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the "diversity" essay... [#permalink] New post   24 Sep 2007, 19:35
I am not sure if this is common amongst all top schools. If anyone has written a similar essay, can you give me a couple of pointers please?
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Re: the "diversity" essay... [#permalink] New post   24 Sep 2007, 21:30
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I am not sure if this is common amongst all top schools. If anyone has written a similar essay, can you give me a couple of pointers please?


It depends a bit what the essay is. But basically, think about what sets you apart from the rest of the MBA world. For me, it was pretty easy: nonprofit background, grew up broke in the rural midwest. But don't be confined to the "usual" definitions of diversity - some people get stuck there. How is your life qualitatively different from mine, and how will that add to our experience in the classroom?
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[#permalink] New post   24 Sep 2007, 21:50
thanks for the reply....

so in your essays you focused on your at times tough childhood? let's see, I've been through a war; I've moved from one corner of the world to live in another now, went through language barrier etc. Each of these experiences taught me something....do you think it would be wise to focus on some of these experiences? or maybe that's what they are looking for.
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[#permalink] New post   24 Sep 2007, 23:41
GMATHopefull, I think you answered your own question. :)

You have some amazing stories to tell, just make sure they're focused (quality over quantity) and bring out an aspect that you that compliments your other essays.
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[#permalink] New post   25 Sep 2007, 06:46
GMAThopefull wrote:
thanks for the reply....

so in your essays you focused on your at times tough childhood? let's see, I've been through a war; I've moved from one corner of the world to live in another now, went through language barrier etc. Each of these experiences taught me something....do you think it would be wise to focus on some of these experiences? or maybe that's what they are looking for.


Bingo. I'll just throw in this caveat: it wasn't about the tough times (those were just an introductory piece), it was about who I am now because of it, and how I will add to the diversity of the class because of it. No whining. Some humor. I am stressing this point because it's REALLY easy to miss the mark with essays about some difficult experience you've had.
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[#permalink] New post   25 Sep 2007, 07:21
thanks a lot. This is going to be much easier now.
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