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Formality of Application Essays
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23 Nov 2017, 06:54
23 Nov 2017, 06:54
Longtime lurker here but I've never posted before...
I am aiming to apply round 2 and I'm working through the essays to at least get a first draft down on paper. I showed my wife (she helps the admission committee for medical school) my first pass and she said that my essays might be too colloquial. I understand that I there is a certain level of formality that is required when applying to a professional/graduate school, but I fear that if my essays are too stiff, the admissions committee won't get a good perspective of who I am.
Does anyone have advice or suggestions?
Thank you in advance.
I am aiming to apply round 2 and I'm working through the essays to at least get a first draft down on paper. I showed my wife (she helps the admission committee for medical school) my first pass and she said that my essays might be too colloquial. I understand that I there is a certain level of formality that is required when applying to a professional/graduate school, but I fear that if my essays are too stiff, the admissions committee won't get a good perspective of who I am.
Does anyone have advice or suggestions?
Thank you in advance.
Re: Formality of Application Essays
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23 Nov 2017, 07:30
23 Nov 2017, 07:30
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Hi allanjurovich ,
Welcome to GMATClub
Well, I have a couple of advises for you.
1. Add specific information rather than generic.
2. Make sure you are making a good story and linking everything to your long term and short term goals.
3. Get your essays reviewed by experienced people
4. Look for some B School essay editing service that can help you give it a "BSchool" type look.
All the best.
Welcome to GMATClub
Well, I have a couple of advises for you.
1. Add specific information rather than generic.
2. Make sure you are making a good story and linking everything to your long term and short term goals.
3. Get your essays reviewed by experienced people
4. Look for some B School essay editing service that can help you give it a "BSchool" type look.
All the best.
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Re: Formality of Application Essays
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23 Nov 2017, 08:50
23 Nov 2017, 08:50
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Hi there,
The essays are formal pieces of work, but that being said, your voice should be coming through. So, it's really about finding that balance between making sure that the essays are written in a formal way, while being true to your own authentic voice. I hope that helps!
Best,
Shaifali
(HBS Grad/MBA Admissions Expert)
The essays are formal pieces of work, but that being said, your voice should be coming through. So, it's really about finding that balance between making sure that the essays are written in a formal way, while being true to your own authentic voice. I hope that helps!
Best,
Shaifali
(HBS Grad/MBA Admissions Expert)
