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aaaaatomic
Joined: 05 Jun 2018
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Location: Hong Kong
Concentration: Social Entrepreneurship, General Management
Schools: INSEAD Jan '19 (S)
GMAT 1: 730 Q50 V39
GPA: 3.5
07 Jun 2018, 02:53
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although INSEAD AOs kept emphasizing they want to see 'a real applicant' and tried to differentiate the school from the US schools, I'm not sure how 'real' should I be?
For example, although I'm passionate about impacting people around me, I sincerely don't believe it gets me any closer to 'changing the world’.
also, how personal can the essay be when it comes to 'the achievement that I'm most proud of'? can it simply be having kept a promise? I know that most people are able to keep a promise but it's indeed the moment that I truly feel proud of myself. I already put many examples from work and I dont want to bs more on achievements I got from work.. or, do i have to?
open to all thoughts. thanks in advance!
For example, although I'm passionate about impacting people around me, I sincerely don't believe it gets me any closer to 'changing the world’.
also, how personal can the essay be when it comes to 'the achievement that I'm most proud of'? can it simply be having kept a promise? I know that most people are able to keep a promise but it's indeed the moment that I truly feel proud of myself. I already put many examples from work and I dont want to bs more on achievements I got from work.. or, do i have to?
open to all thoughts. thanks in advance!
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07 Jun 2018, 06:32
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Hi aaaaatomic,
Thank you for your post. Indeed, universities want to see a real applicant - not a person that is trying to fit what they think a university is seeking. However, one must balance between showcasing your true self without oversharing. No one expects you to change the world on your own, it is the little things that one does that impact a number a people (hopefully for the better) that brings gradual change. Think about the role you play in impacting people around you - everyone can make a difference. Think about how will you use your energy and talents to impact the world?
As to achievement that you are most proud of, I do not have enough information to guide you. However, here you should reflect on all your accomplishments (on all levels - personal, professional and academic) and pick one that speaks about your character.
If you would like to continue the conversation, please reach out to coordinate a free consultation (contact details in signature).
Good luck!
Thank you for your post. Indeed, universities want to see a real applicant - not a person that is trying to fit what they think a university is seeking. However, one must balance between showcasing your true self without oversharing. No one expects you to change the world on your own, it is the little things that one does that impact a number a people (hopefully for the better) that brings gradual change. Think about the role you play in impacting people around you - everyone can make a difference. Think about how will you use your energy and talents to impact the world?
As to achievement that you are most proud of, I do not have enough information to guide you. However, here you should reflect on all your accomplishments (on all levels - personal, professional and academic) and pick one that speaks about your character.
If you would like to continue the conversation, please reach out to coordinate a free consultation (contact details in signature).
Good luck!
aaaaatomic
07 Jun 2018, 19:16
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Hi aaaaatomic,
I completely understand what you mean. But as Sia Admissions said, no one is expecting you to have changed the world or have saved thousands of people from starvation.
Talking specifically about the "achievement that you're most proud of"-essay, while you must be "real", you need to select an achievement that will help you advance in your admissions campaign. Unfortunately, having kept a promise most likely will not help you. But it all depends on how you frame it.
I always recommend to end the story with something like: "I am most proud of this achievement because ...”. If you are not able to finish the sentence, you must think about some other achievement. Ideally, you should end this sentence with an explanation of how the achievement had a huge impact on you as a person and/or as a professional. Also, remember that INSEAD is interested in what you learned from the experience and how it changed the way you keep relationships with others.
I hope this helps.
Feel free to reach out directly for a more detailed discussion about the essays or the application in general.
Good luck!
Alex
I completely understand what you mean. But as Sia Admissions said, no one is expecting you to have changed the world or have saved thousands of people from starvation.
Talking specifically about the "achievement that you're most proud of"-essay, while you must be "real", you need to select an achievement that will help you advance in your admissions campaign. Unfortunately, having kept a promise most likely will not help you. But it all depends on how you frame it.
I always recommend to end the story with something like: "I am most proud of this achievement because ...”. If you are not able to finish the sentence, you must think about some other achievement. Ideally, you should end this sentence with an explanation of how the achievement had a huge impact on you as a person and/or as a professional. Also, remember that INSEAD is interested in what you learned from the experience and how it changed the way you keep relationships with others.
I hope this helps.
Feel free to reach out directly for a more detailed discussion about the essays or the application in general.
Good luck!
Alex
