-lit room and minimal noise distraction. Your video should be about 1 minute in length.
MBA video tips
Georgetown MBA application requires you to submit a one-page resume along with details about your employment and academics. The typical MBA resume format consists of employment, education, and extracurricular details. MBA resume tips
In your McCombs application, you will be asked to provide two MBA letters of recommendation - from you current or previous supervisors. Like many top business schools in the US, McCombs MBA application constitutes of letter of recommendation questions from the GMAC MBA letter of recommendation template. MBA LOR tips
As is the policy with most top business schools, Georgetown MBA interviews are conducted only by invitation. Students typically would receive an invite 4-6 weeks after submitting their MBA applications. MBA interview tips
