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When are you starting to write essays for R1?

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2-3 months before is sufficient time if you regular reflect and improve your drafts
JiSuM7
yo GMATClub fam
watching all these MBA Spotlight sessions and having information overload...
planning to apply for 5+ programs to increase my chance but essays are making me headache

quick reality check needed:
  • when does everyone actually START their essays for R1??
  • how many versions til you stopped hating your drafts?
  • is ChatGPT helpful or any other ways you recommend to draft essays?
MBA Spotlight got me hyped but also terrified... these schools are no joke
someone tell me it's gonna be okay 😭😭
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thanks for your replies..better start now..
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thanks for your replies..better start now..

Yep. There's literally no reason to wait - at least for the schools that have already confirmed their essays.