The Biggest Mistake In Your MBA Essay

Did you know that one mistake ruins more MBA applications than any other? I'm Ellen and I share all the best kept secrets that you need to get into a top MBA program all the time. I see applicants send MBA admissions essays that simply retell their cv, rather than bringing interesting and compelling stories that show off their personal achievements and professional success. So when preparing your application, remember the admissions committee already has your resume. Your goal with your application is to show what else. Plus, reading your CV in narrative form is pretty boring. Instead of recapping your experience, what you want to do is choose a couple of really interesting stories that align with your goals and personal brand and that show what make you different. By using your essays to show off what makes you unique and how you'll contribute to the diversity of the class, you've already beat out thousands of other competitors, and that's a secret worth sharing.