Essay Tips

Include the necessary context Every good story needs a challenge Explain how you took action Avoid cliffhangers! Explain internal and external results SART? ATSR? RTSA? No - STAR! You are the star of your...

Do your research Find common values Get some advice Be explicit Be implicit (actions, not words) Go deep, not wide Show commitment Struggling to Make Your MBA Application Stand Out?...

Include your experience with DEI Show allyship DEI takes lots of forms Limited DEI experience? Don’t let that stop you. Promote DEI on campus Always be authentic Show long-term commitment Worried you won’t get...

Go beyond the required curriculum Share your interests Be a leader! Details are key Be honest and sincere! Connect to impact! Feeling Overwhelmed with the MBA Application Process?...

Remember, leadership comes in many forms! Make leadership your theme Use STAR Highlight you. Use personal and professional leadership examples Show that leadership is a habit Leverage conflict Struggling to Make...

Take advantage of failure Use STAR to demonstrate your strengths! Strengths and weaknesses complement each other Check out past examples! Nobody is perfect! Utilize personal failures, too Talk about failure – even...

UPDATE: This article was originally posted on August...