Looking to apply for MBA proragms... tips on writing a solid essay?

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Hahah was going to comment the same thing but decided against it

Don't overthink it. It likely won't break your chance of getting in.

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Really state why you'd be a fit for a particular program.

Have a compelling story to tell

Real talk - write 3 essays months before you need them. Revisit every few weeks and add to them. All but one will drop out

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Help please!!!

Strategy & Ops at large tech company (non-FAANG) - 120K TC (San Francisco)

Rotational Program at Industrial Firm - 170K TC (Chicago)

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- MBB / tech exit
- smaller less known company

Tech Company:
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Both companies have good MBA placement. What would you do?

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Is it worth trying for strategy roles after 2 years in Tech Strategy projects at EY ? Or is there something more specific that I should be doing ?

Observed on LinkedIn that generally an MBA from Tier 1 University is the norm.

I am interested to apply to Salesforce in the future, if not now.
(Currently finished 1.25 years of work ex)

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