purdue university mba essay

It's my pleasure to introduce Franklin Kuok (seokuok) as our latest student representative from the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University! Franklin has generously volunteered to serve as our point person to field the community's questions about Purdue. Please note that this isn't a discussion thread (or forum) for application advice. It's meant for talking about life inside the Krannert program. A big thanks to Franklin! Ask your questions! _________________Sorin Istrate - Community Manager MBA Watch - Your one-stop shop for all MBA program research Hey Franklin, Purdue is one of schools i am interested in for my mba, can you talk a bit about the admissions process, and scholarships, assistantships that type of thing? Just overall provide some insight into the school and program. I work in financial operations now but would eventually like to get into supply chain management/ logistics. Thanks, Hey Franklin, I'm targeting Krannert for MBA too. I have a few questions? 1. Are Assistantships very difficult to secure, typically what fraction of the students are offered assistantships? (I've heard that there are very few assistantships available in the US, especially since the recession) 2. How expensive/cheap is it to stay at West Lafayette? 3. How good are the placement services? I'm an Operations Engineer and I'm looking to work in SCM post MBA in the US. 4. I've heard that internships has pretty much dried up, and the few internships available are usually reserved US citizens. I've heard foreign residents have little, if not no scope of securing an internship during these tough times. Is there any truth in any of this? Thanks in advance! Vivek _________________Is caught between a rock and a hard place! Hey Vanilla Gorilla, Krannert like most schools has a few rounds of applications and during each round, prospective students may be selected to interview.
Under the vision and leadership of President Mitch Daniels, Purdue University has served as a leader in making exceptional education opportunities affordable for students. Among its cost reduction initiatives, Purdue has frozen undergraduate tuition for at least four years, made textbooks more affordable, reduced room and board costs and promoted financial literacy in communications to students. In an effort to make the Krannert School of Management graduate experience more accessible to prospective students, as of March 1, 2016, the school is piloting an offer of an application fee waiver.  The waiver will be available to Fall 2016 applicants of the school’s Full-Time (2-year) MBA program who are U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States holding a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) and a minimum total GMAT score of 500. The Krannert School is committed to offering a world class MBA that is both affordable and offers an exceptional Return On Investment to its students (Ranked 3 in the nation by Bloomberg Businessweek for highest ROI). Domestic applications for the Fall 2016 entry term are requested by May 1, 2016.
Round Application Deadline Application Round 2 (Priority Round) November 16 – January 15Application Round 3 (Final International Round) January 16 – March 1Application Round 4 (Final Domestic Round) March 2nd – May 1, or until classes are fullFrom Purdue Website:At Purdue, you’ll be challenged by engaging, demanding faculty, and talented fellow students. To select the most promising candidates to strengthen our diverse intellectual community, our admissions committee performs a holistic admission review process which considers many different elements.Our review of your application begins with an emphasis on the following factors:• Academic record• Test scores• Work experience• Letters of Recommendation• Essays• Statement of Purpose• Current Professional Resume• Information About Community Involvement• Interview feedbackYou are required to complete and submit the Statement of Purpose, along with ONE required essay (there is an optional essay).1. Statement of Purpose (500 words max): Please submit a statement introducing yourself to the admissions committee. Some topics you may wish to discuss include:a. Brief academic and professional backgroundb. Reason for seeking an MBA degree at Purduec. Desired career path after graduationd. Your thoughts on giving back as a student and as an alumnusThis is basically a goals essay. I encourage you to address each point ( a b c d) while adding other necessary details to articulate these points. Begin your essay with a brief account of your academic background leading up to your professional career. Explain how you acquired new skills and progressed along your career path in the past XXX years. Specify skills gained at each job position and achievements made. If space permits, explain your rationale behind each career move. (Point A) Then describe where you stand now and what your career aspirations are in the short term and in.
Academic success in the MBA and Master’s Program requires a strong undergraduate record, demonstrated by the rigor of your undergraduate program and your grade point average. Applications for the Krannert School of Management must be completed using Purdue’s Graduate School online application. International applicants must follow a slightly altered application process. If you are an international applicant, please carefully review Purdue’s International Application instructions. Applications will not be considered until all required materials have been received. This includes submission of a non-refundable application fee of (U.S. dollars) for domestic applicants and (U.S. dollars) for international applicants, payable online by credit card. Non-degree applicants will not be charged an application fee. Application Deadlines  Please visit our Applications Deadlines page for a complete deadline schedule. A description of application materials is as follows: Completed Online Graduate School Application All sections of the online application must be completed in order for the application to be submitted.  Please note:  The Diversity Fellowship Applicant Essay is not required for admission consideration to our programs. You are welcomed to complete the Diversity Fellowship Essay should you feel you meet the criteria for the Fellowship award. This Fellowship is awarded through the Purdue University Graduate School independently from your Krannert Master Programs admission process. Essay Question  For ease of review, please include the essay question itself above the text of your question response. [Required] Statement of Purpose (500 words max): Please submit a statement introducing yourself to the admissions committee. Some topics you may wish to discuss include a brief academic and professional background, reason for seeking an MBA or Master’s degree at Purdue.
a. Brief academic and professional background b. Reason for seeking an MBA or Master's degree at Purdue c. Reason for seeking an MBA or Master's degree at Purdue d. Desired career path after graduation e. Your thoughts on giving back as a student and as an alumnus Krannert Purdue Required Essay. Integrity:“ What does integrity mean to you? How does integrity relate to building communities of trust in academic, personal and professional settings? What expectations should Purdue have towards its students with regards to academic integrity? What consequences should students who do not uphold these standards face?  Krannert Purdue Optional Essay. If you feel there are any parts of your application that require additional explanation, or if there is any additional information you wish to share with the admissions committee, please use this optional essay as an opportunity to do so. Cornell Johnson   .
Academic success in the MBA and Master’s Program requires a strong undergraduate record, demonstrated by the rigor of your undergraduate program and your grade point average. Applications for the Krannert School of Management must be completed using Purdue’s Graduate School online application. International applicants must follow a slightly altered application process. If you are a Permanent Resident, non-U.S. Citizen, please provide a copy of your alien registration/green card within the online application. Permanent residents who do not provide a copy of an alien registration number will be reclassified as an international student for admission consideration and fees. Applications will not be considered until all required materials have been received. This includes submission of a non-refundable application fee of (U.S. dollars) for domestic applicants and (U.S. dollars) for international applicants, payable online by credit card. Non-degree applicants will not be charged an application fee. Sponsored Students:  Select Summer 2016 on the admissions application for your mandatory start in the Business English Bootcamp program. Please visit our Applications Deadlines page for a complete deadline schedule. A description of application materials is as follows: Completed online application.  All sections of the Purdue Graduate School online application must be completed in order for the application to be submitted.  Please note: The Diversity Fellowship Applicant Essay is not required for admission consideration to our programs. You are welcomed to complete the Diversity Fellowship Essay should you feel you meet the criteria for the Fellowship award. This Fellowship is awarded through the Purdue University Graduate School independently from your Krannert Master Programs admission process. Essay Questions For ease of review, please include the essay question.