Calling all MIT Sloan MBA Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020!!

I did the opposite of this. Nowhere in the instructions does it say "Be professional"... in fact, the prompt is about introducing yourself to your future classmates. I filmed my intro outside in the context of a hobby that I am passionate about because... that's how I would actually want to introduce myself to my classmates. I understand it's a bit of a higher-risk strategy, but hey, that's who I am, and if MIT doesn't like quirky, out-of-the-box thinkers, then I'm probably not a good fit there anyway.

Text of the video invite below:

Please introduce yourself to your future classmates via a brief video statement.

This video will be used for application purposes only and will not be shared. You will need to use an internet-connected computer, with a webcam and microphone. As part of the application review, the Admission Committee will evaluate your response to see how you express yourself and to assess fit with the MIT Sloan culture. The simple, open-ended question is designed to help us get to know you better.

Videos should be a single take (no editing) lasting no more than one minute and consisting of you speaking directly to the camera. We recommend using an application such as QuickTime or iMovie to record yourself.