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Description
Quick! You have 60-90 seconds to tell a stranger who you are, what you stand for, and where you're going. Are you ready? MBA admissions committees are increasingly requiring video essays so they can hear directly from applicants and evaluate how they think and communicate. You won't always know the questions in advance, but that doesn't mean you have to arrive unprepared. In this session, you'll learn how to: *Understand what video essay prompts are REALLY asking *Build talking points and a story bank for likely questions *Structure responses that answer the question and showcase your personality *Communicate with confidence and authenticity, sounding practiced but not scripted By the end of this session, you'll have talking points and a story bank starter kit, frameworks for structuring your answers, a better understanding of how you show up on camera, and a plan to continue practicing ahead of the submission deadline. After practicing your video essay responses, you'll also be more prepared for networking events and interviews.
What you'll get from this package
Talking points and a story bank starter kit for common questions
Experience answering video essay questions under pressure
Actionable feedback on story structure and delivery
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Offered by Olivia B.
Joined April 2024
5.0
Professional Storyteller | $700k+ in T10 Scholarships | Kellogg MBA
Standing out in competitive business school applications is all about how you tell your story. As a former strategic communications consultant at the Brunswick Group, an experienced Yale alumni admissions interviewer, and a successful pivoter, I can help you craft a narrative that resonates with admissions committees while staying true to who you are. I was admitted to 6 MBA programs with over $700K in total merit-based scholarships offered, so I've navigated this process myself — and I know what works. Whether it's sharpening your essays, refining your resume, or preparing you for interviews, I bring the same skills I used to media prep C-suite executives to help you approach admissions with clarity and confidence. I also believe the admissions process is bigger than admissions - it's a time to reflect on your personal and professional goals. Learning how to tell your story so far can help you write the next chapter. Here's how I can help: -Identifying target programs -Comprehensive resume review -Essay brainstorming and "story mining" -Crafting clear and compelling essays -Recommender selection advice -Elevator pitch -Mock interviews and tough Q&A
$73.50
1h 30m of coaching