Tepper R2 : application Essay doubt

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kriti87: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 61; Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:24 amFollowed by: 2 members

by kriti87 » Sun Dec 04, 2011 8:57 pm

Hi,

I'm applying to the Tepper school in R2. I have a query in the following essay topic:

"Describe an obstacle you have faced in your professional or academic life. How did you overcome this obstacle and how did it foster your development?"

I wanted to know, can I explain how I overcame a personal tragedy and how it affected my academic life. or does the obstacle have to be specifically from my professional / academic life? How do I approach this essay? I've checked out numerous forums etc..but I thought I could get the best advice here. Please help.

Thanks

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thb_1981: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 17; Joined: Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:19 pm; Thanked: 3 times; GMAT Score:710

by thb_1981 » Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:53 am

You have to connect the 'tragedy' to the question being asked. Perhaps you could say how the tragedy fostered your academic/personal/academic development. Choose the outcome that is the strongest. Don't dwell on the tragedy, mention it and say how it helped or pushed you to develop in said sphere.

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by Jon@Admissionado » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:00 am

Well, as interesting as your story may be, rule number one is: answer the question asked. So if you can tie your personal tragedy into work or life (like it happened while you were at school or at a specific point of your professional life, then go for it).

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