{"id":54312,"date":"2022-03-07T04:01:45","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T11:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=54312"},"modified":"2022-03-07T04:01:48","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T11:01:48","slug":"admissions-tip-be-yourself-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/admissions-tip-be-yourself-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions Tip: BE YOURSELF!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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One of the things admissions committee members tell us again and again is that they wish \u2013 really, truly wish \u2013 that applicants would not try to write what they imagine the adcom wants to hear, but would just be themselves instead. Time and time again, admissions committee members tell us<\/a> they wish applicants would answer their questions when they are asking a specific question, and in all cases reveal what they really want admissions committee readers to know about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be yourself. Be authentic. Stand out. It sounds simple, but when you\u2019re facing a blank screen\u2026well, not so easy, right? Don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not you \u2013 a personal statement is a challenging essay to write<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 ways to stand out by being yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How can you be yourself in your admissions essay? How can you let your authentic voice shine through so that the person reading your essay feels they\u2019ve met you \u2013 and wants to get to know you better?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Write about the right experiences
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    When writing your admissions essays\/personal statement, choose experiences that mean something to you. Don\u2019t try to be someone you aren\u2019t, just because you think it will impress the adcom. Everyone has\u00a0    a unique set of experiences and perspectives<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 embrace them, and you\u2019ll stand out.

    And when you tell your story, explain why it\u2019s significant, to others and to you. How did your experience affect others? The \u201cother\u201d can be an individual, a team, a group, an employer, or your company. How was this experience important or formative to you and your development? How will it add to the readers\u2019 understanding of you as an individual, a potential member of their community, and a future professional and alum?

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  2. Be truthful
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    Don\u2019t exaggerate or falsify anything in your profile. That\u2019s automatically not being yourself! And it\u2019s a ticket to the \u201crejection\u201d pile.

    And this leads us to the final tip. . .

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  3. Find an authentic voice
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    Don\u2019t change your voice for the sake of the essay. Falseness is obvious, believe it or not, and it\u2019s a big turn-off. Authenticity is your ticket to being considered seriously. Some people worry about their word choice; they want to use sophisticated vocabulary to dazzle the adcom. Here\u2019s the thing: it\u2019s best to write like a human being. If you don\u2019t know those words and wouldn\u2019t normally use them, skip them. Along related lines: if you\u2019re not naturally a funny person,\u00a0    it\u2019s probably not the best time to try to crack jokes<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Is your essay effectively introducing YOU?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Your unique experiences, perspective, and goals will help you stand out in a crowded field, as long as you convey what is special about you<\/a>. And then you will be YOU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here\u2019s a surefire way to get a sense of how effectively your essay is introducing you: ask someone else to read it.<\/strong> We\u2019ve read thousands of application essays and successfully coached people like you to success. We have extensive admissions experience to know which parts of your profile make you stand out and how you can present yourself so that you seem like a real person. We will provide a professional evaluation of your essay and specific advice on how to strengthen it before you apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why not\u00a0explore our consulting services<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about how we can help you find your unique voice and apply successfully to your top choice program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From Example to Exemplary:
    How to Use Sample Essays to Make Your Essay Outstanding<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    By Judy Gruen, former Accepted admissions consultant. Judy holds a Master\u2019s in Journalism from Northwestern University. She\u00a0is the co-author of Accepted\u2019s first full-length book,\u00a0MBA Admission for Smarties: The No-Nonsense Guide to Acceptance at Top Business Schools<\/em>.\u00a0Want an admissions expert help you get accepted? Click here to get in touch!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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