highhopes wrote:
I think if you clarify your goals well, the majors that you are pursuing can probably be inferred. But, on the other hand, it is probably a good idea to mention something about the curriculum, academics is a big portion of B-school and there must be some reason that Kellogg is on top of your list.
I struggled with essay three as well, the consultants all seemed to indicate that you couldn't have anything new, which seemed unfortunate with the already limited real estate the essays give you. I read this in Business Week, which was from a chat with Beth Flye. It's from a couple years ago when they had a similar question.
Q: Kellogg's third essay asks applicants to evaluate their own file. Should they include new information or base responses on what's presented in the rest of the application?
Flye: That's a matter of personal preference. If an applicant sees that as a good opportunity to submit something new, that's fine. At the same time, we do have an optional essay that allows an applicant to share pertinent information that hasn't been shared anyplace else.
Tough call on the third essay isn't it? I mean, people say we should use this essay to "sell our personality". Yet, I see no place to really show that besides the options in essay 4. It seems like contradictory advice in a sense given the sequence of the essay topics. Can I make a direct reference to essay 4 in essay 3 or is that way too convoluted an approach? Your input will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Pranav