essay writing for bschool selection
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Essay Writing for Bschool selection
Rahul ReddyT.I.M.E. Kolkata Jan 2012
Introduction
• Key part of Bschool Selection– 11 out of 13 IIMs – Other Top Bschools
• Duration– 10-20 min
• Critical for success as a Manager– In a Bschool– In your Management career
Evaluation parameters
• Quality of content– Facts– Interpretation or Analysis– Conclusion/Opinion/Solution
• Quality of Logical arguments– Support your Conclusion
• Coherence• Clarity of Language• Basic Spelling and Grammar
Process
• Think before you write– 10 to 20% of the allotted time– Plan for 3-4 key ideas
• Start with an end in mind– Decide your conclusion first– Plan how you will support the conclusion
• Are there two sides to a topic– Cover both sides but conclude on one side
Essay Structure
• Introduce the Topic– Give background, context– Gives readers a clear idea of what essay is about– Summary of the Essay/Conclusion
• Main Body– Key arguments in support of your conclusion– Explain each point with facts and examples– May use different paragraphs
Essay Structure
• Conclusion– Based on facts and arguments– Use qualifiers to moderate conclusion– End with a optimistic practical solution (if
applicable)– Is the most important component
Some suggestions
• Quote/Proverb• Keep it relevant– Ignore peripheral ideas, understand the scope
• Use simple Sentences • Get spellings and grammar write• Don’t rush, finish in time
Sample Topics
• Social skills are more important for success than academic knowledge
• Freedom of Expression has limits• I do not want to do an MBA because• Technology in education makes teachers
irrelevant• Man is not old enough until regret has taken
the place of dreams
Example
Topic: India should spend more on Infrastructure and Less on Subsidies
Key pointsInfrastructure enables business and trade
growthInfrastructure creates income generating assets
while subsidies are recurring expenditureSubsidies are required to ensure access to basic
necessities for the poor and disadvantagedInfrastructure creates jobs and and income
Example
Conclusion: Infrastructure is critical to Nation’s growth and hence must be funded while ensuring that only essentials are subsidized for the genuinely needy citizens.
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