It would be logical to begin this essay with a description of your current functions and position, where and why, in the short term, you want to go from here, what skills and knowledge you will require to get where you want to, and how the Wharton EMBA will facilitate their acquisition. Needless to say, this answer demands a thorough familiarity with the program – its curriculum, as well as its co-curricular offerings.
Normally, this part of your essay will be in far greater depth and detail than the part that will follow it, where you will get down to discussing your long term goals. However, you should show that you are clear about what direction you want your career to take, and about your vision for the future. Which features of the Wharton EMBA will help you prepare yourself to make the larger impact you wish to make?
Before you start thinking some common answers such as top ranked program, global faculty and peers, alumni network, excellent branding and so on, let me tell you that the proper way to search for an answer to this question is to ask yourself why not Duke, Columbia, Kellogg or some of the other renowned EMBA program. These schools might also fit into your common criteria. Hence, search your soul to find Why Wharton EMBA and not any other business school is your best choice.
Show admission committee the power of your in-depth research on the program. Network with current Wharton EMBA student, alumni and the admission team. Attend any web seminars or admission events in your city and try to visit their campus in order to know as much as possible about the program. Show them how the program fits in your career plan and how it’s going to hone you as a business leader.
2a. Provide an example of how you created or advocated for a work environment where differences are valued, encouraged, and supported. What did you do? What was the outcome?
2b. Describe an experience when you were part of an event/meeting/workplace that involved diverse perspectives. Include your contribution and what you learned.
Please review my tips on optional application essays in the following blog post:
Class Profile: Click here
Deadlines: Click here
Click here to review my clients’ feedbacks, including video testimonials!
Politicians have speech writers. Journalists use news editors. Famous writers and columnists have an army of professional editors. Don’t you think you also need to have one?