BREAKING: Target Test Prep releases Brand New 2026 On Demand GMAT prep course

Redeem

Is "weight loss" an appropriate topic for applicat

Free advice from the world's top MBA consultants
This topic has expert replies
Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts
Posts: 44
Joined: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:40 pm
Location: NYC
GMAT Score:690
To address essay topics such as
1) One thing people might not know about you
2) Describe a time you took responsibility to achieve an objective

I took an initiative to get into better shape, thru exercising and healthy diet I was able to lose 40-45 lbs in less than a year and have kept the weight off for a year and half

Is this an appropriate topic? I figure adcom gets bored reading all those business strategy/decision essays :)
Source: — Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant |

User avatar
MBA Admissions Consultant
Posts: 3845
Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:57 pm
Location: Houston, TX
Thanked: 442 times
Followed by:148 members

by Lisa Anderson » Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:31 pm
Dear jzdchou,

This is an interesting question because I do think it is a little bit of a risk. It could be refreshing, and if written right, demonstrate your motivation and commitment towards a goal. In that sense, it could be an advantage for you. On the other hand, the reader might see the example as more trivial and wonder if you took the question seriously. I don't think your weight loss is trivial as it does take hard work and commitment, but you just don't know how the reader will react. I guess you just have to decide if you are willing to take that risk.

Good luck,
Lisa
Lisa Anderson
Consultant
Stacy Blackman Consulting

Learn more about me