ISB Essay 1: Provide an honest portrayal of yourself, emphasizing your strengths and weaknesses. Highlight the key elements that have shaped your personal journey. Give relevant illustrations as needed (400 words max)
Analysis 2023-2024:
Introspect and finalize about 2 strengths and 1 or 2 weaknesses to write about in this essay. Start the essay by summarizing your personality and stating your strengths and weaknesses. Next, take each strength or weakness and illustrate how you displayed the quality with real life example. For your weaknesses, please also highlight the steps you have taken to improve. A common mistake candidates make while attempting this essay is to state many personality traits but not illustrate them sufficiently through solid real life examples. Be sure to choose your illustrations thoughtfully.
A key point to note is that the admissions committee is trying to understand how your strengths and learnings from your weaknesses will contribute to the overall experience of your peers on campus. Please be sure to address this aspect in the conclusion of your essay.
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