If some of you applying to business school are faced with the dilemma of what you ought to say in your MBA application versus what you should leave out, I thought you might benefit from this Forbes article 50 Shades of MBA Admissions Grey my colleague wrote, Matt Symonds with Fortuna Admissions. We have often seen candidates with some element of their profile of which they're not proud, and their first instinct may be to leave it out of their application. While many of us have personal stories that we prefer to keep to ourselves or discuss only with people we trust, when is this information material to an MBA application?

The article reveals 3 common concerns for applicants:

1. Poor undergrad grades or gap in professional career
2. Professional dismissals or start-up failures
3. Evidence of poor ethics

Business schools understand that your track record may not be perfect, but by explaining your story in an honest and humble way, you can present a more authentic and often more compelling application. And this for sure can increase your chances of admission.

Read the full article for further advice on how to handle grey areas in your application.

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