Georgetown MBA Announces Early Action Deadline and Dean’s Fellowship, Admissions Essays Updated

Georgetown MBA Admissions is now accepting Full-time, Flex MBA, and Flex MBA Online program applications for the fall 2025 semester, including a new early action deadline on September 9, 2024 – one month earlier than previous application cycles. 

The application includes two revised essay prompts and an updated video prompt to provide prospective students with more opportunities to share their unique experiences, passions, and personal interests throughout the application process.

Additionally, Full-time MBA early action candidates may also be eligible for consideration for the inaugural Dean’s Fellowship. This prestigious scholarship will be granted to a select group of high-merit early-action admits who will enhance McDonough’s diverse community. Dean’s Fellows will receive financial support, networking opportunities with alumni and key administrators, exclusive mentorship from MBA faculty, and a unique master class. 

“The early action deadline is for those who are confident that Georgetown is the right fit for their academic and personal goals,” said Sudipta Dasmohapatra, senior associate dean of MBA programs at Georgetown McDonough. “We are pleased to offer the Dean’s Fellowship to recognize this commitment to our community and support them financially, professionally, and personally as they arrive on the Hilltop.”

This year’s written essays include three topics: focusing on fostering a diverse community; the Jesuit value of cura personalis, or care of the whole person; and the legacy one hopes to achieve on the Hilltop. As with previous years, students only choose one essay to submit with their application materials. 

Looking beyond professional and academic achievements, applicants also have an opportunity to submit a video essay to highlight their interests outside of work. Prospective students are asked to share what has recently brought them joy outside of work in one minute or less, whether it be a new hobby, a fun adventure, or a simple pleasure. The video essay builds upon the written essay options, which helps the admissions team curate a unique portfolio of students who bring varying personal and professional life experiences to the program. 

To increase program accessibility and reduce economic hardship, the MBA programs also offer application fee reductions and waivers for those with low to no income levels, are members of specific groups, and/or attend certain Georgetown McDonough events. 

The early action deadline closes on September 9, 2024, and the round 1 deadline closes on October 1, 2024. To learn more about the application process, please visit msb.georgetown.edu/mba/application-components.

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