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09 Oct 2013, 06:23
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Basic MBA Essay Tips
Writing the application essays is usually the hardest part of the MBA admission process. Below are a few MBA essay tips and guidelines to help you successfully negotiate the writing process.
1. Prepare your strategy
Before writing the MBA essays, take some time to familiarize yourself with the MBA program’s requirements of its candidates and with your qualities as a candidate. Below is an example of some recommended basic steps:
- 1. Note the candidate evaluation criteria ("Admission Drivers") used by the MBA program you are applying to.
You may consult the program’s website, current students, alumni, online forums, guidebooks, and services such as Aringo in order to draft an up-to-date list of criteria.
Next to each criterion, estimate the weight given to it in the application process.
2. Write down what you, as a candidate, can offer in respect to each one of these criteria.
These are the main messages you seek to convey through the MBA essays.
3. Allocate each message to one or more essays. Use the aforementioned criteria weights to determine the extent of and emphasis used to present each message.
2. Convey clear messages
Life isn't so clear-cut. Attempts at describing the path we have taken thus far, and our plans for the future, often require complex explanations and descriptions.
It is important to remember that the reader of your essays may be unfamiliar with your industry. Moreover, remember that application essay readers go through hundreds of essays within a short period of time. Your messages must be clear, crisp, short, focused, and easily identifiable in order to help the reader, whose task is to evaluate your candidacy based on the Admission Committee’s evaluation criteria.
3. Make use of conjunctions
Use conjunctions (such as However, Therefore, Thus, Furthermore, Moreover, Nevertheless) to connect phrases and/or paragraphs. Smooth transitions will help you write clearly and coherently. Moreover, such transitions help the reader follow the text and stay focused.
4. Be personal
Use concrete, personal, and factual examples to illustrate your point. It is a good idea to avoid general statements, stereotypical phrases, and clichés.
5. Vary your vocabulary
Using a thesaurus is highly recommended.
Essays that make use of a limited vocabulary with often repeated words tend to wear out the reader, and often fail to achieve their objective.
6. Do your homework
Writing a strong “Why our school” essay requires comprehensive research on each university you apply to.
Sentences such as “I made Columbia my top choice because of its strong alumni network, distinguished faculty, and excellent reputation” are an effective way to ensure rejection. These kinds of sentences show that you failed to recognize the program’s unique character. They also suggest that you did not devote enough time to identifying why you are a strong candidate for this particular school, rather than any other program.
In addition to reviewing the university’s website, speak to students and alumni. Make use of online forums to gather up-to-date information about the school, so that you can present a compelling case as to why you chose this specific MBA program.
7. Be unique
Write a unique, personal essay. You want the readers to pore over your essay not only as part of their duty as Admissions Committee members, but also because they are intrigued. Like any good author, use techniques such as suspense, subheadings, an intriguing introduction and a little humor to capture the reader’s attention. The last thing you want to write is an essay that sounds exactly like the five others read by the Admissions Committee member that week.
8. Answer the question
It may seem obvious, but make sure you remembered to do it: Answer the question!
No less, and not much more.
For additional MBA Essay Tips: https://www.aringo.com/MBA_Essay_Tips.htm
14 Sep 2015, 04:48
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Hi,
Do we have liberty to write it in some other way and not in "I did this I did that format." I am asking this question, because most of the essays follow this structure. I don't want to do it but I am scared..that this is not what they are looking for.
Thanks in advance
Do we have liberty to write it in some other way and not in "I did this I did that format." I am asking this question, because most of the essays follow this structure. I don't want to do it but I am scared..that this is not what they are looking for.
Thanks in advance
