| Applying for an MBA program usually means that | | | | with experts. And unless tangible proof is available, |
| you're in there to learn the advanced theories and | | | | using overblown descriptions and glorifying phrases |
| techniques of management, marketing, | | | | about yourself would be folly. Instead keep it much |
| communication, and finance. And because you're | | | | simpler, clear and straight to the point. You have to |
| applying for the program with this purpose in mind, it | | | | know yourself fully before giving any honest |
| may seem strange that they require an essay that | | | | estimation of your skills. |
| tests your mastery of self-expression and the English | | | | - Master the basics: it's a fact that even the best |
| language. Although these are definitely important | | | | writers slip up in their grammar, spelling and sentence |
| factors, you'd like to be judged on things like | | | | construction at times. So if you can't get |
| business acumen and management experience and | | | | professionals to proofread your work, your best |
| instincts, more than by a personal essay, right? | | | | colleagues will do in determining your essay's |
| But the fact remains that a personal essay not only | | | | strengths and weaknesses. |
| reveals a lot about your character and your | | | | - Be original: There are thousands of candidates who |
| experiences but it also reveals a lot of things that | | | | will describe themselves as 'out of the box thinkers' |
| your admissions panel may be looking for in a | | | | or 'eager to help' or even 'fit for the task'. So try to |
| candidate: creativity, honesty, imagination and the | | | | think about creative ways of describing and |
| ability to improvise. So having a great personal essay | | | | expressing yourself. Nothing works better at making |
| is one of the best ways to convince your school of | | | | you stand out than that! |
| choice that you are the right person for them. | | | | - Prepare early: It is much better to prepare for your |
| So what are the things you have to be mindful of | | | | essay while you have a lot of time on your hands |
| when writing your essay? Here are a few: | | | | rather than to cram a few days before it's actually |
| - Don't exaggerate: It's completely alright to be | | | | due. So starting early and keeping focused is one of |
| honest about your many achievements, but | | | | the best ways to maximize your time when |
| exaggerating the truth will not get you far, especially | | | | preparing to write that masterpiece. |