I’m working with a consultant on my essays, but idk if they’re good enough. I looked at clear admit and some example essays from those big mba consulting firms and mine are completely different. Idk what to do and deadlines are like this week

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That’s so crazy. Sometimes I feel like they’re just there to help get you in the word limit and help with grammar and things. My consultant helped with my story a little but now I’m having second thoughts if my essays are really there. And they really play on the whole “no guarantee” part

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I’m happy to take a look and see if you’re on the right track. Was admitted to M7 despite pretty meh stats

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It could be helpful to have current students or peers to read your essay to get their perspective and incorporate their feedback into future drafts with your consultant. I totally get your sentiment. Essays are so subjective so there’s never a “right” formula.

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I’ve read probably 100 essays all from one consultancy and the quality of essay varied wildly even within the same company.

Your essays should be true and authentic to YOU. A good admissions consultant will have taken the time to uncover your stories and help you weave them into a compelling narrative that showcases your conenction to each program to which you are applying.

As SA-1 notes, there is no right formula for essays.

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