Contents

Introduction
An Interview with an Admissions Officer
Some Sample Questions
Using—and Abusing—the Internet
The Essays
   Essays That Discuss Strengths and Weaknesses
   Ethical Essays
         Sample Essay
   Essays about Work Experiences
         Sample Essay
   Essays about the MBA
   Essays about Accomplishments
   Extracurricular Essays
   Personal Personal Statements
         Sample Essay
   Offbeat Essays
   Some Final Advice from Business Week