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Episode 12: Essays I: The Basics

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This episode covers the importance of essays in the MBA admissions process and offers tips on how to develop impactful essays.

+ Lesson Notes

Essays serve as a means to shape your narrative. In this lesson, we highlight the importance of developing your personal inventory (See Lesson 3), so that you can identify your best experiences to tap into while answering the specific essay questions.

Source your stories in a balanced fashion to the extent that you can. We also provide some tips regarding the best ways to format the essays and individual stories.

See also Becoming a Clear Admit: The Definitive Guide to MBA Admissions Chapter 4, “How to Apply – Essays.”

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