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In our\u00a0How to Write Exemplary Application Essays<\/a>\u00a0blog series, you\u2019ll learn how to create outstanding essays by analyzing sample successful application essays.<\/em><\/p>\n All effective essays have a distinctive voice and theme. Referring back to the essays we looked at in the first post in this series, we might say that our MPH candidate\u2019s theme<\/a> was his passion for finding answers to significant public health issues. Our law school applicant\u2019s theme<\/a> was her yearning for greater intellectual challenges while remaining in the healthcare field.<\/span><\/p>\n It takes time and introspection to find your voice and your theme. The questions below are designed to stimulate your thought process and help you define your essay\u2019s main message<\/a>. Your answers will also help you express your goals, values as they relate to your career choice, motivations for pursuing a graduate degree, and your professional dreams. While introspection isn\u2019t as popular an activity as, say, tennis or watching TV, it\u2019s an important part of this process. Give it some time; your essay will be much better for it.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Why are you passionate about \u2013 or at least committed to \u2013 your career choice?<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 What experiences in your life (personal, educational, professional) have influenced your career goals<\/a> and passions the most?<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Has any individual played a major role in helping you discover these goals or values?<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 What do you hope to achieve in your career?<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 What would career success look like in ten years?<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 What strengths do you bring to this career?<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 What experiences can you write about that will highlight these strengths?<\/span><\/p>\n After the admissions committee has read your essays, what three words would you hope they would use to describe you? Would you like them to consider you \u201cdriven,\u201d \u201cintelligent,\u201d and \u201ccreative?\u201d How about \u201cdedicated,\u201d \u201ca leader,\u201d and \u201cfocused?\u201d No matter what image you want to create, think about experiences that will illustrate those qualities.<\/span><\/p>\n Some answers may spring to mind immediately, while others may require more thought. Some of these experiences might have enough drama or color to make a compelling essay introduction.<\/span><\/p>\n Remember that if you are writing multiple essays, such as for MBA programs, each one must have its own theme. The admissions committee members want to see you as a multi-faceted individual. Do not hammer home the same theme repeatedly when you have the opportunity to display different aspects of yourself, your values, and your personality.<\/span><\/p>\n Summary Tips:<\/b><\/p>\n 1.<\/strong> Carve out some time for introspection about your career goals, values, and motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n 2.<\/strong> Develop distinct themes for each essay required for an MBA program, or for any program requiring more than one essay.<\/span><\/p>\n In the next post in this series, we\u2019ll share insights into how to write an exemplary MBA goals essay.<\/em><\/p>\n Work one-on-one with an expert who will walk you through the process of creating a slam-dunk application when you check out our catalog of application services<\/a>. Our admissions consultants have read thousands of essays and know the exact ingredients of an outstanding essay. <\/strong><\/p>\n Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Fitting In & Standing Out: The Paradox at the Heart of Admissions<\/a>, a free guide 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![\"\"](\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Example-to-exemplary-300x100.jpg\")
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\n\u2022 7 Signs an Experience Belongs in Your Application<\/a>, a short video
\n\u2022 3 Tips for Showing Strengths in Your Application Essays<\/a><\/p>\n