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MIT Sloan Releases Essay Questions

MIT Sloan has released its essay questions for the 2011-12 application season.

Cover Letter
Prepare a cover letter seeking a place in the MIT Sloan MBA Program. Describe your accomplishments and include an example of how you had an impact on a group or organization. Your letter should conform to standard business correspondence and be addressed to Mr. Rod Garcia, Director of MBA Admissions. (500 words or fewer)

Essay 1
Please describe a time when you went beyond what was defined, expected, established, or popular. (500 words or fewer, limited to one page)

Essay 2
Please describe a time when you convinced an individual or group to accept one of your ideas. (500 words or fewer, limited to one page)

Essay 3
Please describe a time when you took responsibility for achieving an objective. (500 words or fewer, limited to one page)

mbaMission’s essay analysis will follow shortly.


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