Anyone have any advice that worked for them for this Harvard essay?

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Just don’t talk about stuff that’s on your CV

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Follow the directions.
Watch all the HBS how-to application videos.
Complete the rest of your application first.
Answer the question.
Be patient with yourself and time to write/brainstorm.
Remember, you don’t need to write about saving the world but what you write should be engaging to read.

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