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Harvard Essay Questions Analysis: 2012-2013

Posted on May 24, 2012
ESSAYS From the Admission Committee: There are two required essays. There is a 400-word limit for each essay. “We think you know what guidance we're going to give here. Do not overthink, over craft, and overwrite. Just answer the question in clear language that those of us who do not know your world can understand.”…
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UCLA Essay Questions Analysis: 2011-2012

Posted on May 24, 2012
UCLA's preamble to their essays: “Please be introspective and authentic in your responses. Content is more important than the style of delivery. We value the opportunity to learn about your life experiences, aspirations, and goals.” Q1.What event or life experience has had the greatest influence in shaping your character and why? (750 words) The goal…
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MIT Sloan Admissions Essays-2011-2012

Posted on May 22, 2012
Essay 1: Please describe a time when you went beyond what was defined, expected, established, or popular. (500 words) Through this question, Sloan intends to evaluate you for one of your leadership qualities- your ability to think outside the box and confidence in taking the initiative to go beyond the established norm. So, this prompt…
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Tuck Essay Questions Analysis: 2011-2012

Posted on May 19, 2012
Essay 1: Why is an MBA a critical next step toward your short- and long-term career goals? Why is Tuck the best MBA program for you? (If you are applying for a joint or dual degree, please explain how the additional degree will contribute to those goals.) This is a typical ‘goals’ question that requires…
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Harvard Essay Questions Analysis – 2011-2012

Posted on May 16, 2012
Essay #1: Tell us about three of your accomplishments. (600 words) For years Harvard has asked this question, “What are your three most substantial accomplishments and why do you view them as such?" Even though they have reworded the question now, and instead of “most significant accomplishments”, they are asking “accomplishments”, they still want you…
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Darden Essay Questions Analysis 2011-2012

Posted on May 9, 2012
Darden’s application is one of the shortest among the leading business schools that requires you to write three essays in all. Two of them expect you to describe in ONLY 150 words your employment history and personal information, and the third one (the major essay) expects you to share your perspective of leadership in a…
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