Behind Harvard’s Big Admission Changes

Two of following four options:

A) Tell us about a time when you built or developed a team whose performance exceeded expectations.

B) Tell us about a time when you made a lasting impact on your organization.

C) Tell us about a time when you generated support from others for an indea or initiative.

D) Tell us about a time when you went beyond what was defined or established.

Two of following three options:

A) Reflect on a time when you turned down an opportunity. What was the thought process behind your decision? Would you make the same decision today?

B) Discuss a time when you faced a challenging interpersonal experience. How did you navigate the situation and what did you learn from it?

C) Innovation is central to our culture at Wharton. Keeping this component of our culture in mind, discuss a time when you have been innovative in your personal or professional life.

3) Why would you and your peers select you for admission, and what impact would you make as a member of the Kellogg community?

4) Complete one of the following:

A) Describe a time you had to inspire a reluctant individual or group

B) People may be surprised to learn that I…..

C) The riskiest personal or professional decision I ever made was…..

3) What else should we know about you? In a maximum of four Powerpoint slides, tell us  about yourself.

3) Describe a circumstance in your life in which you faced adversity, failure, or setback. What actions did you take as a result and what did you learn from this experience?

4) How will your unique personal history, values, and/or life experiences contribute to the culture at Tuck?

3) Describe a life experience that has shaped you.

4) Choose one of the following:

A) Develop your own outrageous business idea. In essay form, compose your elevator pitch.

B) You are running for either cluster chair or a club leadership position of your choosing. Compose your campaign speech.

C) Select one of the current executives in residence with whom you would like to meet during your time at Columbia. Explain your selection and tell us how you would best utilize your half hour one-on-one session.

3) Please describe a time when you had to make a decision without having all the information you needed.