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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”bottom-to-top”]If you’re considering returning to school after a few years in the professional world, you know the decision requires serious reflection. And committing to the business school admissions process is one of the bigger steps on your MBA journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n

MBA admission tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here are some tips and guidelines to have in mind while approaching the MBA application process.<\/p>\n

Consider this a two-way street<\/h3>\n

Applying to an MBA program<\/strong> is a process of you and the admissions committee getting to know each other and, ultimately, an opportunity for self-discovery.<\/p>\n

Take the time to reflect on your own motivations in applying to a specific business school. A good application will demonstrate clarity, honesty, self-awareness and maybe even a sense of humor.<\/strong> You must have many stories that you can share. It\u2019s up to you to choose the ones that present a consistent image of who you are, what you have accomplished and what you want to achieve.<\/p>\n

We hope you enjoy getting to know yourself as much as a business school like IESE enjoys getting to know you.<\/p>\n

Distill what\u2019s really important<\/h3>\n

This is where you can show your personality, motivation and values<\/strong>.\u00a0Now, we as a business school understand that expressing all of this in a few hundred words might seem a tall order. But it may help you to view this as an opportunity to\u00a0drill down on what it is that makes you, well, you.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, we want to get to know you beyond the cold data that makes up the rest of your application. We hope you\u2019re encouraged to show your personality!<\/p>\n

Prepare your essay<\/h3>\n

MBA applications come loaded with numbers and stats. The essay section<\/a> is your chance to tell your story beyond test scores, grades and career achievements. Essay questions will vary by school and admissions year, but there are a few questions to ask yourself <\/strong>to help prepare for just about any essay topic that comes your way.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself the following:<\/p>\n