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Yale EMBA Application Deadlines and Essay Tips: 2023-2024

Yale EMBA candidates can now begin working on their essays for the 2023-2024 application cycle. This year, the Yale EMBA application includes three required essays and one optional essay.

To better assess whether the Yale EMBA program could be a good match for you, visit the school’s latest class profile for the class of 2025. On average, the Yale EMBA class of 2025 had 14 years of professional experience and 46% had an advanced degree.

The class is made up of 44% women, 28% students born outside the US, and 47% US underrepresented students of color.

Below, Personal MBA Coach has noted the 2023-2024 Yale EMBA application deadlines along with our tips for writing this year’s Yale EMBA essays.

The 2023-2024 Yale EMBA Application Deadlines Are:

Round 1: October 1, 2023

Round 2: January 29, 2024

Round 3: March 20, 2024

2023-2024 Yale EMBA Essays:

Yale emba essay 1: at this point in your life and career, why do you wish to pursue an executive mba (250 words maximum).

We recommend that you think of essay 1 and essay 2 as two parts of the same essay (in fact, last year there was one essay which combined essays 1 and 2). Essay 1 is a somewhat traditional “goals/why MBA” essay: You want to link where you are today with where you want to go in your future.

Start by briefly telling the admissions committee where you are in your career, what you do, and what skills and abilities you have mastered. Then share your goals, both short-term and long-term, as specifically as you can. To find out more about how to effectively articulate your post-MBA goals, check out this blog .

With only 250 words, there is no room to talk about “why Yale” in this first essay.

Yale EMBA Essay 2: In what ways is the Yale School of Management uniquely positioned to help you achieve your goals? (250 words maximum)

In essay 2, you will want to show HOW a Yale EMBA will help you to achieve the goals you just discussed by stating the skills you want to develop and the new knowledge you are hoping to master through the Yale EMBA program.

Then, you want to spend the bulk of the essay telling the Yale Admissions Committee how you will spend your time at Yale SOM. Be sure to share specifics about each class or program to show not only that you have researched the school in detail but also to show what you are interested in and how these experiences will prepare you for your future goals. Yale SOM knows what it offers, so you do not need to tell them: tell them why it matters to you.

Your area of focus, classes, initiatives—singularly and together they should show that you have thoughtfully traced a path for yourself at Yale and that awarding you a spot in the EMBA program is justified by your intent, plan, and promise.

Yale EMBA Essay 3: The mission of the Yale School of Management is to educate leaders for business and society. What is an issue that you are passionate about, and how would the MBA for Executives program help drive your impact? (350 words maximum)

In prior years, Yale asked applicants to cite a shocking statistic. This year, Yale has broadened this essay (while shortening its length), instructing applicants to state an issue they are passionate about. With this essay, you want to show the Yale admissions committee what actually matters to you and HOW you will drive change.

The issue selected should fit your story in some way. This can be an issue you are personally passionate about or something in your professional field. As you discuss the issue, the why will matter just as much as the what. So if you are going to state you are passionate about the environment, tell the reader what sparked this passion.

Then, the bulk of this essay should focus on what you will DO to drive change. So perhaps you work in the consumer packaged goods industry, and you have a vision to leverage technology to drive packaging sustainability. You would want to detail that here. Give the reader a reason to believe you will be successful by laying out a plan of action. Ideally, it will be clear where a Yale EMBA fits in and how you will use your education to drive your success in this venture.

Optional Information: If any aspect of your candidacy needs further explanation (unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, academic performance, promotions or recognitions, etc.), please provide a brief description here. (200 words maximum)

Yale EMBA candidates should choose to respond to the optional essay question only if they have specific extenuating circumstances. Find out more about how and when to answer optional essay prompts here .

For those seeking guidance throughout the EMBA application process, Personal MBA Coach is here to help maximize your chances of admission via our Executive MBA admissions consulting packages .

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The EMBA Admissions Team’s Top Tips for Applicants

Advice for putting together your best application, from resume to recommendation and beyond.

Our Round 1 application deadline is just a few weeks away! We’re looking forward to reading your applications and getting to know you. Here’s some advice from our team to consider as you complete the application process.

Your resume is a great place to start your application and showcase your skills, leadership and work experience to the admissions committee. Plan to limit your resume to one or two pages. It’s important to provide your professional history, educational background and trajectory, but keep this part of your application succinct. Use your resume to tell us about yourself; feel free to briefly include non-professional experience (volunteer work, committees, or activities) that has shaped you on a more personal level. Be sure to proofread and use spell-check before you submit! —Liz Lewis, associate director of admissions

Each year, we work fastidiously to build an incredibly dynamic and diverse cohort. We thoughtfully review each candidate’s individual profile while taking care to consider their potential to contribute to the cohort as a whole. As you develop your application, be sure to focus on the unique perspective and voice you bring to the table. These can be expressed by sharing your leadership experience, functional roles, career trajectory, academic background, management style, or personal values and interests. It’s important to convey who you are to the admissions committee—communicating how the program would positively impact you and what you would offer to your potential classmates. —Emily Whitehouse, associate director of admissions

Identifying recommenders is often stressful for applicants. A current supervisor who knows you professionally and can speak to your current work and accomplishments makes a great first recommender. I’d advise applicants to connect with recommenders as soon as possible and have a conversation to remind them of your contributions to your company so that they can write you a great letter. Be sure they know the application deadline so that they have plenty of time to craft and submit their letter, and so that your application isn’t missing a critical component when it’s time for the committee to review your file. —Wendy Tsung, assistant dean

Another important area to consider is standardized testing. We are among a group of schools that requires the submission of a score as part of our holistic application review process, and we value this opportunity to consider your readiness for an EMBA program. We accept any one of three exams: the Executive Assessment (EA), GMAT, or GRE. I recommend the EA, because this 90-minute exam is relatively short and requires less prep time—key for a busy working professional. Check out our recent webinar on the EA for more information and tips, and be sure to sign up for a test date well in advance of your EMBA application deadlines. When those deadlines loom, you’ll be glad to have the test in your rearview mirror! —David Daniel, associate director of operations and marketing

We really want to get to know you personally. Your essays and the new optional video questions give you the opportunity to introduce yourself to the admissions committee and to let your character and personality shine through. In the essays, we are interested in learning about your skills and accomplishments, your leadership abilities, and your goals and objectives for pursuing an executive MBA at this point in your career. More specifically, why do you want to do this at Yale?

The essays are short, so I recommend getting right to the point. They should have a beginning, a middle, and an end (just like when you wrote essays in high school!) and they should engage the reader so we will want to read more. You’re welcome to ask a friend to review, but keep in mind that this should be entirely your own work—we also encourage you to review our AI statement at the beginning of the application for guidelines on appropriate use of AI in this process. Of course, don’t forget to check for spelling mistakes and other errors! —Keith Gallinelli, director of admissions

We hope you find these tips helpful and that you’ll take the time to get to know us this year! An MBA is a major investment, and it’s important that you explore how a program aligns with your personal trajectory, goals, and mission. This research will be invaluable for you in deciding where to apply and putting forth the strongest and most authentic application possible. Whether you’re applying in Round 1 or in the spring, now is a great time to begin that journey! You can submit a resume for pre-assessment , join an information session , or attend one of our upcoming webinars . If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] .