04-15-2011, 11:26 PM
I need some expert opinions please 
I am in the process of putting together my MBA application for admissions and in lieu of taking the GMAT, they'll accept essays of 750+ words on two assigned topics. I enjoy writing and would much rather do the essays than go take the GMAT.
Anyhow.. My question is as follows. The topics for the essays seem very personal and I feel like my writing would come across as more passionate about the given topics if I'm able to give my opinions in the first person. I will paraphrase the questions below and I would really appreciate your advice. Do I write the essays in the first person, which may not sound as formal, but will express my passion and interest in the topics at hand, or do I write the essay in the third person? I looked this up online and it seems to be ok, but I wanted to see what you guys think.
Topic #1 is to define plagiarism in your own words and discuss the impact of the internet on academic integrity and discuss how plagiarism can be avoided.
Topic #2 Discuss the skills and attributes you bring to the MBA program and also talk about how you will be able to succeed in the program.
Based on the topics, am I good to write personal and expressive essays? Third person just won't sound as interesting based on the assignments, but I don't want to hurt my chances of acceptance.
Thanks!!
I am in the process of putting together my MBA application for admissions and in lieu of taking the GMAT, they'll accept essays of 750+ words on two assigned topics. I enjoy writing and would much rather do the essays than go take the GMAT.
Anyhow.. My question is as follows. The topics for the essays seem very personal and I feel like my writing would come across as more passionate about the given topics if I'm able to give my opinions in the first person. I will paraphrase the questions below and I would really appreciate your advice. Do I write the essays in the first person, which may not sound as formal, but will express my passion and interest in the topics at hand, or do I write the essay in the third person? I looked this up online and it seems to be ok, but I wanted to see what you guys think.
Topic #1 is to define plagiarism in your own words and discuss the impact of the internet on academic integrity and discuss how plagiarism can be avoided.
Topic #2 Discuss the skills and attributes you bring to the MBA program and also talk about how you will be able to succeed in the program.
Based on the topics, am I good to write personal and expressive essays? Third person just won't sound as interesting based on the assignments, but I don't want to hurt my chances of acceptance.
Thanks!!
Regis University, ITESO, Global MBA with a focus in Emerging Markets 4.0 GPA, Dual-university degree (Spanish/English)
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COSC BS, Business Admin
My BS Credits:
Spanish 80 | Humanities 67 | A & I Lit 72 | Sub Abuse 452 | Bus Ethics 445 | Tech Writ 62 | Math 53 | HTYH 454 | Am. Govt 65 | Env & Humanity 64 | Marketing 65 | Micro 61| Mgmt 63| Org Behavior 65| MIS 446|Computing 432 | BL II 61 | M&B 50 | Finance 411 | Supervision 437| Intro Bus. 439| Law Enforcement 63| SL: Accounting I B | Accounting II C+| Macro A | ECE: Labor Relations A | Capstone: A| FEMA PDS Cert
ISSA Certified Nutritionist
COSC BS, Business Admin
My BS Credits:
Spanish 80 | Humanities 67 | A & I Lit 72 | Sub Abuse 452 | Bus Ethics 445 | Tech Writ 62 | Math 53 | HTYH 454 | Am. Govt 65 | Env & Humanity 64 | Marketing 65 | Micro 61| Mgmt 63| Org Behavior 65| MIS 446|Computing 432 | BL II 61 | M&B 50 | Finance 411 | Supervision 437| Intro Bus. 439| Law Enforcement 63| SL: Accounting I B | Accounting II C+| Macro A | ECE: Labor Relations A | Capstone: A| FEMA PDS Cert
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