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Learn to distinguish between confidence and arrogance on your business school application.
One of the big discussions that comes up consistently in business school admissions is how to apply to business school successfully and grab the good life you deserve; in particular, one of the biggest irritants we hear admissions officers and deans complain about is an application that treads on the wrong side of the line between confident and arrogant.
In the process of applying to become an MBA, confidence in yourself is an invaluable asset. Unfortunately, it’s easy to go too far and come across as arrogant, entitled, or over-proud– characteristics that definitely rub admissions committees (like most of us) the wrong way.
TIP: Negativity is not a sign of confidence.
When you are trying too hard to come across as confident, it’s extremely easy to give the impression of arrogance. If you feel the need to display your confidence by talking down to people, placing yourself above others, or acting disrespectfully, you look arrogant, not confident.
TIP: Don’t try to fake it.
Your business school application is an incredibly important step toward your future, and if you are planning on proving your ability by displaying your innate superiority to all beings, you are greatly diminishing your chances of business school success, even with a great GPA and excellent LSAT scores.
TIP: Show, don’t tell.
Remember that you don’t need to fake confidence, you already have it. Show your ability and your humility instead of telling admissions committees how awesome you are– your belief in yourself will shine through.
Don’t commit any of the above mistakes on your MBA applications!
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