Please choose one of the following questions and respond. Your essay should not exceed two double-spaced pages. Option #1: At Mendoza, we encourage our students, faculty, and staff to Ask More of Business. We embrace a threefold commitment to achieve this goal: Individual Integrity Effective Organizations Greater Good Tell us about an experience in which you lived out one of those values. Option #2: The University of Notre Dame was founded in 1842, by Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C, with a mission to become “one of the most powerful means for doing good in this country”. In 1879, Father Sorin's vision for Notre Dame appeared to be at a sudden, abrupt end. A massive fire destroyed the building that housed virtually the entire University. Instead of giving up, Father Sorin interpreted the fire as a sign that he had dreamed too small, and decided to rebuild, bigger and better than ever. That Main Building still stands today, topped by the gleaming Golden Dome, not only as an iconic campus building, but as an ongoing symbol of perseverance and vision. Tell us the story of a time in your own life or career when you had to overcome an obstacle, start over, or rebuild. Option #3: We seek students who will become active, engaged members of our student body. Tell us about how you were able to make an impact at your alma mater, in your workplace, or in your community.

Slide Presentation Effective communication is a central skill for managers and visual presentations are an important and frequent method of communication. Demonstrate your ability to clearly, concisely and persuasively communicate by telling us about yourself, using a short slide presentation. Please consider the following guidelines when creating your presentation: a. You are free to share anything about yourself that you think would be of value to the Admissions Committee. b. You may create your slides in any software that works for you, but you must save and upload in the MS Powerpoint format (.ppt or .pptx). c. Do not use audio or video files. d. There is a strict maximum of four slides, but you may provide fewer than four if you choose. e. Please be assured that the Admissions Committee will read your essay, your resume, and your transcripts in detail. Your slides are an opportunity to go beyond your academic and work history and demonstrate your fit for the Notre Dame community.

Optional - Personal Statement / Additional Information If there is information that you would like to share with the Admissions Committee that does not appear elsewhere in your application, you may choose to submit a personal statement. For example, if your undergraduate GPA does not represent your true capabilities, a personal statement is your opportunity to address any relevant circumstances that impacted your performance. Please limit your optional statement to one page, typed and double-spaced.