The MBA admissions essay is the application component that many of the business school applicants I work with dread the most. 

Don't panic if you don't know where to begin your MBA application essays. This essay is your chance to tell the admissions committee more about yourself than your GMAT exam scores, GPA, or resume. Follow along for some of my best MBA admission essay advice. 

Essays for MBA admissions that work 

The dilemma is: how can you write MBA admission essays that stand out from the crowd and effectively express your narrative for top-tier programmes? Here are five strategies for writing interesting essays that will captivate the admissions committee and help you get into your top-choice school.

To ensure you're answering the question correctly, read it attentively and consider each word. For essays, short does not imply simple here. Quite often, the reverse is true. Set aside some time to think about what you'll say. The higher the weight each word carries, the fewer words you have. 

• Decide which 1-2 main themes you want to express while brainstorming and stick to them. 

• Consider the application as a whole. These mini essays must fit into a bigger picture.

• If you have only 200 characters to write about your goals and are considering a career change, look for other ways to show that you have the appropriate skill sets, understand the industry/function, and so on. 

• When drafting your mini essay, go a little overboard and then trim it down. Once you've finished your thoughts, it's easier to reduce your ideas than to draw out new ones. 

• Make sure that each word has meaning. Only use nouns and verbs. Use short, direct statements to get the most out of the limited number of characters. 

• It's best not to ask the same question twice. If you're talking about post-MBA ambitions, the reader will understand what you're talking about.

You should take some time to consider certain fundamental issues. What are your professional advantages and disadvantages? What are your goals for pursuing an MBA? After graduation, where do you see yourself going? Clear plans will aid you in constructing a precise image of where you've been, where you're going, and why an MBA is necessary to get you there. 

What are the warning signs? 

1. Plagiarism - the entire essay has been ripped and pasted. 

2. There are numerous typos and grammatical problems. 

3. When utilising the same essay for multiple applications, the applicant failed to alter the school’s name.
   
   

Spend time preparing your essays. Perhaps you could get together with a good friend to brainstorm and discuss why you're applying to a specific school and how you'll respond to the essay questions.

So how are your MBA essays coming along? Do you require assistance ensuring that they collaborate to develop a compelling case for admission? We can assist you! Work one-on-one with a professional advisor, from the mini-essay plan's beginning to the end of the final evaluation – or any point in between. For more information on how we can help you get accepted, look at our MBA Admissions Consulting Services at the MBA Center!

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