{"id":26695,"date":"2014-12-12T16:12:08","date_gmt":"2014-12-12T23:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=26695"},"modified":"2014-12-12T16:12:09","modified_gmt":"2014-12-12T23:12:09","slug":"mit-sloan-fellows-2015-essay-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/mit-sloan-fellows-2015-essay-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"MIT Sloan Fellows 2015 Essay Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MIT-Campus\"<\/a>Your three MIT Sloan Fellows essays must collectively convey the unmistakable message that you surpass your peers through consistently outstanding impact, and that you are destined to become a leader in your company and even industry. Simultaneously, the essays must convey fit with MIT Sloan<\/a>\u2019s enduring emphasis on being an innovative leader and agent of change. Use the three essays to present different aspects of your accomplishments and your character, to show that you envision and drive change, and to portray your rightful place in the \u201cglobal leadership community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Essays:<\/b><\/p>\n

Statement of Objectives: What are your immediate (1 - 5 years) and ultimate (>15 years) professional objectives for attending the program? Specifically, please indicate your objectives and how they fit with the purposes of the MIT Sloan Fellows Program. How would your unique background contribute to the diversity of the Sloan Fellows community? (500 words or less, limited to one page)<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break this question into its three parts: <\/span><\/p>\n

First, your professional objectives<\/b>. Be specific about position, company\/industry, expected scope of responsibilities, and vision for what you want to accomplish. Give more detail for the 1-5 year segment. For the longer term goals, show direction \u2013 but not as detailed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Second, your objectives\u2019 fit with the program.<\/b> Identify and describe specific aspects of your objectives that align with the values and purposes of the program. Focus on the 2-3 key elements of this fit \u2013 fewer, with thoughtful discussion, is far better than a \u201claundry list\u201d of fit points.<\/span><\/p>\n

Third, your potential contributions to the community.<\/b> Again, focus on the 2-3 key aspects. \u201cUnique background\u201d certainly could refer to professional background, and it can also include other relevant, interesting experiences if they represent a potential contribution, such as intimate knowledge of a poorly represented geographic region. This section can be tricky \u2013 interesting facts alone don\u2019t show potential contribution<\/a>; you need to add your insight to make it meaningful.<\/span><\/p>\n

Essay 1<\/strong>: Discuss an event in your life that has defined who you are today. (500 words or less, limited to one page)<\/p>\n

This question essentially asks for a story. Also, note \u201cevent\u201d \u2013 it can cover a big range, from personal or family events, to large, geopolitical events (unfortunately, war comes to mind). Balance the \u201cinterest factor\u201d with the actual influence on you \u2013 while it\u2019s great to have an inherently intriguing topic, the point of the essay is not the drama or rarity of the event; rather it is (a) the influence of the event on you and (b) your perception of that influence, and of how you responded and grew. MIT has always had an interest in your self-understanding and your responsiveness, and this essay continues that trend.<\/span><\/p>\n

With only 500 words, don\u2019t waste any on a \u201cconventional\u201d intro that gives the ending away. First tell the story<\/a>, then add a paragraph reflecting on why and how the event was formative.<\/span><\/p>\n

Essay 2:<\/strong> Tell us about a personal or professional decision in which you took a minority perspective in a group and what did you learn about yourself from this experience. (500 words or less, limited to one page)<\/p>\n

Another story; follow the above suggested format and structure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since the first essay will likely involve a somewhat older event, I suggest using a recent story for this essay, to make the essay do \u201cdouble duty\u201d strategically by also showing you performing in a high-stakes, challenging situation. Whether or not you win over the group to your view is not important for this essay. Rather, the quality of your evaluation<\/i> of your effort \u2013 how insightful, frank, and nuanced it is \u2013 will matter a lot. It won\u2019t hurt to briefly mention how you\u2019ve since then applied the learning as well. <\/span><\/p>\n

Second deadline: <\/b>January 5, 2015<\/p>\n

\"Give<\/a>\"Cindy<\/a>By Cindy Tokumitsu<\/a>, co-author of The EMBA Edge<\/a>, and author of the free special report, \u201cAce the EMBA<\/a>.\u201d Cindy has helped MBA applicants get accepted to top EMBA programs around the world. She is delighted to help you too!<\/em><\/p>\n

Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 A Transformational Year: The MIT Sloan Fellows Program<\/a>
\n\u2022 MIT EMBA 2015 Essay Tips <\/a>
\n\u2022 Top MBA Program Essay Questions: How to Answer Them Right<\/a><\/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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