{"id":22627,"date":"2016-11-21T10:00:25","date_gmt":"2016-11-21T15:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/?p=22627"},"modified":"2022-02-07T14:13:37","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T19:13:37","slug":"monday-morning-essay-tip-never-use-etc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/monday-morning-essay-tip-never-use-etc\/","title":{"rendered":"Monday Morning Essay Tip: Never Use \u201cEtc.\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a general rule, \u201cetc.\u201d should never appear in the text of your MBA application essays. Consider the following sentences:<\/p>\n

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  1. I helped draft prospectuses, analyze key company data, value companies, etc.<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. I look forward to courses such as \u201cSmall Business Management,\u201d \u201cLeading Teams,\u201d \u201cMultiparty Negotiations,\u201d etc.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In the first example, \u201cetc.\u201d replaces information that the reader values. The reader cannot make the leap and just assume where the writer\u2019s experiences lead and what they include. In the second example, \u201cetc.\u201d trivializes the school\u2019s resources and may even suggest to the admissions committee that the applicant is just too lazy or disinterested to properly do his\/her research.<\/p>\n

    We are at a loss to think of one instance in which \u201cetc.\u201d could be used appropriately in a business school essay. Very simply, ensure your essays do\u00a0not<\/em>\u00a0include this term.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    As a general rule, \u201cetc.\u201d should never appear in the text of your MBA application essays. 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