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The Unexpected Application Tip: Say Less!

You’re sitting down at your computer, staring at the blank screen and racking your brains trying to think of some exciting way to start your MBA essay. You think: There is absolutely no way I will be able to fill this page.

You get a few words down. And then a few more. And then the ideas start pouring out and the next thing you know, you’ve got 1000+ words of pure genius – stories that show what an amazing leader you are, examples of your ingenuity and creativity, details about your other numerous talents.

But wait – what was the essay question again? And how long was it supposed to be?

Uh-oh. What started as a brain freeze has ended in a brain explosion as you realize you’ve gone 500 words over the limit. Now a new challenge arises: How are you going to trim half your essay and still present all your qualifications in a persuasive and engaging essay?

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