How much emphasis is placed on the essays?

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David Petersam
President, AdmissionsConsultants, Inc.
www.admissionsconsultants.com  
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Before AdmissionsConsultants was formed, David Petersam, the company's founder, successfully guided several friends and acquaintances through the turbulent admissions process that encircles the nation's elite business schools. After witnessing how successfully his admissions strategies worked for these these individuals – and being told by these same applicants that he should start an MBA admissions consultancy – AdmissionsConsultants was formed.

How much emphasis is placed on the essays?

In this video, David Petersam (President of AdmissionsConsultants) discusses the various steps involved in applying to a top-ranked MBA program. This video is designed for the aspiring applicant as well as those currently undergoing the process; it covers every phase of the application process, from school selection to the interview to being admitted. Included in the series is an overview of terms, what to expect throughout the process, and what to do after you’ve been admitted.

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Host: How much emphasis is placed on the essays?

David Petersam: The essays are extremely important. It is very hard to overstate the importance of these essays. At the end of the day, the admissions officers can only learn so much from reviewing your transcript and your GMAT score from looking at your letters of reference and your list of extracurriculars and looking at your resume. Your essays are going to put everything in perspective. It is going to help them determine who you really are, how well prepared you are for an MBA, how important the MBA is to achieving your future career goals, why you are applying to their school, why you are hopefully, a match made in heaven for their program and what you are about to contribute to their school. The best way to show this is through your essays.

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