"During the MBA essay-writing process, prospective business school applicants get to praise themselves, brag, point out their understanding of complex issues and generally portray themselves as the ideal human. But to balance out the admissions karma, they also need to critique their own skills, motivations or shortcomings. The key is knowing how to address your weaknesses in a way that shows self-reflection and a dedication to improvement.
Everyone goes through difficult periods in life and makes mistakes, and often those experiences make strong fodder for MBA essays. A buzzword you hear a lot these days is ‘grit’ – a highly desirable quality that describes individuals who persist in a long-term goal despite hardship. This quality can often predict success and is an essential quality in a highly successful entrepreneur or senior-level executive.
But what if your mistake is still on your permanent record? How do you handle it in your MBA application?" …