Required Essay 1 The Rice Business experience is designed to inspire our students to become future business leaders. How did your path, from both a professional and a personal perspective, guide you to where you are today, and how will Rice Business fit into where you would like to go next? Please choose only one method of communication that you would like to use for your response: Write an essay (500 word limit) Share a video (one to three minute time limit)

Required Essay 2 Few in history have experienced a global event that has reached all corners of the world. During the impact of recent global activities, we have all been affected in different ways and have had to operate with ambiguity. What was the biggest lesson you learned during this moment in history and how will you carry this lesson forward as a future leader when having to make decisions with incomplete information? (500 word limit)

Required Essay 3 Please choose to answer one of the following prompts: Prompt #1: “What movie, song, or book has most influenced your life and the way you view the world? Why?” Prompt #2: “A picture is worth a thousand words. Choose a picture from your life that you value and tell us the story of that picture – but only in 500 words or less. Feel free to share the photo!” Prompt #3: “Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the United States, and food is a large part of these cultures. If you had to design a 3-course menu to prepare for your future MBA core team, what would be on the menu that showcases more about who you are?” Please choose only one method of communication that you would like to use for your response (you can only submit one video – either for Essay #1 or Essay #3): Write an essay (500 word limit) Share a video (one to three minute time limit)

Optional Essay If you have any additional information for the admissions committee or if you wish to clarify any aspect of your application (including breaks in employment, your choice of recommendation providers, your past academic performance, etc.), you may submit an additional, optional essay. (750 word limit)