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First get the basic principles right and then move on to the ISB MBA 2010-2011 essay tips.

ISB Essay 1

If we were to admit one more student to the class of 2012, make a compelling argument as to why that student should be you? (300 words max)

ISB Essay 1 Tips

The real question that is asked here is - why should Indian School of Business Hyderabad bother with you when there are a hundred other applicants with a comparable GMAT score or work experience or academics or whatever? The ISB is seeking your Unique Selling Proposition in this essay. Your primary aim in this essay will be to explain to the ISB Adcom the factors that make you different, unique and distinct.

This essay repeats itself in one form or another most years because it is a simple method for the ISB admissions committee to assess how desirable a candidate you are for the ISB. The essence of the prompt in this essay can be better understood through previous ISB application essay questions.

2009-2010: Give 3 reasons as to why you should be selected to the class of 2011. These reasons should ideally differentiate you from the applicant pool and should be backed with some data.

2008-09: Please give three reasons why ISB should admit you into the class of 2010. These reasons should ideally differentiate you from your competition.

2007-08: The ISB culture stresses on a diverse mix of students; life at the ISB is a unique experience for the students. How will your candidature contribute to this culture at the ISB?

An excellent preliminary preparation for this essay would be to look at these older essays and formulate rough answers for each.

Since differentiating yourself within the context of the ISB class profile will be critical to your candidature, ask yourself what genuinely sets you apart. What are your greatest strengths? What are your greatest achievements? What are the characteristics that you believe will differentiate you in a group of high-reaching professionals? What are the qualities that have aided most in your past personal/professional accomplishments? Choose from your achievements, your hobbies, your academics, your personality traits, your passions, your work experiences, your life experiences, your attitude. Sell whatever you feel can sell well - and credibly. Whether you want to go with a single theme or multiple reasons - be clear, concise (300 words cannot support long stories) and completely credible.

To write credibly about the differentiation you bring, the value you add to the Indian School of Business and where/why you fit in at the ISB you will require some knowledge of the ISB and the ISB student profile. Create a word picture of a person who can add definite value to the Indian School of Business Class of 2012.

Give short examples whenever possible. To build the information base for the essay you should not mind knocking at many doors. Your friends, colleagues and family are excellent sources for giving you obvious answers which you might have easily overlooked. But the person who knows you best will always be the one you see in the mirror.

As always, remember that this essay is part of a bigger package and write accordingly. Please ensure that the strengths/stories mentioned in this essay are complemented by the content in the other essays.

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ISB Essay 2

What are your short term and long term goals? How will the ISB help you achieve the same? (300 words max)

ISB Essay 2 Tips

Since last year the ISB essay pack has included a straightforward career goals and "why ISB" essay. Be warned however that the simplicity of this essay prompt is deceptive. Apart from the challenge of precisely crystal ball gazing into your future and connecting ISB to that future, there are several unasked questions that we might need to answer. A look at last year's essay prompt will be a good starting point.

2009-1010: Briefly assess your career progression till date along with your assessment of your future career goals. Discuss how your career goals will be met by the ISB’s one year program.

As a first step reflect deeply (if you have not already) on your post-ISB short term and long term goals. Think about why you are taking all this trouble applying to the ISB in the first place. It is essential that you be totally realistic and as specific as possible while detailing your post-ISB goals. Be specific, both about the industry and the role you are seeking, and why. If your goals are more than ordinarily ambitious write credibly about those qualities/skills that qualify you to make those goals a reality. While credibility, logic and realism are critical the magic element that will transform your essay from a statement into a pledge would be - passion.

Identifying and expressing a logical, credible link between your career thus far (and the skills, experience, knowledge gained) and your goals is the first of the unasked questions. If possible blend in non-career aspects that are relevant to your story since your career is intricately connected to your personal life and personal goals. The main challenge here is length - so be concise.