I am also wondering how to best approach this essay. I feel like covering a professional mistake works best for Harvard's mistake essay, but for this one, it sounds a little more open.
I have a good setback story I can use about a setback I had in my health 7-8 years ago that I think would make for a more memorable and less generic essay than a professial setback/failure, which I guess I have a example for but it probably wouldn't make for as good of an essay.
I want to make sure I don't write about something that is too far in the past, or that didn't happen in the workplace if that's what they are really looking for. Any input on this, especially from current students would be appreciated.
edwarise wrote:
fooFighter wrote:
Guys what did you do about essay 2. Setback/failure?
Did you write about some serious failure or just a setback?
I think serious failure gives you more room for self-analysis, improvement and self-expression. So I'm thinking about only few biggest failures in my life.
But I'm in 2R so I will think about it seriously in September:)