Prove the activities done

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I have had some significant things to write about activities undertaken during my under graduation days. Sadly I don't have anything to prove it. Maybe some pictures at the best but no certificates and stuff. I didn't consider them necessary back then and went on to do stuff out of passion.

I am wondering if the b-schools will believe what I say (work done during under grad days) in my application without any proof. Shall I include those or exclude them since I don't have any paper work to prove that they have carried out by me.

Any insights in this regard would be greatly appreciated.

Admissionado · Answer

Of course they will!
You actually don't need to prove anything you write with documentation (other than your transcript). It should all be true of course, and they may do a background check, but only to make sure you are not not telling the truth.

Don't worry about it. If you had an experience, feel free to write about it!

anubhavmax · Answer

Thanks for the reply. This certainly helps :D

Admissionado · Answer

You got it dude. Good luck!

maxroper · Answer

Anubhavmax: thank you for sharing your experience and concerns.

Optimally, your documented extracurricular activities should be recent and aligned with your personal and/or professional values. Further, a great extracurricular should provide you with a professional reference - which will address your credibility concerns. (A good reference will attest to your character, strengths, and weaknesses.)

I suggest that you get involved with an extracurricular that speaks to both your character but also your professional potential. One such activity is serving as a volunteer business consultant for a small business or nonprofit in need of business planning or strategic development assistance.

Look into the following three organizations that recruit, train, and match pre-MBA professionals like yourself with volunteer consulting opportunities:

1) SCORE
2) Taproot Foundation
3) USA Leadership Corps

Thank you and best wishes.

Maxwell Roper
Outreach Director
USA Leadership Corps (USALC)
www usaLeadershipCorps org

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