<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I am about to start writing my essay, and I am leaning towards writing about an experience that ties into the career I want to pursue. Would you say this is a decent strategy? I would be talking about something I did and then tie it into the larger picture. Any advice appreciated.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>That sounds like a fine idea. Just know that it is a COMMON one. And if you will be telling adcoms what your chosen career path is, you need to have this backed up with the rest of your application (ie dont say you want to be a doctor and then have no experience with medicine/health care). As for the essay, its an idea. It can either work or not. Its how you put it together.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input. My story is fairly different in that it isn’t just about me visiting an engineering firm and saying I want to be an engineer. It is a real world example that connects to the career but also demonstrates many qualities that I possess. I guess I’ll write a draft and come back to get further advice.</p>