Hi All,
Just doing some early work on admissions essays and figured this question might apply to more than one person!
I wondered about being general vs. specific on my "achievements" - do I narrow it down to one really good story, or is it worth mentioning multiple events that contributed to a bigger achievement?
In particular, for me...
Specific...
"I am really proud of the first marathon I ever ran because..."
"I am really proud of the relationship I had with staff member X because she was able to go on to do great things because of my leadership..."
.... vs. More General
"I am really proud of my running. My first marathon was.... My first race back after a major injury was... the two-year running streak was...."
"I am really proud of the relationship I've had with my staff. There was this time with staff member X... and then later staff member Y.... and also staff member Z..."
Less detail in the latter, but lets me fit a bit more in. In particular talking about my staff I'd love to touch on a few stories - is this okay, or should I keep it to just ONE story?
Appreciate any help!
Just doing some early work on admissions essays and figured this question might apply to more than one person!
I wondered about being general vs. specific on my "achievements" - do I narrow it down to one really good story, or is it worth mentioning multiple events that contributed to a bigger achievement?
In particular, for me...
Specific...
"I am really proud of the first marathon I ever ran because..."
"I am really proud of the relationship I had with staff member X because she was able to go on to do great things because of my leadership..."
.... vs. More General
"I am really proud of my running. My first marathon was.... My first race back after a major injury was... the two-year running streak was...."
"I am really proud of the relationship I've had with my staff. There was this time with staff member X... and then later staff member Y.... and also staff member Z..."
Less detail in the latter, but lets me fit a bit more in. In particular talking about my staff I'd love to touch on a few stories - is this okay, or should I keep it to just ONE story?
Appreciate any help!
