College of William and Mary Business School MBA Essay Questions, Topics and Sample Essay Response
ESSAY 2001-2002
Question number four is optional. Limit each essay to approximately 800 words.
1. Explain what has led you to want to pursue an MBA, particularly, why an MBA, why William and Mary, and why now? Please address your post-MBA professional goals as part of your response.
2. Describe three (3) personal qualities that you feel would make you a good MBA candidate.
3. What is the most creative solution you have ever used to meet a challenge? Was it successful? If yes, how so? If not, what will you do if confronted with a similar situation in the future?
4. (Optional) If there is any additional information that you believe is important to our assessment of your candidacy, please feel free to include it in your application here.

