Tepper School of Business (Carnegie Mellon)

There is one required essay (maximum 500 words) for all Tepper MBA applicants (except college seniors):

The Tepper community is dynamic and unique with students who strive to be collaborative, supportive and inclusive. Please provide an example of when you experienced or created an inclusive environment and how you will use that experience to help members of the community reach their full potential.

MBA Application Essay Questions and Recommendation
Your essays and letter of recommendation are great ways for us to get to know you.
Below, you'll find information about our essay questions, the questions your recommender will answer, and a few guidelines and suggestions.

Required Essay
At Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School, we value our community and it is important for each person to contribute to its success. What difference will you make as a member of the MBA class at the Tepper School? (Maximum 350-500 words.)

Optional Essay
There also is an optional essay for additional information about your candidacy that you may wish to share with the admissions committee.

Use this essay to convey important information that you may not have otherwise been able to convey. This may include unexplained resume gaps, context for recommender selection, etc.

If you are a re-applicant, explain how your candidacy has strengthened since your last application.