MBA in MBA (Full Time)

For International Only : Applicants who earned or are currently pursuing a degree from a school outside the United States, must submit an official course-by-course evaluation. The course-by-course evaluation must be provided by a NACES member agency and must reflect that the applicant has the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree. If coursework was earned outside the U.S., but the degree was earned in the U.S., only transcripts from all schools are required and those transcripts must be in English.

Official transcripts from all U.S. schools must be sent electronically. All U.S. transcripts must be from an accredited institution recognized by the Department of Education. We require transcripts from all institutions where you have attempted more than 15 credits. Final transcripts must show the degrees you have earned.

Applicants must submit a total of two required essays, based on the questions listed below. It is important to express your original thoughts and incorporate your individual voice in response to these questions. We do not accept general statements of purpose or essays on topics from other applications. Essay 1: What are your specific post-MBA career aspirations and how will this program help you achieve your short- and long-term goals? Please be sure to comment on why now is the right time to pursue a full-time MBA and what aspects of the Johns Hopkins MBA are particularly appealing to you. Essay 2: Carey’s institutional values are Boundless Curiosity, Relentless Advancement, Unwavering Humanity, and Collaborative Leadership. Which of Carey’s four values resonates most with you, and why? Please describe ways you already exemplify that value, as well as how you envision demonstrating this value in your future career. Indicate which question you are answering at the beginning of each essay. Use a 12-point font and double-space your document. Upload both required essays to the online application. Essays should be 300-500 words each.

Who should write your professional recommendation? We suggest asking someone who knows you professionally and who can speak directly about your strengths and experience. A current or former supervisor who can comment on your growth, your potential, and your contributions to your position/team is generally best. Do not focus on the person in your company at the highest level. Whomever you choose, it is recommended that you share your interest in earning an MBA and why you are applying to this program so that they are best positioned to write on your behalf. Academic recommendations are not generally as helpful, especially when only one recommendation is provided. Please use your recommender’s work email address rather than a personal account like Gmail, which will be more closely monitored in our credential verification process. Recommendations from relatives and friends are strongly discouraged. One recommendation is required. We will read up to two.

We require a one-page résumé highlighting your academic achievements and professional experience in a concise manner. Please be sure to your update your résumé with both the months and years of your various work and/or internship experience listed in reverse chronological order. We recommend focusing less on your key responsibilities and more on your quantifiable achievements, demonstrated leadership, and ability to make an impact. Use a professional font sized between 10 – 12 points, and organize your résumé into clear sections. Make sure your content is consistently aligned and thoroughly proofread for any spelling or grammatical errors.