How to Write Your Essay for Columbia Business School #3

Lets break down Columbia's essay 3. To do this well, you need to focus on the three pillars mentioned in the academic, professional, and cultural let's start with academics. The first thing you want to do is deep research into Columbia to show how different academic opportunities and courses can help you reach your goals. You really want to show that the MBA curriculum is the perfect fit for your post MBA plans. Second, highlight professional opportunities in particular. This is a great place to talk about how New York City has amazing opportunities that will help you network and reach your goals. And then finally, culture. Columbia really values diversity and collaboration, so here's a great place to show why that matters to you and how specifically you're a good fit. It can also be a great place to talk about students and alumni that you've connected with and how that's reinforced that it's the best culture for you. Finally, if you've got a little space left over, you can talk about how you'll contribute to Columbia, either by getting involved in specific clubs or by talking about your unique perspectives and experiences. For more MBA essay tips that actually get you in, follow me.