How to apply (2019)

The application period starts on the April 1st, 2019, and will be open until the July 14th, 2019 (inclusive). In the 2019/2020 academic year, we offer scholarships for students applying to the Master's Program in Business and Financial Economics at the Kyiv School of Economics. An application will include a standardised form with information about the applicant, as well as (1) CV and (2) essay. All information and documents must be provided in English.

In the 2019/2020 academic year, the essay topic is «What matters to you, and why?».

Requirements for essays: No more than 2000 words. In English.

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General tips

1. The worst application is one that was never sent. Please keep in mind however that professionalism and accuracy are both important criteria that we take into consideration when making a final decision.
2. We will apply the very same criteria that are in use by the admission committees of the programmes in the most prominent academic institutions, as well as HR departments of leading companies in relevant industries.
3. You may find many great recommendations and tips on poetsandquants.com, fless.pro and wallstreetoasis.com, as well as on official websites of management consulting companies and leading academic institutions offering MBA programmes.

Tips on writing a good CV

1. A good CV is always one page long.
2. Be specific. No generalisations allowed in the CV. Quantify as much as possible.
3. Do not add your photo, date of birth or physical address.
4. Do not use online CV builders or services.
5. It takes at least 2-3 days to write a good CV.

Tips on writing a good essay

1. Your essay should not rephrase your CV. Use it as an opportunity to stand out and tell us something about yourself that would prove that you’re different from other applicants.
2. Avoid cliches and do not write an autobiography (until you really have something special to write about). We have your CV to see your life journey and progress. Once you write your essay, give it to someone who knows you well and ask if they recognize you from it and if it paints you in your best light.
3. Be sincere and honest. Don’t try to fit our imaginary expectations. Be the human you are and show us your actual thoughts, deeds, and stories.
4. Do your research. Find essays of people who landed offers from top universities and see how they tackled them.
5. One cannot write a really good essay overnight. It takes at least two weeks to do it properly.