<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Business School Essay Analysis – GMAT</title> <atom:link href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/tag/business-school-essay-analysis/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat</link> <description>GMAT Prep Course, Best GMAT Class & Study Books | Manhattan Prep GMAT</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:59:12 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2</generator> <item> <title>2019–2020 MBA Essay Analysis: Cambridge Judge, Michigan Ross, USC Marshall</title> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2019-2020-mba-essay-analysis-cambridge-judge-michigan-ross-usc-marshall/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 20:58:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[essay analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MBA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/?p=18284</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With these thorough essay analyses, our friends at mbaMission help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute so that your experiences truly stand out. This week, we round up essay analyses for Cambridge Judge Business School, the Ross School […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2019-2020-mba-essay-analysis-cambridge-judge-michigan-ross-usc-marshall/">2019–2020 MBA Essay Analysis: Cambridge Judge, Michigan Ross, USC Marshall</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b><i>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With these thorough essay analyses, our friends at</i></b><a href="https://mbamission.com/"> <b>mbaMission</b></a><b><i> help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute so that your experiences truly stand out.</i></b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week, we round up essay analyses for</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Cambridge Judge Business School, the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> the University of Southern California (USC) Marshall School of Business.</span></p> <p><span id="more-18284"></span></p> <h3>CAMBRIDGE JUDGE ESSAY ANALYSIS<b> 2019-2020</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Once again, the MBA application essay questions for the Cambridge Judge Business School remain unchanged. Candidates must provide a basic—and somewhat brief—personal statement, share a significant failure they have learned from, and discuss a past teamwork situation and its subsequent takeaways. In total, applicants have just 900 words with which to work, but the school’s combination of essay prompts covers a good balance of the professional and the personal, so candidates should be able to effectively create a well-rounded impression of themselves for the admissions committee. </span><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2019/07/18/university-of-cambridge-judge-business-school-essay-analysis-2019-2020/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click here for our full essay analysis</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, with our tips on how to approach each question and create your best possible essays for your Judge application this year. </span></p> <p><b><i>Download: Before you apply, be sure to check out the following free resource from mbaMission…</i></b><b><i><br /> </i></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><b>International Program Primer </b><b><br /> </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Business schools outside the United States are increasingly popular among MBA hopefuls, and we at mbaMission are proud to offer our latest publications: Program Guides for international b-schools. In these snapshots we discuss core curriculums, elective courses, locations, school facilities, rankings, and more.</span></p> <p><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/cambridge-judge-business-school-program-guide"><b>Cambridge Judge Business School Program Primer </b></a></p> <h3>MICHIGAN ROSS ESSAY ANALYSIS<b> 2019-2020</b></h3> <p><b></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">In announcing the school’s application essay prompts for this season, Soojin Kwon, the director of full-time admissions at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, acknowledges that the questions posed last season were effective in coaxing information from applicants that proved useful in the evaluation process. Understandably, then, the prompts remain almost exactly the same, except for a slight tweak in one of the short-answer options. Rather than the intro phrase, “I find it challenging when people,” candidates can now choose “I was challenged when,” which would indeed change the potential content and angle of their responses. Discussing a personal experience with difficulty or setback is very different from pinpointing an aspect of others’ behavior that is troublesome to deal with. Ross’ longer, “official” essay again asks applicants to share and explain their short-term professional aspirations, thereby showing that they have a plan in mind and have given serious thought to why they need an MBA to achieve their goal. </span><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2019/05/31/university-of-michigan-ross-essay-analysis-2019-2020/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our full analysis of Ross’s 2019–2020 essay prompts is available here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><b><i>Watch: mbaMission’s Jeremy Shinewald helps you tackle Harvard Business School’s 2019–2020 application essay questions…</i></b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qJOYnG7jKOg" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></span></p> <p><b><i>Download: Before you apply, be sure to check out the following free resources from mbaMission…</i></b></p> <p><b>Insider’s Guide:</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For a thorough exploration of each business school’s academic program, unique offerings, social life, and other key characteristics and resources, we recommend downloading a complimentary copy of our school-specific Insider’s Guides. Informed by firsthand insight from students, alumni, program representatives, and admissions officers, our Insider’s Guides offer a detailed look at each business school’s most defining characteristics. According to</span><a href="https://news.poetsandquants.com/insiders-guides"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Poets & Quants</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, “A more thorough analysis of a school will not be found elsewhere on the web.”</span></p> <p><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/university-of-michigan-ross-school-of-business-insider-s-guide"><b>Insider’s Guide to the Stephen M. Ross School of Business</b></a></p> <p><b>Interview Guide:</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take the next step towards mastering your business school interview by downloading mbaMission’s free Interview Guides. Many MBA candidates find admissions interviews stressful and intimidating, but mastering this important element of the application process is definitely possible—the key is informed preparation. And, on your way to this high level of preparation, we offer our </span><a href="http://shop.mbamission.com/collections/interview-primers"><span style="font-weight: 400;">free Interview Primers</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to spur you along.</span></p> <p><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/michigan-ross-interview-guide"><b>Michigan Ross Interview Guide</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></a></p> <h3>USC MARSHALL ANALYSIS<b> 2019-2020</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After a brief foray last year into creative territory with its application essay prompts, the University of Southern California (USC) Marshall School of Business has embraced a much more traditional approach this season. For the first required essay, applicants must detail their immediate short-term career goal—without much elaboration, given the 100-word limit. For the second required essay, which now can be as long as 600 words (up from 500), candidates are asked to write a letter to the Marshall admissions committee, though no specific requests are made beyond that, leaving applicants significant latitude. An optional essay gives candidates who feel they have an issue to explain or a particularly significant story to share the opportunity to (succinctly) do so. </span><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2019/07/23/usc-marshall-essay-analysis-2019-2020/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click here for our analysis of all USC Marshall’s 2019–2020 essay questions</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> <hr /> <p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-13225 alignleft" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/02/logo-150x150.png" alt="mbaMission logo" width="150" height="150" data-pagespeed-url-hash="982468838" data-pagespeed-onload="pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);" data-pagespeed-loaded="1" /><a href="http://www.mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> is the leader in MBA admissions consulting with a full-time and comprehensively trained staff of consultants</i></b><i>, all with profound communications and MBA experience. mbaMission has helped thousands of candidates fulfill their dream of attending prominent MBA programs around the world. Take your first step toward a more successful MBA application experience with a free 30-minute consultation with one of mbaMission’s senior consultants.</i></p> <p> </p> <p>>> <strong><a href="http://mbamission.com/consult" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Click here to sign up today</i></a></strong><i> <<</i></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2019-2020-mba-essay-analysis-cambridge-judge-michigan-ross-usc-marshall/">2019–2020 MBA Essay Analysis: Cambridge Judge, Michigan Ross, USC Marshall</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>2019–2020 MBA Essay Analysis: Duke Fuqua, MIT Sloan, Northwestern Kellogg</title> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2019-2020-mba-essay-analysis-duke-fuqua-mit-sloan-northwestern-kellogg/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:07:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Business School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MBA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Duke Fuqua School Of Business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kellogg School of Management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MIT Sloan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Northwestern Kellogg]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/?p=18126</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With these thorough essay analyses, our friends at mbaMission help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out. This week, we round up essay analyses for Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, the […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2019-2020-mba-essay-analysis-duke-fuqua-mit-sloan-northwestern-kellogg/">2019–2020 MBA Essay Analysis: Duke Fuqua, MIT Sloan, Northwestern Kellogg</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18127" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/mba-essay-analysis-duke-fuqua-mit-sloan-northwestern-kellogg.png" alt="mba-essay-analysis-Duke-Fuqua-MIT-Sloan-Northwestern-Kellogg" width="1200" height="628" srcset="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/mba-essay-analysis-duke-fuqua-mit-sloan-northwestern-kellogg.png 1200w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/mba-essay-analysis-duke-fuqua-mit-sloan-northwestern-kellogg-300x157.png 300w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/mba-essay-analysis-duke-fuqua-mit-sloan-northwestern-kellogg-768x402.png 768w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/mba-essay-analysis-duke-fuqua-mit-sloan-northwestern-kellogg-1024x536.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p> <p><b><i>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With these thorough essay analyses, our friends at </i></b><a href="https://mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission</b></a><b><i> help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out.</i></b></p> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week, we round up essay analyses for Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, the MIT Sloan School of Management, and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.</span></i></p> <p><span id="more-18126"></span></p> <h2><b>DUKE FUQUA ESSAY ANALYSIS </b><b>2019-2020</b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></i></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business has not yet officially released its MBA application for 2019–2020, Assistant Dean of Admissions Allison Jamison </span><a href="https://blogs.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-mba/2019/06/20/allison-jamison/changes-to-the-2019-2020-duke-mba-application" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">recently announced</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> some modifications it has made to the essay portion. Fortunately (in our opinion), the school has elected to maintain its distinctive “25 random things” prompt, which we love for the freedom it gives applicants to get creative and paint a well-rounded picture of themselves for the admissions committee. And the program’s community engagement essay likewise remains the same. Rather than three short-answer essay questions, however, applicants must respond to just two, though the heart of the information requested really has not changed much at all. In </span><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2019/06/27/duke-university-fuqua-school-of-business-essay-analysis-2019-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">our full essay analysis</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, we offer our best guidance on how to make the most of all the school’s prompts for this season.</span></p> <blockquote><p><b><i>Watch: mbaMission’s Rachel Beck helps you tackle Duke Fuqua’s 2019–2020 application essay questions…</i></b></p></blockquote> <p><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3qaMk7IZBKw?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2><b>MIT SLOAN ESSAY ANALYSIS </b><b>2019-2020</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The MIT Sloan School of Management has made only the mildest of changes to its application essay prompts for this season, so candidates will still need to contend with the school’s interesting “cover letter” essay and its self-introduction video. However, the school has slipped an important qualification into its directions for the video portion that was not there last year—one that asks applicants to include some information about their background and about their fit with the Sloan program. We suspect that many previous candidates had skipped these topics, especially considering the brevity of the video, and the admissions committee wanted to ensure that the next wave of applicants would fill in these important blanks. As we have noted in the past, while unorthodox, the school’s prompts allow candidates to offer the school a balanced view of their professional and personal profiles, with a good amount of leeway for creativity. </span><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2019/07/04/massachusetts-institute-of-technology-mit-sloan-essay-analysis-2019-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Read our full MBA essay analysis</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for MIT Sloan. </span></p> <blockquote><p><b><i>Watch: mbaMission’s Liza Weale helps you tackle MIT Sloan’s 2019–2020 application essay questions…</i></b></p></blockquote> <p><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YfzoPcUawLU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2><b>NORTHWESTERN KELLOGG ESSAY ANALYSIS </b><b>2019-2020</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For this application season, the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University has kept is first essay question largely the same but updated the second to focus on applicants’ guiding principles rather than (past and future) growth. Interestingly, both of Kellogg’s essays now center on “value(s),” but in very different ways, according to two separate definitions of the term. In this way, Kellogg’s questions seem to address two key aspects of business today, and candidates will need to demonstrate their awareness of both and potential to fulfill them. For more guidance on how to interpret and approach Kellogg’s essay prompts for 2019–2020, </span><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2019/06/07/northwestern-university-kellogg-essay-analysis-2019-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">click here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <blockquote><p><b><i>Watch: mbaMission’s Jeremy Shinewald helps you tackle Northwestern Kellogg’s 2019–2020 application essay questions…</i></b></p></blockquote> <p><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tU9cdkeigWo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p><b><i>Download: Before you apply, be sure to check out the following free resources from mbaMission…</i></b></p> <h3><b>Insider’s Guides:</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For a thorough exploration of each business school’s academic program, unique offerings, social life, and other key characteristics and resources, we recommend downloading a complimentary copy of our school-specific Insider’s Guides. Informed by firsthand insight from students, alumni, program representatives, and admissions officers, our Insider’s Guides offer a detailed look at each business school’s most defining characteristics. According to </span><a href="https://news.poetsandquants.com/insiders-guides" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Poets & Quants</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, “</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">A more thorough analysis of a school will not be found elsewhere on the web.”</span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/duke-university-s-fuqua-school-of-business-insider-s-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Insider’s Guide to Duke Fuqua School of Business </b></a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/mit-sloan-school-of-management-insider-s-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Insider’s Guide to MIT Sloan School of Management </b></a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/northwestern-university-s-kellogg-school-of-management-insider-s-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Insider’s Guide to Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management </b></a></li> </ul> <h3><b>Interview Guides:</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take the next step towards mastering your business school interview by downloading</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> mbaMission’s free Interview Guides. Many MBA candidates find admissions interviews stressful and intimidating, but mastering this important element of the application process is definitely possible—the key is informed preparation. And, on your way to this high level of preparation, we offer our</span><a href="http://shop.mbamission.com/collections/interview-primers" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">free Interview Primers</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to spur you along.</span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/duke-fuqua-interview-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Duke Fuqua Interview Guide </b></a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/mit-sloan-school-of-management-interview-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>MIT Sloan Interview Guide</b></a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/northwestern-kellogg-interview-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Northwestern Kellogg Interview Guide</b></a></li> </ul> <hr /> <p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-13225 alignleft" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/02/logo-150x150.png" alt="mbaMission logo" width="150" height="150" data-pagespeed-url-hash="982468838" data-pagespeed-onload="pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);" data-pagespeed-loaded="1" /><a href="http://www.mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> is the leader in MBA admissions consulting with a full-time and comprehensively trained staff of consultants</i></b><i>, all with profound communications and MBA experience. mbaMission has helped thousands of candidates fulfill their dream of attending prominent MBA programs around the world. Take your first step toward a more successful MBA application experience with a free 30-minute consultation with one of mbaMission’s senior consultants. </i><a href="http://mbamission.com/consult" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Click here to sign up today.</i></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2019-2020-mba-essay-analysis-duke-fuqua-mit-sloan-northwestern-kellogg/">2019–2020 MBA Essay Analysis: Duke Fuqua, MIT Sloan, Northwestern Kellogg</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>2019–2020 MBA Essay Analysis: Berkeley Haas, Dartmouth Tuck, Stanford GSB</title> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2019-2020-mba-essay-analysis-berkeley-haas-dartmouth-tuck-stanford/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2019 14:19:23 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Business Mindset]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MBA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Berkeley Haas]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dartmouth Tuck]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Stanford Graduate School of Business]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/?p=18098</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With these thorough essay analyses, our friends at mbaMission help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute so that your experiences truly stand out. This week, we round up essay analyses for The Haas School of Business at the University […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2019-2020-mba-essay-analysis-berkeley-haas-dartmouth-tuck-stanford/">2019–2020 MBA Essay Analysis: Berkeley Haas, Dartmouth Tuck, Stanford GSB</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18076" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/chicago-harvard-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png" alt="chicago-harvard-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission" width="1200" height="628" srcset="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/chicago-harvard-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png 1200w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/chicago-harvard-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-300x157.png 300w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/chicago-harvard-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-768x402.png 768w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/chicago-harvard-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-1024x536.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p> <p><b><i>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With these thorough essay analyses, our friends at </i></b><a href="https://mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission</b></a><b><i> help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute so that your experiences truly stand out.</i></b></p> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>This week, we round up essay analyses for The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley; the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College; and the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB).</strong> </span></i></p> <p><span id="more-18098"></span></p> <h2>BERKELEY HAAS ESSAY ANALYSIS 2019-2020</h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Applicants to the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley this season will be responding to two totally new required essay questions. We were a little sad to see that the school’s unique and challenging six-word story prompt had been removed, but we imagine many candidates are not. Instead, Berkeley Haas wants applicants to dig deep on a personal level and discuss something about which they are passionate.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For their second essay, candidates must explain the school’s role in their anticipated development as a leader. For its optional essays, the admissions committee has maintained its multipart questionnaire prompt (which is much less complicated than it may seem at first glance) and an open-ended prompt that gives applicants the opportunity to address any unclear or problem areas in their profile. These four essays together should allow you to present a well-rounded impression of yourself to the school, complementing the information presented in your resume, recommendations, and basic stats with insight into who you are as an individual and who you hope to be as a future business leader. Continue reading the </span><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2019/07/09/haas-school-of-business-at-the-university-of-california-berkeley-essay-analysis-2019-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">full essay analysis</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for Berkeley Haas.</span></p> <h2>DARTMOUTH TUCK ESSAY ANALYSIS 2019-2020</h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College has made some tweaks to its MBA application essay questions this season, the information its candidates are expected to provide remains largely the same. Instead of four short-answer questions and two 500-word essays, applicants must provide three 300-word essays. The school’s first essay prompt broadly covers candidates’ need for an MBA, and specifically a Tuck MBA, though it no longer directly asks for defined career goals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Essay 2 addresses applicants’ individuality, and for the third essay, candidates must discuss a time when they helped facilitate another’s success. Clearly, Tuck is interested in identifying individuals who will be ambitious, cooperative, and supportive members of its community. </span><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2019/06/08/dartmouth-college-tuck-essay-analysis-2019-2020/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for our more detailed essay analysis of Tuck’s prompts for 2019–2020.</span></p> <p><b><i>WATCH: mbaMission’s Julie-Anne Heafey helps you tackle Darmouth Tuck’s 2019–2020 application essay questions…</i></b><b><i><br /> </i></b></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JOb1BKJrLF0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h2>STANFORD GSB ESSAY ANALYSIS 2019-2020</h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At the beginning of every MBA application season, we at mbaMission ask ourselves the same question for all the top programs: “Are they going to change their essay questions this year or not?” We now have our answer for the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), and it is “yes </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> no.” Although the school has not altered the core prompts for its two central essays, it </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">has</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> revisited the accompanying text and made minor adjustments to its counsel—though we cannot say we see any momentous revisions in those messages. The big change this year is the addition of an Optional Short-Answer Question, which gives applicants the opportunity to share some of their most significant accomplishments and experiences. We suspect the school has provided this outlet for (likely quant-minded) candidates who might have otherwise felt compelled to shoehorn such information into their “what matters most?” essay, thereby freeing them to speak more from the heart in that submission, without fear that the admissions committee will somehow overlook what they believe are key “selling points” in their profile.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In </span><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2019/06/19/stanford-graduate-school-of-business-essay-analysis-2019-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">our full MBA essay analysis</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, we provide more insight into the GSB’s two required questions as well as this added element and how it can complement the school’s other application essays this season. </span><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2019/06/19/stanford-graduate-school-of-business-essay-analysis-2019-2020/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to continue reading. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></p> <p><b><i>Watch: mbaMission’s Liza Weale helps you tackle Stanford GSB’s 2019–2020 application essay questions…</i></b></p> <p><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SHXrDglWULQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <h3><b>DOWNLOAD:<i> Before you apply, be sure to check out the following free resources from mbaMission…</i></b></h3> <p> </p> <h4><b>Insider’s Guides:</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For a thorough exploration of each business school’s academic program, unique offerings, social life, and other key characteristics and resources, we recommend downloading a complimentary copy of our school-specific Insider’s Guides. Informed by firsthand insight from students, alumni, program representatives, and admissions officers, our Insider’s Guides offer a detailed look at each business school’s most defining characteristics. According to</span><a href="https://news.poetsandquants.com/insiders-guides" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Poets & Quants</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, “A more thorough analysis of a school will not be found elsewhere on the web.”</span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/uc-berkeley-haas-school-of-business-insider-s-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Insider’s Guide to Berkeley Haas School of Business</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/dartmouth-tuck-school-of-business-insider-s-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Insider’s Guide to Dartmouth Tuck School of Business </span></a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/stanford-graduate-school-of-business-insider-s-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Insider’s Guide to Stanford Graduate School of Business</span></a></li> </ul> <h4><b>Interview Guides:</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take the next step towards mastering your business school interview by downloading mbaMission’s free Interview Guides. Many MBA candidates find admissions interviews stressful and intimidating, but mastering this important element of the application process is definitely possible—the key is informed preparation. And, on your way to this high level of preparation, we offer our</span><a href="http://shop.mbamission.com/collections/interview-primers" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">free Interview Primers</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to spur you along.</span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/haas-school-of-business-interview-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Berkeley Haas School of Business Interview Guide</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/dartmouth-tuck-interview-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dartmouth Tuck School of Business Interview Guide</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/stanford-gsb-interview-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stanford Graduate School of Business Interview Guide</span><b></b></a></li> </ul> <hr /> <p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-13225 alignleft" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/02/logo-150x150.png" alt="mbaMission logo" width="150" height="150" data-pagespeed-url-hash="982468838" data-pagespeed-onload="pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);" data-pagespeed-loaded="1" /><a href="http://www.mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> is the leader in MBA admissions consulting with a full-time and comprehensively trained staff of consultants</i></b><i>, all with profound communications and MBA experience. mbaMission has helped thousands of candidates fulfill their dream of attending prominent MBA programs around the world. Take your first step toward a more successful MBA application experience with a free 30-minute consultation with one of mbaMission’s senior consultants. </i><a href="http://mbamission.com/consult" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Click here to sign up today.</i></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2019-2020-mba-essay-analysis-berkeley-haas-dartmouth-tuck-stanford/">2019–2020 MBA Essay Analysis: Berkeley Haas, Dartmouth Tuck, Stanford GSB</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>2019–2020 MBA Essay Analysis: Chicago Booth, Columbia, Harvard</title> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2019-2020-mba-essay-analysis-chicago-booth-columbia-harvard/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 06:19:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Business Mindset]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MBA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chicago Booth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chicago Booth Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Columbia Business School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Columbia Business School Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[harvard business school]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Harvard Business School Essay Analysis]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/?p=18075</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With these thorough essay analyses, our friends at mbaMission help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute so that your experiences truly stand out. This week, we round up essay analyses for The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2019-2020-mba-essay-analysis-chicago-booth-columbia-harvard/">2019–2020 MBA Essay Analysis: Chicago Booth, Columbia, Harvard</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-18076" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/chicago-harvard-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png" alt="chicago-harvard-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission" width="1200" height="628" srcset="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/chicago-harvard-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png 1200w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/chicago-harvard-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-300x157.png 300w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/chicago-harvard-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-768x402.png 768w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2019/09/chicago-harvard-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-1024x536.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p> <p><b><i>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With these thorough essay analyses, our friends at </i></b><a href="https://mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission</b></a><b><i> help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute so that your experiences truly stand out.</i></b></p> <p><b><i>This week, we round up essay analyses for The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Columbia Business School, and Harvard Business School.</i></b></p> <p><span id="more-18075"></span></p> <h2><b>CHICAGO BOOTH ESSAY ANALYSIS 2019-2020</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When releasing its </span><a href="https://www.chicagobooth.edu/blog/ftadmissions/2019/the-2019-2020-full-time-mba-application" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">MBA application essay prompts</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for this year, the admissions committee at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business noted that after completely recasting its questions last season, it received “responses [that] disclosed amazing insights into our applicants’ professional aspirations as well as personal interests.” So why change them, right? Again, candidates must respond to two short, direct essay questions that, interestingly, have stipulated </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">minimum</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">—rather than maximum—word counts. In the past, when Chicago Booth required only one essay, we often suggested 1,000 words as a guide; now with two essays, we propose keeping your responses to 500–600 words each. Approximately double the minimum seems to be a reasonable high-end target, though you will not be rejected from the applicant pool for going even higher. That said, we would recommend 1,000 words per essay as the absolute upper limit, and only in exceedingly rare cases.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Returning to the prompts, the school’s first essay is a very traditional career essay, in which you will need to reveal that your MBA is a well-thought-out professional imperative and that Chicago Booth is the clear bridge to your future. In the second essay, you have an opportunity to turn inward and share more personal aspects of your character and journey. With the two pieces together, you should be able to provide the admissions committee with a well-rounded picture of yourself. To continue reading,</span><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2019/06/12/university-of-chicago-booth-essay-analysis-2019-2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <b>click here</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span><b> </b></p> <blockquote><p><b><i>Watch: mbaMission’s Jeremy Shinewald helps you tackle Chicago Booth’s 2019–2020 application essay questions…</i></b></p></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FOGg3AKU-dE" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></span></p> <h2><b>COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL ESSAY ANALYSIS 2019-2020 </b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One of the first top programs to release its essay questions for this season, Columbia Business School (CBS) is again hitting candidates with a mix of old and new prompts. Its goal statement from 2018 has been relabeled as a short-answer question but has changed in no other way, while its first essay prompt—also about applicants’ career aspirations—has likewise remained the same. The school’s second essay question has been tweaked slightly to concentrate less overtly on the value of CBS’s Manhattan location and more on the program in general, though we would argue that in the end, the new prompt is intended to elicit much of the same information as last year’s. As for the third essay, applicants may be glad to learn they do not need to discuss and reimagine a past team failure (who wants to dwell on a defeat, right?), but they will instead need to look inward and reveal their values. </span><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2019/05/23/columbia-business-school-essay-analysis-2019-2020/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Read on</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for our more detailed analysis of the program’s 2019–2020 questions.</span></p> <blockquote><p><b><i>Watch: mbaMission’s Rachel Beck helps you tackle Columbia Business School’s 2019–2020 application essay questions…</i></b></p></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oxcPU42-3Hs" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></span></p> <h2><b>HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL ESSAY ANALYSIS 2019-2020</b></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 2019–2020 MBA admissions season kicked off with Harvard Business School (HBS) releasing (or shall we say </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">rereleasing</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">) its single application essay prompt. Once again, HBS has made no changes to its question. HBS Managing Director of MBA Admissions Chad Losee, now entering his fourth application season, must feel the prompt is effective in eliciting the kind of information the admissions committee finds valuable in evaluating potential students. Our analysis of the prompt and advice on the best way to approach it therefore also remain constant. To continue reading the analysis,</span><a href="https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2019/05/08/harvard-business-school-essay-analysis-2019-2020/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">click here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <blockquote><p><b><i>Watch: mbaMission’s Jeremy Shinewald helps you tackle Harvard Business School’s 2019–2020 application essay questions…</i></b></p></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZTvDrUCKJgQ" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></span></p> <p><b><i>Download: Before you apply, be sure to check out the following free resources from mbaMission…</i></b><b><i><br /> </i></b></p> <h3><b>Insider’s Guides:</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For a thorough exploration of each business school’s academic program, unique offerings, social life, and other key characteristics and resources, we recommend downloading a complimentary copy of our school-specific Insider’s Guides. Informed by firsthand insight from students, alumni, program representatives, and admissions officers, our Insider’s Guides offer a detailed look at each business school’s most defining characteristics. According to</span><a href="https://news.poetsandquants.com/insiders-guides" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Poets & Quants</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, “</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">A more thorough analysis of a school will not be found elsewhere on the web.”</span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/university-of-chicago-booth-school-of-business-insider-s-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Insider’s Guide to the Chicago Booth School of Business</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/harvard-business-school-insider-s-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Insider’s Guide to Harvard Business School</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/columbia-business-school-insider-s-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Insider’s Guide to Columbia Business School</span></a></li> </ul> <h3><b>Interview Guides:</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take the next step towards mastering your business school interview by downloading</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> mbaMission’s free Interview Guides. Many MBA candidates find admissions interviews stressful and intimidating, but mastering this important element of the application process is definitely possible—the key is informed preparation. And, on your way to this high level of preparation, we offer our </span><a href="http://shop.mbamission.com/collections/interview-primers" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">free Interview Primers</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to spur you along.</span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/chicago-booth-school-of-business-interview-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chicago Booth Interview Guide</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/harvard-business-school-interview-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Harvard Business School Interview Guide</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/columbia-business-school-interview-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Columbia Business School Interview Guide</span></a></li> </ul> <hr /> <p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-13225 alignleft" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/02/logo-150x150.png" alt="mbaMission logo" width="150" height="150" data-pagespeed-url-hash="982468838" data-pagespeed-onload="pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);" data-pagespeed-loaded="1" /><a href="http://www.mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> is the leader in MBA admissions consulting with a full-time and comprehensively trained staff of consultants</i></b><i>, all with profound communications and MBA experience. mbaMission has helped thousands of candidates fulfill their dream of attending prominent MBA programs around the world. Take your first step toward a more successful MBA application experience with a free 30-minute consultation with one of mbaMission’s senior consultants. </i><a href="http://mbamission.com/consult" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Click here to sign up today.</i></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/2019-2020-mba-essay-analysis-chicago-booth-columbia-harvard/">2019–2020 MBA Essay Analysis: Chicago Booth, Columbia, Harvard</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Dartmouth Tuck Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</title> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/dartmouth-tuck-essay-analysis-2018-2019/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 22:56:11 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Business Mindset]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MBA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Partners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dartmouth Tuck]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tuck School of Business]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/?p=16746</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Dartmouth Tuck essay analysis, our friends at mbaMission help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out. As the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College enters its second full […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/dartmouth-tuck-essay-analysis-2018-2019/">Dartmouth Tuck Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16976" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/11/dartmouth-tuck-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png" alt="Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Dartmouth Tuck Essay Analysis, 2018-2019 by mbaMission" width="1200" height="628" srcset="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/11/dartmouth-tuck-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png 1200w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/11/dartmouth-tuck-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-300x157.png 300w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/11/dartmouth-tuck-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-768x402.png 768w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/11/dartmouth-tuck-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-1024x536.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p> <p><b><i>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Dartmouth Tuck essay analysis, our friends at </i></b><a href="https://mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out.</i></b></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College enters its second full admissions season with Luke Anthony Peña at the helm as executive director of admissions and financial aid, we are not surprised to see a major overhaul in the program’s essay questions. What was the school’s first essay last year—which covered candidates’ career goals, why an MBA is needed to achieve them, and their reasons for targeting Dartmouth Tuck—has been deconstructed and reformulated into a series of short-answer questions. Tuck’s new Essay 1 instead addresses applicants’ individuality and anticipated contributions to the school. The admissions committee keeps the focus on contribution in its second essay prompt, asking candidates to discuss a time when they helped facilitate another’s success. Clearly, Tuck is interested in identifying individuals who will be connected, cooperative, and supportive members of its community, both as students and as alumni, staying true to its reputation as having one of the closest-knit and most engaged networks among the top MBA programs. Read on for our detailed Dartmouth Tuck essay analysis. . .</span><span id="more-16746"></span></p> <h4><b>SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS</b></h4> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Share your short-term goals. (50 words)</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Share your long-term goals. (50 words)</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>How did you arrive at these goals? (75 words)</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>How will Tuck help you achieve these goals? (75 words)</b></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Together, these short-answer questions largely comprise what would be covered in a traditional personal essay, just dissected and abbreviated. Tuck is requesting very fundamental—yet incredibly important—information and really just wants you to provide it in a straightforward manner so the school can understand your motivation for pursuing a Tuck MBA and where you expect to go in your career afterward. Be as specific as possible, yet still succinct, in your description of where you see yourself after graduation and several years down the line, from the industry and role to any additional details about which you currently feel confident (perhaps specific companies or responsibilities that appeal to you in particular). For the third question, explain what has inspired you to pursue these positions and how they fit with your personality, background, values, and/or skills (as applicable). And finally, note which of Dartmouth Tuck’s resources and/or what aspect of its program as a whole will be most helpful to you in your pursuits. For this last question, you need to provide more than a passing mention or a pandering summarization, so do your research on the school and draw a clear picture for your admissions reader as to how and why the particular offerings you have identified relate directly to your needs and, as room allows, how you intend to apply them.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Because, as we noted, these prompts cover many of the most elemental components of a traditional personal statement essay, we encourage you to download a </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">free</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> copy of the </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/personal-statement-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission Personal Statement Guide</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. This document provides in-depth guidance on how to consider and respond to these sorts of questions, along with numerous illustrative examples.</span></p> <h4><b>Essay 1: Tuck students are aware of how their individuality adds to the fabric of Tuck. Tell us who you are and what you will contribute. (500 words)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To know how to contribute to Dartmouth Tuck, you must first understand the community and environment you will be contributing to, so—if you have not already done so—you </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">must</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> research the school in depth before attempting to craft this essay. This means moving beyond the Tuck website, viewbook, and related marketing materials and making direct contact with students, alumni, and even school representatives. Attend an admissions event in your area, if available, and schedule a campus visit and sit in on a class. This kind of firsthand observation of what and who the Tuck program truly entails, paired with a profound knowledge of how it works, is key in identifying what is unique about you viewed against this backdrop—and will help highlight what you can bring to the mix and how. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pay special attention to the aspects of and areas at Tuck that speak to you personally in some way, and consider social events/clubs and professional development opportunities along with course work and academic offerings. Business school is meant to be a comprehensive environment and experience that enriches students in ways not just related directly to business, and perhaps your best potential for contribution lies in one of these areas. If you have years of experience teaching, for example, you could perhaps help facilitate discussions among the students in your study group or on team projects. If you have a depth of knowledge or years of experience in a particular area, whether through your job or in a personal capacity (such as being a dedicated wine aficionado), you could serve as a kind of subject matter expert for those around you in the program or even a valuable component in someone’s recruiting network. If you are particularly funny, creative, or athletic, you may be the ideal fit to lead an extracurricular group or play a significant role in a nonacademic project or event.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The broad scope of this essay prompt allows you a great amount of freedom to choose and share the information you believe is most important for the admissions committee to know about you. You have as much as 500 words for this submission, which is rather substantial these days, so take care not to ramble or become repetitious. And truly focus on those elements of your personality that are most relevant to the context here: the Dartmouth Tuck experience. Avoid simply trying to fit in as much information as possible about yourself in hoping of stumbling on the “right” answers and instead clearly present and illustrate your most fitting qualities and show a direct connection between them and specific aspects of the MBA program. Authenticity and enthusiasm are the keys to your success with this essay.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For a thorough exploration of Dartmouth Tuck’s academic program, unique resources, defining characteristics, crucial statistics, social life, standout professors, and other key features, download your</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> free</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> copy of the </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/dartmouth-tuck-school-of-business-insider-s-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission Insider’s Guide to the Tuck School of Business</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <h4><b>Essay 2: Tuck students are nice, and invest generously in one another’s success. Share an example of how you helped someone else succeed. (500 words)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This essay prompt is clearly a nod to the admissions committee’s new stated focus on selecting applicants who are “</span><a href="http://www.tuck.dartmouth.edu/admissions/evaluation-criteria" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>smart, nice, accomplished, and aware</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">” (we strongly encourage you to click through and read the school’s admissions criteria in detail, if you have not already done so). It also aligns perfectly with the program’s long-held belief in teamwork and community spirit. By illustrating with this essay that you have a natural interest in helping others reach their goals and have successfully done so, you will demonstrate for the admissions committee that you possess the qualities it is seeking in its next class of students. In addition, stepping up proactively to assist someone in an endeavor that is important to him/her shows an instinct for leadership, which is valued by all MBA programs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So, in reality, this is a fairly straightforward essay prompt, and we recommend responding in an equally straightforward manner. Beyond simply sharing a story of having supported, assisted, and/or encouraged another on their path to success, you will need to share the motivation(s) and thought processes that led you to want to do so in the first place. With 500 words for this essay, you should have ample space to clearly convey the situation as you originally found it, your inspiration to contribute, the actions you then took, the outcome, and, ideally, what you learned from the experience (though this last element should be somewhat brief). Take care not to brag about your role or suggest that the party you aided could never have succeeded without you. The school is unquestionably looking for evidence that you not only have a natural inclination to invest in and bolster others but you also have the capacity and skills to do so effectively and are mature enough to grow from the experience yourself.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Note that Dartmouth Tuck does not specify from which realm of your life—professional, personal, or community-related—the story you choose to share here must come. This means you can plumb the entirety of your experiences for the one you believe best fulfills what the school wants to see and about which you feel most strongly. (As the admissions committee itself says on the Tuck site, “There are no right or wrong answers.”) Also consider that although the prompt says “someone else,” this could potentially apply to a pair or small group, if presented effectively. Perhaps, for example, you helped a duo of small business owners with a marketing issue or supported a small musical group or athletic team in some capacity. In a June 11, 2018, Tuck news article, Peña commented, “Tuck is a distinctly collaborative community so </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">being able to challenge others tactfully and thoughtfully is important</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">” (emphasis ours). With this in mind, if you are deciding between two or more instances you could discuss for this essay, considering going with one in which your help was not requested or perhaps even immediately accepted—one in which you needed to diplomatically negotiate your offer of input and assistance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Avoid mentioning several different experiences (perhaps for fear of offering the “wrong” one) and focus just on one that you describe in detail. Let the narrative unfold naturally, making sure that the basics are all clearly presented. What the school wants to know is that the incident you are showcasing was truly significant for you and had a meaningful impact, so let that be your guide.</span></p> <h4><b>Optional Essay: Please provide any additional insight or information that you have not addressed elsewhere (e.g., atypical choice of evaluators, factors affecting academic performance, unexplained job gaps or changes). Complete this question only if you feel your candidacy is not fully represented by this application.</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You may be tempted to take advantage of this optional essay as an opportunity to share an additional compelling story or to highlight a part of your profile that you fear might be overlooked or undervalued, but we strongly encourage you to resist this temptation. Submit an optional essay here </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">only if </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">your candidacy truly needs it. Consider what the school says about this essay in a Tuck 360 blog post: “If you give us an extra five paragraphs to read and it’s not necessary, we will question your judgment or your ability to express yourself succinctly elsewhere.” You really cannot get much clearer than that! So again, only if your profile has a noticeable gap of some kind or an issue that would might raise a red flag or elicit questions on the part of an admissions officer—such as a poor grade or overall GPA, a low GMAT/GRE score, a gap in your work experience, an arrest, etc.—should you take this opportunity to provide additional information. Download a free copy of our </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/mbamission-optional-essays-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission Optional Essays Guide</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, in which we offer detailed advice on deciding whether to take advantage of the optional essay as well as on how to do so effectively (with multiple sample essays) to help you mitigate any problem areas in your profile.</span></p> <h4><b>Reapplicant Essay: (To be completed by all reapplicants) How have you strengthened your candidacy since you last applied? Please reflect on how you have grown personally and professionally. (500 words)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whether you have improved your academic record, received a promotion, begun a new and exciting project, increased your community involvement, or taken on some sort of personal challenge, the key to success with this essay is conveying a very deliberate path of achievement. Tuck wants to know that you have been actively striving to improve yourself and your profile, and that you have seized opportunities during the previous year to do so, because a Tuck MBA is vital to you. The responses to this essay question will vary greatly from one candidate to the next, because each person’s needs and experiences differ. We are more than happy to provide one-on-one assistance with this highly personal essay to ensure that your efforts over the past year are presented in the best light possible.</span></p> <p><b><i>The Next Step—Mastering Your Dartmouth Tuck Interview:</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Many MBA candidates find admissions interviews stressful and intimidating, but mastering this important element of the application process is definitely possible—the key is informed preparation. To help you on your way to this high level of preparation, we offer our free Interview Primers. Download your free copy of the </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/dartmouth-tuck-interview-primer" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Dartmouth Tuck Interview Primer</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> today. ?</span></p> <hr /> <p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-13225 alignleft" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/02/logo-150x150.png" alt="mbaMission logo" width="150" height="150" data-pagespeed-url-hash="982468838" data-pagespeed-onload="pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);" data-pagespeed-loaded="1" /><a href="http://www.mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> is the leader in MBA admissions consulting with a full-time and comprehensively trained staff of consultants</i></b><i>, all with profound communications and MBA experience. mbaMission has helped thousands of candidates fulfill their dream of attending prominent MBA programs around the world. Take your first step toward a more successful MBA application experience with a free 30-minute consultation with one of mbaMission’s senior consultants. </i><a href="http://mbamission.com/consult" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Click here to sign up today.</i></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/dartmouth-tuck-essay-analysis-2018-2019/">Dartmouth Tuck Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Wharton Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</title> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:41:15 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Apps and Admissions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business Mindset]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MBA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Partners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Wharton School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wharton]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/?p=16500</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Wharton essay analysis, our friends at mbaMission help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out. Often spurned at the last minute for Harvard Business School, the Stanford Graduate School […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019/">Wharton Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16576" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png" alt="Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Wharton Essay Analysis, 2018-2019 by mbaMission" width="1200" height="628" srcset="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png 1200w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-300x157.png 300w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-768x402.png 768w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-1024x536.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p> <p><b><i>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Wharton essay analysis, our friends at </i></b><a href="https://mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out.</i></b></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Often spurned at the last minute for Harvard Business School, the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and, at times, Columbia Business School, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, possibly more than any other top MBA program, really wants to know that you want to earn your degree there. So we were not at all surprised to see that Wharton has maintained the prompt for its first essay, which requires applicants to explain their professional rationale for wanting to go to Wharton. (Note that by contrast, HBS does not ask candidates to spell out “Why HBS?”)</span><span id="more-16500"></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And even though the school has replaced its second essay question from last season with a new one about an “impactful experience or accomplishment,” the admissions committee still wants to know “How will you use what you learned through that experience to contribute to the Wharton community?” In other words, “Really convince us that you understand our program, and tell us why you will fit in here.” So again, in your second essay, you will need to demonstrate your knowledge of how Wharton works and the place/role you envision for yourself within it. We suggest that to respond effectively to Wharton’s prompts, you go the extra mile in learning about the school, so that you can write thoughtful, nuanced essays. Connect with students and alumni, attend admissions events, and especially, visit the campus (if possible) to get the kind of in-depth insight that will show the admissions committee you are really serious about Wharton and are confident you belong there. Our in-depth Wharton essay analysis follows…</span></p> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interested in learning how to tackle this year’s Wharton application essays? Watch the short video below before you continue reading the full Wharton essay analysis!</span></i></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2BW8ZPeuiGQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></span></p> <h4><b>Essay 1: What do you hope to gain professionally from the Wharton MBA? (500 words)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a mere 500 words, you must discuss your career goals—giving very brief context for why they are realistic for you—and then reveal how Wharton will help you pursue these goals by demonstrating a thorough understanding of what the school offers and a well-thought-out game plan for availing yourself of these offerings. To effectively do this, you must first familiarize yourself with Wharton’s various resources and pinpoint those that truly pertain to you and the direction in which you hope to go. Simply presenting a list of classes that you think sound interesting will not suffice here, and avoid vague statements about how great the school is. You must clearly demonstrate a connection between your aspirations, what you need to achieve them (e.g., skills, experience[s], connections, exposure), and what Wharton in particular can provide that will enable you to fill those gaps.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Note that Wharton asks applicants to address only the professional aspect—not the professional and personal aspect (as it has in past years)—of their business school goals. This allows you to share your career-related stories and ambitions more fully, which in turn means you can and should use the other essay(s) to discuss non-work aspects of your life and thereby provide a more complete and well-rounded picture of yourself for the admissions committee.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In many ways, this prompt is asking for a typical MBA personal statement. We therefore encourage you to download your free copy of the </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/personal-statement-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">mbaMission Personal Statement Guide</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. This complimentary guide offers detailed advice on approaching and framing these subjects, along with multiple illustrative examples. Be sure to </span><a href="http://info.mbamission.com/MBA-Personal-Statement-Guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">claim your copy today</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <h4><b>Essay 2: Describe an impactful experience or accomplishment that is not reflected elsewhere in your application. How will you use what you learned through that experience to contribute to the Wharton community? (400 words)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The phrase “not reflected elsewhere” will likely cause some applicants a bit of anxiety, but let us reassure you—you will not be ejected from the applicant pool for taking an experience represented in a single bullet point on your resume and exploring it here in essay form. Likewise, the school will not penalize you if your recommender ends up writing about the same “impactful experience” you decide to showcase in this essay, because, most likely, you will not even know what he/she has written about! The key here is to focus on the “impactful experience or accomplishment” itself. As long as it is not described in-depth in your resume or short answers, it should pass the “not reflected elsewhere” test. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We would recommend using the first 250 words of this essay to discuss a key experience, but even with such limited space, you will likely need to show that you sustained some bumps and bruises along the way, so that you can also reveal that you learned from the experience. By “showing,” or really spelling out, how things unfolded—rather than just stating an accomplishment and listing the takeaways—you will give the admissions reader some perspective on how you conduct yourself and how you achieve. You will then need to show connections between what you learned and the Wharton MBA experience, citing specific ways you will contribute. For example, a failed “side hustle” entrepreneurial project may have given you some valuable insights and skills that you could now pass on to your classmates in a myriad of classes or clubs that revolve around entrepreneurship, or maybe it gave you an interesting new perspective on commitment, determination, or countless other learnings. The specific knowledge you gained is not as important as conveying how you envision applying it as a student in the program, thereby revealing your knowledge of the school. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To better familiarize yourself with the Wharton program and get an insider’s perspective on its academic program, unique offerings, social life, and other key characteristics, be sure to download a complimentary copy of the </span><a href="http://shop.mbamission.com/products/wharton-school-of-the-university-of-pennsylvania-insider-s-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">mbaMission Insider’s Guide to the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> <h4><b>Additional Essay: Required for all reapplicants. Explain how you have reflected on the previous decision about your application, and discuss any updates to your candidacy (e.g., changes in your professional life, additional coursework, extracurricular/volunteer engagements). First-time applicants may also use this section to address any extenuating circumstances. (250 words)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are a Wharton reapplicant, this essay is pretty straightforward. Whether you have improved your academic record, received a promotion, begun a new and exciting project, increased your community involvement, or taken on some sort of personal challenge, the key to success with this essay is conveying a very deliberate path of achievement. Wharton wants to know that you have been actively striving to improve yourself and your profile, and that you have seized opportunities during the previous year to do so, because a Wharton MBA is vital to you. The responses to this essay question will vary greatly from one candidate to the next, because each person’s needs and experiences differ. We are more than happy to provide one-on-one assistance with this highly personal essay to ensure that your efforts over the past year are presented in the best light possible.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, if you are not a Wharton reapplicant, pay special attention to the last line of this prompt: First-time applicants may also use this section to address any extenuating circumstances. Here is your opportunity—if needed—to address any lingering questions that an admissions officer might have about your candidacy, such as a poor grade or overall GPA, a low GRE or GMAT score, or a gap in your work experience. If you feel you may need to submit an additional essay for such a reason, consider downloading your free copy of our </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/mbamission-optional-essays-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">mbaMission Optional Essays Guid</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">e, in which we offer detailed advice on when and how to take advantage of the optional essay (along with multiple sample essays) to help you mitigate any problem areas in your profile.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The next step is mastering your Wharton interview. Many MBA candidates find admissions interviews stressful and intimidating, but mastering this important element of the application process is definitely possible—the key is informed preparation. On your way to this high level of preparation, we offer our </span><a href="http://shop.mbamission.com/collections/interview-primers" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">free Interview Primers</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to spur you along! Download your free copy of </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/interview-primer-the-wharton-school-of-the-university-of-pennsylvania" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Interview Primer</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> today. ?</span></p> <hr /> <p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-13225 alignleft" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/02/logo-150x150.png" alt="mbaMission logo" width="150" height="150" data-pagespeed-url-hash="982468838" data-pagespeed-onload="pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);" data-pagespeed-loaded="1" /><a href="http://www.mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> is the leader in MBA admissions consulting with a full-time and comprehensively trained staff of consultants</i></b><i>, all with profound communications and MBA experience. mbaMission has helped thousands of candidates fulfill their dream of attending prominent MBA programs around the world. Take your first step toward a more successful MBA application experience with a free 30-minute consultation with one of mbaMission’s senior consultants. </i><a href="http://mbamission.com/consult" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Click here to sign up today.</i></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/wharton-essay-analysis-2018-2019/">Wharton Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Chicago Booth Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</title> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/chicago-booth-essay-analysis-2018-2019/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 21:03:05 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Apps and Admissions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business Mindset]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MBA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Partners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Chicago Booth]]></category> <category><![CDATA[University of Chicago Booth School of Business]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/?p=16423</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Chicago Booth essay analysis, our friends at mbaMission help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out. After maintaining its somewhat unique “choose a photo” essay prompt for three years […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/chicago-booth-essay-analysis-2018-2019/">Chicago Booth Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16455" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/chicago-booth-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png" alt="Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Chicago Booth Essay Analysis, 2018-2019 by mbaMission" width="1200" height="628" srcset="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/chicago-booth-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png 1200w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/chicago-booth-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-300x157.png 300w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/chicago-booth-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-768x402.png 768w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/chicago-booth-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-1024x536.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p> <p><b><i>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Chicago Booth essay analysis, our friends at </i></b><a href="https://mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out.</i></b></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After maintaining its somewhat unique “choose a photo” essay prompt for three years in a row, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business has completely overhauled its application essays this season, transitioning from that single open-ended and creative option to two short, direct essay questions. And notably, the school has shifted from having no limits at all to having a minimum expectation with respect to word count. In some ways, the minimum sets a range that a lack of limit does not. We have often suggested 1,000 words as a guide for the unlimited Chicago Booth essay, but now, we suggest keeping responses to 500–600 words each. Approximately double the minimum seems to be a reasonable high-end target, though you will not be thrown from the applicant pool for going even higher. That said, we do think 1,000 words would be as high as one might go, and only in exceedingly rare cases.</span><span id="more-16423"></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Returning to the prompts, the school’s first essay now is a very traditional career essay, in which you will need to reveal that your MBA is a well-thought-out professional imperative and that Chicago Booth is the clear bridge to your future. In the second essay, you have an opportunity to share your “soul,” discussing your broader values in your development. With the two pieces together, you should be able to provide the admissions committee with a well-rounded picture of yourself. Our more in-depth Chicago Booth essay analysis follows…</span></p> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interested in learning how to tackle this year’s Chicago Booth application essay? Watch the short video below before you continue reading the full Chicago Booth essay analysis!</span></i></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/otafOwZoXaU?rel=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></span></p> <h4><b>Essay 1: How will the Booth MBA help you achieve your immediate and long-term post-MBA career goals? (250 word minimum)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If this essay prompt seems rather simplistic and straightforward, that is because it is. Chicago Booth is requesting very fundamental—yet incredibly important—information and really just wants you to provide it so the school can understand your motivation for pursuing an MBA from its program and where you expect to go in your career afterward. Be as specific as possible in your description of where you see yourself after graduation and several years down the line, from the industry and role to any additional details about which you currently feel confident (perhaps specific companies or responsibilities that appeal to you in particular). Explain what has brought you to this point in your professional life, not only your career progression to date but also what has inspired you to earn an advanced degree as a vital tool in moving forward. And ideally, take the extra step of noting which of the program’s resources you believe will be most helpful to you in your pursuits. To be effective, this needs to be more than a passing mention, so do your research on the school and draw a clear picture for your admissions reader as to how and why the particular offerings you have identified relate directly to your needs and how you intend to apply them.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This essay includes many of the most elemental components of a traditional personal statement essay. We therefore encourage you to download your free copy of the </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/personal-statement-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission Personal Statement Guide</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, in which we provide much more in-depth guidance on how to consider and respond to these sorts of questions, along with numerous illustrative examples.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And for a thorough exploration of the Chicago Booth academic program, unique offerings, social life, and other key characteristics and resources, download your complimentary copy of the </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/university-of-chicago-booth-school-of-business-insider-s-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission Insider’s Guide to the University of Chicago Booth School of Business</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <h4><b>Essay 2: Chicago Booth immerses you in a choice-rich environment. How have your interests, leadership experiences, and other passions influenced the choices in your life? (250 word minimum)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although Chicago Booth asks about your “interests, leadership experiences, and other passions,” the admissions committee does not expect you to check all of these figurative boxes. Instead of focusing on each of these aspects and trying to formulate a response that would fit one, invert your approach by taking a step back from the question and reflecting on how you have arrived at where you are today, both personally and professionally. What has led you to this point in your life and/or career? What has been your primary motivation? In considering your path to date with this mindset, you should be able to easily identify inflection points that fall within the scope of the “interests, leadership experiences, and other passions” that have shaped you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You should know that no specific interest, leadership experience, or passion is either “right” or “wrong.” What will make your response powerful is identifying the actual influences in your life and writing about them with sincerity. And you must go beyond simply stating an interest/experience/passion—to truly convey authenticity, you will need to present your experiences in a narrative form. By giving your essay a voice and allowing your reader to visualize how your influences manifest, you will be on the road to a sincere essay.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although you are not restricted by a set maximum length, we nevertheless suggest skipping a long introduction and launching directly into your narrative. Immersing the admissions reader in your story right away is a good way to capture his/her attention. If you have a single, very strong core narrative, you might start by sharing the emergence of your passion in your first paragraph(s) and then describing its manifestation in the later one(s). For example, if you were a particularly outdoorsy youth and are now a leader in your position as a product developer at The North Face, this approach could reveal a clear cause and effect. If, however, you have a portfolio of formative experiences, you might strive to reveal this cause-and-effect relationship between passion and manifestation two or even three times within your essay. The permutations are many, but our point is that your best chance of standing out comes from revealing how a particular aspect of your life (or more than one) blossomed over time into something more and has helped create the person you are today.</span></p> <h4><b>Optional Question: Is there any unclear information in your application that needs further explanation? (300 word maximum)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chicago Booth’s optional essay prompt is a little quirky in that the admissions committee uses the word “unclear,” which to us sounds like a more direct way of saying, “Don’t share additional information just to ‘sell’ your candidacy, but use this space only to address a problem area.” So let us be especially </span><b>clear</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">: however tempted you may be, do not use this space to simply share a strong essay you wrote for another school or offer a few anecdotes you were unable to share in your required essays. This is your opportunity to address—</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">if you need to</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">—any lingering questions that an admissions officer might have about your candidacy, such as a low GMAT or GRE score, a poor grade or overall GPA, or a gap in your work experience. For more guidance, we encourage you to download your free copy of our </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/mbamission-optional-essays-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission Optional Essays Guide</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, in which we offer detailed advice on when and how to take advantage of the optional essay, with multiple examples, to help you mitigate any problem areas in your application.</span></p> <h4><b>Reapplicant Question: Upon reflection, how has your perspective regarding your future, Chicago Booth, and/or getting an MBA changed since the time of your last application? (300 word maximum)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With this essay question, Chicago Booth is testing your resolve and your reasoning. We surmise that the school wants to be certain you are not just stubbornly following a path and trying to “finish what you started,” so to speak, but that you have truly reassessed your needs in the aftermath of your unfortunate rejection. We recommend that you discuss your subsequent growth and development as they pertain to additional personal and professional discovery, which validates your need for an MBA. In the interim, some of your interests or goals may have changed—that is not a bad thing, and the admissions committee will not automatically assume that you are “wishy-washy,” unless you give them good reason to do so. Just be sure that any of your goals that have changed still logically connect to your overall story and desire for an MBA. Your aspirations—new or original—need to represent a compelling progression of the growth you have achieved in the past year. </span></p> <p><b>The Next Step—Mastering Your Chicago Booth Interview:</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Many MBA candidates find admissions interviews stressful and intimidating, but mastering this important element of the application process is definitely possible—the key is informed preparation. To help you on your way to this high level of preparation, we offer our free Interview Primers. Download your free copy of the </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/chicago-booth-school-of-business" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Chicago Booth School of Business Interview Primer</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> today. ?</span></p> <hr /> <p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-13225 alignleft" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/02/logo-150x150.png" alt="mbaMission logo" width="150" height="150" data-pagespeed-url-hash="982468838" data-pagespeed-onload="pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);" data-pagespeed-loaded="1" /><a href="http://www.mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> is the leader in MBA admissions consulting with a full-time and comprehensively trained staff of consultants</i></b><i>, all with profound communications and MBA experience. mbaMission has helped thousands of candidates fulfill their dream of attending prominent MBA programs around the world. Take your first step toward a more successful MBA application experience with a free 30-minute consultation with one of mbaMission’s senior consultants. </i><a href="http://mbamission.com/consult" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Click here to sign up today.</i></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/chicago-booth-essay-analysis-2018-2019/">Chicago Booth Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Northwestern University Kellogg Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</title> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/northwestern-university-kellogg-essay-analysis-2018-2019/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 17:43:16 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Apps and Admissions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business Mindset]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[In the News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MBA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Partners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Kellogg School of Management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Northwestern]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Northwestern Kellogg]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Northwestern University]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/?p=16385</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Northwestern University Kellogg essay analysis, our friends at mbaMission help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out. The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University has not changed its […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/northwestern-university-kellogg-essay-analysis-2018-2019/">Northwestern University Kellogg Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16416" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/northwestern-university-kellogg-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png" alt="Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Northwestern University Kellogg Essay Analysis, 2018-2019 by mbaMission" width="1200" height="628" srcset="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/northwestern-university-kellogg-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png 1200w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/northwestern-university-kellogg-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-300x157.png 300w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/northwestern-university-kellogg-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-768x402.png 768w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/10/northwestern-university-kellogg-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-1024x536.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p> <p><b><i>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Northwestern University Kellogg essay analysis, our friends at </i></b><a href="https://mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out.</i></b></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University has not changed its application essay questions this year, after making only minimal changes to its prompts last season, when mbaMission Senior Consultant Rachel Hyman was an admissions officer at Kellogg. So, who better to ask than Rachel for an opinion on how to approach them? In discussing Kellogg’s questions, Rachel commented, “When I was in the admissions office, we looked for authentic personal self-reflection in essays. With one question about brave leaders and the other about personal and professional growth, Kellogg provides opportunities for applicants to reveal that they have it within them to reflect and develop their skills and characters. I would encourage applicants to really ensure that they give the admissions committee an opportunity to get to know the real you, your journey [growth] so far [to become a stronger leader], and why you are a critical piece within the Kellogg mosaic. Don’t hesitate to let them know about how you will create lasting value and grow as an individual through your relationship with Kellogg.” Consider this perspective—one in which you are opening yourself up to the admissions committee and sharing not just your accomplishments but also your experiences and values—as you write your essays. Our Northwestern University Kellogg essay analysis follows…</span><span id="more-16385"></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please feel free to request a </span><a href="http://mbamission.com/consult" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>free consultation</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> with Rachel Hyman.</span></p> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interested in learning how to tackle this year’s Kellogg application essays? Watch the short video below before you continue reading the full Northwestern University Kellogg essay analysis!</span></i></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P1fdeKscCjQ?rel=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></span></p> <h4><b>Required Essay 1: Kellogg’s purpose is to educate, equip & inspire brave leaders who create lasting value. Tell us about a time you have demonstrated leadership and created lasting value. What challenges did you face, and what did you learn? (450 words)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In reality, this is a fairly straightforward essay prompt, and we recommend responding in an equally straightforward manner. Launch directly into the story of your leadership experience and detail the specific actions you took in directing others to achieve some kind of enduring result. The key here is to show you shared a valuable experience with colleagues, extracted the most from your team members, and attained a desired outcome. Although we often note that not all great leadership stories necessarily have to end in success, Kellogg’s request for evidence of “lasting value” certainly implies that the school wants to hear about a situation that had a positive, if not victorious, outcome. You will need to convey not only your role in spearheading a group to achieve what you did but also how that achievement persists to this day.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Note that Kellogg does not specify that the experience you share must be related to your workplace or career. Leadership does not need to have an official title attached to it, and it can be expressed in a community service or even family life setting just as much as in a workplace, so explore all the different areas of your life for possible stories. We recommend using a narrative approach to presenting your story, but be sure to also share the thought process and motivation(s) behind your actions. This way, the admissions committee will take away both a clear picture of what you accomplished and the aspects of your character that inspired you and helped enable your success.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That said, the school acknowledges within the prompt that even endeavors that have a positive result are rarely smooth sailing from beginning to end—hence the question about challenges faced. A mistake applicants often make in writing this kind of essay is presenting a strong narrative in which they are incredible leaders, and then near the end, making a brief (and typically disjointed) reference to a hardship or conflict encountered along the way, meant to fulfill the “challenges” element of the essay query. To be effective and believable, your ups and downs must be woven intrinsically into your narrative, rather than simply acknowledged at the end. Clearly explaining how you approached and prevailed over the challenge at hand is crucial, so go beyond simply describing the roadblock itself and ensure that you detail your response and the inner workings of your decision-making at that point.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lastly, do not forget or neglect to explain what you learned from the experience—Kellogg specifically asks you to do so! And keep in mind that for your takeaways to be “meaningful,” they have to be profoundly connected to your narrative. The admissions reader should be able to easily understand the connection between the situation you describe and your subsequent learnings.</span></p> <h4><b>Required Essay 2: Pursuing an MBA is a catalyst for personal and professional growth. How have you grown in the past? How do you intend to grow at Kellogg? (450 words)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">How have you grown in the past? The best way to answer this question is to really take the question at face value and think about… how you have grown in the past! Kellogg has no preconceived notions of what applicants should offer in response to this query; it simply wants to learn more about who you are now and how you came to be this person. Rather than pandering to what you think Kellogg wants to hear or trying to conceive of a storyline that seems like it would sound good, truly reflect on your growth to date and focus on analyzing one or two recent experiences that effectively reveal how you have developed and matured.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You might use the first 200–250 words of your essay to share a brief anecdote or two illustrating your growth. These stories can be thematically connected, or they can present two separate circumstances in which you grew in different ways. This portion of your essay will show that you possess the capacity to grow, so in the rest of your submission, you can outline your agenda for growth </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">at Kellogg</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. You can focus on academic and/or professional needs or on broader personal needs (such as intellectual growth or global exposure)—either option is fine. What is important is that you clearly show a genuine understanding of how Kellogg is the right catalyst for your anticipated development. If your connection to the school is merely superficial—based just on rankings or reputation, for example—you will reveal only that you do not truly grasp the potential inherent in your time in the program. So do your research and really learn about Kellogg in depth, and then present clear links between the program and your developmental needs, going beyond a simple listing of courses or resources and illustrating a more thorough and personalized connection between the offerings and your specific needs and interests. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This question involves many of the elements of a traditional personal statement essay, so we encourage you to download your free copy of the </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/personal-statement-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission Personal Statement Guide</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. This complimentary guide explains ways of approaching these topics effectively and offers several sample essays as examples. Feel free to </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/personal-statement-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>download</b></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">your copy today.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And for a thorough exploration of Kellogg’s academic program, unique offerings, social life, and other key characteristics, be sure to download the </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/northwestern-university-s-kellogg-school-of-management-insider-s-guide"><b>mbaMission Insider’s Guide to the Kellogg School of Management</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which is also available free of charge.</span></p> <p><b>Certain applicants will respond to additional questions:</b></p> <h4><b>Dual-degree applicants: For applicants to the MMM or JD-MBA dual degree programs, please explain why that program is right for you. (250 words)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are applying to one of Kellogg’s dual degree programs, you should be ready to demonstrate a great deal of intentionality. After all, you are committing to a specialized path that requires additional time and cost. With a limit of just 250 words, you have no choice but to cut to the chase and specify how a dual degree is necessary for you to achieve your particular desired outcomes. After presenting your goals, you will need to tie these goals specifically to the Kellogg programs you are targeting and to their associated resources. This essay is essentially another opportunity (after Essay 2) to explain your distinct need to attend Kellogg, only here, you can focus on showcasing the non-MBA portion of your intended degree. </span></p> <h4><b>Re-applicants: Since your previous application, what steps have you taken to strengthen your candidacy? (250 word limit)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whether you have improved your academic record, received a promotion, begun a new and exciting project, increased your community involvement, or taken on some sort of personal challenge, the key to success with this essay is conveying a very deliberate path of achievement. Kellogg wants to know that you have been actively striving to improve yourself and your profile, and that you have seized opportunities during the previous year to do so, because a Kellogg MBA is vital to you. The responses to this essay question will vary greatly from one candidate to the next, because each person’s needs and experiences differ. We are more than happy to provide one-on-one assistance with this highly personal essay to ensure that your efforts over the past year are presented in the best light possible.</span></p> <h4><b>All applicants have the opportunity to provide explanations or clarification in Additional Information. If needed, use this section to briefly describe any extenuating circumstances (e.g. unexplained gaps in work experience, choice of recommenders, inconsistent or questionable academic performance, etc.) (no word count)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However tempted you might be, this is not the place to paste in a strong essay you wrote for another school or to offer a few anecdotes that you were unable to incorporate into any of your other essays. Instead, this is your opportunity, if needed, to address any lingering questions that an admissions officer may have about your candidacy, such as a poor grade or overall GPA, a low GMAT score, a gap in your work experience, etc. Consider downloading our free </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/mbamission-optional-essays-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission Optional Essays Guide</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, in which we offer detailed advice on when and how to take advantage of the optional essay, along with multiple sample essays, to help you mitigate any problem areas in your profile.</span></p> <p><b>Required Video Essay: The Video Essay is one component of the application and provides you with an additional opportunity to demonstrate what you will bring to our vibrant Kellogg community—in an interactive way. You will respond to several short video essay questions. The questions are designed to bring to life the person we have learned about on paper.</b></p> <p><b>After submitting an application and payment, you will be able to access the video essay through your application status page. One question will be a “get to know you” icebreaker type of question. The second question will be an opportunity to describe your plans for the future and how Kellogg will help you on that journey. The other questions will be randomly-generated questions that will be similar to interview questions.</b></p> <p><b>There are practice questions that you may complete as many times as you like to get comfortable with the format and technology. The practice questions and experience will simulate the actual video essay experience, so this is meant to be a useful tool to help you feel prepared.</b></p> <p><b>We encourage you to practice so you are comfortable with the format once it is time to complete the official questions. There is not an opportunity to re-do the answer to the official video essay questions.</b></p> <p><b>You will have 20 seconds to think about the question and up to one minute to give your response.</b></p> <p><b>We estimate the video essays will take 20–25 minutes to complete—which includes time for setup and answering all the practice questions. You will need an Internet-connected computer with a webcam, microphone, and an updated version of Adobe Flash in order to complete the video essay.</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Start by taking a deep breath. We understand that these video essays can make you feel like you are being put on the spot, but Kellogg is really not trying to scare you. The admissions committee simply wants a more dynamic representation of your personality than a written essay can provide. You cannot answer any of the school’s video questions incorrectly, so do not concern yourself with trying to give the “right” answer. Just respond to each query honestly, as smoothly as you can (despite any nervousness you may be feeling), and be yourself so the school can get a better sense of the unique individual you are. Thankfully, Kellogg provides some basic information about the nature of several of the questions you will encounter in the application’s video segment, so you will not be going in totally blind. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The “get to know you” question will be about a topic you know very well—you! Kellogg refers to this question as an “icebreaker,” so imagine meeting someone for the first time at a party or other event. Similar questions to what you might ask each other in the process of getting acquainted are what you can very likely expect from Kellogg. Examples we can imagine are “What is your favorite book and why?,” “If you unexpectedly had 24 work-free hours, how would you spend them?,” and (as Kellogg itself offers on its site) “If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be and why?” Although we are going to assume that you already know yourself pretty well, these types of queries sometimes require a moment or two of thought before a clear answer can be offered. So take some time to imagine these sorts of questions (you can even Google “icebreaker questions” to find lists of general examples) and practice delving into your personality in this way. Who knows, you might even learn something new about yourself in the process!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fortunately, Kellogg very kindly provides the school-specific question in advance: “What path are you interested in pursuing, how will you get there, and why is </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">this</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> program right for you?” With respect to your interest in Kellogg, you need to truly understand why you are choosing this specific program for your MBA. By that, we do not mean that you should create and memorize a laundry list of reasons. Instead, you must have a comprehensive understanding of the resources the school offers and be able to clearly and concisely express which ones are of particular importance and significance to you—and why. Then, when you are recording your video response, you will need to convey this information in a way that is sincere and compelling. That will not happen if you are listing facts you have simply committed to memory! Kellogg offers very clear advice on this: “We don’t want scripted answers—we want to get to know you and learn something new. … When you record your answer speak authentically—we can tell if you are reading notes! And, no need to memorize an answer to the Kellogg question… it might make you sound like a robot.” The research you do on the school for Essay 2 will of course be valuable here as well.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You cannot expect for sure that you will be asked to describe a challenge, but do not dismiss this possibility altogether. Kellogg says that some of the questions posed will be “similar to interview questions,” and queries about past challenges are most definitely common in MBA interviews! You may wish to download a free copy of the </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/mbamission-interview-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission Interview Guide</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, which, in addition to advice on preparing for and mastering the interview process, includes several pages of common interview questions that could be helpful in approaching your Kellogg video essays.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One minute is not very long, so run through several practice sessions—perhaps in front of a mirror—to get a sense of how quickly those 60 seconds will pass when you are in front of the camera. Although you can prepare as much as you want (the school even provides practice questions to help you do so), you get only one chance at the recording. If you stumble while answering or ultimately are unhappy with your answer, unfortunately, you cannot do anything about it. You will not be able to re-record your responses or try again another time. This may make you nervous, but we encourage you to view the situation a little differently. Kellogg wants to get to know the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">authentic</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> you through these video essays. If you fumble for words or lose your train of thought, just laugh or shrug and continue with your response. Accepting a mistake with a sense of humor and grace will give the admissions committee a more positive and natural impression of your personality than rigid scripting and over-preparation ever could.</span></p> <p><b><i>The Next Step—Mastering Your Kellogg Interview: </i></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many MBA candidates find admissions interviews stressful and intimidating, but mastering this important element of the application process is definitely possible—the key is informed preparation. And to help you develop this high level of preparation, we offer our </span><a href="http://shop.mbamission.com/collections/interview-primers" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>free Interview Primers</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">! Download your free copy of the </span><a href="http://shop.mbamission.com/products/northwestern-kellogg-interview-primer" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Northwestern Kellogg Interview Primer</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> today. ?</span></p> <hr /> <p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-13225 alignleft" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/02/logo-150x150.png" alt="mbaMission logo" width="150" height="150" data-pagespeed-url-hash="982468838" data-pagespeed-onload="pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);" data-pagespeed-loaded="1" /><a href="http://www.mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> is the leader in MBA admissions consulting with a full-time and comprehensively trained staff of consultants</i></b><i>, all with profound communications and MBA experience. mbaMission has helped thousands of candidates fulfill their dream of attending prominent MBA programs around the world. Take your first step toward a more successful MBA application experience with a free 30-minute consultation with one of mbaMission’s senior consultants. </i><a href="http://mbamission.com/consult" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Click here to sign up today.</i></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/northwestern-university-kellogg-essay-analysis-2018-2019/">Northwestern University Kellogg Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Cornell Johnson Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</title> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/cornell-johnson-essay-analysis-2018-2019/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:07:02 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Apps and Admissions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MBA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Partners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cornell Johnson]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cornell University]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Johnson Graduate School of Management]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/?p=16243</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Cornell Johnson essay analysis, our friends at mbaMission help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out. We can almost hear the collective sigh of relief from many of this […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/cornell-johnson-essay-analysis-2018-2019/">Cornell Johnson Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16277" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/09/cornell-johnson-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png" alt="Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Cornell Johnson Essay Analysis, 2018-2019 by mbaMission" width="1200" height="628" srcset="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/09/cornell-johnson-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png 1200w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/09/cornell-johnson-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-300x157.png 300w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/09/cornell-johnson-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-768x402.png 768w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/09/cornell-johnson-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-1024x536.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p> <p><b><i>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Cornell Johnson essay analysis, our friends at </i></b><a href="https://mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out.</i></b></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We can almost hear the collective sigh of relief from many of this year’s applicants to the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University as they realize that the program’s well-known (and often dreaded) Table of Contents essay prompt is gone. The “impact” essay question first added two years ago, which asks candidates to envision how they will contribute to the MBA experience, is still in place, as is the school’s straightforward approach to the standard goals statement, though a mini essay has been tacked on to that one. In place of the Table of Contents essay is one Cornell Johnson is calling its “Back of Resume” essay, for which applicants may submit a traditional written composition or a multimedia file/link. Despite the changes, the school’s suite of prompts still covers where candidates want to go and what they want to do after they graduate, their anticipated student experience, and what they feel are the most important facets of their lives, thereby allowing applicants to create a nicely rounded impression of themselves for the admissions committee to evaluate. Our more detailed Cornell Johnson essay analysis follows…</span><span id="more-16243"></span></p> <h4><b>Goals Statement: A statement of your goals will begin a conversation that will last throughout [the] admissions process and guide your steps during the MBA program and experience. To the best of your understanding today, please share your short and long term goals by completing the following sentences and answering the enclosed short answer question (250 words maximum):</b></h4> <p><b>Immediately post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___.</b></p> <p><b>Targeted Job Role:</b></p> <p><b>Target Job Company:</b></p> <p><b>Industry:</b></p> <p><b>In 5–10 years post-MBA, my goal is to work as a(n) ____[Role]____ at ___[Company]___within___[Industry]___.</b></p> <p><b>Targeted Job Role:</b></p> <p><b>Target Job Company:</b></p> <p><b>Industry:</b></p> <p><b>How has your experience prepared and encouraged you to pursue these goals?</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With this incredibly direct approach to gathering information about candidates’ professional goals, Cornell Johnson is clearly conveying a desire for information only. The school states in the Application Requirements section of its website, “If invited to interview, you will have the opportunity to elaborate further,” signaling to us that the admissions committee really wants </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">just the facts</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> here. So, respect both the format and the school and be as direct and clear as possible, saving any embellishment or further explanation for another time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The addition of the mini essay prompt implies to us that the admissions committee wants to have some context for your stated goals. An effective response will provide evidence that you (1) have done your research as to what is required to attain them, (2) understand where you are on that trajectory (what skills and experience you already possess that are key to success in your desired roles and field), and, to some degree, (3) why/how attaining an MBA will move you further in the right direction.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although this prompt is not a request for a full-length personal essay, we offer a number of tips and examples in our </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">free</span></i> <a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/personal-statement-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission Personal Statement Guide</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> that could be helpful in crafting your responses. Download your complimentary copy today.</span></p> <h4><b>Essay 1 – Impact Essay:</b></h4> <p><b><i>This essay is designed to explore the intersection of engagement and community culture. Whether during the program or following graduation, our students and alumni share a desire to positively impact the organizations and communities they serve. To help you explore your potential for impact, we encourage you to engage with our students, alumni, faculty, and professional staff. You may choose to connect with them via email or phone or in person during one of our on campus or off campus events. As you seek their input and insight, please be respectful of their time and prepare a few discussion points or questions in advance.</i></b></p> <p><b>At Cornell, we value students who create impact. Please indicate the opportunities for impact that you’ve identified through engagement with our community and describe how what you have learned has influenced your decision to apply to Johnson. (500 words maximum)</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Note that with this essay prompt, the school is not asking about an impact you made at some point in the past but rather about your expected impact </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">within the Cornell Johnson community</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. The phrase “you’ve identified through engagement with our community” conveys a very clear assumption on the school’s part that you have already been actively reaching out to and communicating with individuals at or associated with Cornell Johnson to learn more about it—so if you have not been doing so, now (immediately) is the time to start. Moreover, the school’s reference to “what you have learned” implies that the admissions committee expects that your efforts have yielded some useful insight, so saying that you have merely made contact with a few people will not suffice. You will have to show that the insider information you subsequently received has further solidified your choice to pursue an MBA at Cornell Johnson by discussing the ways and areas in which you now feel you can contribute to it in a meaningful way.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The best way to accomplish this is to first research the school to educate yourself on what it offers that directly pertains to you, your academic and professional needs, and your personal interests. Then, engage with students, alumni, and/or other representatives of the school who you feel could offer additional insight into these relevant resources and use your conversations to inform your ideas as to how you might enrich these aspects of the Cornell Johnson experience. Note that the prompt clearly requests examples of “opportunities”—plural—so be sure to identify more than just one area or endeavor. You want to convey that you are a multidimensional individual who can add value to the school’s community in multiple ways.</span></p> <h4><b>Essay 2 – Back of Resume Essay:</b></h4> <p><b><i>This essay is an opportunity to present yourself as an individual. We encourage you to think about your proudest accomplishments, interests and passions, and personal highlights that will help us to get to know you as a person and potential community member. We value creativity and authenticity and encourage you to approach this essay with your unique style. Alternative submission formats may include a slide presentation, links to pre-existing media (personal website, digital portfolio, YouTube, etc.), as well as visually enhanced written submissions. Maximum file size is 5 MB. If you choose to submit a written essay, please limit your submission to 500 words or fewer. Multimedia submissions should be under 5 minutes.</i></b></p> <p><b>The front page of your resume has given us a sense of your professional experience and accomplishments as well as your academic summary and extracurricular involvement. If the back page reflects “the rest of your story,” please help us get to know you better by sharing the experiences that will give us insight into your character, values, and interests.</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At first glance, you may think that Cornell Johnson has taken a totally new approach with this essay prompt, but in essence, this one is very much like the Table of Contents one it replaced in that it asks for a creative and thorough presentation of your non-professional and non-academic life. The school has merely given you a broader expanse within which to express yourself by removing the rigid table of contents structure. This is a good thing! The key is identifying the approach that will best help you tell your personal story, so do not automatically restrict yourself and think too narrowly. Although Cornell Johnson did not explicitly state “We value creativity and authenticity” in its prompt as it has done in years past, we have no doubt that the sentiment still holds true, so keep this in mind as you mine your background and current life for content and decide how you might present it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Take care to not get gimmicky. Your goal is not to seem “cute” or even more creative than the next applicant but really just to tell your personal story, albeit in a brief way, and provide a fuller picture of yourself. We suggest you start by grabbing some paper and making an old-fashioned list of your key stories—ones that demonstrate “your character, values, and interests.” Then, make sure that your final essay/submission includes as many of the items on that list as possible. With an allowance of only 500 words or five minutes, you will need to be somewhat succinct, so be sure not to spend too much time or space on unnecessary buildup or repetition. You want your stories to have life and sufficient context, so the admissions committee can fully understand and appreciate them, but you also want to give yourself enough room to share as many as possible while adhering to the school’s stipulated limitations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cornell Johnson states that you may use an alternate (multimedia) format for this submission. We offer no recommendation with respect to whether a written essay, a PowerPoint presentation, a video, or any other approach is “best” in this case. Opportunities are certainly available in both traditional and creative approaches, depending on where your strengths lie, so do not feel that you must use some form of multimedia. Again, start by brainstorming to determine what you want to say as an applicant—what you feel the admissions committee really needs to learn about you—and then decide which format most appropriately matches your personality and message. Your ultimate goal here is to effectively convey information that showcases your personality and important highlights from your life, not to win an Oscar.</span></p> <h4><b>Optional/Reapplicant Essay: You may use this essay to call attention to items needing clarification and to add additional details to any aspects of your application that do not accurately reflect your potential for success at Johnson (500 words maximum).</b></h4> <h4><b>If you are reapplying for admission, please use this essay to indicate how you have strengthened your application since the last time you applied for admission. Please also review our </b><a href="https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/Programs/Full-Time-MBA/Admissions/Application-Guide/Admissions-Policies"><b>Admission Policy</b></a><b> for additional information about re-applying. (500 words maximum)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are a Cornell Johnson reapplicant, this essay should be pretty straightforward. Whether you have improved your academic record, received a promotion, begun a new and exciting project, increased your community involvement, or taken on some sort of personal challenge, the key to success with this essay is conveying a very deliberate path of achievement. The school wants to know that you have been actively striving to improve yourself and your profile, and that you have seized opportunities during the previous year to do so, because a Cornell Johnson MBA is vital to you. The responses to this essay question will vary greatly from one candidate to the next, because each person’s needs and experiences differ. We are more than happy to provide one-on-one assistance with this highly personal essay to ensure that your efforts over the past year are presented in the best light possible.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are not a reapplicant, this is your opportunity—</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">if needed</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">—to address any lingering questions that an admissions officer might have about your candidacy, such as a poor grade or overall GPA, a low GMAT or GRE score, or a gap in your work experience. We encourage you to download a </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">free</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> copy of our </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/mbamission-optional-essays-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission Optional Essays Guide</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, in which we offer detailed advice on deciding whether to take advantage of the optional essay and how best to do so, along with multiple illustrative examples. Be mindful and respectful of the admissions committee’s time and remember that each additional file you submit requires more resources on behalf of the admissions office, so whatever you write must be truly worthwhile and clearly reveal that you made good use of this opportunity to provide further insight into your candidacy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For a thorough exploration of Cornell Johnson’s academic offerings, defining characteristics, crucial statistics, social life, community/environment, and other key facets of the program, please download your free copy of the </span><a href="https://shop.mbamission.com/products/samuel-curtis-johnson-graduate-school-of-management" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>mbaMission Insider’s Guide to Cornell Johnson</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. ?</span></p> <hr /> <p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-13225 alignleft" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2017/02/logo-150x150.png" alt="mbaMission logo" width="150" height="150" data-pagespeed-url-hash="982468838" data-pagespeed-onload="pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality(this);" data-pagespeed-loaded="1" /><a href="http://www.mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> is the leader in MBA admissions consulting with a full-time and comprehensively trained staff of consultants</i></b><i>, all with profound communications and MBA experience. mbaMission has helped thousands of candidates fulfill their dream of attending prominent MBA programs around the world. Take your first step toward a more successful MBA application experience with a free 30-minute consultation with one of mbaMission’s senior consultants. </i><a href="http://mbamission.com/consult" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Click here to sign up today.</i></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/cornell-johnson-essay-analysis-2018-2019/">Cornell Johnson Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Yale School of Management Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</title> <link>https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/yale-school-management-essay-analysis-2018-2019/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:38:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Apps and Admissions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business Mindset]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MBA]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mbaMission]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Partners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business School Essay Analysis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Yale School of Management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Yale SOM]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/?p=16178</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Yale School of Management essay analysis, our friends at mbaMission help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out. We hosted a question-and-answer session with several leading admissions officers earlier […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/blog/yale-school-management-essay-analysis-2018-2019/">Yale School of Management Essay Analysis, 2018-2019</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.manhattanprep.com/gmat">GMAT</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16206" src="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/08/yale-school-of-management-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png" alt="Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Yale School of Management Essay Analysis, 2018-2019 by mbaMission" width="1200" height="628" srcset="https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/08/yale-school-of-management-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission.png 1200w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/08/yale-school-of-management-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-300x157.png 300w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/08/yale-school-of-management-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-768x402.png 768w, https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gmat/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/08/yale-school-of-management-essay-analysis-2018-2019-mbamission-1024x536.png 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p> <p><b><i>How can you write essays that grab the attention of MBA admissions committees? With this thorough Yale School of Management essay analysis, our friends at </i></b><a href="https://mbamission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b><i>mbaMission</i></b></a><b><i> help you conceptualize your essay ideas and understand how to execute, so that your experiences truly stand out.</i></b></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We hosted a </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0uVg70ZVl4&t=66s" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>question-and-answer session with several leading admissions officers</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> earlier this year that featured Yale School of Management (SOM) Assistant Dean for Admissions Bruce DelMonico. Ever the straight shooter, Bruce told us that the SOM would not be changing its application essay prompt for this season. We likely should have just taken him at his word, but just to be sure, we waited to see whether Yale would indeed officially recommit to its single essay, and… it did! The school has made no modifications to its prompt. So, you have one 500-word essay with which to make an impression on the admissions committee. Our Yale School of Management essay analysis follows…</span><span id="more-16178"></span></p> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interested in learning how to tackle this year’s Yale School of Management application essays? Watch the short video below before you continue reading the full analysis!</span></i></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xud_oPqHl1E?rel=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></span></p> <h4><b>Describe the biggest commitment you have ever made. (500 words maximum)</b></h4> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In a Yale SOM blog post about the school’s essay prompt, Bruce noted that this “seemingly simple and straightforward question” was composed with assistance from one of the program’s organizational behavior professors. Yale’s admissions committee clearly takes the application essay seriously and is being thoughtful about the types of behaviors it wants to see in the school’s students. In our online event, Bruce declared himself “agnostic” about whether applicants should discuss a personal commitment or a professional one. He notes that he is simply trying to gauge the level to which candidates commit themselves, rather than the context of the engagement: “We don’t have a preference for professional or personal accomplishments. . . . We are not making value judgments about what that commitment is, but it is more about how you approach that commitment, how you have demonstrated that commitment, and what sorts of behaviors underlie that commitment.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You may initially think that this prompt is rather narrow in scope, allowing you space to share the story of just a single professional or community project and nothing more. Although you can certainly discuss your dedication to a particular project or cause, you are definitely not restricted to this approach. Consider this: you can also be committed to an</span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> idea</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (e.g., personal liberty) or a </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">value</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (e.g., creating opportunity for others), and approaching your essay from this angle instead could enable you to share much more of and about yourself with the Yale School of Management admissions committee. For example, you might relate a few anecdotes that on the surface seem unrelated—drawing from different parts of your life—but that all support and illustrate how you are guided by a particular value. Or, to return to the example of personal liberty as a theme, you could show how you take control of your academic and professional paths, adhering steadfastly to your values and vision. Whatever you choose to feature as the focus of your commitment, your actions and decisions, manifest via a variety of experiences, must allow you to own it as a genuine part of who you are as an individual. Identifying a theme that you think no one else will ever use is not your goal here; presenting authentic anecdotes that powerfully support your selected theme is what is important.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, if you prefer to focus on a single anecdote, the commitment you claim must be truly inordinate. Being particularly proud of an accomplishment is not enough to make it an effective topic for this essay. You need to demonstrate your constancy and dedication in the face of challenges or resistance, revealing that your connection to the experience was hard won. Strive to show that you have been resolute in following a sometimes difficult path and have doggedly stayed on course, citing clear examples to illustrate your steadfastness. 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