MBA Admissions Tips: Kellogg, Emory Goizueta, Rice, SMU Cox & Washington Foster | Part 5

Get MBA admissions tips directly from Northwestern Kellogg, Emory Goizueta, Rice Business, SMU Cox and the University of Washington Foster School of Business. Learn how to approach video essays, MBA interviews, recommendation letters and personal essays. In Part 5 of Clear Admit’s six-part Inside the MBA Admissions Process Webinar Series, admissions representatives explain what they look for beyond test scores and resumes and how to help them understand your goals, personality and potential contributions. IN THIS VIDEO: • Northwestern Kellogg MBA application: What admissions wants to learn from the five video essay questions, why authentic responses matter and how to distinguish your career goals short answers from your main written essay. • Emory Goizueta MBA recommendations: How to choose recommenders who know your work, provide helpful background and manage deadlines. Plus, what Goizueta hopes to learn from your “fun fact” short answer. • Rice MBA essays and interviews: How to approach the photo essay, choose between a written or video response, and prepare for the virtual assessment and admissions interview. • SMU Cox MBA application: What to expect from interviews with admissions and the Career Management Center, how to explain “Why SMU Cox?” and how to approach the “five things your classmates should know” essay. • Washington Foster MBA essays: How to approach the optional “Nurturing Our Community” essay with examples of inclusion and belonging, plus Foster’s perspective on disclosing AI use in your application. The panel also discusses holistic admissions, school fit, professional presentation in video interviews, communicating your impact and researching MBA programs before you apply. You’ll also hear how approaches to AI differ across schools and why your application should reflect your own experiences and voice. ABOUT THIS EVENT Inside the MBA Admissions Process | Part 5 of 6 Recorded September 30, 2026 Hosted by Clear Admit co-founder Graham Richmond EXPLORE THE FULL SERIES View participating schools and event details: https://www.clearadmit.com/2026/07/in... FREE MBA APPLICATION RESOURCES Explore school profiles, essay analyses, interview reports and admissions advice: https://www.clearadmit.com/ Subscribe to Clear Admit for more MBA admissions panels, application tips and conversations with business schools. Which part of your MBA application feels hardest right now: video essays, interviews, recommendations or explaining your career goals? Let us know in the comments. #MBAAdmissions #MBAApplication #ClearAdmit