Completing your application requires time, energy, and dedication. Our Admissions Team has put together some tips to help you transform that dedication into a standout application that showcases your leadership skills & experience, academic prowess, and commitment to global progress. We understand that the application process can be daunting as it requires careful planning, authenticity, thoughtful reflection, and a touch of inspiration. The 黑料社 Admissions Team is here to help.
The application deadline, which is September 10 at 3 p.m. EDT, is approaching quickly, so we鈥檝e curated a comprehensive toolkit that equips you with the tips you need to confidently refine and complete your application.
Application Tips:
- Resume
- Tailor your resume to focus on your demonstrated leadership. This resume may look a lot different from what you鈥檝e submitted for a job or internship: it鈥檚 a supplement to the leadership narrative you share throughout the rest of your application.
- Include relevant details that otherwise may not be present in your application. Club affiliations, internship experiences and hobbies can all be included here to supplement your education and career history.
- Essays (Leadership, Statement of Purpose)
- Craft a compelling narrative by sharing personal anecdotes that illustrate your leadership journey and values.
- Emphasize how your unique background, experiences and perspectives will enrich the program鈥檚 diverse community.
- Use concrete examples to demonstrate your leadership skills, problem-solving abilities and commitment to positive change.
- Don鈥檛 get lost in the details. Some applicants spend much of their valuable word count on the setting of a story. Instead, think big picture. Your application should follow a cohesive and cogent narrative, and the essays should play a large part in emphasizing that story.
- Listen to your tone of voice. Literally record yourself talking about a few topics that you鈥檙e considering for your essays. If you sound canned, that topic will translate into a lackluster essay. If you hear yourself light up with charisma and enthusiasm, that topic will make for a great essay.
- Remember: be authentic. Your essays are an excellent vehicle for articulating your leadership narrative, the impact you鈥檝e had as a leader and your vision for how you鈥檒l lead in the future.
- Letters of Recommendation
- Make sure you sit down with your recommenders before they submit your letter. Talk to them about 黑料社, why you鈥檙e applying, and how they can best highlight your demonstrated leadership, character and intellect.
- Do your best to include recommenders that are actively excited to advocate for you. The energy and passion of a close mentor are what helps a letter of recommendation stand out. <