Prompt 1: I was humbled when
When the phrase starts with “I was humbled when” most applicants will skip it. They don’t have the emotional intelligence to look at the essay objectively. The essay is a rephrased, “when was the last time you failed.”
Example 1: Losing a Client
In the first example, we look at the experience of an applicant who lost a client just after presenting the idea for a campaign. Although such examples are rare, the shock of the drastic step is articulated through the perspective of the client. Starting with the result then expanding on the circumstances that led to the result should be the strategy for the short essay questions.
Sample MBA Essay: Losing client (100 Words)
I was humbled when I lost the client. The responsibility to develop a campaign for a Fortune 500 company rested on my shoulders. While selecting the director for the video campaign, I chose one based on potential, instead of relying on previous work. 19th-century artists influenced her frames. Unfortunately, the client found it unappealing.
Instead of giving inputs, the client...
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