{"id":39091,"date":"2017-09-12T06:00:42","date_gmt":"2017-09-12T13:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=39091"},"modified":"2017-09-12T01:31:55","modified_gmt":"2017-09-12T08:31:55","slug":"oxford-said-mba-essay-tips-deadlines-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/oxford-said-mba-essay-tips-deadlines-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford Sa\u00efd MBA Essay Tips & Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Oxford<\/a><\/p>\n

Oxford Said expects its graduates to address the world\u2019s great challenges, such as energy and food and water security. Whether such challenges are one\u2019s actual focus, the work of a business professional will inevitably overlap with such issues. This reality leads the adcom to seek individuals who understand integrity, who value the program\u2019s effort to \u201cburst the business bubble\u201d and bring in non-business perspectives and disciplines, and who are ready to become dynamic leaders into a precarious and uncertain future.<\/span><\/p>\n

Showing awareness in your essay(s) of these concerns and interests will help you portray fit with the program<\/a> while highlighting your distinctive attributes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

<\/i>1. Consider a statistic or trend that shocks you. Why it is important to you and how could it be changed for the better? <\/strong>(Maximum 500 words)<\/i><\/p>\n

You might at first reasonably think that you should choose a statistic strategically linked to your career goals in some way. Well, maybe. Or maybe not. (You are offered a short space in the online application to present your goals.) What\u2019s most important \u2013 and it\u2019s appropriate to take the adcom at face value and not project hidden expectations \u2013 is to pick a statistic that both shocks and has some genuine meaning to you. That may be related to your career, or it may be completely un-related. The key is that it be meaningful to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why? Think about Oxford\u2019s stated values. They appreciate people who are engaged in the world, widely, as it exists<\/i>, not just in their chosen, focused niche. <\/span><\/p>\n

This essay also reveals a lot about how you approach issues and situations, it reveals your thinking. What triggers your shock and dismay? In determining what actions could be taken to address the issue, how do you approach it? Where do you look for answers, how do you synthesize your findings? How do you assess the viability of possible solutions? <\/span><\/p>\n

In structuring this essay, keep it simple. Start with the statistic and describe why it\u2019s meaningful to you. The best essays in answer to this question will convey a freshness of inquiry; reveal some aspect of your interests, concerns, and perspective through the choice of topic and why it\u2019s meaningful; and your openness to examining steps that could <\/i>be taken \u2013 you needn\u2019t have the perfect answer wrapped up in a bow; you should <\/i>share the process of exploration. <\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/b> Is there anything not covered in the application form which you would like the Admissions Committee to know about you? <\/strong>(Maximum 250 words)<\/i><\/p>\n

The prompt implies that the adcom wants to get to know you as a person. So, take a holistic review of your application \u2013 resume, online form, and above essay \u2013 and then consider what other aspects of your life and\/or experience would be worth sharing<\/a> in this essay to further illuminate your candidacy. Your application form will likely include brief references to hobbies, community involvements, etc., along with work details. You can still write about such things here in more depth \u2013 after all, the motivation and the details are not covered in the application. Another possibility would be to describe a pivotal\/formative professional experience and really show its influence on you \u2013 meaningful reflection, not just the facts of the situation. Keep the essay concrete \u2013 but DO present insight and DO reflect. You need to show that you have something to say, to bring to the table.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you would like professional guidance with your Oxford Said MBA application, check out Accepted\u2019s MBA essay editing<\/a> and MBA admissions consulting<\/a> or our MBA Application Packages<\/a>, which include advising, editing, interview coaching, and a resume edit for the<\/em> Oxford Said MBA application.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Deadlines<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Oxford<\/a><\/p>\n

***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.***<\/i><\/p>\n

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

\u2022 Different Dimensions of Diversity<\/a>, a podcast episode
\n\u2022 4 Ways to Show How You\u2019ll Contribute in the Future<\/a>
\n\u2022 \u201cI\u2019m Smart, Really I Am!\u201d Proving Character Traits in your Essays<\/a><\/p>\n

This article<\/a>\u00a0originally appeared on\u00a0<\/i>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where to apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/p>\n

Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will help\u00a0you\u00a0<\/i>get accepted<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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