Pitfalls of Quoting Songs in Columbia MBA Essay

I had just moved with 4 housemates as a fresher in college. This was way back in 2001.

We were getting used to understanding each other's musical tastes.

One of my friends was really into Michael Jackson and was raving about the transition in "you rock my world" - the album MJ released after a big hiatus.

He was playing the song on an infinite loop.

Others found their own sacred playlist.

I interrupted everyone with a loud proclamation - this is nothing.

You should hear, "The Rhythm of the Rain" by the Cascades

This was a 1966 song.

I put on the cassette and played the song.

They were unimpressed.

I assumed that they missed the melody. I repeated the song.

"It is alright," said one.

My frustration turned into anger.

I thought, "they don't get it."

This should not happen to you when you quote your favorite song for the Columbia MBA Essay.

Think about your audience.

Tips on Writing Columbia MBA Song, Movie or Book Essay + 14 Sample Essays

Atul Jose, MBA Admissions Consultant and Founding Editor at F1GMAT, shares his top 8 Books for the Columbia MBA Song, Movie, or Book Essay and the pitfalls of quoting your favorite song.


Atul's Top 8 Books

2. Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart: Thirty True Things You Need to Know Now by Gordon Livingston and Elizabeth Edwards
3. Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E Frankl
4. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
5. Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
6. When Cultures Collide by Richard D. Lewis