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Nolan, Ph.D.  \nIvy League Admission:  \n180 Successful Business School (MBA) Essays  \nNancy L. Nolan, Ph.D.  \nFirst Edition  \nMagnificent Milestones, Inc., Florida  \nCopyright 2006. Nancy L. Nolan, Ph. D.  \nAll rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from the author, except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review.  \nElectronic and CD-ROM versions published by:  \nMagnificent Milestones, Inc.  \nPost Office Box 100582 Palm Bay, Florida 32910  \n[www.ivyleagueadmission.com](www.ivyleagueadmission.com)  \nCD ROM Edition 10-digit ISBN 0977376443 13-digit ISBN 9780977376445 PDF Version 10-digit ISBN 0977376494 13-digit ISBN 9780977376490  \nPrinted in the United States of America  \nDisclaimers:  \n(1) This book is a compilation of successful admission essays; it does not claim to be the definitive word on the subject of MBA admission. The opinions expressed are the personal observations of the author based on her own experiences. They are not intended to prejudice any party. Accordingly, the author and publisher do not accept any liability or responsibility for any loss or damage that have been caused, or alleged to have been caused, through the use of information in this book.  \n(2) Admission to business school depends on several factors in addition to a candidate's essays (including GPA, test scores, interview and reference letters) . The author and publisher cannot guarantee that any applicant will be admitted to any specific school or program if (s)he follows the information in this book.  \nDedication  \nFor students everywhere;  \nmay the size of your dreams be exceeded only by your tenacity to attain them.  \nAcknowledgements  \nI am deeply indebted to the students, professors and admissions officers who have shared their perceptionsand frustrations about admissions essays. This book, which was written on your behalf, would not be nearly as powerful without your generous and insightful input.  \nI also want to thank my colleagues at [www.ivyleagueadmission.com](www.ivyleagueadmission.com) for providing a constant source of support, along with the best editorial help in the business.  \nIvy League Admission:  \n180 Successful Business School (MBA) Essays  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction: The MBA Admission Process  \nThe Role of Essays in the Admissions Decision  \nWriting Tips  \nCommon Pitfalls  \nStrengths to Highlight  \nSuccessful Business School Essays:  \nDiscuss Your Post-MBA Goals  \nDiscuss Your Unique Contribution to the School  \nA Decision You Wish You Could Change  \nEvaluate Your Candidacy as an Admissions Officer  \nWhat are Your Outside Interests?  \nDiscuss Your Most Challenging / Difficult Professional Relationship  \nDescribe How You Handled an Ethical Dilemma  \nDiscuss a Challenging Team Experience  \nHow Would You Resolve a Team Impasse?  \nDiscuss Your Strengths & Weaknesses  \nDescribe a Typical Day  \nDiscuss the Most Difficult Constructive Feedback You Have Received  \nWhat Matter Most To You? 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