Bruce DelMonico, Assistant Dean, provides insights into the Yale School of Management (SOM) MBA application for the 2023-24 cycle, highlighting continuity from previous years with a few notable modifications. The major change includes an updated essay prompt, offering candidates a choice among three questions, which is a first in nearly a decade. The options revolve around the themes of commitment, community, and challenges, allowing applicants to discuss experiences deeply meaningful to them. DelMonico emphasizes that candidates should focus on authentic self-expression rather than attempting to predict what the committee wants to hear.
Apart from the essay, the application has been revamped to offer a clearer view of the candidates’ individual contexts and backgrounds. Sections like ‘Background Information’ and ‘Work Experience’ have been expanded, particularly emphasizing entrepreneurial aspects. Yale SOM acknowledges the limitations of an application in truly understanding a candidate and, therefore, has made these changes to gain a more comprehensive insight.
Prospective MBA candidates are encouraged to learn more about Yale SOM and the application process through a range of resources, including in-person and online events, blog series, campus visits, and the MBA newsletter. The school remains accessible for any further inquiries.
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