shaselai wrote:
nikhilfotedar wrote:
Submitted 3.5 hrs before the deadline!!! Had a nervous breakdown when I read clear admit's post on the meaning of the second essay, deleted my essay, wrote a new one on the last day lol . The looooong wait starts now!
what was the meaning? i took it as what it is...
This is what clear admit has to say:
"New to Darden’s application, this essay gives students the opportunity to discuss how a world event has impacted their perception of leadership. It’s important that applicants follow Darden’s instructions and offer their observations on global leadership as well as more personal examples. The latter offers applicants the opportunity to present the adcom with insights into their professional and extracurricular involvements, by discussing their work with superiors and/or their own leadership efforts. Providing the adcom with a quick view into one’s career history or out of work involvements will help applicants highlight their unique experiences and thus stand out from the rest of the pool.
Applicants may also do well to discuss how their career goals have been affected by this global event and/or their changing perspectives on leadership. For example, discussing the management of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico might make sense for someone who has career plans in the energy industry, while someone interested in starting a microfinance organization might want to discuss the leadership of Haitian relief after the earthquake. No matter what global event you choose and how it has affected your perception of leadership, the admissions committee is looking for applicants who are clearly attuned to current realities, have strong ideas on leadership, can adapt to changing circumstances, and are using all of these opinions to proactively plan for his or her post-MBA days."