6 things you think you know about MBA essays (but might not): B-Schooled episode 130
B-Schooled: Get Your MBA Admit
English - October 19, 2022 07:30 - 17 minutes - 32.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsEducation Business application admissions admissionsconsulting apply bschool businessschool mba Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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We all know how to write, so what could possibly go wrong in an MBA application essay? Lots of things, as it turns out. In this podcast we dive into 6 tips for MBA essay writing that even the most confident writers sometimes miss. This will include: Directly answering the question asked The active vs the passive voice Writing an attention-grabbing first (and last) sentence The STAR format and why it is your friend Structuring your essay clearly Writing in a way that is clear, simple and concise Even if you think you have everything covered for your essays, be sure to give this podcast a listen.