ISB Essay
ISB essay is an important part of your application. Before writing an ISB essay think about a strong application strategy.
What are the components of a good ISB Essay?
A good ISB essay is one which has the following features:
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Answers the question asked.
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Discusses the incidents or examples as the essay prompt demands.
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A good ISB essay connects with the readers.
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Uses simple flow and language. Gone are the days when a good essay was one which used heavy vocabulary.
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Tells your story vividly.
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Connects with the rest of the application.
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Gives a unique perspective about the applicant to the admissions committee.
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Uses the word limits provided efficiently.
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Relates to the ISB values.
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Personalises the ISB essay with relevant details.
Some things that should not be done when you are writing your ISB essay:
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Check for careless errors in grammar and language.
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Use humour at your own risk.
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Avoid using general statements like "I have learnt many leadership skills at work".
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Always check the sound of your essay - is it humorous, negative, passing the buck?
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Have you put too much information into the essay.
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Check if the essay is a reproduction of your resume.
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Check the essay for long winded writing, generalisations and world statements.
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While writing your ISB essay you must review for redundant information. Every line and every word is valuable, repetitive information creates a block for the reader.
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Is the first and the last sentence of your ISB essay equally enriching as the rest of the essay?
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Be careful of the number of times you edit the ISB essay.