Yale University School of Management
Yale MBA Application Deadlines for 2025-2026 / Class of 2028
Round 1
Application Deadline: September 10, 2025
Decision release: December 4, 2025
Round 2
Application deadline: January 5, 2025
Decision release: March 19, 2026
Round 3
Application deadline: April 14, 2026
Decision release: May 14, 2026
The following are the main essay questions on the 2025-2026 / class of 2028 Yale MBA application:
We want to know what matters to you. The questions below are designed to help us gain insight into your background, passions, motivations, responsibilities, ideals, identities, challenges, or aspirations, depending on where you take your response.
Choose One Required Essay
Please respond to one (1) of the three essay prompts below.
Essay Option 1
Describe the biggest commitment you have ever made.
Why is this commitment meaningful to you and what actions have you taken to support it? (500 words)
Essay Option 2
Describe the community that has been most meaningful to you.
What is the most valuable thing you have gained from being a part of this community and what is the most important thing you have contributed to this community? (500 words)
Essay Option 3
Describe the most significant challenge you have faced.
How have you confronted this challenge and how has it shaped you as a person? (500 words)
Optional – Additional Information
If any aspect of your application requires additional explanation, you can address it in the Optional Information section below. Please note, you should use the specific prompts provided in the Work Experience section to address gaps in work experience or choice of recommender. The Optional Information section is truly optional – if no aspect of your application requires further explanation, you should leave this section blank. (200 words)
Re-applicant Essay
Since your last application, please discuss any significant updates to your candidacy, including changes in your personal or professional life, additional coursework, or extracurricular/volunteer activities. (200 words maximum; required for all reapplicants)
For more information, visit the Yale SOM admissions website. Reapplicants should visit the Reapplication page.
Disclaimer: the information provided on this page is for reference only. Applicants are strongly advised to visit the admissions website link provided above to confirm essay prompts, deadlines, and other application information.