Essay topics and instructions: Choose one of the three topics below and draft a 400 to 600-word (one page) essay in a Word or PDF document. Essays must be in English and do not require any specific formatting or citations.

1. Why are you interested in earning an MBA? What is your motivation? What 3 things do you hope to accomplish during your leadership journey at JWMI and why? Include a closing paragraph detailing your action plan for maintaining academic success in the MBA program.

2. Are leaders born or made? Explain. How does your position on this topic align with your leadership journey? Include a closing paragraph detailing your action plan for maintaining academic success in the MBA program.

3. Describe the attributes of a mentor or role model who has shaped your vision of great leadership. Reflect on your background, your unique perspectives, and strengths and describe how you hope to grow as a leader in the Jack Welch Management Institute MBA program. Include a closing paragraph detailing your action plan for maintaining academic success in the MBA program.