Analysis of UT Austin / McCombs Essay 2: What do you consider to be your personal strengths and how have you leveraged them in the past to enrich your work and non-work communities?
At the McCombs School of Business, we are proud to have an active and diverse student community. What do you consider to be your personal strengths and how have you leveraged them in the past to enrich your work and non-work communities? (Limit: 500 words)
Maintaining its position as an application essay for three years in a row, this prompt, which was altered slightly this year, signals the value that McCombs places on student contribution and involvement on campus. This year, applicants are asked specifically to comment on how they have leveraged their personal strengths in the past to enrich the communities of which they are members. A strong essay would be one that touches on several qualities and involvements, illustrating a range of skills and their applicability to the MBA program. That said, though this prompt invites a rather broad discussion, anecdotal evidence of your positive traits in action is essential. For that reason, it will makes sense to hone in on 3 or 4 examples, linking each to some similar activity or contribution you could make to the classroom or an on-campus club. Indicating what clubs, organizations, or programs you hope to participate in and how you will take on a leading role will go far in demonstrating your enthusiasm for and commitment to the program.
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