Yale MBA Essays

The Yale School of Management ranks number 11 (Financial Times) globally. Yale awards numerous degrees including MBA, EMBA (Executive MBA) and Ph.D. degrees in various subjects. In the year 2019, around 666 students were enrolled in the MBA program. Their Alumni features several famous names with Indra Nooyi (former CEO of Pepsi Co) and Ashwin Sanghi (Indian Writer) topping the list of Indian names.

Yale’s class of 2021 boasts of a wonderful mix of candidates from all around the world. 42% of the class are women and 44% of them hold international passports (representing 47 countries). The MBA program is well known as the best for those looking to make a difference in the non-profit sectors. So, naturally, this program attracts a lot of community-do-gooder’s and intellectuals who like looking at the big-picture!

Here’s a look at the Yale MBA Essays.

Yale MBA Essay 1. What motivates your decision to pursue an MBA? (300 words maximum)

Yale MBA Essay 2. The Yale School of Management provides leadership education for broad-minded, rigorous, and intellectually curious students with diverse backgrounds; a distinctive integrated curriculum; connections to one of the great research universities in the world; and the broad reach of an innovative and expanding global network of top business schools. What motivates you to apply to the Yale School of Management for your MBA? What will you contribute to Yale and Yale SOM?(450 words maximum)

Yale Optional/Reapplicant essay: If any aspect of your candidacy needs further explanation, please provide the additional information that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider. You should use this section only if the information is not adequately captured elsewhere in your application. Re-applicants should use this space to indicate how your candidacy has changed since you last applied. (200 words maximum)