{"id":20472,"date":"2013-08-28T07:24:42","date_gmt":"2013-08-28T14:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=20472"},"modified":"2013-08-28T04:30:20","modified_gmt":"2013-08-28T11:30:20","slug":"maximize-your-mba-application-every-essay-needs-a-point","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/maximize-your-mba-application-every-essay-needs-a-point\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximize Your MBA Application: Every Essay Needs a Point"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Maximize_Your_MBA\"<\/a>This is the second post our new series, <\/em>Maximize Your MBA Application: 5 Tips for Succinct Essays<\/a>. Follow the series on the blog <\/a>or download our special report<\/a> to learn the tips and tricks needed to focus on the critical and trim your essays down to the limits, without sacrificing valuable content.<\/em><\/p>\n

Section 2: Every Essay Needs a Point<\/strong><\/p>\n

The current trend towards fewer and shorter essays means that applicants have less space to relate their thoughts to the admissions committee. To make the most of your space, you\u2019ll need to write tight, concise essays with a strong, unifying theme. Without your central theme, your essay will meander all over the place, and with a short essay<\/a>, you will not have the time or space to wrap up your loose ends.<\/p>\n

Here are a few tips you can use to develop a strong theme for each MBA essay:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Answer the question<\/a>.<\/strong> You may go into the essay writing process with a clear idea of what you want to write about. That\u2019s great \u2013 but if you don\u2019t answer the given question, the adcom won\u2019t be impressed. When choosing a theme or main idea to write about, be sure that the one you choose answers the essay question<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Stay focused.<\/strong> A good essay is a focused essay in which each paragraph directly relates to or supports the theme. If your subsequent paragraphs don\u2019t relate to or support your theme, then either your theme isn\u2019t strong enough or your paragraphs aren\u2019t persuasive enough and need to be rewritten. Cut anything that isn\u2019t directly relevant to your core idea.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Provide examples<\/a>.<\/strong> Convince the reader of your main point by using concrete examples that prove that your theme is logical and credible. For instance, if you are writing about the importance of careful listening to leadership, you should give examples from your experience that show why<\/em> listening is important or the benefits of listening to a leader. Weave your personal story of listening and leadership into your discussion of benefits. Or better yet, make it the focus that exemplifies the lessons and benefits of this particular leadership attribute.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Don\u2019t forget your conclusion.<\/strong> Wrap up your ideas and tie them with a big bow in the last paragraph or sentence of your essay. This will reinforce your theme and bring your essay full-circle.<\/p>\n

Remember, with a shorter essay, you\u2019ll have less space to complete these objectives. Paragraphs do not need to be long and you do not need to make a million points. You just need to be sure that your theme is clear and that you provide an example or two to support it. Stay focused and write concisely, and you\u2019ll nail those essays with no problem!<\/p>\n

This post is excerpted from the Accepted.com special report, Maximize Your MBA Application: 5 Tips for Succinct Essays<\/a>. To download the entire free special report, click here<\/a>.<\/em>
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