MBA (STEM) 

at Ohio State University, Columbus

You will be required to provide two references (name, email, phone) that we reserve the right to contact if we feel the need to do so to reach an admission decision.? ?Typically, your references should be from a professional context (example: supervisor).

Choose individuals who can attest to your?

• Professional career/development?
• Leadership
• Scholarship
• Personal character/personality

Letters of recommendation are not required for this program (only contact info for two references).

You will be required to complete a written essay response. The essay question gives you the opportunity to present yourself more fully to our MBA Admissions Committee and to provide insight into your experiences, goals, and thought processes.

Essay Topic

What are your short-term career goals and long-term career goals? How/why will an MBA help you achieve those goals?

Maximum length: One single-sided page,11-size font minimum (no margin requirement)

Supplemental Essay - Optional

The optional supplemental essay can be used to address any circumstances you’d like the Admissions Committee to be aware of (gaps in work history, explaining your quant ability through work experience, past academic performance, test waiver requests, etc.). This is a valuable opportunity to speak directly to the committee or highlight something not in the rest of your application.

Students who request a GRE/GMAT/EA test waiver may write an optional supplemental essay to clarify how they meet the outlined criteria. The admissions committee will utilize this in consideration of a waiver permission. 

Maximum words: 500