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I made a difference when I (Sample Ross MBA Essay)

Prompt 2: I made a difference when I

The admission team wants to know the triggers that encourage you to make a difference. Is it intrinsic (responsibilities & challenges) or extrinsic motivation (compensation & titles)?

Another personality trait they want to measure is your ability to take initiatives.

Are you aware of your role in a team?

Do you value excellence?

What is the guiding principle that is pushing you to act?


Example #1: Consulting for a Pharma Giant


In this example, the success factors for a consulting engagement is established in the first half, followed by a unique approach to address the complexity of consulting for a Pharma giant and finally the applicant concludes with a philosophy on ego and learning.

Sample MBA Essay: Consulting for a Pharma Giant (Made a Difference) (91 Words)

I made a difference when I go beyond the expected responsibilities of my role. In consulting engagements success require research, defining the problem, and setting client expectations. With hourly billing in the hundreds of dollars, the client had ...
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