Basic Criteria: Are completely written; are fully developed; avoid clichés; demonstrate an interest in business development and management.

Competitive Criteria: Demonstrate excellent, mature writing skills; the presence of a voice and personal writing style; critical thinking; ownership of the ideas presented; self-awareness; genuine interest in and connection with concepts and concerns relevant to entrepreneurship.

Basic Criteria: Are completely written; are fully developed; avoid clichés; demonstrate an interest in business development and management.

Competitive Criteria: Demonstrate excellent, mature writing skills; the presence of a voice and personal writing style; critical thinking; ownership of the ideas presented; self-awareness; genuine interest in and connection with concepts and concerns relevant to entrepreneurship.

Issue Essay

Basic Criteria: Demonstrates grasp of what constitutes a business related issue; develops some significant points.

Competitive Criteria: Demonstrates understanding of entrepreneurial perspective; connects international implications; shows original thinking; makes significant points and develops them fully.

Academic Record

Basic Criteria: Strong transcript. Strong test scores.

Competitive Criteria: Overall, consistent academic strength. Student takes challenging courses and performs well.

Extracurriculars Resume

Basic Criteria: Reveals some leadership and an above average level of energy for becoming involved in activities outside of the classroom.

Competitive Criteria: Reveals leadership, a respect for service and a high level of energy; reveals a trend for participating in business-related activities or activities employing skills that can apply to entrepreneurship; demonstrates creativity and initiative in seeking out special activities or opportunities, especially those that have an entrepreneurial connection.

References

Basic Criteria: Rate candidate above average or excellent in most categories. Are general positive.

Competitive Criteria: Rate candidate very strong, provide specific evidence of independence, creativity, initiative, analytical thinking, strong communication skills, ability to work with others, respect for diversity and ability to accept and apply criticism.