Emory University - Goizueta Business School
Below are the application deadlines and essay questions for Emory Goizueta Business school's MBA program 2026-2027 / Class of 2029.
• Round 1 Deadline: September 30, 2026 Notification: December 2, 2026
• Round 2 Deadline: January 6, 2027 Notification: March 22, 2027
• Round 3 Deadline: March 17, 2026 Notification: May 5, 2027
The following are the main essay questions on the 2026-2027 / Class of 2029 Goizueta Business School MBA application:
The essays are an important part of your MBA application because they are an opportunity to tell the MBA Admissions Committee more about yourself. To go beyond your resume bullet points and share more of your story and goals. Please complete the required 3 short answer questions and 2 essay questions below and follow the word limits provided.
Short Answer Questions
(40-word limit each)
Answer all 3 of the short answer questions below. Each response should be no more than 40 words.
1. What are your short-term post-MBA career goals?
2. How will your professional experience and the Goizueta MBA help you to achieve those goals?
3. What’s a fun fact about you that you would like the committee to know?
Essay Questions (300-word limit each)
Answer the 2 essay questions below. Each response should be no more than 300 words.
Essay Question 1.
The former CEO of The Coca-Cola Company and namesake of Goizueta Business School, Roberto C. Goizueta, had a philosophy that he lived by: “If you take risks, you may fail. But if you do not take risks, you will surely fail. The greatest risk of all is to do nothing.” Tell us about something meaningful you’ve been wanting to pursue but haven’t yet. What’s holding you back?
Essay Question 2.
Our lived experiences shaped who we are, the aspirations that we have, and the ways that we show up personally and professionally. Throughout our lives we will continue to have experiences that change, sharpen, and refine us. Tell us about something you’ve come to understand differently over time. What experiences, information, or perspectives contributed to that evolution?
Optional Essay (500-word limit)
Still have more to share? This optional essay is your opportunity to share something you couldn’t find a place for on your application. This is also where you should address anything the committee may question (e.g., gaps in employment, academic challenges, choice of recommender). You can use essay format or bullets. Please identify topics if more than one is addressed.
Video Essay
Telling your story through written essays is an important part of the application, but the video essay lets us hear your words in your own voice. In the required video essay, every candidate will answer a “small talk” question to help the MBA Admissions Committee get to know you. The video essay instructions and link are located in your application portal.
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