I struggled with balancing my work and volunteer leadership roles, and I remember feeling overwhelmed but driven to make a difference. So I did everything in my capacity to make it happen. I want to highlight this in my essays. How can I craft my story to show my resilience and leadership without sounding like I’m overselling my experience?

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Frame your story around a specific moment where you felt stretched but chose to lead anyway. You can focus on the decisions you had to take, your empathy, and the lessons learned rather than listing achievements. Emphasize growth and reflection to show resilience without overhyping it! It's a hugely sought-after trait with MBA applicants.

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