Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business
3 required essays, 2 optional for the 2026-27 cycle.
Deadlines
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 16, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 6, 2027 |
| Round 3 | March 31, 2027 |
| Round 4 | June 1, 2027 |
Essays
Goals essay · 100 words · required
In 100 words or less, please share your short-term career goals.
Program supplement · 100 words · required
In 100 words or less, please share your long-term career goals.
Program supplement · 500 words or 1-3 minute video · required
Creative essay: While we know a picture is worth 1000 words, in 500 words or less tell us the story of a photo of your choosing that has significant value in your life experiences.
Program supplement · 500 words · optional
Optional essay: If you have any additional information for the admissions committee or if you wish to clarify any aspect of your application, please use this space.
Program supplement · 500 words · optional
Re-applicant essay (required for re-applicants): Think about the time that has elapsed since you last applied to Rice Business. What actions have you taken to improve your candidacy?
Page references Class of 2029 with 2026-27 dates; Round 4 is for domestic candidates only; deadlines are 11:59 PM CT. The optional essay's closing words after 'clarify any aspect of your application' were cut in the fetch and are lightly completed here. Same prompts as prior cycle.
Checked against business.rice.edu/mba-admissions/guide on September 9, 2026. Programs change their prompts between cycles; confirm on the program’s own page before you submit.
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Common questions
- How many essays does Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business require for 2026-27?
- 3 required and 2 optional, 5 in total. Every prompt is listed on this page word for word, with the length each one states.
- How long should the Rice Jones essays be?
- 100 words. That is the length the program states on its own page, which this record was read from on September 9, 2026.
- When is the Rice Jones 2026-27 deadline?
- Round 1: October 16, 2026. 3 other rounds are listed on this page.