{"id":14179,"date":"2012-09-13T10:50:29","date_gmt":"2012-09-13T17:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=14179"},"modified":"2012-09-13T11:25:26","modified_gmt":"2012-09-13T18:25:26","slug":"3-tips-for-showing-strengths-in-your-application-essays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/3-tips-for-showing-strengths-in-your-application-essays\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips for Showing Strengths in Your Application Essays"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>One of most important pieces of advice I can give you regarding your personal statements<\/a> and application essays is this: Show, don\u2019t tell.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are three tips to help you achieve this must-have writing goal:<\/p>\n

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  1. <\/strong>Show the steps you\u2019ve taken.<\/strong> If you are writing about a goal<\/a> you achieved or a project you completed, providing the step-by-step process you followed will add depth and validity to your claims. \u201cWithin six months I was promoted to Junior Account Manager\u201d is not nearly as compelling as spelling out the specific measures you took to obtain the recognition that landed you your fast-tracked promotion. Similarly, don\u2019t just tell the adcom that you have overcome your weakness of procrastination; instead, show them by giving concrete examples of specific things you\u2019ve done to become a more efficient person.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Provide examples of strengths and skills. <\/strong>You say that you are creative, mature, and an excellent leader. But how? What have you done specifically and what impact have you made on your teammates\/co-workers\/company\/community\/world-at-large? Saying that you\u2019re creative won\u2019t cut it; instead share a story<\/a> or paint a picture (with words) that truly depicts the creative workings of your mind.<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Offer details whenever possible.<\/strong> Your story of success will be more believable and more memorable if you provide a few details. Remember, when showing instead of just telling about your achievements, your readers are going to want to see a picture of who you are and what you\u2019ve done. Add vibrant details \u2013 talk about the number of people on your team; the amount of money you raised; the eager and nervous feelings you experienced while launching your new product; the fear you felt, followed by the extreme remorse, and then the resolve to do better that you experienced when you botched a project \u2013 all these details will add color and life to the picture you\u2019re painting for the adcom.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Boastful claims like, \u201cI am a team leader\u201d or \u201cI have excellent communication skills\u201d won\u2019t do much to convince the adcom of your strengths if they\u2019re not backed up with evidence. Remember when writing your essays: show, don\u2019t tell.<\/p>\n

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    This article originally appeared on the Accepted Admissions Consulting Blog<\/a>, the official blog of Accepted.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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