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Now you understand the importance of context and how Business Schools evaluate
emotional intelligence. Let us dive into writing a compelling essay. This is the time
when you have to start creating a draft essay. The words and structure might not be
perfect but after this chapter, create a 500-word essay on Why you want do an
MBA.
With the word limit going down for most MBA application essays, applicants have
to be judicious with the use of words. The acceptance rate of top schools is in the 58% range, and applicants cannot rely on the general advice that experts offer, and
stand out from the competition. They have to find strategies to be more persuasive.
We have created a five step process that would make the essays more persuasive:
Like -> Understand -> Agree -> Remember -> Act
1) Like
The first step in the process of persuasion is like. The AdCom member has to like
your profile, background, personality, or outlook towards life.
What makes an AdCom member like you?
a) Balanced Tone: With only written words available to the AdCom, to make a first
impression, applicants should ensure that the tone of the essay is balanced
confident but humble.
b) Respect Word Limit: The word limit should be respected even for open-ended
questions where word limit is not mentioned. As a safe bet, assume that the wordlimit is 500 words.
c) Precision: Dont beat around the bush. Answer the question first, and then
support it with good arguments. The last thing that you want to do is to bore an
AdCom. She might have read several essays in a row, and is eagerly looking for an
essay that is precise.

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2) Understand
To understand you as a person, merely using fact-based essays would not help you.
The essay should be composed of words that portray emotions strong and weak. If
your worries and human nature is not presented, the AdCom cannot connect with
you or understand your position.
5 Easy Steps that will help you connect with the AdCom
a) When you explain circumstances, challenges and failures, use words that portray
emotions.
b) Explain your apprehensions about the outcome
c) Explain how you overcame your doubts
d) Cite individuals and circumstances that inspired you
e) When you cite public figures as inspiration, make sure that the AdCom member
recognizes them.
3) Agree
To agree with your actions and values, make sure that you describe your action
vividly so that the values are implicit in the action. AdCom member is not different
from other individuals who believe in fairness and other fundamental values.
For applicants, here is a list of values that you should consider. You dont have to
include instances where you have displayed all the values but pick values that truly
represent you as an individual.
Accountability
Adaptability
Alertness
Assertiveness
Balance
Boldness
Bravery
Calmness
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Camaraderie
Cheerfulness
Clarity
Commitment
Compassion
Competence
Concentration
Confidence
Consistency
Conviction
Courage
Decisiveness
Determination
Diligence
Drive
Efficiency
Endurance
Ethics
Fairness
Faith
Firmness
Flexibility
Grace
Honesty
Humility
Inspiration
Integrity
Intuition
Keenness
Leadership
Open-mindedness
Passion
Perseverance
Professionalism
Resolve
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Resourcefulness
Sincerity
Teamwork
Volunteering
4) Remember
For top Business Schools, the competition is intense, and no matter how precise and
well thought out your answers are, for AdCom to remember you as a person, you
have to develop a strategy that differentiates you from other applicants.
a) Story Telling
Story telling in essays is not the typical format that you follow in fiction or other
short stories. But compiling life events, setbacks, successes and influences in a story
format immediately gets the AdComs attention.
a) Focus on the positive
AdCom does not want to read fake positive stories but would love to read about a
positive journey even if it was marred by failures and setbacks. If the event changed
you as a person in a positive way, dont forget to mention that in your essays.
c) Shock
Shock element in your essay will help you gain attention. If you have read some
sample essays, you will have a fair understanding of the examples that applicants
normally use. An element of surprise in the essay will happen when you go against
the flow. Dont include typical examples that other applicants use. Read a few
samples essays and understand what other applicants are writing:
a) Make sure that you dont include such examples.
b) List 5 examples that are atypical
c) Now include examples where your values can be implicitly highlighted

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5) Act
What influences an AdCom to shortlist your essay over other equally or betterqualified applicants depend a lot on your essays ability to stand out. However, an
eagerness to be part of the Business School community should be explicit in the
essay, preferably conclude the essay with it. Most applicants after going through a
lot of pain to review and rewrite the essay miss this crucial aspect. Even if you are
the most qualified applicant, demonstration of enthusiasm is essential.

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