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Upload copies of your transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, whether or not the program was completed or the credit appears as a transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your initial application. Upon admission, students will be required to submit official, sealed transcripts with proof of a bachelor’s degree
Personal Statement:
Discuss why you are interested in pursuing an MBA at this point in your career (250 words), why GW -- and the specific program to which you have applied -- is the best fit for your MBA experience (250 words), and discuss how you will leverage both your professional and academic experiences thus far to achieve your post-MBA career goals (250 words). Dual/joint degree applicants should answer each topic with your specific degree experience in mind.
Recommendation Letter:
Two (2) recommendations (at least one professional)
Essay:
Please answer three of the following six discussion questions. For each short answer, respond in a maximum of 100 words.
a. GW graduates use business to create positive, sustainable change. I make an impact by...
The best piece of advice I have ever received is…
GW students embody a global perspective. During my time as a student, I plan to enhance my international outlook by...
I stand out in GW’s MBA applicant pool because…
With a location at the heart of Washington, DC, I plan to leverage GW’s strategic location by…
If I could do it over again, I would take advantage of…
Optional Essay:
Please share any additional information that addresses any concerns you may have regarding your application. Topics from past applicants include explaining gaps in professional experience, standardized test scores that fall below the typical range, or your decision to not ask your direct supervisor for a recommendation. You may also discuss any steps you’ve taken to prepare for the demands of the MBA curriculum, such as recent quantitative coursework.