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Contributing back to the program question [#permalink] New post   27 Dec 2006, 17:02
Question.. I'm currently working on an essay in regards to how I plan on contributing back to the mba program.

during my undergrad, I served on the president's student advsory council. We were hand picked by the president to serve on the council and were essentially the direct liasons between the student body and the president. We offered guidance to items as small as food in the cafeteria and parking to admissions and alumni donation. It was a great experience, but I'm having trouble articulating this in my essay as an example of how I can contribute...

Obviously the purpose of the council was to represent the student body and better the campus community, but I'm not sure what the correct counterpart in an MBA program would be.

Would it be appropriate to correlate this experience to joining mba clubs? I just do not want to sound to pompous like I'm going to throw in my 2 cents on everything. Thanks!
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[#permalink] New post   27 Dec 2006, 21:48
Uh...... yes.

This is exactly the kind of thing you want to write because it shows WHY you want to be part of XYZ club (just make sure theres some relationship of course - dont say you want to join the Investment Banking Club because you like Student Government) and more importantly, makes it BELIEVABLE while also showing them your previous leadership or teamwork experiences, important to your eventual success at any MBA program.

I promise you a good search on schools websites will find a similar club.
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[#permalink] New post   28 Dec 2006, 06:21
If it is Notre Dame you can do it either as...

while you are there on campus (what you would bring to the table)

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what you will contribute back later after graduation...


I thought the wording was interesting as one could have thought they were asking for either. I called them to clearify and they said they want essays of both flavors. So you can't go wrong whether you do it the first or the second way... assuming you do it well either way of course. :)
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[#permalink] New post   28 Dec 2006, 07:54
Speaking of Notre Dame's Essays:

1st Essay: Career goals

2nd Essay: Contribute back to program.

3rd essay : What do you do for fun

I am having trouble thinking of where to put a lot of stuff that i want the adcom to know.
None of the 3 essays gives me any space to write my carefully crafted stores about professional leadership achievements and result oriented team work. Such Topics are blatantly asked in seperate questions by schools such as CMU Tepper. Is there any place i can squeeze this stuff for Notre Dame.

I seem to have some overalapping content in essay 2 and 3.. I wanted to harp on my achievements in sports and how i might be able to start a sports-club etc in 2. However that would preclude sports in essay 3.. So really i am having trouble painting a full picture for the adcom folks at Notre dame given their 3 essay questions.
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[#permalink] New post   28 Dec 2006, 09:24
Mark4124 wrote:
If it is Notre Dame you can do it either as...

while you are there on campus (what you would bring to the table)

or

what you will contribute back later after graduation...


I thought the wording was interesting as one could have thought they were asking for either. I called them to clearify and they said they want essays of both flavors. So you can't go wrong whether you do it the first or the second way... assuming you do it well either way of course. :)


Thanks everyone.

Yes this is the Notre Dame essay. For clarification, are they asking for both in the same essay? Contributing while in the program and contributing as an alumni?

I want to tackle both because as part of my current job, I've recruited and interviewed associates, held information sessions on project management, etc.. I think this showcases activity that alumni will be asked to do.. Thanks everyone!
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[#permalink] New post   29 Dec 2006, 12:10
Speaking of the notre dame essays...

The only guidance provided was limit your essays to 2 pages each. Is this single spaced? Double spaced?

The office is closed so I thought I would solicit advice here.. thanks!
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