{"id":14375,"date":"2012-09-13T12:20:58","date_gmt":"2012-09-13T19:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=14375"},"modified":"2012-09-13T12:22:51","modified_gmt":"2012-09-13T19:22:51","slug":"how-to-squeeze-everything-into-just-a-few-short-essays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/how-to-squeeze-everything-into-just-a-few-short-essays\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Squeeze Everything into Just a Few Short Essays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Happy September, Everyone!<\/p>\n<p>I must admit, I always feel a bit teary-eyed after Labor Day, not quite sure how summer whizzed by so fast.\u00a0\u00a0 I guess it\u2019s still that schoolgirl in me who knows this is the beginning of school.\u00a0 <strong>It\u2019s time to get serious, buckle down and work!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Right about now, your path to b-school probably feels somewhat overwhelming.\u00a0 Right?\u00a0 You\u2019ve got multiple applications. That means letters, interviews and most importantly, essays.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Squeeze Everything into Your MBA Essays\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8XPY9nbu34o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>With regards to essays, a popular question I get asked is: \u201cHow do I know which extra-curriculars to include in the essays and what to leave out?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Simply put, does the admissions committee need to know everything about you?<\/p>\n<p>Yes. And no.<\/p>\n<p>First, think about what kind of person business school is looking for.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specialists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Business Schools are looking for specialists.\u00a0\u00a0 They are not looking for generalists who are <strong>sort of good at a lot of things<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Business schools want to fill their classes with students who will, after school, not only get hired, but also <strong>eventually run the firm<\/strong>.\u00a0 You need to be able to show you have the passion, drive and commitment to someday be a business leader.<\/p>\n<p>That means showing the admissions committee you are focused and passionate.<\/p>\n<p>So should you tell them everything you\u2019ve ever done outside of school? Sure, if you were exceptional at everything you\u2019ve done.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But while most of us are exceptional, not everything we\u2019ve done has been.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To get the full scoop on what to include in your essay, take a look at my latest Tuesday Tip Video:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8XPY9nbu34o\"><strong>How to Squeeze Everything Into A Few Short Essay Questions<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Are you struggling with what to omit and what to include?\u00a0 Leave a comment below and share your dilemma - we can help.<\/p>\n<p>Now, have fun writing.<\/p>\n<p>Until next time,<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stacy_sig.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Stacy_sig\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stacy_sig.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"71\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p><em id=\"yiv1793830635yui_3_2_0_28_1340659921821143\">If you are looking for guidance on your <\/em>MBA <em id=\"yiv1793830635yui_3_2_0_28_1340659921821143\">application, Stacy Blackman Consulting can help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\/hourly\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">hourly<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\/process\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">comprehensive<\/a> consulting services. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\/contact\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Contact us<\/a> to learn more. Visit the website for <a title=\"Stacy Blackman reviews\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stacyblackman.com\/testimonials\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Stacy Blackman Reviews<\/a>, and check out the company\u2019s e-publications for more in depth school-by-school guidance.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy September, Everyone! 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